The City In The Country

Abbotsford has a fierce reputation in the Fraser Valley for it’s booming real estate market, with city folk venturing further and further East in search of the best value for their money. The typical Vancouver buyer is often shocked at the prospect of what their money buys them in the Valley, compared to the city. For a swift million dollars in today’s hot market, you could get a 2 bed and bath home between 1200 – 1600 sq. ft. (on a lot not much larger) for just under $1M. For a million dollars in Abbotsford though, you can get twice the bedrooms, twice the bathrooms and TWICE the square footage, on an acre or two! The potential for real, cash-flowing investment properties is evident and exciting.

Abbotsford is closer than you think and easily accessible, nestled between the Cascade and Coast mountains, right in the heart of the Fraser Valley. Highway 1 runs right through with multiple exits, making city commuting easy. With each passing year Abbotsford International Airport is growing, offering more variety and cheaper flights to Canada and the US. Abbotsford has all the highly desirable amenities that the city offers, but it’s the rich, agricultural soils that offer what Vancouver can’t: land. Access to fresh, local produce is becoming a staple for the health conscious Canadian. Abbotsford is one of the most diversified and accelerated farming areas in Canada, producing fruits, vegetables and meats. In 2011, it was moved by council to approve an Agriculture Strategy to enhance the activity & health of the agricultural economy. Today, this economy seems stronger than ever and the City of Abbotsford promotes it’s wealth of farms, wineries and hatcheries including with great ideas like this self-guided ‘Circle Farm Tour‘. They’ve chosen 15 key points to hit in Abbotsford, and even set up the most economical route for you. Can you hit these all in one day?

1. Granny & Grumpa’s Antiques
Open daily 9-6
37936 Wells Line Rd
604-854-1033

2. Birchwood Dairy Farm
Spring/Summer Hours: Mon-Wed 8-6, Thurs-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-8
1154 Fadden Rd
604-857-1315

3. EcoDairy in partnership with Science World
Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4
1356 Sumas Way
604-557-5481

4. Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery
June 15-Aug 30: Open daily 9-3/ Sep 2 – Nov 29: Tues-Sat 10-3
34345 Vye Rd
604-504-4716

5. Maan Farms Market & Estate Winery
Visit www.maanfarms.com for hours
790 McKenzie Rd
604-864-5723

6. Neufeld Farms
Mon – Sat 9:30-5:30 (Summer hours 9-6) Sun & holidays 11-4
32215 King Rd
604-859-2829

7. Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm & Meadery
Store Hours: Tues-Fri 12-6. Sat 10-5. Sun 12-5 (Closed Mondays, stats and all of January)
2595 Lefeuvre Rd
604-856-2125

8. Tanglebank Gardens & Brambles Bistro
Mon – Sat 9-5 (kitchen closes @ 3:30) Closed stats
29985 Downes Rd
604-856-9339

9. Onnink’s Blueberry Farm
Mon – Sat 9-6
30151 Downes Rd
604-856-1465

10. Singletree Winery
Apr – Dec: Wed – Sun 12-5:30
5782 Mt Lehman Rd
778-808-6333/ 778-808-5691

11. Mt. Lehman Winery Ltd.
Wed – Sun 12-5
5094 Mt Lehman Rd
604-746-2881

12. Goat’s Pride Dairy
Mon-Fri 9-5:30 (closed religious holidays)
30854 Olund Rd
604-854-6261

13. Lepp Farm Market
Open Daily 9-6
33955 Clayburn Rd
604-851-5377

14. Restaurant 62
Lunch: Mon – Fri @ 11:30am. Dinner: Daily @ 5pm
101-3001 McCallum Rd
604-855-3545

15. Rockwell Farm
Mon – Fri 10-5:30 Sat 9-5:30
34205 Townshipline Rd
604-859-1199

Stay in the loop with everything happening in Abbotsford by taking a look at full list of activities on the Tourism Abbotsford website.

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