Is Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm a Working family farm? 

Yes!  The land was first homesteaded by Florence and Franklin Pearce in 1898.   The Chedzoys established Prairie Gardens as a tree nursery and garden center in 1956. John Chedzoy was well known for his work in implementing the Alberta Tree Nursery shelterbelt program across the province!  

Tam Andersen started growing bedding plants in 1984, when she became the head horticulturalist in the greenhouse operation.  She and her husband, Terry are farmers and currently grow 20 acres of local food, including pumpkin & strawberry patches, market garden vegetables, and 2000 acres of traditional agricultural crops of peas, canola, wheat and specialty grass seed in the Bon Accord area.  

Spring bedding plant and flowering plants are grown from scratch in the greenhouses from January to June, where you will find unique and beautiful containers, hardy fruit trees, and flowers on display and for sale at the garden centre.

Are There U-pick Strawberries & Vegetables at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm?

Pick-Your-Own strawberries, peas, and baby potatoes are ready by mid-July.  In August, zucchini, beans, and swiss chard are ready. Sweet corn is ripe by September.  We grow 10 acres of pumpkins, which are hand harvested, displayed on straw bales and for sale in cozy warm greenhouses during October.

Is Overnight camping available at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm?

• Sorry, no.   We offer campfire - firepit sites for group gatherings which can be reserved in advance.
• Special arrangements can be made for Family Reunions. Please inquire.
• Please check here for local lodging and campgrounds.

What all is included in the admission prices?

• Our A-MAZING Fun Admission includes full access to over 50 Family Fun activities and the Giant Corn Maze.
• Our Weekday Family /Senior Fun Zone Admission  includes limited entry to the Kids Fun Zone, Kids Mazes and Petting Farm areas. Available on Week Days Only from June - September.   Does not apply for schools, scheduled youth group outings or company picnics.
• Admission is not required to access the Courtyard area for shopping at the Garden Centre, Outpost General Store, or U-Pick Field areas.

For Admission Rates, click here!   Toddlers under age 2 are free.

What should I bring with me when I visit the farm?

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle (for going through the maze)
• Weather appropriate clothing 
• During U-Pick Season - bring a 4 L ice-cream pail if you have it. (We love to recycle!) We also have pails available if you need them.

Does the Farm Tractor & Wagon Ride cost extra?

• No, the farm wagon ride to the maze is included in the AMAZING Farm Fun admission price.  
• It is not offered in the Weekday Special Price.
• Prairie Garden's Express Train farm tour costs $2 per person ages 2 & up.  Toddlers under age 2 are free.

What do guests have to pay extra for?

• Tokens to buy Ice Cream Cones & Food or to Play Games with Prizes (Cost $1+GST each; non-refundable)
• Purchases at the Outpost General Store, at the Garden Center & Gift Shop
• U-Pick Strawberries & Veggies
• Purchases at the Fudge Shop
• The Corn Cannon (Aug -October)
• Pumpkin Cannon (Supports the Youth Emergency Shelter Society) $5 / pumpkin
• Various games & additional activities offered during our Festival weekends (varies on theme).
• Gem Mining
• Prairie Gardens Express Train Rides
• Private picnic or campfire sites 

Do you offer a group RATES?

Yes we do for 20 or more. Groups of 20 or more should make a reservation 1 week prior so we can arrange for adequate staffing. Click here for: >>Groups >> Company Picnics>>  Seniors Outings >> School Field Trips 

Can food be brought onto Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm?

• Yes, food can be brought in if you reserve a private picnic table site ($12) or a campfire site ($50). >>Details.
• Sorry, you can not bring in coolers, picnics, or outside food to our courtyard / food venues area.   Thank you for supporting our farm by purchasing our home growin' and homestyle grillin' & cookin'!

When it rains, does it get muddy at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm?

We are a working farm. Most surfaces here are dirt. Some walking areas are gravelled, but nothing is paved. Any time water mixes with dirt you will have mud. Depending how long and how hard it has rained determines how muddy conditions are here at the farm. Strawberry rows have plenty of clean straw between the rows for rainy days. Come dressed accordingly if the weather has been wet.  Usually backyard sneakers are adequate.

Do I need to bring a flashlight for the Flashlight Maze?

We sell wieners, buns, & marshmallows to roast over the bonfire. If you would like to bring your own food, we have private campfires that can be rented. See the campfire page for more details.

Yes, partially.  The farm and corn mazes areas are mostly wheelchair accessible, however we are a working farm. Expect farm terrain, dirt trails, gravelled or grass parking areas.  Weather is a factor, as there is no pavement except for concrete walkways in the greenhouses.  We do have 2 handicap access port-a-potties.  

Please note: The Haunted House and Ghost Town buildings are not wheelchair accessible.  

