Summer is just around the corner! To celebrate the warmer weather and the sun being out, Abbotsford has many gems and activities worth checking out. Keep an eye out for these great opportunities and ways to get involved! From car shows to lavender fields, the city has a bit of everyone’s taste to be explored.
Explore Lavender Fields
Thousands of lavender plants will welcome you in Tuscan Farm Garden and Lakeland Flowers. June and July are the months to experience the beautiful gardens and enjoy some delicious treats such as lavender ice cream and lemonade and unique photo ops.
Enjoy EcoFarm Fest
On June 1st, EcoFarm Fest is happening with free entry for all! Filled with family friendly activities and delicious food and ice cream, this event is the perfect way to spend the first weekend of June.
Go paddling at the Barrowtown pump station
There is nothing like being on water on the refreshing time of spring. Take your paddleboard for a leisure paddle boarding in Barrowtown Pump Station and enjoy the area and the nice scenes.
Check out Bubba’s Caffeine N’ Gas-O-Lean vintage cars at Hugs in Mug Bistro
If you are interested in vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles Bubba’s Caffeine N’ Gas-O-Lean vintage cars at Hugs in Mug Bistro is the event for you! A connection between cars enthusiasts and the general public, this meet is a great way to experience car culture and enjoy treats from Hugs in a Mug Bistro.
Go strawberry picking at select local farms
There is nothing more delicious than fresh strawberries, specially if you are the one picking them! At select local farms, get a container and head to the fields to get the best looking berries. After you’ve filled you up your bucket, go and enjoy some seasonal treats.
Maan Farms | 790 McKenzie Road
Willems Berry Farm | 33736 Vye Road
Engage in a Luminous Waters Puppet Performance
On it’s 4th annual showing, the Luminous Waters puppet performance has brought to life three giant, illuminated puppets to tell the story of Semá:th X̱ó:tsa (Sumas Lake) before it was first drained 100 years ago. All ages are welcome and the production will make its appearance on June 3rd at 7pm at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium hosted by The Reach Gallery Museum. Tickets are available here.
Go golfing with dad at Valley Golf Centre
What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than some bonding activity time! Head to Valley Golf Centre and practice your shot in the driving range or play in their 9 hole golf course.
Book a private tour of our Abbotsford wineries
Exploring Abbotsford’s wine region has never been more interesting! With Beyond Bubbles Tours, join one of the private intimate tours with knowledgeable guides and learn and taste wines, ciders, beers and sprits of over 15 local business.
On every Thursday of June enjoy Little Fridays in Downtown Abbotsford
Little Fridays will bring more joy to our historical downtown Abbotsford. There will be buskers, sidewalk games, food samples from participating restaurants and live music. Happening every Thursday of June in Steam Alley, is the perfect place to enjoy and get some great photos!
Participate in the Selxwí:chel Arts and Culture Day at Trethewey House on June 9th
Selxwí:chel Arts and Culture Day is an Indigenous-themed skills transmission event with performing arts, interactive crafts, and workshops. The artists facilitating these activities will be from local Indigenous communities. On June 9th from 10am – 4pm at Trethewey House.
If you’re trying out any of the activities listed above, don’t forget to share your memories with us on Instagram by tagging @tourismabbotsford and using #ExploreAbbotsford!
