Similkameen Valley Farm Trail

Similkameen Valley Farm Trail: Farm Stands, Farm Stays & Farm-to-Table Dining Along Highway 3

There’s a stretch of Highway 3 in British Columbia that feels made for a slow road trip—where 25 stops unfold from simple roadside stands with hand-lettered signs to full-service farm stays, cafés, and on-site dining. In spring, orchards burst into bloom; by summer, farm stands fill with just-picked produce; and into fall, the valley settles into a rich, abundant harvest.

This is the Similkameen Valley — home to Keremeos, the Fruit Stand Capital of Canada, and Cawston, the Organic Farming Capital of Canada. A semi-arid climate of hot, dry days and cool nights creates ideal growing conditions, producing fruit and field produce of exceptional flavour. The valley is also the birthplace of the Ambrosia apple, one of Canada’s most celebrated varieties, first discovered here and shaped by the same sun, wind, and soil that define every crop grown along this highway. Apples, peaches, and cherries are the signature fruits of the Similkameen; tomatoes, peppers, and garlic anchor the field produce season — and the apple, with its origins right here in the valley, is a natural symbol for the trail itself.

What is the Similkameen Valley Farm Trail?

The Similkameen Valley Farm Trail is a self-guided journey along Highway 3 and Highway 3A through this seasonal landscape of growers, makers, and farm-gate producers. The trail spans 24 stops across three geo-zones: the Keremeos Bypass & Hwy 3A loop, the Highway 3 Keremeos fruit stand corridor, and the Highway 3 route east to Cawston. The trail is enjoyed best during peak seasons from June through October — start in Keremeos and follow the highway east toward Cawston, with a loop through the Bypass and Highway 3A stops along the way. Be sure to pack your cooler!

Go deeper, pair your visit with the Sip the Similkameen to experience the valley’s wine, cider, fruit soda and spirits—rounding out the full taste of the Similkameen.

To learn more about agriculture in the Similkameen Valley, check out our blog.

Farm Stands: Keremeos to Cawston, BC

Keremeos has earned its name as the “Fruit Stand Capital of Canada,” and nowhere is that more apparent than along 7th Avenue, the Highway 3 corridor. Be sure to check out the stands up by the bypass on onward at Tree to Me Organics and the Grist Mill & Gardens, then come back around before heading to Cawston. Many family farms have been working this land for generations. Farm stands line both sides of the road, so be sure to explore in both directions.

KEREMEOS FARM STANDS

Keremeos Bypass Area and Highway 3A

The Keremeos Bypass area is home to three large fruit stands, SS Farm Stand, Bear’s Fruit Market and Peach King Farms, also renowned for their impressive autumn displays of pumpkins, gourds, and harvest décor. Venture off to the Grist Mill & Gardens, a BC Heritage site and orchard. Enter or exit the area via Hwy 3A for a visit to Tree to Me Organics, Inn and Cafe.

Bears Fruit Stand – 991 Keremeos Bypass Road, Keremeos

A classic roadside stop along the Keremeos bypass, this long-running fruit stand is known for its wide selection of fresh, seasonal produce—from juicy summer cherries and peaches to crisp apples and late-season vegetables. Family-run and open daily through the growing season, it’s a reliable place to stock up for a picnic or road trip. Enjoy one of the biggest pumpkin displays.

Peach King Fruit Stand – 990 Keremeos Bypass Road, Keremeos

A roadside favourite that blends fresh-picked farm produce with house-made baked goods and local honey. True to its name, this is a go-to stop for sun-ripened Similkameen peaches in season, along with a colourful lineup of whatever else is coming off nearby orchards. Vast display of pumpkins in the fall and a wide selection of gourds.

SS Produce – 960 Keremeos Bypass Road, Keremeos

SS Produce is a bypass stop offering a wide range of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables—from peaches and cherries to corn, squash, and tomatoes—alongside extras like honey, ice cream, and occasional hot snacks.

Grist Mill & Gardens – 2691 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos

Grist Mill & Gardens is a BC Heritage Site on Upper Bench Road that blends living history with a working orchard, heritage gardens, and a seasonal café serving farm-inspired fare alongside artisan preserves made on site.

It’s a full destination experience—part historic site, part working farm, and part gathering place—offering events like the popular Sunday night farm-to-table dinners and the annual Heritage Fall Fair, plus camping and RV hook-ups for visitors who want to stay and soak in the creekside setting a little longer.

