Discover the farms, growers and producers that help make Nova Scotia’s North Shore special. From seasonal U-picks and roadside farm stands to flower farms, fibre, maple products and locally raised food, there’s plenty to discover — and plenty of reasons to shop local.
Use this guide to find local farms, farm stands, U-picks and producers throughout Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou and Antigonish counties. Be sure to check with individual farms before visiting, as hours and availability can change with the seasons.
Explore Local Farms & Producers
Linc Farm
The farm is home to about 600 ewes across four separate flocks, including several breeds such as Rambouillet, Finnsheep, North Country Cheviot, and Rideau. You’ll also find 10 Speckle Park beef cattle (a modern Canadian breed), several chickens, a few ducks, and a hardworking group of livestock guardian dogs, along with Henry the cattle dog.
Find here: lamb, beef, wool
Address: 646 Sunrise Trail, River John
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Our Hideaway Homestead Balcom Family Farm
We raise Cattle, Pigs (on occasion) and Chickens – who are all Pasture Raised and Organically Fed (Certified Organic feed from Barnyard Organics in PEI) (with the exception of our cattle who are Pasture Raised/Grass Fed – no grain given). In addition, we are a Registered Nubian Dairy Goat Breeder who Annually tests for CAE & Johnes (negative status) – We also Vaccinate our little herd against CD&T as well as Pneumonia. We offer meet ups within Pictou County.
Find here: beef freezer packages, pork freezer packages, eggs, raw honey, goats milk soap, whipped tallow
Address: Pictou County
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Ma’s Wool Co.
High quality wool fibre provided by a small flock of Cotswold x Wensleydale sheep. All products are hand-washed, natural colours, or hand-dyed. The hand-spun yarn and hand-knitted items are made on farm from this flock as well. The fleece can be used for spinning, felting, thrumming or rug hooking.
Find here: Wool, fleece, hand-knitted items
Address: 583 Highway 337, Antigonish
Lismore Sheep Farm
A working sheep farm. Their on-farm Wool Shop offers a range of sheepskin and wool products. Barn is open to see sheep and lambs. They also sell their own lamb and beef.
Find here: Wool, sheep skin products, lamb, beef, farm experience
Address: 1389 Louisville Rd., River John
Junior’s Dream Christmas Trees
A small off-grid tree farm located in Caledonia Mills. This is a dog friendly environment, lots of trails to explore, and picture opportunities throughout the lot.
Find here: Christmas trees, blueberries
Address: 948 Antigonish Guysborough Road, Antigonish
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West River Farms
A family-owned farm and provincially inspected meat processing facility. They offer fresh beef, pork, chicken, house-made sausages, and a variety of locally sourced products.
Find here: beef, pork, chicken, sausages, locally source products
Address: 853 Sylvester Rd., Durham
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Berrywood Farms
Seven varieties of spray-free highbush blueberries, with berries typically ripening from late July through mid-September. U-pick is available during the season, with frozen berries offered off-season while supplies last.
Season: Late July–mid September
Find here: U-pick blueberries • Frozen blueberriesPlan for next season: Add Berrywood Farms to your summer list for blueberry picking on the North Shore.
Address: 87 Jim Sutherland Rd., Tatamagouche
