7 Pumpkin Patches Near Ottawa That Are Amazing To Pick From

Get ready for a gourd time. 🎃

Girl holding a jack-o-lantern and girl at a cabin full of pumpkins at pumpkin patches near Ottawa.

Girl holding a jack-o-lantern. Right: Girl at a cabin full of pumpkins.

Staff Writer

There are so many amazing autumn activities to enjoy, but pumpkin patches and crisp cool air are what fall days are made of.

While you may opt for spooky attractions at night, an orange-speckled field full of farm activities is the perfect day activity and here are seven magical farms around Ottawa where you can pick pumpkins.

Abby Hill Farms

Price: Free admission

Address: 1490 Bankfield Rd., Kars, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can walk through hills of pumpkins and pick from a variety of colours and sizes. There are other veggies and decor to browse too.

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Millers Farm and Market

Price: Free admission

Address: 6158 Rideau Valley Dr. N., Manotick, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can pick pumpkins from an 8-acre large patch and take a fall-tastic photo in front of a cute pumpkin shed. There is a wagon ride to the pumpkin field and pass a corn maze on the way.

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Scotch Line Farm

Price: Free admission

Address: 2579 Scotch Ln., Perth, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and pick your favourite along with other festive decorations. There are baked goods like pumpkin pie that you can bring home.

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Courges et Cie

Price: Free admission

Address: 59 Chem. Myre, Gatineau, QC

Why You Need To Go: There are over 200 varieties of squash and pumpkins to browse at this farm near Ottawa ideal for both eating and decorating. The farm grows other vegetables and has a gourmet snack bar with treats like squash poutine, soups, wood-fired pizza and donuts.

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Proulx Farm

Price: $18.95+ admission

Address: 1865 O’Toole Rd., Cumberland, ON

Why You Need To Go: This farm becomes a Halloween wonderland during the fall with its daytime Pumpkin Fest and sKreamers haunted attraction by night. You can pick pumpkins and enjoy farm activities like a corn maze and an inflatable obstacle course.

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Saunders Farm

Price: $25.99+ per person

Address: 7893 Bleeks Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can wander giant mazes, sip hard cider on a patio and pick pumpkins at this Halloween farm near Ottawa. The farm has tons of activities during both day and night including the Fright Fest haunted attractions that will surely get you into the spooky season spirit.

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Cannamore Orchard

Price: $15+ per person

Address: 1480 County Rd. 32, Crysler, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can scare yourself silly at this spooky orchard's Acres of Terror attraction and pick pumpkins during the day. Don't forget to bring a wagon to the patch, or sheers if you need them. After Thanksgiving, pumpkin picking is on weekdays only due to the spooky events.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Ottawa Staff Writer Megan Johnson was an Ottawa Staff Writer for Narcity Canada. Prior to joining the Narcity team she founded Ottawa River Lifestyle, a blog to promote the Capital Region and small towns along the Ottawa River. In addition to writing about Canadian businesses, local events and outdoor adventures, Megan has created content for Canadian brands and tourism boards. She has her B.Sc. in Honours Biochemistry and has always enjoyed various forms of writing and travel.

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