1. Blue Barn Farms
Hosts: Brian & Brenda Murray
Farm Type: Grass-fed beef, certified free-range chicken
Address: 1800 Hammonds Plains Rd., Halifax, NS
County: Halifax
Directions to Farm: Exit from Hwy 102 West on Hwy 213 (Hammonds Plains Rd.) to 1800 Hammonds
Plains Rd.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Learn about life on the farm by observing and interacting with the farm animals. We will
also have a live band playing country music (weather permitting). There will also be a limited
amount of our certified free-range chicken to be sampled as well.
Phone: (902) 499-3399
2. Terra Beata Cranberry Farm
Host: Evelyn Ernst
Farm Type: Cranberries
Address: 161 Monk Point Rd., Heckman's Island, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: Drive from Lunenburg towards Blue Rocks. After 2 km turn left onto Heckman's
Island Rd. After 2 km, cross short bridge onto Heckman's Island. After 1 km, turn right onto Monk
Point Rd. Farm is first driveway on left, after 0.5 km.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Free guided walking tours of the bog as well as the berry cleaning line and our "cranberry
kitchen" processing facility. Free cranberry appetizers for sampling.
Phone: (902) 634-4435
3. R&R Corkum Farm
Host: Ralph Corkum
Farm Type: Beef (cow/calf)
Address: 1571 New Cumberland Rd., Pleasantville, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: Travel South on Kings Street, Bridgewater. Follow the LaHave River through
Conquerall Bank to Pleasantville on the Lake Centre, to 1571 New Cumberland Rd. R&R Farm is
about 20 mins from Bridgewater.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Meet farmers that produce beef in Lunenburg County. Tour the farm, see rotational
grazing of cow/calves on grass (approx. 30 cow/calf pairs) and a wrapped hay/haylage
demonstration. This beef is raised for the consumer and farm markets with no growth hormones or
chemicals.
Phone: (902) 543- 5408
4. Indian Garden Farms
Hosts: Glen & Marilyn Hebb
Farm Type: Fruit & vegetable
Address: 15401 Hwy 3, Hebbville, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 13 off of Hwy 103. Turn left and follow the Indian Garden Farm
Market signs.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Hayride tour on the farm. Pumpkin counting contest for the kids.
Phone: (902) 543-1979
5. LaHave Natural Farms
Hosts: Logie Cassells & Liam Tayler
Farm Type: Haskap berries, hop orchard & compost tea
Address: 1776 Northfield Rd., Northfield, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 on Hwy 103, left at junction, right at 4-way junction (sign post
Bridgewater) for 3 km. Take a right at Northfield Road and drive 9 km to farm on right hand side.
Look for 2 large white signposts "Honeyberry Hurst Farm".
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Activities: Honeyberry Hurst Farm is a bio-dynamic farm that uses innovative technologies to
match healthy soil to healthy crops. The farm is the largest grower of the Haskap Berry, an
exciting new berry that has three times the antioxidants of a blueberry. We use soil technologies
such as brewing compost tea and the new AgrowPlow to improve soil health and demonstrate
that organic solutions are cost effective. Other activities on the farm include an apple and pear
orchard, five varieties of hops and black walnut trees.
Phone: (902) 273-7210
6. Out to Pasture Farm
Hosts: Kevin & Susan Veinotte
Farm Type: Mixed livestock & Christmas trees
Address: 300 Mossman Rd., West Northfield, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: From Exit 12 Hwy 103, turn right onto trunk Hwy 10. Go North (away from
Bridgewater) 6.5 km and turn right on Mossman Rd. Follow red arrows to farm.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Take a walking tour of the farm yard viewing the sheep, rabbits and chickens. There
will also be a wagon ride to check out the cows, Ducks Unlimited ponds and wetlands and the
new Adopt-A-Stream projects. We will be able to answer questions about farm, woodlot and
Christmas tree U-cut.
