Fun Vancouver Island Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and More!
If you want a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit, head to one of the local Vancouver Island pumpkin patches.
From farm animals to hayrides and corn mazes, the locations mentioned typically offer much more than just a place to pick a pumpkin.
The following is a list of Vancouver Island pumpkin patches and what they offer, starting from the south to the north.
This list is fully updated each year as each location updates its information. This list is current as of October 2024
Victoria Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Galey Farms – 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Saanich
Galey Farms Pumpkin Fest is in full swing and runs each weekend until the end of October.
The corn maze, farm train, pumpkin patch, and haunted house are all open this year! Use the website link above to book your tickets.
For scarier nighttime fun, check out the Festival of Fear, which offers the same daytime experiences with an added scarier twist. The Festival of Fear operates from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm from October 10-13 and 17-31, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
If you really want to be scared, they also have Carnevil. This is a PG13 experience.
Ocean View Estates – 7979 Central Saanich Road, Saanitchton
Ocean View Estates has been a family-run farm since 2010 that prides itself on providing a range of agricultural experiences through events, festivals, u-pick fields, and farm stands.
Get lost in the Saanichton Corn Maze's twists, turns, and dead-ends. Once you've completed the maze, pick your pumpkin from the field.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time through their website, which is linked above.
Dan's Farm and Country Market – 2030 Bear Hill Rd, Saanichton
This great little farm offers plenty of delicious produce and other local goods. During the fall, they set up fun photo props in the area where you choose your pumpkin. You can also find a variety of apples and pears.
Parksville Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Silver Meadows Farm – 1019 Errington Road
This cute farm offers a small but fun corn maze, pumpkin bowling, a u-pick pumpkin patch and plenty of fall photo opportunities. The farmstand offers other harvested goods that are worth perusing. Their prices are extremely reasonable!
They are open every day in October from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 pm.
Vancouver Island Pumpkin Patches: Port Alberni & Comox
Arrowvale Campground & Farm – 5955 Hector Road
At Arrowvale Farm, pumpkin hunters can drive right to the barn and walk the short distance to find that perfect pumpkin in the field. The farm is open rain or shine, so boots, coats and umbrellas are recommended. There's a small admission fee of $2.50 for entry, and pumpkins can be purchased right in the patch.
The tractor-pulled wagon rides are back again this year. Enjoy a 20-minute ride around the fields. The wagon rides are an additional $2.50 cost.
Hours of operation are every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 pm.
Black Creek Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Coastal Black – 2186 Endall Road
This is the place to go for all things pumpkin! Coastal Black puts on a phenomenal pumpkin festival each year.
Along with the pumpkin patch, festivities include a huge jumping pillow, Corn Mazes, visiting the Mini Western Town, wagon rides, Hay Bale Maze, Barnyard Animals, and playing festive Fall Games.
And, as always, their wine and cider patio is open too! Enjoy a glass of wine or cider and fall favourites such as mini donuts, caramel apples, warm apple cider and other food and beverages.
Coastal Black is open Thursday – Monday each week in October from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Campbell River Pumpkin Patch
Holly Hill Farm – 2311 Ida Road
The Pumpkin Petting Farm event is happening again this year on weekends in October. For $10 per person, you get to snuggle bunnies and chicks, feed alpacas and horses, and give the mini goats and sheep a good pat. These animals wander freely on the field.
You can also stroll into the pasture to pick a pumpkin. Fees are paid in cash (exact change is preferable). Tractor rides are also available.
The Pumpkin Petting Farm runs Saturdays & Sundays through October from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm.
If you feel I've missed any beloved Vancouver Island pumpkin patches that offer a little extra, it might be because I couldn't find any updated information about it this year.
Please let me know if one should be added to this list.
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