Okanagan peaches are a favorite among many, local fruit stands and orchards offer u-pick or pre-picked peaches. Grab a flat, or two to can them for later or enjoy them fresh. You can even make some yummy peach recipes such as cobbler or peach pie!
When is peach season in the Okanagan?
Peaches become available in July right through until mid-September. If you make a trip to the South Okanagan (Oliver or Osoyoos) peaches may be ready a bit earlier as the temperature is warmer there.
The availability of peaches also depends on the variety and when they become available.
What peach varieties are grown in British Columbia?
According to BC Tree Fruit Production Guide, there are 29 varieties of peaches in their production facility. The most commonly available varieties you will find for sale include Early Redhaven, Glowhaven, Fairhaven, Harbrite, Cresthaven, and White Lady to name a few.
Classifying Peaches
Peaches are classified by how tightly the flesh clings to the pit. This gives you three main types: clingstone, freestone, and semi-freestone.
Clingstone Peaches
The flesh clings tightly to the pit and are very juicy and sweet and are mostly used for canning and processing. They Typically ripen earlier in the season.
Freestone Peaches
The pit freely separates from the flesh and are great for eating fresh, baking, and preserving. They usually arrive mid to late summer.
Semi-Freestone Peaches
Semi-Freestone Peaches are a hybrid of freestone and clingstone varieties. They’re a versatile choice—great for eating fresh, and also suitable for canning or baking.
Family Fun Tips for Peach Picking
- Pack water and snacks (we know the kids are always hungry).
- Bring hats, sunscreen, and appropriate footwear.
- Have cash to pay for your peaches, as most places prefer it.
- The orchards encourage early picking in the day when it’s cooler and not as busy.
- Most places provide ladders, bags and boxes, although it’s best to confirm if you are unsure.
- Feel free to bring your own boxes, containers and bags (some may sell them on site).
Which fruit stands sell peaches and who offers u-pick?
While this is a starting point, we know there are many more fruit stands selling peaches. Check out our list of Fruit Stands, Orchards and U-Picks if we missed any.
Farmgate Winery & Fruit Stand | Kaleden
Just a 4-minute drive from Penticton, Farmgate Winery & Fruit Stand sells boxes of fresh-picked peaches. Their Redhaven Peaches are a full freestone variety and are great for eating, canning, and baking. They also sell plums, strawberries, cherries, and more available at this fruit stand just south of Penticton.
346 Highway 97 South, Kaleden | instagram.com/farmgatewinery
Bella Rosa Orchards | Kelowna
They sell Redhaven, Glohaven, O’ Henry and Coconut Ice peaches. The coconut ice peach name comes from its pale skin and sweet, tropical-like taste.
120 Mail Road, Kelowna | Website
Crosby Organics | Kelowna
They have 8 varieties of peaches: Early Redhaven, Harbrite, Raritan Rose (white-fleshed), Redhaven, Sun Crest, Glohaven, Cresthaven, and O’Henry, which are picked from mid-July to late September. Their peaches are big, freestone (except Early Redhaven), tree-ripened peaches. U-pick is NOT available at this location.
2800 Dunster Road, Kelowna | Website
Glenmore Garden Market | Kelowna
Glenmore Garden Market grows 6–7 varieties of peaches, including favourites like Early Redhaven, Harbrite, and Glohaven—perfect for fresh eating, canning, or baking. While they’re known for u-pick cherries and raspberries earlier in the season, peach season brings another reason to stop by this friendly Kelowna farm stand.
621 Glenmore Road North, Kelowna | Facebook
K&J Pacific Peaches | Kelowna
If peaches are what you want, stop by K&J Pacific Peaches for Early Redhaven and Freestone peaches. They also sell raspberries, cucumbers, zucchini, apricots, blueberries, and cherries. A reminder, they are a cash-only fruit stand.
1145 Morrison Road, Kelowna | www.facebook.com/K-J-Pacific-Peaches
Kelowna Fruit n Veggies | Kelowna
They sell three varieties of peaches: Early Redhaven and Redhaven and Sunhaven.
2190 Cooper Road, Kelowna | Website
KLO Farm Market | Kelowna
KLO Farm Market grows several tasty varieties, including Early Redhaven, Redhaven, Vivid, Cresthaven, and more.
1760 KLO Road, Kelowna | Website
Kuipers Family Fruit Farm | Kelowna
All of their fruit is picked fresh daily, with peaches available mid to late August. They sell Glowhaven (pre-picked) and Fairhaven peaches (u-pick). You can pre-order your peaches so you don’t miss out.
579 Barnaby Road, Kelowna | www.kuipersfamilyfruitfarm.com
My Country Garden | Kelowna
They sell peaches such as Glohaven.
3636 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna | Facebook
Seedlings Fruit Stand | Kelowna
They grow Early Redhaven and Redhaven peaches.