Phone: (902) 543-1271
7. Lunenburg County Winery at Hackmatack Farm
Hosts: Heather & Dan Sanft
Farm Type: Winery & commercial high bush blueberries
Address: 813 Walburne Rd., Newburne, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: From Halifax - Take Hwy 103 to Exit 11, turn right 24 km inland to
Newburne.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Blueberry U-pick. Tours of winery and farm. 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Phone: (902) 644-2415
8. Watershed Farm
Host: Camelia Frieberg
Farm Type: Mixed vegetables, flowers & livestock (bio-dynamic)
Address: 768 Allen Frausel Rd., Baker Settlement, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: Exit 13 off Hwy 103, turn away from Bridgewater heading inland and
proceed for approx. 13 km. Turn right at Monk Rd., then second right on to Allen Frausel Rd.
Look for blue wooden garage bin. Farm is at the top of the hill.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: We will have tours of the gardens, greenhouses, nut and fruit trees, willow fence,
sheep and chickens and straw bale buildings, root cellars, wind generator and more.
Refreshments and produce available and activities for kids to help with 'chores'.
Phone: (902) 685-3901
9. Maplewood Maple Syrup & Christmas Tree Farm
Hosts: Rex & Bonnie Veinot
Farm Type: Maple syrup & Christmas trees
Address: 2819 Old Barss Corner Rd., Maplewood, NS
County: Lunenburg
Directions to Farm: From Exit 11 on Hwy 103, travel north through Lower, Middle & Upper
Cornwall, through Newburne & into Maplewood. From New Germany, travel through Barss
Corner and Searsdale and on into Maplewood, turning left at stop sign. Fifth house on the left.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activities: Approx. every hour wagon ride leaves to tour award winning woodlot & Christmas
trees. Ongoing visitation of the sugar shack with sampling & product available. There will also be
a yard sale.
Phone: (902) 644-3358
10. Spring Peeper Farm
Hosts: Lisa & Dave Doucette
Farm Type: Hobby farm with goats & chickens
Address: 3020 Second Division Rd., Concession, NS
County: Digby
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101, take Exit 29 and turn towards the woods (inland). Drive to
Second Division Rd. and turn right. Drive about 1.6 km and the farm will be on the left with 2 red
painted posts at the driveway.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. soap making. At 5 p.m. there will be goat milking. Throughout the day
- pet and feed the goats and rabbits.
Phone: (902) 769-2072
11. Ironsmith Farm
Hosts: Virginia Smith & Dirk Hausmann
Farm Type: Goat farm, dairy & cheese house
Address: 571 Weymouth Falls Rd., Weymouth, NS
County: Digby
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 27 (from Digby) to Weymouth. Drive for 7-8 mins along Hwy 1 and
cross the bridge over Sissiboo River. At intersection on the hill, make a sharp left upward onto
Weymouth Falls Rd. Farm is 4 mins drive on left.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: We have approximately 100 dairy goats, 3 horses & chickens. Visitors in the morning
will be able to observe the goat milking and hug the nannies.
Phone: (902) 982-4874
12. Wild Rose Farm
Hosts: Siegmar & Gilberte Doelle
Farm Type: Market garden with livestock
Address: 6804 Hwy 101, Plympton, NS
County: Digby
Directions to Farm: On Hwy 101 in between Digby and Weymouth, near Gilbert's Cove
Lighthouse.
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Farm tours, taste testing, 4 wheeler hayrides, hay castle. We were the N.S.
Environmental Plan Stewardship Award Winner for 2013.
Phone: (902) 837-4181
13. Dempsey Corner Orchards
Hosts: David Bowlby & Allison Maher
Farm Type: Fruit & vegetable, U-pick & petting zoo
Address: 2717 Hwy 221, Aylesford, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: North of Exit 16 - Drive 1.8 km to the only stop sign. Turn right (East) 1.8 km
and stop. DCO is on the left (North).
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Help bottle feed our baby lambs, kids and calf. Learn about our different coloured
eggs. Wander through our orchards and fields and sample the fruits of our labours. Then enjoy a
fresh baked muffin and coffee in a lawn chair in the sun.
Phone: (902) 847-1855
14. Alpaca House Farm
Hosts: Peter & Anne Woodyer
Farm Type: Alpaca breeders
Address: 4745 Hwy 221, RR2 Berwick, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101, Exit 15, take Rte. 360 North 3.5 km to a stop sign at Rte. 221.
