Fall is the ideal season to go on an adventure outing with your loved ones because of the crisp, fresh breezes and bright autumnal colors. The best way to enjoy the season is to go apple picking, right? A number of lovely orchards are located nearby Halifax, a captivating coastal city, and are just begging to be explored. Apple-picking offers a lovely vacation for families looking for life-changing experiences, from the joy of choosing ripe, luscious apples fresh from the trees to the shared moments of laughter and connection amidst nature’s bounty.
Because of the crisp, fresh winds and vibrant beautiful hues, autumn is the perfect time to go on an adventure vacation with your loved ones. Going apple picking is the finest way to appreciate the season, right? Nearby Halifax, a charming coastal city, are a variety of exquisite orchards that beg to be explored. Families looking for life-changing experiences can enjoy a delightful vacation apple-picking, from the satisfaction of selecting ripe, delectable apples straight from the trees to the shared moments of connection and laughter in the midst of nature’s richness.
Dempsey Corner Orchards
The Dempsey Corner Orchards carry on a custom that began in the year 2000. Visitors come to their family-run U-Pick Orchard in Aylesford every year to make cherished moments with their loved ones. Families can choose apples, maize, pumpkins, peaches, and plums at Dempsey Corner. Children can even dig their own potatoes, carrots, onions, or beets! The youngsters will adore riding the merry-go-round with the goats (goats are included!). Take advantage of the Petting Zoo, playground, tearoom, and bakery, which serves hot lunches, treats, jams, and of course, freshly baked pies.
Willowbank U-pick Farm
From September until the end of October each year, Willowbank U-Pick Farm is accessible to the general public. Visitors can harvest a variety of Fall crops at Willowbank Farm, a functioning farm. The Johnson family has engaged in agriculture for both business and pleasure for six generations. All of the family members now work on the farm as a “stress relief” from their regular jobs outside of Willowbank.
Bring your family to visit their family’s farm if you want to relieve your own stress. However, keep in mind that this is a functioning farm, so common sense and respect are essential.
Noggin’s Corner Farm Market
There is nothing better than local, fresh vegetables, and the fall harvest in Nova Scotia is the best time to indulge in the bounty of delectable goodies. The best time of the year to visit Noggins Corner Farm is from mid-September until the end of October, when the apple orchards come to life.
In addition to their 52 apple varieties, Noggins Corner Farm in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley also sells a variety of homegrown pears, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, raspberries, sweet corn, squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, peas, and peppers.
More farms for apple-picking to choose from at https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/fun-places-to-go-apple-picking-with-your-family/
References:
https://www.dempseycorner.com/
https://www.willowbankupick.com/
http://www.nogginsfarm.ca/
https://www.familyfuncanada.com
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