Cheap Family Farm Vacations in BC with Kids
Grandparents and Grandchildren Bond on British Columbia Farmstay
Mar 30, 2009
Hunting for chicken eggs on a real farm vacation is more fun than watching Bert and Ernie do it on Sesame Street. A British Columbia farmstay is something new. It's a fun educational experience for grandparents and grandchildren.
Farm holidays are quite common in Europe and Australia.
These days, everyone stays indoors almost all day. The results: Vitamin D deficiencies, obesity, boredom, and a general lack of interest in really important stuff, like where food comes from.
Farmstay Farm Vacations near Vancouver Island
- Bold Point Farm B&B Cottage:
- Phone / Fax 250-285-2272
- Box 348, Heriot Bay, Quadra Island BC, Canada
Review: “I love feeding the sheep and getting the eggs in the morning and I don't want to go home even for TV.” Nina 13y/o ONTARIO
“Begin your days with fresh farm baked bread, eggs straight from the nest and organic fruits and berries.” Bold Point Farms has lambs, ducks, and hens. The farm has organic fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers. It's a short walk to a secluded salt-water bay, pristine lakes, and forest trails (free canoe, rowboat, bicycle use). The farmstay is open year round, because the farm is. Rates start at $80 for single and $130 for queen, including full three course breakfast.
- Island Farmhouse B&B
- Phone Toll Free: 1-877-537-5912 • Local: 1-250-653-9898 • Fax: 1-250-653-9887
- 185 Horel Road W., Salt Spring Island BC V8k 2A4
- (Salt Spring: easily accessible by car ferry from Canadian mainland.)
“Share in the farm experience; visit the chickens and collect eggs for breakfast, or feed our horses in the pasture.”
Island Farmhouse has several B&B rooms with a semi-private bathroom. “We are known for our friendly family atmosphere.” Make new friends at the breakfast table. Meet Missy the chicken or Squirt, the pony. Rooms start at $70 per day or $90 during high season. Call for more info.
Farmstay Farm Vacation in Okanogan Country:
- Old Tower Farm – Organic Farmstay vacation cabin rental accommodation
- Phone 250-499-5654
- 2649 Middle Bench Road, Keremeos, B.C., Canada, V0X 1N2
Grandchildren can play farmer in an apple farm. Don’t be shy about calling and asking about best times to visit.
Old Tower Farm looks over Similkameen Valley. Picnic and play in the shade of the organic apple orchard. Nearby activities (a fee for some): Neighbor has a “petting zoo”, horse trail rides, gold mining town, kayaking or fishing in nearby lake or river. Stars are out and there's a real observatory. Ask about pow-wow, rodeo, and bluegrass festival.
The Old Tower Farm (self-catering) guest cottage is stocked with bread, local fruit, fresh eggs, honey, jam, and breakfast fixings. The cottage sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. Prices start at $85 but vary by times, though children under12 stay free.
Here are three articles with more vacation ideas:
Fun Educational Vacations with Kids.
Best Places for Washington State Camping.
Cheap Pacific Northwest Farmstays with Grandkids (or Kids).
Cheap Farm Vacations are Educational Fun for Both Grandparents and Grandchildren
There is no reason why the rest of the family can’t get involved. Moms and dads should also get outside, feed the chickens, pet the sheep, and enjoy British Columbia farms. And, it's really something special with a grandparent.
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