Turn East (right), travel another 3.5 km and our driveway is on the left at the beginning of a
bend to the right. From the East on Hwy 221we are 5 km from the Woodville flashing light and
about 1.5 km after the light at Blackrock Rd. on the right, at the end of a hard left bend. Look for
our sign.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: A chance to see, meet, handle and learn about alpacas up close. Come and see why
they are valuable, plus a chance to purchase alpaca fibre for spinning and yarn for knitting and
weaving.
Phone: (902) 538-5583
15. VanOostrum Farms
Host: VanOostrum Family
Farm Type: Beef & corn maze
Address: 4931 Hwy 221, Berwick, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 15 on Hwy 101. Follow Rte. 360 north about 3.5 km to stop sign.
Turn right onto Hwy 221 and go about 4 km.
Hours: Farm tours: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Corn maze: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Tour the beef cattle barn and learn how the cattle are raised. Explore the Harvest
Acres Corn Maze and have some farmyard fun at the activities!
Phone: (902) 538-7716
16. Boates Farm
Hosts: Brian, Keith & Charlotte Boates, Karma Chickoski
Farm Type: Mixed fruit, sweet cider, vinegar
Address: 432 Bligh Rd., Woodville, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 14 Hwy 101 - head west about 5 miles and turn right after Central
Kings Rural High School. Follow road signs to Woodville & Bligh Rd. We are located at the
crossroads. Look for Boates U-Pick on barn.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: U-picking apples & pears, small farm market.
Phone: (902) 678-7301
17. Foote Family Farm
Host: George Foote
Farm Type: Apples, bees and cider making
Address: 1972 Woodville Rd., Woodville, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101 take Exit 14, turn left on Hwy 1, turn right on Lovatt Rd.,
watch for the blue Foote Family Farms signs.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Walking trails, picnic tables, U-pick apples, custom cider pressing. Honey extracting
demonstration at 11:00 a.m. and cider making at 2:00 p.m. Products for sale include apples,
cider, honey, beekeeping equipment and pumpkins.
Phone: (902) 678-4371
18. Wild Mountain Farm
Hosts: Lance & Kathleen Bishop
Farm Type: Grass-fed beef & lamb, pastured pork
Address: 8 Old Baxter's Rd., Canning, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: From Kentville (Exit 13 Hwy 101), head north into town, past the bridge and
a set of lights. Follow Hwy 359 through Aldershot, Steam Mill & Centreville. Drive up North
Mountain and take a right onto Gospel Woods Rd. Take a left onto gravel Long Beach Rd. Follow
Long Beach Rd. 4.5 km until Old Baxter’s Mill Rd. Turn left on the sharp corner. Our driveway has
a blue #8 on the red mailbox.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Learn what it takes to raise 100% grass-fed beef & lamb and GMO free pasture raised
pork. Take a tour of our farm and visit our momma pigs and their babies. Learn about pasture
rotations and visit with our cattle and lamb. We have a photo booth for you to take pictures for
a keepsake of your visit with us.
Phone: (902) 582-1208
19. Blomidon Estate Winery
Hosts: Gordon Weld & Kyle Gallant
Farm Type: Vineyard
Address: 10318 Hwy 221, Canning, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Drive out of Canning towards Kingsport for 5 mins. Blomidon Estate Winery
is on your right; look for a big sign and a big blue building.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Tour Blomidon Estate Winery's Vineyards with our staff and vineyard manager! Come
learn about viticulture, vines, wines, and the grape harvest season. Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Phone: (902) 582-7565
20. Gates U-Pick
Hosts: Doug & Marianne Gates
Farm Type: Apples, pears & pumpkins
Address: 1269 Starr's Point Rd., Port Williams, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 from Hwy 101. Go straight through lights into Village of Port
Williams. Cross bridge and look for overhead flashing light. Turn right onto Starr's Point Rd. Go 2
km, Gates U-Pick is on the left.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: We offer free wagon rides around our orchards. Tour takes approx.10 mins. We also
encourage free sampling all you can eat apples while U-picking. There are washroom facilities
and a picnic area.
