Chris’s guidebook Our favorite places

Chris
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.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Abbotsford
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lepp Farm Market
33955 Clayburn Rd
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
Great locally grown organic produce with a small bakery counter. They also carry the full selection of Anita's Organic Mill Flours and grains.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Local Harvest Market
7697 Lickman Road
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great locally grown organic produce with a small bakery counter. They also carry the full selection of Anita's Organic Mill Flours and grains.
Great food and even better happy hour deals
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bow & Stern
2551 Montrose Ave
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great food and even better happy hour deals
The best Ice Cream around, top quality ice cream made in house.
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Banter Ice Cream
33660 South Fraser Way
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The 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.
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Duft and Co Bakehouse
2636 Montrose Ave
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One of our favorite bakeries, the sticky buns are amazing. Check their website for current hours of operation, they aren't open everyday.
Fantastic gluten free bakery
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Polly Fox
33780 Essendene Ave
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fantastic gluten free bakery
Local Honey available from a road side stand when in season
33375 Downes Rd
33375 Downes Road
Local 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
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Duft and Co Bakehouse
2636 Montrose Ave
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
High 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.
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sprouted Oven
1828 McCallum Rd
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great 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.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Birchwood Dairy Farm
1154 Fadden Rd
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.

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 Rd
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
An easy walk through 100 year old train tunnels. *currently closed for repairs after the 2021 floods.
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mga Tungkod Othello
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
An easy walk through 100 year old train tunnels. *currently closed for repairs after the 2021 floods.
A great place for a walk to enjoy the lake.
Cultus Lake Provincial Park Picnic Area
2855-2961 Columbia Valley Hwy
A great place for a walk to enjoy the lake.

Activities

Golf only a few minutes from our front door
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ledgeview Golf & Country Club
35997 McKee Rd
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Golf 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
71 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Castle Fun Park
36165 N Parallel Rd
71 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A 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 Rd
Fun hike up to Chadsey Lake and beyond. Check Vancouver trails online for directions.
Super fun water park with restaurants and amusement park next door.
117 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cultus Lake Waterpark
4150 Columbia Valley Hwy
117 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Super fun water park with restaurants and amusement park next door.
Fun place for kids and families, restaurants and beaches are also nearby
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cultus Lake Adventure Park
3993 Sunnyside Blvd
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fun 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.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Eagle Mountain Park
2570 Eagle Mountain Dr
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.
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.
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Parke ng Rolley Lake Provincial
Bell Street
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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.

Our favorite coffee shops

Great place for a coffee and fresh baked treat
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Oldhand Coffee
2617 Pauline St
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great place for a coffee and fresh baked treat
A great local coffee shop with fresh baked goods
Hugs in a Mug Coffee Bistro
1910 North Parallel Road
A great local coffee shop with fresh baked goods
Great coffee and a cozy space to relax
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cafe Amarti
3033 Immel St
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great coffee and a cozy space to relax
Locally roasted coffee and a great selection of cakes and baked goods
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Afterthoughts
3050 Gladwin Rd
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Locally roasted coffee and a great selection of cakes and baked goods

Local Breweries

16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Old Yale Brewing
44550 S Sumas Rd
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This is one of our favorite craft breweries around, great beer, great food and a large outdoor seating area.
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Field House Brewing Co
2281 W Railway St
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This is one of our favorite craft breweries around, great beer, great food and a large outdoor seating area.
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Old Abbey Ales
30321 Fraser Hwy
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ravens Brewing Company
37455 Townline Rd
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bricklayer Brewing
46126 Yale Road
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Loudmouth Brewing
2582 Mount Lehman Rd
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trading Post Eatery
9143 Glover Rd
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mission Springs Liquor Store
7160 Oliver St
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Farmhouse Brewing Co.
6385 Lickman Road
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Flashback Brewing Company
9360 Mill St