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Our vision: 69 acres of beauty, joy and abundance! Empress Acres is located between Ladysmith and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia.
We operate an organic produce farm and wedding venue. Please select the area of the farm you’re interested in below to learn more!
Tasty & Nutritious
Fresh Farm Products & Flowers
Seasonal greens, root vegetables, beans, peas, strawberries, apples, tomatoes, squash, pumpkins, fresh flowers and more to come!
Farm to table
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Our mission is to have all of this farm producing nutritious, organic food for local consumption in a way that is also good for the animals, the soil, the air and improving the environment in general.
2023 GoodSpark Grant Recipient
Empress Acres was one of 150 small businesses selected across Canada to receive a Desjardins Good Spark Grant of $20,000 from the Canadian company, Desjardins.
This grant will allow us to install a walk-in cooler and construct a kitchen area to clean all the eggs and produce that we harvest to sell locally.
This is an important step as we transition 65 acres of marginally used or unused farmland into land that is growing healthy, delicious and nutritious food for local consumption.
Thank you Desjardins!
Who We Are
Our Vision
Our vision: 69 acres of beauty, connection, and opportunity. Empress Acres is located between Ladysmith and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
We are home to a rustic wedding and event venue, thriving community gardens, and sustainable food-growing initiatives that promote inclusion, meaningful participation, and food security.
Select the area of the property you're interested in below to learn more!
Who We Are
About Empress Acres
Empress Acres is a unique gathering place where natural beauty, community, and purpose come together. Under the stewardship of the Nanaimo Association for Community Living, the property is being reimagined as a space that supports food security, meaningful participation, and inclusive community experiences. From seasonal gardens and fresh local produce to rustic weddings and half-day events,
Empress Acres offers opportunities for people to gather, celebrate, learn, and contribute. The property is designed to strengthen community connections while promoting sustainability and improving access to healthy, locally grown food.
Empress Acres Farm
2974 Haslam Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1T1, Canada
Where We Are
Finding The Farm
Conveniently located minutes off Highway #1 on Vancouver Island. This quiet, 69-acre farm is six-minutes to the Nanaimo Airport, 13 minutes to the Duke Point Ferry, 19 min. to Departure/Horseshoe Bay ferries, and 16 min. drive to Harbour Air (water airport travelling from Nanaimo to Vancouver, Victoria, and seven other destinations).
Coming from the south, Empress Acres is only five minutes off the #1 highway after the Nanaimo Airport, on the Haslam Road exit. The length of the property runs east to west. Beautiful scenic mountain views are to the south and southwest.
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2974 Haslam Road, Nanaimo,
Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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