Phone: (902) 542-9340
21. Taproot Farms
Hosts: Tim Carr, Patricia Bishop, Josh Oulton, & Teri Dillon
Farm Type: Certified organic, mixed fruit & vegetable, mixed livestock (CSA farm)
Address: 1736 Church St., Port Williams, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Exit 11 from Hwy 101, toward Greenwich. Straight through lights following
Hwy 358, approx. 6 km, turn right onto Church St., approx. 3 km to 1736 Church St.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: Trails and self-guided walking tours include: Picnic area with live music, hoop houses
and field crops, animal visits, farm stay properties, large wetland area, flower crops, and
labyrinth. Staff will be available to join groups or provide information. Trails will be well marked.
Phone: (902) 542-3277
22. Hennigar’s Farm Market
Hosts: Heather & Doug Hennigar
Farm Type: Fruits & vegetables - roadside
Address: 10272 Hwy 1, Greenwich, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 to Hwy 1. Turn right on Hwy 1. Drive 1 km, Hennigar’s is on the
right just before the Wolfville town limits.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Activities: Visit our busy farm market with all the fruits and vegetables in season on display. Play
farmers golf through the apple orchard (adults: $10, children under 12: $5). Enjoy our nature
trail and picnic park. Animals (goats, sheep, ducks, peacocks, and rabbits) on display.
Phone: (902) 542-3503
23. Willowbank U-Pick
Hosts: Johnson Family
Farm Type: Apple, pumpkin, U-pick & market
Address: 110 Starrs Point Loop, Port Williams, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Exit 11 off Hwy 101 (Greenwich) take Rte. 358 to Port Williams. Simply
follow signs to Prescott House Museum - only 5 minutes from Exit 11. Lots of signs. See
www.willowbankupick.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Activities: U-pick apples and pumpkins, market on site. Activities include petting zoo, corn maze,
wagon rides, and museum. There is a picnic area and walking trails. Fees apply for produce and
some activities.
Phone: (902) 542-9153
24. Elderkin's Farm Market
Hosts: Peter & Kevin Elderkin
Farm Type: Fruit
Address: 10362 Hwy 1, Greenwich, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 11 to Hwy 1. Turn right on Hwy 1. Drive 1 km, Elderkin’s is on the
right just before the Wolfville town limits.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Activities: U-Pick apples, pumpkin, squash. Others as seasonal.
Phone: (902) 542-7198
25. Dabro Farms
Hosts: Davidson Family
Farm Type: Dairy & farm market
Address: 105 & 237 Gaspereau River Rd., Wolfville, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: Take Gaspereau Ave., across from Tim Hortons in Wolfville. Follow to
Gaspereau Valley, turn right at bridge and right at church. Farm is approx. 2 km.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activities: At 105 Gaspereau River Rd., visit our farm market, farm animal petting area, hay ride
and BBQ. At 237 Gaspereau River Rd., visit our dairy operation.
Phone: (902) 670-6172
26. Grand Pré Wines
Host: Grand Pré Wines
Farm Type: Winery
Address: 11611 Hwy 1, Grand Pré, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101, take Exit 10, follow Hwy 1, past gas station, the winery is on
the right.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Free wine tour & tasting at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Phone: (902) 542-1753
27. Castle Frederick Farms Inc.
Hosts: Bremner Family
Farm Type: Beef, sheep, forestry & recreation
Address: 568 & 620 Castle Frederick Rd., Falmouth, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: Hwy 101, Exit 7 (Falmouth) right at stop sign from exit, left at Pothier
Motors, left at next stop sign onto Dyke Rd. Continue on Dyke Rd. onto Castle Frederick Rd.
(approx. 8 km) and go to the very end of the road.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: Free admission to farm tour, walking trails and biking, picnic area. Cash BBQ, wagon
rides (fee TBA) and Schoolhouse Brewery will be on site at the hop yard.