We are usually able to accommodate school groups with wheel chairs for farm wagon / train rides.

DOES PRAIRIE GARDENS & ADVENTURE FARM CLOSE IF IT RAINS OR SNOWS?

Yes, we do sometimes. It depends on how hard and long it has rained or snowed. Safety is important to us as well as your enjoyment while here. These are the two key issues in deciding. If you are traveling a distance and there is a chance for a downpour or it has snowed 6 inches or more the night before,  you might be wise to reschedule for another day.   We will issue rain-checks for families during unexpected cloudbursts or thunderstorms.  

Weekday groups, please come prepared for Alberta weather! Check here for Cancellation Policy.

Yes!  We support the Edmonton Youth Emergency Shelter Society, and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton with regular fundraisers.  We also support up to 50 community groups, youth programs, and societies in the region.  To inquire about a sponsorship opportunity, please click here for more information.  Our sponsorship committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

How can I get in touch with someone when the office is not answering?

Usually there is an option or number on our answering service that is made available for this purpose. Please be aware that most likely the person you reach will only be able to relay messages and not be versed on every aspect of our business.  

Sorry,  we do not allow pets or alcohol on site.  Exceptions will be made for service dogs. Please leave your pet at home, as there is no shade in the parking area for your pet to stay in the vehicle.

Is the big maze ok for small children?

We recommend that families with small children try the children's maze, a shorter 15 minute version within the larger maze. You may also try the Kidz Maze located in the Kids Zone. It is a much simpler maze and only takes 10 minutes.  The bale maze is also lots of fun for the little ones!

Can my children come to the farm by themselves?

• Anyone under the age of 15 must have an accompanying adult.  
• Youth & children may not be dropped off at the maze for flashlight adventures without supervision.

Yes!  We have several different Birthday Packages to choose from.  There are boys, girls, or youth programs, as well as family reunions and retirement parties.  Please inquire.

We expect strawberries to ripen around the middle of July, but the season can vary by a week depending on the weather.  This year, the season is about a week late. The berries are green as of July 2, with the very first "king" berries expected around July 16. Click here for more information about our U-Pick Gardens and Pumpkin Patch

Please check here for our seasonal hours from April - December.   The Adventure Farm is closed from Dec 25 - March 30 except for group outings and workshops.  The office remains open on regular work days through the winter.

Is Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm a Working family farm? 

Yes!  The land was first homesteaded by Florence and Franklin Pearce in 1898.   The Chedzoys established Prairie Gardens as a tree nursery and garden center in 1956. John Chedzoy was well known for his work in implementing the Alberta Tree Nursery shelterbelt program across the province!  

Tam Andersen started growing bedding plants in 1984, when she became the head horticulturalist in the greenhouse operation.  She and her husband, Terry are farmers and currently grow 20 acres of local food, including pumpkin & strawberry patches, market garden vegetables, and 2000 acres of traditional agricultural crops of peas, canola, wheat and specialty grass seed in the Bon Accord area.  

Spring bedding plant and flowering plants are grown from scratch in the greenhouses from January to June, where you will find unique and beautiful containers, hardy fruit trees, and flowers on display and for sale at the garden centre.

Are There U-pick Strawberries & Vegetables at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm?

Pick-Your-Own strawberries, peas, and baby potatoes are ready by mid-July.  In August, zucchini, beans, and swiss chard are ready. Sweet corn is ripe by September.  We grow 10 acres of pumpkins, which are hand harvested, displayed on straw bales and for sale in cozy warm greenhouses during October.

Is Overnight camping available at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm?

• Sorry, no.   We offer campfire - firepit sites for group gatherings which can be reserved in advance.
• Special arrangements can be made for Family Reunions. Please inquire.
• Please check here for local lodging and campgrounds.

What all is included in the admission prices?

• Our A-MAZING Fun Admission includes full access to over 50 Family Fun activities and the Giant Corn Maze.
• Our Weekday Family /Senior Fun Zone Admission  includes limited entry to the Kids Fun Zone, Kids Mazes and Petting Farm areas. Available on Week Days Only from June - September.   Does not apply for schools, scheduled youth group outings or company picnics.
• Admission is not required to access the Courtyard area for shopping at the Garden Centre, Outpost General Store, or U-Pick Field areas.

For Admission Rates, click here!   Toddlers under age 2 are free.

What should I bring with me when I visit the farm?

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle (for going through the maze)
• Weather appropriate clothing 
• During U-Pick Season - bring a 4 L ice-cream pail if you have it. (We love to recycle!) We also have pails available if you need them.

Does the Farm Tractor & Wagon Ride cost extra?

