Get Lost – 5 Okanagan Corn Mazes

What comes to mind when you think of corn fields? Harvest? Autumn? Quaint roadside produce stands? How about corn mazes? In the crisp air under a tepid sun we thinkĀ fun. But have you ever ran deep into a corn maze after dark? We triple-dog-dare you to test your bravery while fighting off thoughts of Stephen King’s Children of the Corn. (Go under the full moon – October 27th.) Whether you’re up for an after-dark game of tag with your friends, or a family-friendly stroll through the stalks, here are five corn mazesĀ in the Okanagan.

Don’t live in the Okanagan? Don’t worry we made a list forĀ Metro VancouverĀ andĀ Vancouver IslandĀ too.

Oā€™Keefe Historic Ranch

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Address:Ā 9380 Highway 97 North, VernonĀ V1H 1W9

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Telephone: 250-542-7868

Website:Ā okeeferanch.ca

Hours:Ā Family Daze Corn Maze:Ā 11 a.m. – 4 p.m; Field of Screams: gates open at 6 p.m. and maze at 7 p.m.

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Description:Ā Bring your family for the Oā€™Keefe Ranch Family Daze Corn Maze, running Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25.Ā For those looking for a good scare, try out theĀ Field Of Screams.Ā Ā Not suitable for children or the faint of heart.

Other information and amenities:Ā In addition to the corn maze, you can take a wagon ride, climb the kidā€™s spider web, go for a pony ride, visit the general store and so much more. Concessions on site.

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Kelowna Corn Maze

Address:Ā 575 Valley Rd., KelownaĀ V1V 2E6

Telephone:Ā 250-869-9495

Website:Ā kelownacornmaze.ca

Hours:Ā 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. -11 p.m. Thursday – Sunday.

Description:Ā This is the fifth annual spooky corn maze, so come out and give it a try! This year itā€™s bigger than ever.

Other information and amenities: Maze is openĀ October 1 to 31st.

McMillan Farms

Address:Ā #1, 3690 Berard Rd., KelownaĀ V1W 4A9

Telephone:Ā 250-448-2336

Website:Ā mcmillanfarms.ca

Hours:Ā Sunday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Ā Thursday to Saturday: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.

Description:Ā The three-acre corn maze will test your skills! For younger children that arenā€™t ready to tackle the corn maze, they can give the hay bale maze a try.

Other information and amenities:Ā McMillan Farms offers fun for the whole family, including hayrides, a slingshot, petting zoo, corn maze and more.

Sunset Valley Farm

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Address:Ā 3275 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops

Telephone:Ā 250-376-9426

Website:Ā sunsetvalleyfarm.com

Hours:Ā 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. Late evening maze nights: October 23, 24 & 25.

Description:Ā Sunset Valley Farm offers a six-acre corn maze, and itā€™ll take all of your memory and navigation skills to make it through!

Other information and amenities:Ā Starting Oct. 23, come out and get lost in the corn maze at night! Bring your flashlight, bring a spooky mask ā€“ enter at your own risk!

Tranquille Farm Fresh

Address:Ā 4600 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops

Telephone:Ā 250-574-7474

Website:Ā tranquillefarmfresh.com

Hours:Ā 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Description:Ā This is the fourth year for the Tranquille Farm Fresh corn maze. Try and make it through with the clues youā€™ve gathered on your treasure hunt, and then be sure to stop by and see the animals when youā€™re done.

Other information and amenities:Ā Check out their Harvest Festival on Oct. 17 and 18, where youā€™ll find a pumpkin chucker, lawn mower races, vintage tractors and cars and so much more.

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