Phone: (902) 798-8037
28. Sainte Famille Wines Ltd.
Hosts: Suzanne & Doug Corkum
Farm Type: Vineyard & winery
Address: 11 Dudley Park Ln., Falmouth, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 7 off Hwy 101. Follow the grape logo signs. Approx. 4 km from exit.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Tours at the vineyard: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m. Pulled pork
sandwiches & hot dogs available with hot & cold beverages. Fun for the whole family.
Phone: (902) 798-8311
29. Fair Acres Farm
Hosts: Davison Family
Farm Type: Beef, apples, field crops, Agri-tourism, & corn maze
Address: 816 & 1112 Falmouth Dyke Rd., Falmouth, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: Exit 7 off Hwy 101. Follow signs to Sainte Famille Winery. Our two sites are
located just before and after Sainte Famille Winery.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Walking tours of orchard and beef cattle production at 816 Falmouth Dyke Rd. Agritourism and corn maze activities at 1112 Falmouth Dyke Rd.
Phone: (902) 798-0283
30. Scotian Bee Honey
Hosts: Joe Goetz, Francis Laing, Michelle & Kelsey Keddy
Farm Type: Apiary
Address: 34 Sangster Bridge Rd., Windsor Forks, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 101 East - Exit 7, turn right on NS Truck 1, at "y" slight left. Left on
Falmouth Dyke Rd., left on Sangster Bridge Rd. From Hwy 101 West - Exit 5 turn left at bottom
of ramp. Right at yield, left on Hwy 14 (Chester Rd.). Right on Sangster Bridge Rd.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: During your visit to our apiary, you'll learn about honeybees and see them in their
homes. Our activities include a bee talk, honey tasting, an observation hive, learn about honey
extraction and tour our honey house all at no charge. Tours of a beehive and make your own
beeswax candles to take home are available at an additional fee of $10. Candles and BBQ
available.
Phone: (902) 292-8708
31. The Rivers of Avondale Vineyard/ Avondale Sky Winery
Hosts: Stewart Creaser & Lorraine Vassalo
Farm Type: Vineyard & winery
Address: 80 Avondale Cross Rd., Newport Landing, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: Hwy 101 to Exit 5. Follow the signs to Avondale Sky Winery. Check our
website, Avondalesky.com for more details. GPS coordinates 45.01195 and-64.07237.
Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Pack your camera; this is a spot to remember. Wine tasting and sales, vineyard tours
every hour, woodland hikes, horses, activities for the kids, and bring a lunch so you can picnic
near the vines.
Phone: (902) 253-2047
32. Meander River Farm
Hosts: Bailey Family
Farm Type: Hops, lavender, on-farm microbrewery
Address: 906 Woodville Rd., Newport, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: Directions provided on our website www.meanderriverfarm.ca
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Brewery tour and beer tasting, introduction to growing hops, introduction to growing
lavender, essential oil distillation demo, hike to waterfall, tour of flower gardens.
Phone: (902) 757-3484
33. Rocaro Alpacas
Hosts: Rob Woods & Caroline Gregg
Farm Type: Alpacas
Address: 1745 Georgefield Rd., Upper Kennetcook, NS
County: Hants
Directions to Farm: Take Hwy 102 to Exit 9. Enter the roundabout and use the Milford exit.
Continue into Milford and at the stop sign turn left. Follow the road into Shubenacadie, turn left
onto West Indian Rd. at the corner where the funeral home is. Travel approx. 13 km to
Georgefield Rd., turn right. We are about 13 km from the corner on the left.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Experience the charm of these exquisite animals and learn why alpaca fibre is so
valuable. We have alpaca products for every taste and budget. We also have handcrafted, all
natural soaps, home-made breads, BBQ blends and ketchup. Credit cards accepted. Mike &
Trudi from Misty Ridge Farm will share their experiences raising honey bees, one of our most
important pollinators.
