Spring Vibes at the Saskatoon Farm: What’s Your Favourite Part?
Just east of Okotoks in Alberta’s scenic Foothills, the Saskatoon Farm beckons as spring awakens! This family-run gem, started by Paul and Karen Hamer over 30 years ago, blends a vibrant **Garden Centre**, tasty eats, and a unique shop. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., it’s a short 10.5 km from Okotoks and 45 km south of Calgary—perfect for a spring outing. But what hooks you most about spring and places like this?
A Spring Haven
From mid-April, the Garden Centre bursts with life—colorful annuals, sturdy perennials, and fruit plants like saskatoons, cherries, and apples. Those signature hanging baskets, grown on-site, scream spring charm. Do you love picking plants to brighten your yard? Or is it the sight of fresh blooms that gets you?
Eats and Treats
The year-round Saskatoon Farm Cafe (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) dishes up Mexican-inspired bites—tacos, quesadillas—plus burgers and fresh-baked saskatoon pies. A seasonal second restaurant adds flair in warmer months. Does the smell of warm scones or a hearty meal draw you in? What’s your go-to spring flavour here?
Shop the Local Love
The retail boutique shines with local treasures—handmade soaps, crafts, clothing, and saskatoon jam or honey. With over four acres of organic veggies and fruits, the seasonal market tempts daily. Are you hooked by unique decor like Mexican pottery or the taste of local goodies?
Your Spring Spark
Spring at the Saskatoon Farm means U-pick berries (late July start), events like the Spring Market (April 26-27, 2025), and peaceful strolls by the Sheep and Highwood rivers. What stirs you most? The burst of color in the gardens? The fresh air and floral scents? Or the fun of a family day out? Visit at 80181 338 Ave E #20, Foothills, AB—free parking, no entry fee—and tell us: what makes spring at the Saskatoon Farm your must-visit spot?
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