Tree-To-Me Organics – 1217 Hwy 3A, Keremeos

Tree-To-Me is a true multi-experience stop in the Similkameen Valley, blending a farm store, bistro, and guest inn into one organic, sustainability-focused destination. Everything here is rooted in organic principles, from the seasonal produce available in the shop to the ingredients featured on the bistro menu, creating a seamless connection between field and plate. Visitors can shop, dine, and stay on a working organic farm where the entire experience reflects a commitment to local, regenerative growing practices.

FARM STANDS HWY 3 ROAD FRONT

Highway 3 offers the highest concentration of roadside fruit stands, so it’s worth slowing down and exploring both sides of the highway. Travelling west into Keremeos, here’s the lineup you’ll encounter along the way…

Mariposa Fruit Market – 3125 BC Hwy 3, Keremeos

Mariposa Fruit Market offers a seasonal selection of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in the surrounding orchards and benches. Its name ‘sake inspiration—the “mariposa” butterflies are often seen drifting through the valley’s orchards in summer.

Wild at Heart Organic Orchards – 3105 Hwy 3, Keremeos

Wild at Heart Organic Orchards is an organic farm stop offering seasonal fruit and produce grown with a focus on sustainable, chemical-free practices in the Similkameen Valley’s rich orchard landscape. It’s certified organic with emphasis on flavour-driven, naturally grown crops, giving visitors a chance to experience fruit and vegetables that reflect the valley’s warm days, cool nights, and clean growing conditions at their peak.

Byzantium Farm U-Pick – 501 Boundary Road, Keremeos

Byzantium Farm U-Pick offers a hands-on orchard experience just off Highway 3, in Keremeos, where visitors can wander the rows and harvest their own cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears, and apples straight from the tree as the season unfolds. Pick a wide variety of fruits in one place while enjoying a slower, more immersive farm experience—tasting fruit at peak ripeness right where it’s grown.

Parsons Farm Market – 110 7th Ave, Keremeos

Parsons Farm Market is one of Keremeos’ landmark farm markets and part of a family farming legacy that dates back to 1908, making it widely recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating farm stands in Canada. Still run by the Parsons family on their historic Similkameen Valley farm, it’s known for its deep roots in the valley’s agricultural history and for carrying forward generations of growing knowledge. Visitors can expect a well-stocked seasonal selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, preserves, and small-batch farm products in a classic roadside stand setting that reflects over a century of local farming tradition.

Mom & Pops Farm Market – 230 7th Avenue, Keremeos

Mom & Pops Farm Market is a friendly, family-run stop offering a relaxed, no-fuss browsing experience with a full seasonal selection of local fruits and vegetables, along with preserves and other farm-made goods. Also, a long-running farm stand with a small-town feel—an easygoing place where visitors are welcomed like neighbours and can pick up fresh valley produce in a simple, down-to-earth setting.

Gerry’s Fruit & Veg – 3045 Highway 3, Keremeos

Gerry’s Fruit & Veg is a classic Highway 3 farm stand in Keremeos offering a dependable seasonal selection of Similkameen-grown fruits and vegetables, from orchard stone fruit in summer to field vegetables and late-season produce through the harvest months. This roadside stop offers fresh local goods and a steady rotation of in-season produce from nearby farms.

Lasser Produce / Lass Chance Beverage Co. Hwy 3, Keremeos

Lasser Produce / Lass Chance Beverage Co. on Highway 3 in Keremeos offers a two-part experience: a roadside stand with fresh, seasonal Similkameen produce on one side, and across the highway, Lass Chance Beverage Co., where surplus and imperfect fruit is transformed into craft sodas and ciders. What makes it unique is that it closes the loop between farm and flavour—letting visitors both take home fresh fruit and taste creative beverages made from the valley’s excess harvest, reducing waste while showcasing local innovation.

Dave’s Farm Fresh Fruits & Veggies – 204 Crowsnest Hwy, Keremeos,

This no-frills farm stand sits right in the heart of Keremeos’ fruit-stand row. It offers a classic Similkameen roadside experience with fresh-picked, seasonal produce straight from nearby orchards and fields, with a steady selection that reflects what’s currently in season across the region.