Phone: (902) 261-2122
34. Windmill Holsteins Inc.
Hosts: Derek & Lori Mostert
Farm Type: Dairy & energy
Address: 1396 Hwy 224, Shubenacadie, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: Take Gays River Rd. located near Wildlife Park. Look for 1396 on your left
coming from Shubenacadie. Farm is 3.4 km in Gays River Rd.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: (902) 758-1285
35. Cochrane Family Farm
Hosts: Cochrane Family
Farm Type: 30 acres mixed vegetable & livestock
Address: 5324 Hwy 289, Upper Stewiacke, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: From Exit 12 off Hwy 102, travel 26 km on the 289 East. From New Glasgow,
take Exit 20 off Hwy 104, turn onto Pleasant Valley Rd. and keep going. It will turn into 289
West, 48 km from Exit 20 to the farm.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Tours of animals, gardens & greenhouses, interact with baby animals (goats, rabbits,
pigs). Our farm market will be open with our full selection. There will be a picnic area set up. We
will be holding demonstrations on enhancing soil, making soil mixtures and soil blocks, as well as
seed saving techniques.
Phone: (902) 671-2378
36. Stokdijk Greenhouses Ltd.
Hosts: Tim & Kimberly Stokdijk
Farm Type: Greenhouse
Address: 1924 Hwy 236, Beaver Brook, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 102 take Exit 14. Turn left onto Hwy 236. Greenhouse is approx.
11 km from Truro.
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Tours every 30 mins. Experience science and technology in our 3.5 acre controlled
growing environment. Learn how we grow 25 ft. long tomato plants. See how bugs can help the
growing process. Experience hands on activities. Guided tours offered every 30 mins from 1:30 5 p.m. Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet and hot peppers available for purchase. Great for adults
and children.
Phone: (902) 899-5621
37. Harvest for Hunger Open House
Hosts: Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Farm Type: Corn
Address: 10675 Hwy 2, Masstown, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: Just up the old Hwy 2 past Masstown Market. Follow signs (Exit 12).
Hours: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: Meet at our corn field to see machinery, tractors and corn to learn how corn is
grown. There will be several corn producers who will explain how corn, when harvested, will go
to help END HUNGER in the developing world.
Phone: (902) 897-8145
38. Ridgewood Ayrshire Ltd.
Hosts: Angus Family
Farm Type: Dairy, pumpkin & corn maze
Address: 246 West Linden Rd., Amherst, NS
County: Cumberland
Directions to Farm: Just off the Sunrise Trail (Rte. 6) in Linden, between Amherst and Pugwash.
Turn at Renwick United Church down the West Linden Rd. The corn maze is about 1 km in on the
left and the dairy farm is on the hill on the right at 246.
Hours: Dairy farm: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Corn maze: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: You can come visit our dairy farm and see where our cows get milked in our new
parlor and if we are still using our old LELY robotic milking system, you can see our cows getting
milked 24/7. Our corn maze will be open to explore at a special "farm day family rate", farm
animals (dairy calves, sheep, goats, bunnies) to admire, pat and feed, and wagon rides to relax
and take in the scenery. Our pumpkins may not be ready for picking yet. Our family looks
forward to welcoming you to our farm!
Phone: (902) 661-5916
39. Jost Vineyards
Farm Type: Winery
Address: 48 Vintage Ln., Malagash, NS
County: Cumberland
Directions to Farm: From Halifax on Hwy 102, take Exit 14A and turn right (2 km) flashing amber
light turn left (Hwy 311). 1hr15 drive outside of Tatamagouche. From Pictou, travel Rte. 6, from
Amherst travel Rte. 6.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Tour of vineyard and wine tasting, next to beautiful beaches. Tours are at 12 p.m. and
3 p.m.
Phone: (902) 257-2636
40. Vista Bella Farm
Hosts: Brenna Koneczry & Sebastian Margarit
Farm Type: Mixed fruit & honey bee apiary
Address: 2859 Malagash Rd., Malagash, NS
County: Cumberland
Directions to Farm: From Truro direction, turn right onto Malagash Rd. at first turn off into
Malagash. Drive 3.5 km when you hit a fork in the road, veer to your right. We are 1.5 km on left
hand side (follow apple signs). From Amherst, take 3rd exit into Malagash at used car parking lot
and follow directions above.
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Check out our free orchard tour which has close to 50 apple varieties and other fruit
trees, as well as our free bee observation gallery. We also have a U-pick option with a fee/lb
picked.
