Connecting Students to Agriculture — On the Farm!
Farming is a business, but it’s also a way of life that affects all of us at home and within our communities. Taking your classroom to a farm gives your students a firsthand glimpse into our province’s food suppliers and what it means to be a farmer, the multifaceted role a farmer plays as steward of the land, and what’s involved in caring for livestock. It’s also a chance to get up close to some pretty cool machines. Many farms in BC open their gates and barns for tours, and each one offers a unique and fun experience for students.
To find a farm tour or agricultural field trip near you, locate your region on the map, then see the corresponding list of tours and trips in that area. Rates vary where applicable.
Find a Farm Tour Close to You
Mainland-Southwest
ABBOTSFORD
- Birchwood Dairy 604.857.1315 Email
- Maan Farms 604.864.5723 Email
- Taves Family Farms 604.853.3108 Email
- EcoDairy 604.557.5481 Email
- Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre 604.504.4716 Email
- Campbell’s Gold Honey and Meadery 604.856.2125 Email
AGASSIZ
- Cordine Farms 604.796.9235
- The Farm House Natural Cheeses 877.496.8741
ALDERGROVE
- Glorious Organics 604.857.1400 Email
- Kensington Prairie Farm 604.625.4395 Email
CHILLIWACK
- Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm 604.845.5284 Email
- Quik's Farm Ltd. 604.795.4651 Email
- Chilliwack River Salmon Hatchery 604.858.7227 Email
- Pine Meadows Tree Farms 604.824.8787 Email
DEWDNEY
- Inch Creek Hatchery 604.826.0244 Email
HARRISON MILLS
- Chehalis River Salmon Hatchery 604.796.2281
LADNER
- Westham Island Herb Farm 604.312.1023 Email
LANGLEY
- Aldor Acres 604.888.0788 Email
- Dave's Orchard 604.534.9979
- Eagle Acres Dairy and Pumpkin Patch 604.888.2403 Email
- BC Farm Museum 604.888.2273
MAPLE RIDGE
- Laity Pumpkin Patch 604.467.4302/604.380.1615 Email
- Hopcott Farms 778.385.1063 Email
NORTH VANCOUVER
- Maplewood Farm 604.929.5610 Email
- Capilano Salmon Hatchery 604.666.1790 Email
PEMBERTON
- North Arm Farm 604.894.5379 Email
PITT MEADOWS
- Dr. Bee Honeyland 604.460.8889 Email
RICHMOND
- W & A Farms 604.278.5667
SURREY
- Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch at Gabriel Farms Ltd. 604.542.1205 Email
- Honeybee Centre 877.975.2337 Email
- Bose and Sons Family Farms 778.578.5450 Email
- Historic Stewart Farm 604.591.4627 Email
- Rondriso Farms 604.574.5585 Email
VANCOUVER
Vancouver Island-Coast
BLACK CREEK
- Daldas Farms 250.337.5494 Email
- Seaview Game Farm 250.337.5182 Email
BRENTWOOD BAY
- Eurosa Farms 250.652.5812 Email
CHEMAINUS
- Greendike Farms Ltd. 250.246.3300 Email
COBBLE HILL
- Merridale Cider and Distillery 250.743.4293 Email
GIBSONS
- Gibsons Heritage Farm 778.882.5673 Email
PARKSVILLE
- Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250.954.3931 Email
Thompson-Okanagan
ARMSTRONG
- The Village Cheese Company 250.546.8651 Email
CLEARWATER
- Clearwater Trout Hatchery 250.674.2580 Email
KELOWNA
- BC Wine and Orchard Museum 778.478.0325
KEREMEOS
- The Grist Mill and Gardens 250.499.2888 Email
SUMMERLAND
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre 250.494.6385 Email
VERNON
- Davison Orchards 250.549.3266
Kootenay
FORT STEELE
- Kootenay Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre 250.429.3214 Email
GRAND FORKS
- Jerseyland Organics 250.442.8112 Email
Cariboo-Central
QUESNEL
- Moose Meadow Farm 250.249.5329 Email
A Cautionary Note to All Farm Tour Participants
Food-borne illness can result from close contact with farm animals. BCAITC does not review or monitor any of the farm tour facilities on this list. It is up to each farm visitor to be aware of the risks associated with visiting a farm and take the necessary precautions. To reduce the risk of any food-borne illness, be sure that all students, teachers, and volunteers wash their hands with either hand sanitizer (or sanitizing hand wipes) or warm water and soap (drying their hands with a clean paper towel) before eating at and leaving the farm.