Cape Breton Island 
Fall is around the corner, making it the perfect time to enjoy apple picking with loved ones. Gather family and friends for a fun outing at a U-pick orchard.
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Create lasting memories while exploring the many excellent apple U-pick locations across Nova Scotia, offering fresh fruit, scenic views, and quality time together during this colourful and festive season.
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1. Daniels U-Pick
Open for over 40 years, Daniels U-Pick is a local favourite. Pick your own apples, pears and plums, take a wagon ride and tour the orchard. If you don’t feel like picking your own, you can buy fresh, pre-picked apples, pears, plums, squash, and pumpkins at their farm stand.
Details
4499 Highway 14, Windsor, Phone: (902) 798-5432
Late August to mid-November
2. Vista Bella Farm Orchard and Apiary
Credit: Vista Bella Farm Orchard and Apiary
There is more than just apple-picking fun at Vista Bella Farm Orchard and Apiary. There are kid-friendly activities around the farm to keep them entertained and a cidery for adults to check out. After picking, check out their store for hard cider, honey, and seasonal vegetables.
Details
2859 Malagash Road, Malagash
September 20 to ~ End of October
3. Dempsey Corner Orchards
Pick from 57 varieties of apples at Dempsey Corner Orchards. Along with apples, you can pick your own peaches, grapes, plums, pears, and squash There is also a farm-themed playground, a petting zoo and corn maze during the fall that they whole family will love.
Details
2717 Highways 221, Aylesford; Phone: (902) 679-8701
Usually late August to mid-November
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4. Elderkin’s Farm Market & U-Pick
Just outside of Wolfville is Elderkin’s Farm Market & U-Pick. During the fall, you can pick your own apples, pears, and pumpkins. It can be busy in the u-pick, but you can still get fresh apples in their store, along with their famous apple cider.
Details
10362 Highway 1, Wolfville; Phone: (902) 542-7198
August to mid-November
5. Gates U-Pick
Apples, pears, pumpkins, and sunflowers are waiting for you at Gates U-Pick. Enjoy the fall weather on a fun wagon ride when going into the orchard.
Details
1263 Starrs Point Road, Port Williams; Phone: (902) 542-9340
Late August to Early November
6. Apple Lane Farm
The orchard u-picks are open on Saturdays at Apple Lane Farm. Offering 20 varieties of apples, Apple Lane Farm’s stand is packed with yummy, freshly picked apples that will fit everyone’s tastes.
Details
54 Prospect Road, Berwick; Phone: (902) 538-7376
From Late August to October
7. Noggins Farm
An iconic part of fall in the Annapolis Valley, Noggins Farm is ‘the place’ to go to pick apples, find a pumpkin, and buy season produce. Take the wagon ride to reach the orchards and pick apples to take home with you.
Details
9969 Evangeline Trail, Wolfville
September 12 – October 31, 2026
8. Johnson’s Stonehenge Farm
Credit: Johnson’s Stonehenge Farm
Johnson’s Stonehenge Farm is a little different from other u-picks because it offers a unique program where you adopt a tree. They offer a variety of apple trees. If you adopt a tree, you will receive a certificate, a sign will be placed under the tree, and you can pick its fruit.
Details
2399 Harmony Road, Aylesford
9. Boates Vinegar & U-Pick
Boates Vinegar & U-Pick has been open since 1960. They grow a large variety of certified organic apples and pears for their U-pick. You can also pick up pre-picked fruit, vinegar and sweet cider at the farm store.
Details
432 Bligh Road, Woodville; Phone: (902) 670-3339
Usually opens late August or early September; Opens September 6, 2026
When is the best time to see the apple blossoms
Late May- Early June. Also see Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival dates
https://www.todocanada.ca/12-places-to-see-apple-blossoms-in-nova-scotia/