Sanderson Farms & Smosa Gardens – 3059 Hwy 3, Keremeos

Sanderson Farms & Smosa Gardens on Highway 3 in Keremeos is a multi-stop destination that combines a family farm market, Smosa Gardens’ East Indian restaurant, and the Orchard View Motel, all within reach of a nearby walking and biking trail. The mix of experiences in one place, from picking up seasonal produce, enjoying a full meal, and even staying overnight, all while having easy access to a 5-kilometre trail that connects the whole setting into a relaxed, stay-and-explore spot.

B&J Farms – 3058 Highway 3, Keremeos

A family-owned farm stand right on the Highway 3 fruit stand row, B&J is a well-stocked stop known for sweet peaches, crisp apples, and juicy cherries alongside a solid selection of seasonal vegetables — squash, potatoes, tomatoes, and more. Packaged to go or choose fresh from the bins; either way, it’s straight from the farm to you.

Keremeos Fruit Market – 3073 Hwy 3, Keremeos

With ample parking and a long-style open stand right on the Highway 3 fruit stand corridor, Keremeos Fruit Market is an easy pull-over with a well-stocked seasonal selection of orchard fruit and fresh produce. A straightforward, no-fuss stop in the heart of the strip.

The Farm Store at Honest Food Farm – 156 Becks Road, Keremeos

Honest Food Farm is a small organic farm focused on fresh, seasonal produce ranging from fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs, and flowers through their farm store, CSA boxes, and local markets, all harvested at peak ripeness. From heirloom tomatoes and peppers to squash, berries, and leafy greens, everything reflects the farm’s commitment to sustainable, ecologically minded growing practices. Stay for a coffee or light bites at the cafe, and enjoy the patio.

FARM STANDS IN CAWSTON

Klippers Organic Acres — Marketplace & Café & Row Fourteen Restaurant – 625 MacKenzie Road, Cawston

Klippers Organic Acres is a certified organic, full-scale farm destination that brings together a farm store, café, Row Fourteen Restaurant, cidery, guest suites, and event spaces all rooted in one working orchard. It functions almost like a small farm village, where everything—from casual café stops to refined, seasonal dining at Row Fourteen—is built around produce grown on site and from neighbouring organic farms, with the added experience of cidery tastings and capacity to host weddings and special events in a scenic orchard setting. Linger in the garden where you can pick your own bouquet.

Go Go’s Fruit Market – 640 Kurtz Road, Cawston

Go Go’s Fruit Market is a cheerful roadside stand offering a seasonal selection of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in the surrounding orchards and fields of the Similkameen Valley. Lots of room to relax and enjoy at the picnic area.

Lidders Produce Market – 2136 BC Hwy 3, Cawston

Lidders Produce Market is a family-run farm stand offering a seasonal selection of fresh fruit and vegetables grown on the fertile Cawston bench. Its no-frills approach makes it an easy, trusted stop for fresh-picked produce that reflects the rhythm of the Similkameen growing season. The farm emphasizes quality control, using specialized tests to ensure fruit quality and focusing on sustainable, locally grown food.

Jack’s Cherry Orchard / Farm Store – 2516 Hwy 3, Cawston

Jack’s Cherry Orchard / Farm Store is a cherry orchard offering seasonal fruit through its farm store, alongside a unique on-site accommodation experience. Stay right in the heart of the orchard, surrounded by rows of cherry trees and the sights and sounds of active farming.

Randall’s Craft Butcher 1881 Stewart Rd, Cawston

Located in the heart of Cawston, Randall’s Craft Butcher is a family-owned butcher shop specializing in premium local meats and traditional craftsmanship. Led by a second-generation butcher, Brandon Watson, the shop offers locally sourced AAA Angus beef, specialty smoked meats, custom cutting services, and wild game processing for the Similkameen Valley and South Okanagan. From farm-to-table beef and freezer boxes to handcrafted charcuterie favourites, Randall’s is committed to quality, local sourcing, and personalized service. Farm fresh eggs available too!

Cawston Country Farm – 1918 Hwy 3, Cawston

Family-run farm stand in Cawston with a variety of fruits and vegetables by season. Choose from farm-made products, syrups, sauces, etc.

Ven’Amour Organics at Forbidden Fruit Winery, 620 Sumac Road, Cawston

Discover the “Garden of Eden” at Ven’Amour Organics, one of the Similkameen Valley’s longest-operating organic family farms. Since 1977, the farm has grown more than 60 varieties of tree fruits and grapes on virgin soils, far from commercial farming areas.

Visit the on-site fruit stand, winery, gift shop, and art gallery, then relax in the picnic area overlooking the Similkameen River. Enjoy complimentary in-season fruit tastings and keep an eye out for wildlife along the valley’s pristine river corridor.

