Spirited Sips
Fraser Valley Wine Passport
The Fraser Valley Wine Passport is your ticket to 17 unforgettable wine tastings at participating wineries, cideries and distilleries—all for just $30! Enjoy complimentary tastings, collect stamps, and discover new favourites! Don’t miss out on this incredible journey through the Fraser Valley’s wineries, cideries and distilleries. Grab your passport today and start sipping! PASSPORT COST $30 The passport is available for $30 from April 1st - May 31st, 2026 (excluding Mother's Day), and can be purchased while supplies last from any of the participating wineries. Partial proceeds from the sale of [...]
10 Date Ideas in Abbotsford
Abbotsford blends small-city charm with stunning natural beauty, making it the perfect backdrop for unforgettable date ideas. Whether you’re visiting for the day or call this vibrant community home, we’ve rounded up 10 fun ways to explore, connect, and make new memories with your partner, your best friend, or even for a solo day out. Photo Credit: Robyn Bessenger Photo Credit: Mady Hart Boardwalk Cafe & Games + Old Yale Brewing Co. Kick off your date night with a little friendly competition at Boardwalk Cafe & Games, where hundreds of board [...]
Experience HOP-py Holidays in Abbotsford
Abbotsford breweries are taking the beer scene by storm! With award-winning brews made from locally grown hops and unique tasting room atmospheres you won’t find anywhere else, this is a must-visit destination for any beer lover. This holiday season, they’re raising the bar with exclusive seasonal holiday brews that capture the festive spirit in every sip. Whether you’re craving warm spices, hints of citrus, or rich, malty flavors, there’s something to delight every palate. These limited-edition creations make the perfect gift for the beer enthusiast in your life—or a well-deserved treat for yourself! From cozy winter ales to bold [...]
Just Here for The Beer Radio + Podcast Visits Abbotsford
We love beer, wine and cider here in Abbotsford and, lucky for us, we have some incredible breweries, wineries and cideries! We recently invited Just Here for the Beer Radio and Podcast hosts Joe Leary and Rick Mohabir to Old Yale Brewing Abbotsford to record an extra special episode highlighting a few of our amazing beverage partners. Just Here for the Beer is Canada's original dedicated beer radio program since 2010 and the show airs on the second and last Saturday of each month on Sportsnet AM 650 . The show brings together the top brewers from the world [...]
Mocktail Adventures: Exploring Abbotsford’s Non-Alcoholic Delights
There’s no shortage of spirited sips in Abbotsford with the various wineries, breweries, and other sips in the area – but we also recognize that not everyone drinks alcohol! So, for all you “mocktail” lovers, here are a few non-alcoholic stops for you. Bavaria Restaurant Bavaria Restaurant, known for their mouth-watering schnitzels, also has a great list of non-alcoholic drinks. Try out the Virgin Mango Mule or (our personal favourite) Cuddles on the Beach! Address: 33233 Walsh Avenue Instagram: @thebavariarestaurant Website Bow & Stern Located [...]
Brewing Outside the Box: Ravens Brewing Company
Paul Sweeting knows his beer. A former liquor store owner, Paul took the leap into the craft brewing business before it became a hot trend. He now owns the very successful Ravens Brewing Company in Abbotsford. “We were blazing trails in 2014. We were the third brewery to open in Abbotsford and weren’t sure how it was going to go. It sure has been exciting to see the rapid growth of the industry, especially locally.” Sweeting points out that the Fraser Valley now has its own ‘Ale Trail’. Sweeting eventually sold the liquor store and forayed full-time into beer [...]
Sip Through the Holiday Season at Abbotsford’s Local Wineries!
There's no better time than during the holidays to sit by a warm, cozy fire while you sip a glass of delicious local wine. And whether you want to try something new for yourself, or get a special gift for the wine lover in your life, Abbotsford's wineries offer many unique options to try this holiday season. Mt. Lehman Winery Owned by the Siemens Family, Mt. Lehman Winery specializes in limited-edition artisan wines, rooted in excellence and quality. Branded as a local favorite, and with 80 acres of red and white wine grape varietals, highlights include the [...]
Take a Brew Tour Through Abbotsford
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. Loud Mouth Brewing Co. Photo by @loudmouthbrewing Loudmouth Brewing's fun tasting room in the Mt. Lehman neighborhood serves up unique beers, house-made craft sodas, and lunch and dinner offerings. The perfect place to stop by after work and enjoy some amazing smokehouse meats with an ice-cold glass of their Fresh Hop Blonde Ale! Loudmouth’s friendly staff and inviting atmosphere will make [...]
Celebrate #BCWineMonth By Visiting Abbotsford’s Local Wineries
As the spring weather starts to warm up you may be longing for an afternoon spent sipping wine and touring wineries, enjoying a crisp white in the sunshine while laughing with friends. You can do all that by visiting Abbotsford and checking out all our incredible wineries during #BCWineMonth! Mt. Lehman Winery Owned by the Siemens Family, Mt. Lehman Winery specializes in limited edition artisan wines, rooted in excellence and quality. Branded as a local favorite, and with 80 acres of red and white wine grape varietals, highlights include the Brawny Tawny and Vern Siemen’s favorites—the Pinot Noir and [...]
Send Some Love to Our Local Restaurants!
Our local food and beverage partners truly encompass what it means to be handmade and homegrown and we are so grateful for them. They rallied together to provide incredible service when the community needed them most. Whether it was through offering take-out options, creating outdoor dining spaces in parking lots, or by continuing to bring smiles to the faces of their regular customers, they weathered the storm and came out swinging. We want to express our utmost gratitude to them now and what better way than hearing from their favourite people; their customers. We want to create a wave [...]
Take a Brew Tour Through Abbotsford
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. Ravens Brewing Co. Since 2014, Ravens has been serving up some of Abbotsford's best beer, and is home to a World Beer Cup gold medal winning brew and so much more! With a new location near Sumas Mountain, this proudly Indigenous run brewery is currently working on re-opening their tasting room! Keep up to date by following them on Instagram at @RavensBrewing Loudmouth Brewing [...]
Field House Brewing Joins 5 Other BC Breweries to Launch the Explore BC IPA
A limited edition beer has hit shelves in BC this month and it features a local Abbotsford brewery! The Explore BC IPA was created in collaboration with Destination BC, The BC Ale Trail and 6 breweries from across the province. The brew has launched just in time to celebrate BC Craft Beer Month as well as the 5 year anniversary of the BC Ale Trail. The recipe – developed by all six brewers and produced by Vancouver Island Brewing – celebrates the best of BC bounty, showcasing local ingredients from BC farmers such as haskap berries, blackberries, hops and malted [...]
Five Cozy Coffee Spots
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 or relax with a book, Clik offers a variety of food items as well as an extensive beverage selection. Clik Coffee Bistro also hosts fun events like paint nights throughout the year! Check out their Instagram page for more information. 1910 N Parallel Rd #100, Abbotsford | www.clik.coffee 2. Café Amarti [...]
