Walker’s Blueberry Farm – A Sweet Summer Tradition!

🌿 Walker’s Blueberry Farm – A Sweet Summer Tradition! 📍 Location: Near Waterloo, Ontario (exact address varies yearly – check their website) 📅 Season: Mid-July to early August (only 2-3 weeks peak ripeness!) 🕒 Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (early birds get the plumpest berries) 💰 Price: ~3.50 CAD/lb (we paid 25 for two big buckets!) 🍇 Why Pick Here? ✅ No Crowds – Unlike apple orchards, it’s serene + spacious. ✅ Organic Vibes – No pesticides, just sun-ripened sweetness. ✅ Dog-Friendly Parking – Pup can wait in shaded car (bring water!). 👩🌾 Pro Picking Tips ✔ Target Mid-Rows – Avoid picked-over front rows + sparse back rows. ✔ Taste First! – Berries vary wildly by bush (some tart, some candy-sweet). ✔ Early Morning Cool – Beat the heat + bugs (horseflies arrive by noon). 📸 Photo Ops 📷 Bucket Close-Ups – Glossy blue-purple jewels. 📷 Sunhat + Berry Stains – Cottagecore aesthetic. ⚠️ Know Before You Go ❌ No Dogs in Fields – But farm staff will smile at your car-bound pup. 🧴 Bug Spray Essential – Mosquitoes lurk in leafy lanes. 🧊 Cooler for Transport – Keep berries fresh on the drive home. 🏡 After-Picking Plans ✔ Picnic at nearby Shade’s Mills – Lakeside tables under pines. ✔ DIY Jam Session – Simmer berries + sugar for homemade preserves. 🏆 Why It’s a Summer Must? "Where else can you taste sunshine in a berry, then drive home with stained fingers and a $25 haul of joy?" #WaterlooPicks #BlueberryFreedom #OntarioSummer #UPickFarm