FARM STAYS IN THE SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY

The Similkameen is far more than a day trip, and staying on a working farm or in a heritage orchard transforms the experience entirely—think morning light spilling over the mountains, the scent of ripening fruit in the air, and slow evenings spent on a porch watching the sky shift. Accommodation options across the valley range from cabin retreats to convenient motel-style stays and full inn experiences connected to cideries, wineries, and restaurants, each offering a different way to settle into the rhythm of the land and the season.

Keremeos

Tree-To-Me Organics — Inn – 1217 Hwy 3A, Keremeos

The Inn at Tree-To-Me Organics offers an immersive farm stay paired with access to their bistro and farm store. Organic values, local food, and genuine farm hospitality. Be sure to climb the tower of stairs for a full view of the valley.

Grist Mill & Gardens — Creekside Camping & RV- 2691 Upper Bench Road, Keremeos

Camping and RV hook-ups at a BC Heritage Site — fall asleep to the sound of the creek at the Grist Mill and wake up to heritage gardens and orchard views. Ideal for families and those exploring at a leisurely pace. Cafe on site.

Orchard View Motel at Sanderson Farms & Samosa Gardens – 3059 Hwy 3, Keremeos

Convenient motel-style stays right at Sanderson Farms, with the farm store, restaurant, and 5-kilometre trail behind the motel all at your doorstep. Great value for those who want to explore without complicated logistics.

Cawston

Farmersdotter Organics — VRBO Cabins – 2036 Osprey Lane, Cawston

Farmersdotter Organics offers VRBO cabin stays on a certified organic garlic farm in a quiet corner of Cawston, surrounded by open fields and the slower rhythm of the Similkameen agricultural landscape. What makes it stand out is its deeply immersive, off-the-beaten-path setting—guests stay right on a working organic farm, where the experience is all about unplugging, slowing down, and connecting with the land in a simple, restorative way. If you are there in August, it’s harvest time on the farm.

Klippers Organic Acres — Guest Suites – 625 MacKenzie Road, Cawston

Klippers Organic Acres Guest Suites, just off Hwy 3 in Cawston, offer a stay right in the heart of one of the Similkameen Valley’s most well-known organic farms, with the cidery, Row Fourteen Restaurant, and farm store all within walking distance. Guests are surrounded by orchards and working farmland, with easy access to on-site dining and tastings, making it a natural fit for a romantic getaway or a deeper, food-focused stay rooted in the valley’s organic growing culture.

Harvest Moon Guest House at Forbidden Fruit Winery — Private Cabin – 620 Sumac Road, Cawston

Escape to Harvest Moon Guesthouse, a private log home retreat overlooking the orchards, vineyards, and rolling landscapes of the Similkameen Valley. Accommodating up to six guests, this fully furnished hillside getaway features a screened wraparound deck, hot tub, fire pit, landscaped grounds, and stunning valley views.

Guests are welcomed with a complimentary bottle of Forbidden Fruit wine and seasonal organic fruit from our organic farm, Ven’Amour Organics. Just a short walk away, visit the winery tasting room and gallery to discover local art, regional products, and award-winning fruit and grape wines.

Additional Farm Stays – include vineyard stays – check out the full list.

FARM EXPERIENCES & EVENTS

Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub – 1425 Hwy 3, Cawston
Ntamtqun Community Garden & Food Hub, located on Lower Similkameen Indian Band Lands in Cawston, is a community-rooted space focused on regenerative growing, food education, and local food systems, with gardens that support learning, shared harvests, and community connection. The site brings together farming practices, cultural learning, and seasonal gathering in a living demonstration of how land and people can work together in a more sustainable, connected way within the Similkameen Valley. You can buy produce throughout the growing season.

The annual Similkameen Sizzle Pepper Festival, held this year on Sept 20, 2026, in Keremeos, heats up the valley with a celebration of local peppers, food, and seasonal harvest flavours and who doesn’t love a pepper-eating contest? It’s joined by the Grist Mill’s Heritage Fall Fair and other community events that highlight the region’s agricultural bounty, bringing together growers, makers, and visitors to mark the close of the growing season in true Similkameen style.

