Museums
Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame
The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame was created as part of the Legacy Sports Centre, which was built by the Western Canada Summer Games Society after the successful 1995 Western Canada Summer Games in Abbotsford. It is a permanent tribute honouring Abbotsford's outstanding athletes, teams and builders of sport. Located at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
Clayburn Village
Clayburn is a unique, secluded little village situated in the shelter of the west side of Sumas Mountain. The Village and brick plant were founded in 1905 by Charles Maclure, son of John Maclure, a former Royal Engineer who settled on a government land grant two kilometres west of Clayburn.
Kariton Gallery
The Kariton Art Gallery is home to constantly changing art exhibitions by Fraser Valley artists. The gallery also has an Arts Boutique on site where visitors purchase one of a kind hand-crafted works of art, from jewellery to woodwork by Fraser Valley artists.
Mennonite Heritage Museum
The Mennonite story is one of an enduring Christian faith throughout an often tumultuous history. Come visit the Mennonite Heritage Museum and discover the story of the Mennonites over 500 years. Check website for hours.
Metzger Collection
The Metzger Collection is a museum featuring replicas of artifacts and artwork that span the whole of human history - from prehistory through to the modern period. The Collection especially highlights the history concurrent with the biblical story. Open 11 am - 4 pm, Wednesday & Friday, or by appointment.
Sikh Heritage Museum
Built in 1911, the Gur Sikh Temple on South Fraser Way is the oldest Sikh temple in North America. Inside the main floor you can explore the Sikh Heritage Museum which celebrates the Sikh beliefs, traditions and heritage with a modern lens. The current exhibition, We Are Hockey, explores Canada’s national sport through the experiences of people of colour. Open Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm.
The Reach Gallery Museum
The Reach preserves and shares the stories of Abbotsford’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and showcases the best in arts from both inside and outside the community. The Reach promotes visual literacy and audience engagement in all of its programming, with consideration given to audiences at all levels of artistic understanding. They aim to proactively engage children and youth in the arts to build the audiences of tomorrow.
Trethewey House Heritage Site
This custom arts and crafts style home was built in 1925 for baron J.O. Trethewey and has been restored for visitors. Located near Mill Lake Park, visitors are invited to explore the beautiful heritage gardens, schoolhouse building and the home itself. House tours by appointment only, Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm.