7-3254 McCulloch Road, Kelowna | Website
There and Back Again Farms (TABA) | Kelowna
This farm has over 20 varieties of peaches, including white peaches.
3309 McCulloch Road, Kelowna | Website
Twin Oaks Certified Organic Orchard | Kelowna
Twin Oaks Orchards is a BC Certified Organic Orchard and they grow and sell organic cherries, apricots, peaches, pears, prunes/plums, and apples. Mixed varieties of peaches were ready to go in August, please check their Facebook page for updates.
559 Barnaby Road, Kelowna | www.facebook.com/twinoakskelowna/
Rose Hill Orchard | Lake Country (U-Pick Peaches)
Rose Hill Orchard sells strawberries, cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, apples and some berries (gooseberry, currant, haskap, blackberry, raspberry) from their orchard. U-Pick is available. Also available for sale at their orchard are vegetables, bc honey, eggs, apple juice, cheese, baked goods, frozen chicken from local farms, coffee, snacks and ice cream.
11911 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country | Website
Gambell Farms | Lake Country
Peaches, peaches, and more peaches! They sell Redhavens and Blazing Stars peaches. You can also purchase saskatoons, cherries, apricots, raspberries, plums, pears, apples, squash, beets, beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, and more depending on the time of year.
12133 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country | facebook.com/Gambell-Farms
Gatzke Orchards Farm Market | Lake Country
Gatzke Orchard’s Farm Market is a popular complex with sites to see, shopping available, lunch and dinner options, and bike rentals. They sell 8 varieties of peaches: Early Redhaven, Glowhaven, Fairhaven, White Lady, Donut, O’Henry, and Mystery which become available from July to August. They also serve ice cream, fresh fruit, and produce and they also have a bakery on-site (don’t miss out on those pies and freshly baked bread!).
15686 Pelmewash Parkway, Lake Country | gatzkeorchard.com or read our blog post
Hillside Orchards U-Pick & Farm Market | Oliver
A family-owned and operated farm, offering the experience of picking your own peaches. They have Redhaven and Glowhaven Peaches ready as of early August.
459 Road 18, Oliver | facebook.com/HillsideOrchardsUPick/
Trout Creek Fruit Stand | Summerland
The Trout Creek Fruit Stand has been family-owned since 1995. They sell peaches and a wide range of other fruits including cherries, raspberries, cherries, strawberries, apricots, and more! There is plenty of parking for vehicles and RVs. Washrooms are available on-site with views of their orchards behind the building.
6215 Highway 97, Summerland
Davison Orchards Country Village | Vernon
One of the most well-known orchards in the Okanagan is Davisons Orchard. They sell four varieties of peaches: Early Sunrise, Early Redhaven, Redhaven, Harrowdiamond, Glohaven. If you go to their website they answer FAQs on peaches, provide peach care advice, and even supply a peach salsa recipe! This is a great location to pick up some peaches and let the kids experience the farm, visit the animals and enjoy their playground on site.
3111 Davison Road, Vernon | davisonorchards.ca/peach-varieties
Ringo-En Orchard | Vernon (U-Pick)
This 25-acre family orchard has been growing Okanagan produce since the mid-1920s. They sell two varieties of peaches, all of which are freestone: Harrowdiamond and Starfire. Starfire Peaches are great for eating and canning.
6831 Bella Vista Road, Vernon | facebook.com/ringoenorchards
Griffin Farms | West Kelowna
Depending on the season, they offer u-pick peaches. Depending on the year, they have Glohaven peaches along with the following cherries Lapin, Sweetheart, Ranier and Sour Cherries all available for U-pick.
3344 Elliot Road, West Kelowna | facebook.com/the.griffin.farms
Paynter’s Fruit Market | West Kelowna
Explore the orchard at Paynters, where you can find cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, as well as pear trees. Their u-pick orchard is located directly behind the market.
3687 Paynter Road, West Kelowna | payntersfruitmarket.ca/youpick
Peaches Fun Facts:
- The Peach State: So many peaches are grown in Georgia that “The Peach State” has become its nickname.
- Health Benefits: Peaches are a good source of Vitamins A and C.
- Top Producer: China produces the most peach and nectarines per year at 14,469,004 tonnes production volume per year. Spain comes second with 1,529,919 tonnes of yearly production.
- Peach Varieties: According to AgrMRC, “there are two basic types of peaches (Prunes persica): clingstone and freestone. With clingstone peaches, the flesh “clings” to the “stone” of the peach, making it difficult to separate, and thus more suitable for processing. The pit of freestone peaches “freely” separates from the flesh, making it ideal for fresh consumption.”
- What’s the difference? The only difference between a peach and a nectarine is the texture of their skin. CBC.ca
- Peachland: Yes there is a town called Peachland in the Okanagan Valley. According to The Canadian Encyclopedia, “Peachland was named by John M. Robinson, a land developer, after he tasted the peaches grown in the area.”
