My favourite farm in the world is Maplewood Farm as it is truly such a North Shore gem. it's…read morewholesome, and family friendly for a fun day surrounded by animals. You can feed the ducks at the pond (most of the time), watch and pet the goats climbing around, and see horses, cows, bunnies, sheep and more. It fills me up with joy being around nature and animals in such close proximity to a very crowded area. The staff are kind and care for the animals impeccably, which makes this special farm feel community-focused. It's one of the local go-to spots that kids and adults equally love and enjoy.

A fantastic place to bring the kiddos…read more Five acres of family fun await those who stop by this farm. Reservations are mentioned on their website, but our recent visit did not require one. There's paths to walk, shaded picnic areas to hide under on hotter days, and over 200 animals and birds to view. Horses, cows, chickens, peacocks, potbelly bigs, rabbits, oh and... a ton of goats. One of our favourite parts is the "petting zoo" area where you can get up close and personal with goats who love scritches. The farm hands are friendly, handwash stations are available, and parking is free. What's not to like about this place? I find it very relaxing to be amongst the animals and on a farm when most of my time is spent in the city or glued to a monitor. It really puts things in perspective. In any case, I think it's worth a couple hours of your day to stop by and say hello to some majestic animals.

Really like how they have several large tables under cover with boxes of blueberries open so you…read morecan pick your ideal box of super nutrient rich berries of goodness. Most of the blueberries in this area are great, yay BC! but am fond of this farm. Nice people as well. Lots of signage so hard to miss and parking is ample. Ready picked, don't think they have u-pick

purchased from the stand on Granville Ave. 10 lb box for $34.99. not the best price, but not bad…read more They usually have a good reputation. There were lots of tiny berries(sour), wrinkled dried berries, and squished berries in the box. the young lady assured me they were all fresh and just boxed. just beware when you make your purchase.

I had a great experience at GJ Farms, and I'll definitely be back. My favourite item there is the…read moreeggs.

1 Star - Absolutely Horrific Experience…read more I came to GJ Farm with every intention of supporting a local business, but instead I walked away shaken, humiliated, and furious. The man in charge of the store (an older gentleman) was not only accusatory, condescending, and hostile--he was downright disrespectful, arrogant, and deceitful. I specifically visited for Red Russian garlic to plant in my yard. I've grown this variety before and researched prices for organic Red Russian garlic nearby --typically $8-15/lb depending on size. GJ Farm was charging a steep $19.99/lb, but since I was already there, I decided to pick through and purchase. I spent about 5-8 minutes selecting bulbs, carefully looking for the largest and firmest ones for planting. As I was doing so, the man approached me and accused me of peeling garlic, while repeatedly insisting that all of the garlic had been harvested this year. After I had already chosen my final selection and was about to pay, I did gently crack the skin of one bulb to confirm quality, but during selection I only examined size and firmness, occasionally through skins that were already cracked. After purchasing, I inspected the garlic in my car and immediately noticed serious defects: one bulb was shriveled, and another had white mold between cloves. Considering garlic harvest season had only ended 1-2 months ago, this was shocking. None of my own homegrown garlic looked like that. Within 3 minutes, I returned to politely request a refund. The man then came out, yelling at me in front of other customers. He accused me of lying about how long I spent choosing (claiming "30 minutes," when it was under 10). He further accused me of only wanting a refund because I "realized the price was too high." He dismissed the obvious defects in his product and insisted that because he sells "thousands of pounds of garlic," my complaint was invalid--classic deflection instead of accountability. As I stood there shaking from his aggression, he never once offered a professional solution like an exchange or apology. Instead, he ripped the garlic apart with his hands--damaging product that I had paid for--while still refusing any resolution. When I pointed out the mold, he claimed not to see any, however, he removed all the mold as he aggressively peeled the bulbs apart. He continued to insist I take the garlic home and plant it, berating me loudly the entire time. Not only did he refuse a refund, he further damaged the garlic himself, rendering it unsuitable for planting. In the end, as he refused a refund and continued berating me, I suggested an exchange simply to end the confrontation. I did not want an exchange, as I had already selected the best bulbs available and the remaining garlic was of poor quality. This was never about the money--it was about basic respect and principle. A business owner should stand by their products, listen to valid concerns, and treat customers with dignity. Instead, I was met with hostility, gaslighting, and bullying from someone who clearly has no regard for customer service or honesty. If you value quality produce, integrity, or even basic decency, avoid GJ Farm at all costs.

What an amazing place! We came for the blueberry picking experience and left with lots of yummy…read moreblueberries, a jar of honey and the great pleasure of meeting Bill. The farm is a labour of love and Bill was a gracious host encouraging people to eat as much as they want and pay for what they want to take home. Ask if you can sample the honey, and he'll open up a beehive and scoop out some fresh honeycomb for you to try. Definitely recommend for the blueberries, experience and for the family.

This is our first time bringing our 2 year old to blueberry picking. I was worried that he might…read morerun off or crush the berries but it turns out to be alright. We usually go around late May/ early June. We were quite surprised that a lot of blueberries aren't actually ripe yet in August. Billz Beez and Berryz is right next to the Richmond ice center. We came here with our friends and their daughter as a play date. There are some picnic tables and some chickens and ducks running around near the paying booth. We opted to eat near by with air conditioning after. This is the first farm I have been to that allows eating their berries while picking. They charge $3/pound for take home. They have bucket for you pick with and pack the berries in a box for you after. Super great place to let your young kids release their endless energy.

You know what? I have just bought some non organic blueberries from a grocery shop in town CA $…read more1,99/Lb. OMG! It is like going back to processed food after having eating fresh fruits and vegetables from your own backyard... I mean, really: the price his cheaper, the taste incomparable and the smile of the owner amazing. I will go back there to froze some blueberries for my coming winter breakfasts!

From the owner: A variety of organically grown berries, cherries, fruits, and vegetables picked fresh daily from…read moreour farm or pick your own. Clean and friendly environment.

This is the freshest and best priced vegetable market I have found in all of Richmond! I no longer…read morepurchase my produce at Safeway or Save-On because I can always count on local produce been in-stock and well priced here. It is still family owned, they are always there, and extremely friendly and personable. They also carry organic products, and all of the other essentials you would need for your evening recipe.

I called to see if they had Roma tomatoes (before I made the almost 2 hr drive there), the guy on…read morethe phone seemed disgusted that I asked & said "Yes" & abruptly hung up before I could ask if they would have the 100 lbs I was looking for. I tried texting afterwards & got no answer. Pretty bad service.