“This barn is a small way we hope to give back — by opening our doors, sharing our story, and welcoming you to be part of it.”
Welcome to the Viewing Barn
We’re so excited to open the doors to our new Viewing Barn, a space we’ve created for learning, connection, and curiosity. This is the first barn experience of its kind in Canada. Can’t you believe it? Right here in our small Nanoose Bay community!
Whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, this is your chance to get a firsthand look at how our hens live, how they’re cared for, and how the eggs they lay make their way to your table.
What You’ll Discover
Our farm is home to 15,000 free-range hens, spread across three barns. Every day, these hardworking ladies lay fresh eggs and we care for them with the same attention and respect we’ve done for years.The Viewing Barn gives you a closer look at the egg farming process from the barn to your plate.
Inside the Viewing Barn, you’ll get a closer look at:
The story of six generations of Springford farmers on Vancouver Island
A behind-the-scenes look at how eggs are collected, cleaned, and packed
An overview of the egg industry here in British Columbia
A closer look at the care, values, and daily work that go into responsible farming
Plan your visit
We’re working on the Viewing Barn schedule right now and will share more information with you very soon. Stay tuned!
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Rooted in Generations of Farming
The Viewing Barn is the next chapter in a story that began six generations ago, when Henry Simpson first settled on Vancouver Island. Since 1998, our family has called this land in Nanoose Bay home. This project brings together our two lifelong passions, Erin as a schoolteacher, Ross as a farmer and reflects our belief that farming has just as much to teach as it does to grow.
We’re proud to open our farm to the community and continue the work started by the generations before us, while also honouring the traditional lands we live and farm on cared for since time immemorial by Indigenous peoples whose presence and stewardship continue to guide this place.