Huglis Blueberry Ranch

About this farm

Huglis Blueberry Ranch is a 100-acre farm at 2139 Greenwood Rd. in Pembroke, Ontario, in Eastern Ontario. The Hugli family has been growing blueberries for over 30 years. The family was in the Christmas tree business from the 1950s into the 1980s. The blueberry planting covers 17 acres and includes 17 varieties with different ripening times. The farm also grows pumpkins in varied sizes, shapes and colours, as well as gourds and squash.

What the farm offers

Pick-your-own activities include blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees. During blueberry picking, visitors can use their own containers or the farm’s picking buckets with net bags. The Family Fun Play Park is available after blueberry picking, with admission required. Fall activities include wagon rides to the pumpkin patch. The country gift store sells fresh-picked blueberries, along with picked pumpkins and gourds. Food offerings include ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit smoothies, baked treats, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn and hot and cold beverages.

Practical visit details

The farm is located just off Highway 17, 4 km east of the Pembroke Walmart; Pembroke Street becomes Greenwood Road. The address is 2139 Greenwood Rd., Pembroke, ON K8A 6W2. Blueberry picking has a designated accessible area near the ranch building, with space for a wheelchair between and under the bushes. A large covered deck provides seating for lunch. Seasonal school tours include self-guided programs for summer day-camp groups during blueberry season.

Plan your blueberries visit

Ask the farm before booking your day out:

• Which rows or varieties have the best ripe fruit today?
• Does the farm provide picking pails or take-home containers?
• Are there row, netting or child-safety instructions to know?