Phone: (902) 257-2288
41. Ebbett's Meadow Brook Farm
Hosts: Joe & Lorenda Ebbett
Farm Type: Mixed livestock
Address: 8647 Hwy 311, Balfron, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: From Truro, take Hwy 311 north to Tatamagouche (45 km). From R&G, take
Hwy 311 south 6 km.
Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Hay wagon ride out over the rolling hills to visit with the cattle in the fields. BBQ and
corn boil, tour the farm buildings and have an opportunity to visit with various farm animals
including baby chicks. Retail farm market open, music and more.
Phone: (902) 657-2122
42. Green Dragon Organic Farm and Bed & Breakfast
Host: Stephan Hederich
Farm Type: Certified bio-dynamic vegetables & venison
Address: 3082 Balmoral Rd., Tatamagouche, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: The farm is located approx. 1 km east of the Balmoral Grist Mill Museum on
Balmoral Rd. (Rte. 256).
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: Green Dragon Organic Farm is a Demeter certified bio-dynamic farm. The farm
produces over 70 varieties of vegetable crops on 1 acre. The farm also includes goats, heritage
breed chickens and geese, fallow deer, as well as 60 acres of sustainably managed forest,
several ponds and streams, pastures, and meadows. This farm is the ultimate model of a highly
intensive, sustainable, closed-loop, agricultural ecosystem.
Phone: (902) 657-0081
43. Sugar Moon Farm
Hosts: Quita Gray & Scott Whitelaw
Farm Type: Maple syrup
Address: 221 Alex MacDonald Rd., Earltown, NS
County: Colchester
Directions to Farm: From Hwy 102 take Exit 14A to Onslow. Turn left onto Hwy 311, head
towards Earltown, farm is approx. 30 mins north of Truro off Hwy 311.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activities: A working maple syrup farm featuring sugar camp tours (available all day), sugar bush
hiking trails, maple products and a fully licensed pancake house serving maple breakfast all day.
Products for sale include maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream, maple butter, maple candy,
maple mustard, maple chocolates and more.
Phone: (902) 657-3348
44. Lismore Sheep Farm
Hosts: John & Gillian Crawford
Farm Type: Sheep
Address: 1389 Louisville Rd., River John, NS
County: Pictou
Directions to Farm: From Pictou or Tatamagouche, travel on Hwy 6 and watch for Louisville Rd.,
just west of River John. We are first farm on right. Watch for signs. If coming from Truro on Hwy
311, turn right at Earltown on Hwy 326, continue through Denmark, watch for our signs. Turn
right at the top of Lousiville Rd.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Our barn is open with sheep and lambs to see. Display with the story of wool.
Highland cows in the field. Free wagon rides, lamb sausage BBQ, wool shop open. River John
Farmer's Market on site from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with vendors with produce, baking, flowers,
herbs, & crafts.
Phone: (902) 351-2889
45. Seafoam Lavender Farm, Ltd.
Hosts: Dave & Suzy Belt
Farm Type: Horticulture & manufacturing
Address: 3768 Hwy 6, Seafoam, NS
County: Pictou
Directions to Farm: Farm is located at the intersection of Hwy 6 and Hedgeville Rd.- 8 km east of
River John and 22 km west of the Pictou Rotary. Look for the purple roadside signs which will
guide you to the farm.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Come to the Lavender Farm for a fun-filled, family day! Bring a picnic lunch and spend
time roaming the landscaped, ocean-view grounds. Lively, educational "Lavendar 101"
presentations will be given continuously, including such topics as the history, botany, and uses
of lavender, as well as the manufacturing of lavender products. "If" the plants are still in bloom,
lavender U-pick will be available (for a nominal charge). Special treats also served, including our
ever-popular lavender oat cakes and lavender ice cream! (P.S. Sorry, but insurance restrictions
prohibit dogs on the farm.)
