Abbotsford’s coffee scene is blooming like never before! Take a moment to relax from the hustle of a new season at one of these local coffee shops. 1. Clik Coffee Bistro Deep in east Abbotsford you’ll find the hidden gem that is Clik Coffee Bistro. A quiet place to visit with friends [...]
Although we love a good stretch of sunny weather, sometimes you just gotta beat the heat and chill out so we’re sharing our favorite ways to stay cool! Ice Cream at Birchwood Dairy This hidden gem is a longtime Abbotsford favorite. Birchwood Dairy raises and milks approximately 120 cows at their family [...]
A National Historic Site, the Gur Sikh Temple has been a Sikh place of worship since 1912. Built by a community of Sikh settlers, it is known as the oldest existing Sikh Temple in North America. The restored building is managed by the not-for-profit society, The Khalsa Diwan Society, Abbotsford, whom run [...]
With patio season right around the corner we have prepared a list of Abbotsford's patios to get you ready for summer in full swing! Duft & Co Brickhouse Make a mid-day escape to Duft & Co’s hidden garden patio for a delicious brick oven pizza lunch or early dinner! Tucked away behind [...]
Take a tour through Abbotsford’s four craft breweries, all serving up unique brews and fun times. Be sure to designate a driver or choose one of our local hotels to be your home base for the evening. Field House Brewing Co. Field House is Abbotsford’s busiest brewery, and for good reason! There’s no [...]
Not every wine adventure needs to be a road trip. Abbotsford is a thriving agricultural hub in British Columbia and is home to several wineries. Three are nestled in the countryside of Mt. Lehman, famous for its rolling hills and stunning views of Mt. Baker. Under an hour from Vancouver and 30 [...]
Have you been thinking of visiting Abbotsford but haven’t because the journey seemed daunting? Whether you are traveling here by car, transit or plane, arrivals are smoother than you may think. It’s never been easier or more convenient to get to Abbotsford, let us show you how! Driving Here Since Abbotsford [...]
The fields in Sumas Prairie are budding with rows of vibrant, green hops to accommodate an exploding craft beer industry. Before the craft beer scene, decades ago, hop fields covered the Fraser Valley, but due to low demand, the hop crops were replaced. Today, they have come back full circle and are [...]
Long summer days are on the horizon which means more time for a leisurely journey through the countryside. And what better way to truly explore the country and Abbotsford’s deep agricultural roots than through a self-guided Circle Farm Tour Plan your day Created as a way for locals and visitors to explore working [...]
From winter spiced cider to fresh greens and florals, there are so many local products to enjoy this season. To help you find unique gift items or artisan foods to put on your table this holiday season, we invite you to come explore Abbotsford’s Circle Farm Tour. Here are ten ways you can [...]
From meeting farm animals to learning about where our food comes from, kids are sure to love these agri-educational experiences. Get back to basics and connect with the land by exploring one of our local Abbotsford Circle Farm Tour partners. Bring the farm inside at EcoDairy Explore the science behind farming in the state-of-the-art Discovery [...]
For five years Masa and Yukiko Shiroki have farmed rice paddies in Abbotsford. In the summer if you venture behind EcoDairy off Sumas Way, you’ll find the husband and wife team knee-deep in the flooded fields, weeding. “It’s day-in day-out weeding until September,” said Masa. Although possible to weed the four acres [...]