Guidebook for Abbotsford Area
Food Scene
Everything is made from scratch - and their pastries are AMAZING! Try the Almond croissants. Go early - when they sell out they close for the day.
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Duft and Co Bakehouse
2636 Montrose AveEverything is made from scratch - and their pastries are AMAZING! Try the Almond croissants. Go early - when they sell out they close for the day.
Oldhand Coffee
2617 Pauline StGreat coffee, baking and ambiance!
Gluten free baking, locally sourced coffees and teas and fresh seasonal food.
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The Polly Fox
33780 Essendene AveGluten free baking, locally sourced coffees and teas and fresh seasonal food.
Not really a cafe, but great fresh cold pressed juices and nut mylks.
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The Habit Project
33771 Essendene AveNot really a cafe, but great fresh cold pressed juices and nut mylks.
Bow & Stern
2551 Montrose AveLocally owned, fresh local food and wine as well as craft beers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer and good food - try the Faspa Board (Faspa is a mennonite word for a small mid-afternoon meal - you're in Mennonite country after all!) or duck fat fries.
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Field House Brewing Co
2281 W Railway StCraft beer and good food - try the Faspa Board (Faspa is a mennonite word for a small mid-afternoon meal - you're in Mennonite country after all!) or duck fat fries.
Arts & Culture
It's the oldest existing Sikh temple in North America and a National Historic Site, opened in February 1911
Sikh Heritage Museum
33089 South Fraser WayIt's the oldest existing Sikh temple in North America and a National Historic Site, opened in February 1911
A must-see if you are interested in Mennonite history.
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Mennonite Heritage Museum
1818 Clearbrook RdA must-see if you are interested in Mennonite history.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hike to Chadsey Lake, great view out over the valley from the parking lot at the top. 7.0 km from the suite to the trailhead. A high clearance vehicle is recommended but not necessary.
Sumas Mountain Regional Park
39100 Sumas Mountain Forest Service RdBeautiful hike to Chadsey Lake, great view out over the valley from the parking lot at the top. 7.0 km from the suite to the trailhead. A high clearance vehicle is recommended but not necessary.
Great hiking, cross country and downhill skiing and snow shoeing.
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Manning Park
Great hiking, cross country and downhill skiing and snow shoeing.
Beautiful local spot to walk, bike and watch birds.
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Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
5200 Sumas Prairie RdBeautiful local spot to walk, bike and watch birds.
Beautiful 20 + km trail (easily split into shorter segments) along the Vedder River. Great for walking, biking, fishing or just watching people fish! Joins with the Great Heron Reserve. Take lawn chairs and a picnic lunch and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Very family friendly!
Rotary Trail, Chilliwack, BC, i-Canada
Beautiful 20 + km trail (easily split into shorter segments) along the Vedder River. Great for walking, biking, fishing or just watching people fish! Joins with the Great Heron Reserve. Take lawn chairs and a picnic lunch and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Very family friendly!
2 km drive from the suite, 5.6 km hike, 260 m elevation gain. Hike through the forest to view points over the Sumas Prairie and out towards Vancouver. The meadow at the peak is a great place to watch the sunset.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, i-Germany
2 km drive from the suite, 5.6 km hike, 260 m elevation gain. Hike through the forest to view points over the Sumas Prairie and out towards Vancouver. The meadow at the peak is a great place to watch the sunset.
One of many beautiful trails on Mt Baker, approximately 1.5 hr drive across the border in Washington.
Chain Lakes, Washington 98224, i-United States
One of many beautiful trails on Mt Baker, approximately 1.5 hr drive across the border in Washington.
Shopping
Spruce Collective
2622 Montrose AveEclectic mix of home decor and clothing.
Fair Trade hand crafted goods from over 35 developing countries around the world. Unique, beautifully crafted products - great for gifts.
Ten Thousand Villages
33933 Gladys AveFair Trade hand crafted goods from over 35 developing countries around the world. Unique, beautifully crafted products - great for gifts.
Nice clothing plus shoes, candles, cards etc. Locally owned.
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Montrose + George General Store
33728 Essendene AveNice clothing plus shoes, candles, cards etc. Locally owned.
Entertainment & Activities
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdSkiing and snow shoeing.
Take 'the grind' (2.9 km, 853 m elevation gain) or the gondola to the top of the mountain for spectacular views of Vancouver City. Also skiing, skating, snow boarding and snow shoeing in the winter. Check the website for current conditions and activities.
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Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Take 'the grind' (2.9 km, 853 m elevation gain) or the gondola to the top of the mountain for spectacular views of Vancouver City. Also skiing, skating, snow boarding and snow shoeing in the winter. Check the website for current conditions and activities.
Good Music Venue - check ahead to see if there's anyone playing.
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Clarke Foundation Theatre
33700 Prentis AveGood Music Venue - check ahead to see if there's anyone playing.
Cheap new release and alternative movies, just off Hwy #1 in Chilliwack.
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Cottonwood 4 Cinemas
45380 Luckakuck WayCheap new release and alternative movies, just off Hwy #1 in Chilliwack.
Cineplex Cinemas Abbotsford & VIP
3122 Mount Lehman RdLedgeview Golf & Country Club
35997 McKee RdBeautiful 18 hole public golf course.
Swimming, skating, gym, track, cardio machines (treadmill, elliptical, rowing) spin, yoga, zumba...check website for details.
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Abbotsford Recreation Centre
2499 McMillan RdSwimming, skating, gym, track, cardio machines (treadmill, elliptical, rowing) spin, yoga, zumba...check website for details.
Fraserglen
36036 S Parallel RdGreat covered driving range. Very walkable, short 18 hole golf course.
Getting Around
There is a public transit system, but a vehicle would make life easier since the closest grocery store is 7.3 km away.
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Abbotsford International Airport
30440 Liberator AveThere is a public transit system, but a vehicle would make life easier since the closest grocery store is 7.3 km away.