Chris’s guidebook
Our favorite places
City/town information
Abbotsford is where we call home. We are surrounded by great hiking, biking and outdoor activities. When in season there are lots of locally grown fruits and vegetables available through shops and the farmers market.
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Abbotsford
Abbotsford is where we call home. We are surrounded by great hiking, biking and outdoor activities. When in season there are lots of locally grown fruits and vegetables available through shops and the farmers market.
Food scene
This is one of our favorite places to shop and stop for a coffee.
Great local produce, baked goods and meat from their own ranch.
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Lepp Farm Market
33955 Clayburn RdThis is one of our favorite places to shop and stop for a coffee.
Great local produce, baked goods and meat from their own ranch.
Great locally grown organic produce with a small bakery counter. They also carry the full selection of Anita's Organic Mill Flours and grains.
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The Local Harvest Market
7697 Lickman RoadGreat locally grown organic produce with a small bakery counter. They also carry the full selection of Anita's Organic Mill Flours and grains.
Bow & Stern
2551 Montrose AveGreat food and even better happy hour deals
Banter Ice Cream
33660 South Fraser WayThe best Ice Cream around, top quality ice cream made in house.
One of our favorite bakeries, the sticky buns are amazing.
Check their website for current hours of operation, they aren't open everyday.
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Duft and Co Bakehouse
2636 Montrose AveOne of our favorite bakeries, the sticky buns are amazing.
Check their website for current hours of operation, they aren't open everyday.
The Polly Fox
33780 Essendene AveFantastic gluten free bakery
33375 Downes Rd
33375 Downes RoadLocal Honey available from a road side stand when in season
High end local bakery with coffee bar. Walk in only, please check their website for hours they are not open 7 days
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Duft and Co Bakehouse
2636 Montrose AveHigh end local bakery with coffee bar. Walk in only, please check their website for hours they are not open 7 days
Great baked goods, some gluten aware. They sell the full line of Silver hills breads plus a limited selection of grocery and baking supplies.
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Sprouted Oven
1828 McCallum RdGreat baked goods, some gluten aware. They sell the full line of Silver hills breads plus a limited selection of grocery and baking supplies.
Locally made ice-cream located just minutes from our house. They have a small playground for kids and an area to view the cows and other animals.
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Birchwood Dairy Farm
1154 Fadden RdLocally made ice-cream located just minutes from our house. They have a small playground for kids and an area to view the cows and other animals.
Sightseeing
Great hiking and mountain bike trails just a few minutes drive from our front door. Hike to the top and see Chadsey Lake and panoramic views of Fraser Valley
Sumas Mountain Regional Park
39100 Sumas Mountain Forest Service RdGreat hiking and mountain bike trails just a few minutes drive from our front door. Hike to the top and see Chadsey Lake and panoramic views of Fraser Valley
An easy walk through 100 year old train tunnels. *currently closed for repairs after the 2021 floods.
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Othello göngum
An easy walk through 100 year old train tunnels. *currently closed for repairs after the 2021 floods.
Cultus Lake Provincial Park Picnic Area
2855-2961 Columbia Valley HwyA great place for a walk to enjoy the lake.
Activities
Ledgeview Golf & Country Club
35997 McKee RdGolf only a few minutes from our front door
A great place to entertain kids and adults, video games, mini golf and a small go-kart track
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Castle Fun Park
36165 N Parallel RdA great place to entertain kids and adults, video games, mini golf and a small go-kart track
Fun hike up to Chadsey Lake and beyond.
Check Vancouver trails online for directions.
Sumas Mountain Regional Park
39100 Sumas Mountain Forest Service RdFun hike up to Chadsey Lake and beyond.
Check Vancouver trails online for directions.
Super fun water park with restaurants and amusement park next door.
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Cultus Lake Vatnapark
4150 Columbia Valley HwySuper fun water park with restaurants and amusement park next door.
Fun place for kids and families, restaurants and beaches are also nearby
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Cultus Lake Adventure Park
3993 Sunnyside BlvdFun place for kids and families, restaurants and beaches are also nearby
A local neighbourhood park with a great playground for kids. Panoramic views of the Fraser Valley. This is our favourite spot for flying kites on a windy day.
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Eagle Mountain Park
2570 Eagle Mountain DrA local neighbourhood park with a great playground for kids. Panoramic views of the Fraser Valley. This is our favourite spot for flying kites on a windy day.
Small lake great for swimming and relaxing on the beach. Great place for paddle boarding and canoeing. There is a beautiful walking trail around the lake.
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Rolley Lake Provincial Park
Bell StreetSmall lake great for swimming and relaxing on the beach. Great place for paddle boarding and canoeing. There is a beautiful walking trail around the lake.
Our favorite coffee shops
Oldhand Coffee
2617 Pauline StGreat place for a coffee and fresh baked treat
Hugs in a Mug Coffee Bistro
1910 North Parallel RoadA great local coffee shop with fresh baked goods
Cafe Amarti
3033 Immel StGreat coffee and a cozy space to relax
Afterthoughts
3050 Gladwin RdLocally roasted coffee and a great selection of cakes and baked goods
Local Breweries
Old Yale Brewing
44550 S Sumas RdThis is one of our favorite craft breweries around, great beer, great food and a large outdoor seating area.
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Field House Brewing Co
2281 W Railway StThis is one of our favorite craft breweries around, great beer, great food and a large outdoor seating area.
Old Abbey Ales
30321 Fraser HwyRavens Brewing Company
37455 Townline RdBricklayer Brewing
46126 Yale RoadLoudmouth Brewing
2582 Mount Lehman RdTrading Post Eatery
9143 Glover RdMission Springs Liquor Store
7160 Oliver StFarmhouse Brewing Co.
6385 Lickman RoadFlashback Brewing Company
9360 Mill St