FARM TO TABLE DINING IN THE SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY

The Similkameen Valley has quietly become one of BC’s most compelling slow-food destinations, where dining is deeply tied to place, season, and the surrounding agricultural landscape. From Sunday night heritage dinners at a working mill to craft cideries using recovered fruit, and vineyard restaurants sourcing ingredients locally—including even their sourdough—meals here reflect a strong connection between growers, makers, and the land. Listed west to east, these stops are arranged to help you plan your journey meal by meal as you travel through the valley.

Keremeos

Tree-To-Me Organics — Bistro – 1217 Hwy 3A, Keremeos

The bistro at Tree-To-Me puts organic farm produce at the centre of a thoughtfully prepared menu. Expect seasonal dishes that change with the harvest — this is food that tastes of where it comes from.

Lass Chance Beverage Co. – 3041 Hwy 3, Keremeos

A refreshingly innovative cidery and beverage producer, crafting fruit sodas and ciders from recovered Similkameen fruit—transforming what might otherwise go to waste into something genuinely delicious. The modern tasting room offers a full food menu, featuring fresh boards, sandwiches, flatbreads, and tacos, alongside 12 taps pouring house-made ciders, sodas, and tasting room exclusives. Framed by sweeping mountain views, it’s a welcoming place to eat, drink, and linger.

Grist Mill & Gardens – 3041 Hwy 3, Keremeos

Enjoy the café and special events at this BC Heritage site, where freshly baked scones, a historic period museum, and a working grist mill come together to create a one-of-a-kind culinary and cultural experience.

Sanderson Farms & Samosa Gardens — Restaurant – 3059 Hwy 3, Keremeos

The East Indian restaurant at Samosa Gardens brings a deliciously distinct flavour to the valley’s farm-to-table scene. Orchard-fresh produce meets aromatic South Asian cooking — a genuinely unique dining stop on the route.

The Farm Store at Honest Food Farm — Café – 2305 Ferko Road, Cawston

Honest Food Farm lives up to its name — a farm store and café rooted in straightforward, real food. Vegetables, flowers, and café fare are sourced directly from their own growing operation.

Cawston

Klippers Organic Acres — Café & Row Fourteen Restaurant – 625 MacKenzie Road, Cawston

Row Fourteen is the restaurant heart of Klippers — a farm-forward dining experience built around organic produce grown on site and from neighbouring Cawston farms. The Marketplace & Cafe next door is perfect for a casual stop, fresh produce and local crafts; the restaurant is worthy of a dedicated evening, and it’s also the location of Untangled Cider.

Crowsnest Vineyards – 2035 Surprise Rd, Cawston – 2035 Surprise Rd, Cawston

Crowsnest Vineyards anchors the eastern end of the farm route with a full destination experience: locally sourced foods, house-made sourdough bread, a working vineyard, an inn, and a restaurant. Come for a glass of wine, Friday night live music and pizza. Stay for the weekend.

Practical Tips for Driving the Similkameen Valley Farm Trail

• Drive west to east on Highway 3 — from Keremeos toward Cawston. This puts the morning sun behind you and gives you the best light on the orchards.
• Check out 5 stops on the Highway 3 Bypass Route and Hwy 3A
• Bring a cooler. You will buy more produce than you expect. A good cooler is the single best piece of equipment for a Similkameen road trip.
• Plan around cherry, peach, and apple seasons. The Similkameen Valley fruit season runs roughly from June through October along Highway 3, BC. Cherry season peaks in late June; peaches and apricots run from July through August; apples carry through to October.
• Call ahead for dining. Farm-to-table restaurants like Row Fourteen at Klippers and Crowsnest Vineyards can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Reservations are recommended.
• Allow a full day minimum — or better yet, book a farm stay and give yourself two. The valley rewards those who linger.
• Check event dates early. The Similkameen Sizzle and the Heritage Fall Fair both draw regional visitors. Book accommodation well in advance if your trip coincides with either event.

The Valley Awaits

The Similkameen Valley Farm Route isn’t a checklist to be completed in a day, but an ongoing connection to a place and its seasons. It invites return visits—cherry season in early summer, pepper season in late summer, and autumn when apples hang heavy on the trees, and the light turns golden across the valley. Each time, the farm stands, orchards, and growers are here, shifting with the harvest but grounded in the same landscape.

Whether driven as a full route from Keremeos to Cawston in a single afternoon or experienced slowly over a weekend of orchard stays and heritage dinners, the valley offers something increasingly rare: food with a clear sense of origin, grown by people deeply connected to this specific piece of land.

More than any single peach or glass of cider, that sense of place is what lingers.

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