• No, the farm wagon ride to the maze is included in the AMAZING Farm Fun admission price.  
• It is not offered in the Weekday Special Price.
• Prairie Garden's Express Train farm tour costs $2 per person ages 2 & up.  Toddlers under age 2 are free.

What do guests have to pay extra for?

• Tokens to buy Ice Cream Cones & Food or to Play Games with Prizes (Cost $1+GST each; non-refundable)
• Purchases at the Outpost General Store, at the Garden Center & Gift Shop
• U-Pick Strawberries & Veggies
• Purchases at the Fudge Shop
• The Corn Cannon (Aug -October)
• Pumpkin Cannon (Supports the Youth Emergency Shelter Society) $5 / pumpkin
• Various games & additional activities offered during our Festival weekends (varies on theme).
• Gem Mining
• Prairie Gardens Express Train Rides
• Private picnic or campfire sites 

Do you offer a group RATES?

Yes we do for 20 or more. Groups of 20 or more should make a reservation 1 week prior so we can arrange for adequate staffing. Click here for: >>Groups >> Company Picnics>>  Seniors Outings >> School Field Trips 

Can food be brought onto Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm?

• Yes, food can be brought in if you reserve a private picnic table site ($12) or a campfire site ($50). >>Details.
• Sorry, you can not bring in coolers, picnics, or outside food to our courtyard / food venues area.   Thank you for supporting our farm by purchasing our home growin' and homestyle grillin' & cookin'!

When it rains, does it get muddy at Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm?

We are a working farm. Most surfaces here are dirt. Some walking areas are gravelled, but nothing is paved. Any time water mixes with dirt you will have mud. Depending how long and how hard it has rained determines how muddy conditions are here at the farm. Strawberry rows have plenty of clean straw between the rows for rainy days. Come dressed accordingly if the weather has been wet.  Usually backyard sneakers are adequate.

Do I need to bring a flashlight for the Flashlight Maze?

We sell wieners, buns, & marshmallows to roast over the bonfire. If you would like to bring your own food, we have private campfires that can be rented. See the campfire page for more details.

Yes, partially.  The farm and corn mazes areas are mostly wheelchair accessible, however we are a working farm. Expect farm terrain, dirt trails, gravelled or grass parking areas.  Weather is a factor, as there is no pavement except for concrete walkways in the greenhouses.  We do have 2 handicap access port-a-potties.  

Please note: The Haunted House and Ghost Town buildings are not wheelchair accessible.  

We are usually able to accommodate school groups with wheel chairs for farm wagon / train rides.

DOES PRAIRIE GARDENS & ADVENTURE FARM CLOSE IF IT RAINS OR SNOWS?

Yes, we do sometimes. It depends on how hard and long it has rained or snowed. Safety is important to us as well as your enjoyment while here. These are the two key issues in deciding. If you are traveling a distance and there is a chance for a downpour or it has snowed 6 inches or more the night before,  you might be wise to reschedule for another day.   We will issue rain-checks for families during unexpected cloudbursts or thunderstorms.  

Weekday groups, please come prepared for Alberta weather! Check here for Cancellation Policy.

Yes!  We support the Edmonton Youth Emergency Shelter Society, and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton with regular fundraisers.  We also support up to 50 community groups, youth programs, and societies in the region.  To inquire about a sponsorship opportunity, please click here for more information.  Our sponsorship committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

How can I get in touch with someone when the office is not answering?

Usually there is an option or number on our answering service that is made available for this purpose. Please be aware that most likely the person you reach will only be able to relay messages and not be versed on every aspect of our business.  

Sorry,  we do not allow pets or alcohol on site.  Exceptions will be made for service dogs. Please leave your pet at home, as there is no shade in the parking area for your pet to stay in the vehicle.

Is the big maze ok for small children?

We recommend that families with small children try the children's maze, a shorter 15 minute version within the larger maze. You may also try the Kidz Maze located in the Kids Zone. It is a much simpler maze and only takes 10 minutes.  The bale maze is also lots of fun for the little ones!

Can my children come to the farm by themselves?

• Anyone under the age of 15 must have an accompanying adult.  
• Youth & children may not be dropped off at the maze for flashlight adventures without supervision.

Yes!  We have several different Birthday Packages to choose from.  There are boys, girls, or youth programs, as well as family reunions and retirement parties.  Please inquire.

We expect strawberries to ripen around the middle of July, but the season can vary by a week depending on the weather.  This year, the season is about a week late. The berries are green as of July 2, with the very first "king" berries expected around July 16. Click here for more information about our U-Pick Gardens and Pumpkin Patch

Please check here for our seasonal hours from April - December.   The Adventure Farm is closed from Dec 25 - March 30 except for group outings and workshops.  The office remains open on regular work days through the winter.