Phone: (902) 877-4250
46. Cornect Family Farm
Hosts: Margaret & Benjamin Cornect
Farm Type: Bees, honey & blueberries
Address: 365 Cornect Rd., Denver, NS
County: Guysborough
Directions to Farm: From New Glasgow - take Exit 26, Hwy 347 toward Thorburn, turn right onto
Sherbrooke Rd. (Hwy 347) drive till you see Open Farm Day sign – approx.58 km (left turn). From
Antigonish - Take Hwy 7 trunk West at Aspen, turn right onto 347 North, drive till you see Open
Farm Day sign (approx. 10 min), right hand side approx. 54 km.
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Visit our blueberry & honey farm - see how our honey is produced, extracted and
sample the many products we make with honey. Weather permitting at 1 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m.
we'll go through an actual beehive and show you what is inside those boxes and what the bees
are up to. Allergic to bees? This may not be the farm for you!
Phone: (902) 833-2747
47. Lindenright Holsteins
Hosts: Harry, Joanne & Jason Vander Linden
Farm Type: Dairy
Address: 1377 Brierly Brook Rd., Antigonish, NS
County: Antigonish
Directions to Farm: From Main St., Antigonish, take Rte. 245 (Hawthorne St.) for about 2 km.
Turn left onto Brierly Brook Rd. The farm is located 2 km from Hawthorne St. on the right.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Activities: See how milk is produced on a modern dairy farm with emphasis on cow comfort. Pet
the newborn calves and learn how they are cared for. See the display on how much a cow eats
and drinks in a day. Bring your picnic and enjoy an outing to the farm.
Phone: (902) 863-3063
48. West River Holsteins
Hosts: Jack Thomson & Rhonda MacDougall
Farm Type: Dairy
Address: 1543 Harbour Centre Hwy 337, Antigonish, NS
County: Antigonish
Directions to Farm: 8 km past hospital in Antigonish (from Main St. take Hwy 337 to Harbour
Centre). Farm is on left-hand side. Farm sign at end of driveway.
Hours: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: Join us at our dairy facility for a tour, with static displays and activities for the kids.
Guided tours on the hour but visit throughout the scheduled hours for self-guided tours and
displays.
Phone: (902) 867-1252
49. Lake Mabou Farms
Hosts: Cox Family
Farm Type: Dairy
Address: 724 Mabou Harbour Rd., Mabou, NS
County: Inverness
Directions to Farm: In the heart of Mabou, turn north off of Rte. 19 onto Mabou Harbour/Coal
Mines Rd. and towards St. Mary's Catholic Church. We are 3.5 km past the church (stay on the
pavement) and on the right hand side. GPS coordinates: N46.084649, W61.43149
Hours: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Activities: Tour our dairy facility and interact with the calves. Static displays, guided tours
throughout the day. View the cows being milked at 5 p.m. Hike to our top pasture for a great
view of Mabou.
Phone: (902) 945-2031
50. L’Acadie Vineyards
Hosts: Bruce Ewert Family & Staff
Farm Type: Organic winery
Address: 310 Slayter R.d., Wolfville, NS
County: Kings
Directions to Farm: From Hwy. 101 take Exit 9 or 11 and follow grape signs. From Exit 9, go
around the rotary and follow the signs to Gaspereau (this will take you over Hwy 101). Turn right
and go 7.3 km along Gaspereau River Road. Turn left on Slayter R.d. We are 0.5 km on the left.
Visit website for a map -www.lacadievineyards.ca
Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Activities: The first and only organic winery in Nova Scotia! Visit our wine shop to learn about
traditional methods champagne wine production from our staff while enjoying a complimentary
tasting of organic wine. View our organic vineyard.
Phone: (902) 542-8463
51. Annapolis Highland Vineyards
Hosts: Rob Marshall & Haley Fisher
Farm Type: Vineyard/Winery
Address: 2635 Clementsvale Rd., Bear River East, NS
County: Annapolis
Directions to Farm: Take Exit 23A off Hwy 101 heading from Halifax. Turn left onto Mary Jane
Riley Rd. Turn right onto Clementsvale Rd. The winery is located at 2535 Clementsvale Rd.
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Activities: Tours and tastings of wine all day. No set times – as needed.
Phone: (902) 467-0363