Tourism Prince George is bringing back its farm tour experiences this year, offering both locals and visitors a chance to explore the region’s agricultural roots.
The tours take participants through local farms and offer a taste of the North’s homegrown products, highlighting the people and producers that helped shape Prince George into a permanent community in Northern BC.
The program has grown significantly since it launched last year, expanding from nine participating partners in 2024 to more than 20 in 2025.
Tourism PG CEO Carmen Herman said that growth is driven by increasing interest in agri-tourism and food-based experiences.
“We’ve been seeing a growing interest in food tourism, especially among visitors who want to connect with the story behind what they’re eating and drinking and the community they’re in,” said Herman. “It was an opportunity to showcase Prince George and a lot of the growers that we have — that I think even a lot of locals don’t really know about. So we’re just meeting that demand.”
Herman, originally from the Lower Mainland, said the idea for the program was shaped by similar efforts elsewhere in the province and a strong sense of local pride.
“They have similar tours highlighting local businesses down there,” she said. “For Tourism PG, our main goal is to highlight what makes our community great — and who makes it great. So it’s about combining those two passions and being inspired by other growing communities.”
The 2025 farm tour lineup includes hands-on farm visits, tastings at local breweries, wineries and cideries, meals at restaurants with seasonal menus, and opportunities to shop from northern growers and artisans.
Participating farm locations include:
- Hope Farm Organics
- Wildflower Farm
- Foreman Farms & Bloom Café
- Huble Homestead Historic Site
- P&R Organics
Accommodation options with a rustic touch are also part of the program, including farm-style bed-and-breakfasts and cabins at:
- Hoferkamp Farm
- Fir Haven Guest House
- Woodhouse Cottages and Ranch
Visitors will also have the opportunity to stop by several local farmers’ markets, including:
- PG Farmers’ Market
- East Line Community Market
- Wilson Square Community Farmers’ Market
The tours are primarily self-guided, offering participants the flexibility to explore at their own pace.
“The core of the program is self-guided,” said Herman. “It’s flexible — you can customize it, decide to do it last minute, or plan ahead. There are farms like Hope Farm, P&R Organics and Wildflower Farm that require pre-booking because they offer specific events or pre-orders. But many of the others you can visit at your own pace — see a few or explore them all, depending on your time.”
Herman said the tours were created with a strong focus on supporting local businesses — something she encourages both residents and visitors to embrace.
“It’s important to support local — it keeps dollars in our community,” she said. “You’re supporting small-scale farmers, food artisans and rural accommodations. It encourages people to stay longer and explore more. It’s about building community resilience and showcasing what we have.”
For a full guide, list of tour stops and more information, visit: tourismpg.com/farm-tour
