* Top u-pick! *…read more We've been on a U-pick kick this summer, trying to explore the various organic options available. This farm is now at the top of our list for U-pick! Here's why: - Really feels like a family farm. A couple and their little girls were all under a sun tent waiting for u-pickers to greet you. - Peaceful. We didn't see any other u-pickers at all. It was like being in a private blueberry field! - Very friendly. The man walked us into the field and showed us where the good blueberry bushes were that were perfectly ripe and ready to be picked. None of the sending you off to the fields to search randomly for the good stuff! - Quality. The bushes are older, and produce an amazingly sweet richly flavoured berry. We enjoyed them yesterday with some of our homemade vanilla ice cream. Today they are going into a blueberry crumble - which I can't wait to sample when it finishes baking! - Ease of picking. The bushes had huge numbers of berries clumped together. They almost looked like bunches of grapes! You literally could put two hands under a clump, give it a bit of a vibration and dozens of ripe berries fall into your hands. - Farming methods. This is a certified organic farm. Not just "following practices" as many claim. Fully certified. They also are certified biodynamic. So you know it is long term sustainable. Very nice. It feels good to eat things you know have not been contaminated with pesticides, and also that are fully sustainable so they will be there for years to come. - Setting. Located in the Chilliwack Valley, but fairly close to the mountains. So you have a beautiful view of the mountains while picking. Call me crazy but somehow it didn't feel as hot as when you are in an open field with no mountains in the distance. So even though it was 28 degrees it was quite comfortable. - Price. For organic they are very reasonably priced at $2.20/lb. They took a bit off for the weight of the bucket too (80 cents) - very fair pricing. - Setup. Even though you are in the middle of a field, they have a portable water cooler so that you can wash off your hands after picking. There is a porta-potty too. But we didn't venture in there. So no comment on that! The ripe berry bushes are also covered in a clear mesh tent so that the sun still gets in, but the birds do not pick away at the ripe berries. So you enter through an opening in the mesh and totally feel outdoors, but in reality it is a semi-protected environment. The farm grows all sorts of things (carrots, beets, squash, beans, cucumbers, arugula, kale, romaine, corn, and even beef and eggs), but focuses the u-pick on berries. The other products are available from them through their farmer's market visits apparently. Overall this is just a wonderful day trip getting a bit out of the city, seeing the scenery, picking some amazingly sweet berries, and enjoying playing with the farm dog (who is very friendly as well). We'll definitely be back!

OMG can you say beer garden? At a nursery? You betcha! And I gotta say, it's quickly becoming…read moreone of my fave beer gardens in town. It's quaint, with a neighborhood vibe, friendly staff, and (of course) great local brews on tap. On a sunny day I could sit for hours and watch the Columbia Neighborhood locals strolls in and out with their dogs and kids (yes, it's kid-friendly). Be sure to check out the cool furniture made of old farm equipment. Oh, and grab a few plants for the garden too. There's also a taco truck on site, if you're hungry!

This is such a fun place to come! I really enjoy the location and the great outdoor seating area…read morethat they recently enlarged. The food trucks that have been there when we visited have been fantastic and have offered a nice selection of Vegetarian options. They have many nice touches like chalk for the kids to use when they visit. A new feature is the hand made market that they have sometimes on the weekend....be sure to check and see if it is going as it is super fun. Beer and cider options available with a great selection of Bham offerings. Love to come here when I have an opportunity and a place worth coming back to many times.

I took my little daycare here this morning to get pumpkins and take a few fall pictures. I was…read moreblown away by the picture opportunities that they have out and the condition of the pumpkins. great choices and none had soft spots. we do our thing and go in to pay. little family run place with Dan in the market working on things. his son in law was at the till. had a wonderful chat with him. he told me every morning someone is out checking the pumpkins and refilling, pulling the pumpkins that have soft spots. someone rebuilds the displays where you pick pumpkins and take pictures. I cannot believe I did not know about this place. we will definitely be back!!

Amazingly fresh produce and a variety of goods. The cheese scone was to die for, and I WILL be…read morereturning for another one. Friendly staff as well.

a good place for fresh produce and a good selection of frozen food. I was told that the Grandmas…read moreDill pickles were really great dill pickles, so I bought a jar. I have to say the were not the best dill pickles I have ever had not even close. they were not bad but also not very dilly or even much on garlic. the hot pepper did little more than add a touch of colour. And at $13.99 for a 1 quart mason jar they are not the best buy. Sorry Grandma but I do not agree with what I was told and should have saved my money for a better pickle.

Everything that was ordered probably 10 different items of finger food and they were all the best I…read morehave tasted so far. Purchased through a school fundraiser so we divided them between us no complaints!

Hot stuff hot Cold stuff cold…read moreSuffering in line here makes you somehow weirdly appreciative of the 3000 calorie ice cream cones. Gem of the rural pnw and mandatory stop after the beach hike and nude sunbathing

Absolutely amazing ice cream. That was probably the freshest best ice cream. I've had in a very…read morelong time.

Daughter and I dropped into 'SKT Market' during a walkabout of the downtown area the first day of a…read morerecent stay in Hope. A first-time experience for us, in this rather new-to-Hope produce market. The location is very convenient for those living and lodging in this lower/central area of downtown Hope - just a short walk away from many of the motels, apartments, and such. And especially handy for anyone lodging in accommodations with kitchenettes, and seeking produce, and such to prepare their own meals. We were just browsing, and not looking for any food that had to be cooked. But daughter did catch some fresh fruit (nice looking and tasting Granny Smith apples, and bananas) while there. In addition to produce, fruit and the like, I did observe that they carry a selection of pasta and other similar products, and had a rather nice selection of honey, and other local Fraser Valley products. Service was very friendly. It was good to see a store of this kind in this area of the downtown, and look forward to checking it out again when in Hope, and our local BC products are more in-season and available.

Great food everything natural and organic! My wife and son…read morereally enjoyed the borscht.

I'm from Edmonton and visit my family in Chilliwack on a regular basis…read more We are familiar with the deli at Hofstede's and from time to time we buy their high-quality fruit and vegetables. What no one, to my knowledge, has mentioned is customer service, special orders, and delivery service. Sarah, thank you for going above and beyond to prepare and deliver my important gift basket today. Hofstede's does it all, confidently and happily. See you soon!

Another treasure I'd curiously passed by for many years before venturing in. North Arm Farm is a…read morelocal produce paradise with a wide range of all organically grown fruits and veggies. There's even a u-pick option! Kids can feed the sheep, chickens, pigs and ducks while parents peruse the organic local honeys, pies, jams and of course, fruit, vegetables and fresh cut flowers. Even if you just want a glimpse of the farm, you'll be sure to leave laden with at least a pie or two. They even serve farm lunches and can do corporate catering! Be sure to bring your camera and a pair of mud-friendly shoes.

Great little place that sells huge volumes of local grown veggies throughout three seasons, and…read morecompared to anything local they have the best pricing I've seen anywhere.. They also have a winter service at the barn (not retail store) during the winter months but only root type veggies Staff is pleasant and a real home type attitude as the family works here and really helpful and friendly... If you are getting off the hwy and need your veggies this is the place, drive past the other two !!