2015 Chilliwack Circle Farm Tour Guide

Chilliwack Circle Farm Tour
A self-guided farm tour of Chilliwack’s Great Outside
1.Atchelitz Threshermens Association – Pioneer Village
Step back in time as you tour our Antiques Museum &
Pioneer Village. The General Store, Chapel, Blacksmith
Shop, Canora Building with Steam Machinery display,
and Gramma’s Grill welcome you. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around
our grassy site or picnic in our large covered area. Tour buses are
welcome. Admission by donation. www.atchelitz.ca
Monday, Thursday & Saturday 10am – 3pm.
Gramma’s Grill can be open upon request.
44146 Luckakuck Way, Adjacent to Chilliwack
Heritage Park | 604.858.2119
2. The Local Harvest Market
Using sustainable growing methods, we produce the
finest fruits and vegetables imaginable. Visit our farm
for an interactive tour where you’ll see us in action as
we nurture our crops and care for our bees, alpacas
and other animals. In our farm-sourced café you will enjoy pies,
soups, salads, sandwiches and more. www.TheLocalHarvest.ca
Open year round Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
7697 Lickman Road | 604.846.6006
3.Anita’s Organic Grain & Flour Mill
Stop and visit Anita’s Organic Mill where we mill fresh
daily 25 different certified organic artisan flours. Friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you select the
best ingredients for your baking needs. From versatile
stone and fine ground flours, flakes & mixes, high quality dried fruit,
nuts, seeds and snacks, savoury legumes, and healthy whole grains.
Select from our 52 different bulk bins, retail or bulk bag sizes.
www.anitasorganic.com
Mon - Sat 9am-6pm. 7697 Lickman Rd | 604.823.5547
4.Happy Days Dairies Ltd.
A goat milk and cheese processing plant with a
cheese store attached, that supplies product to all the
western provinces. Our cheese store carries a variety
of goat cheeses complimented by cheeses from all
over the world. Our motto is ‘Try Before You Buy’, so come in and
sample from our great selection. www.goatcheese.ca
Wed - Sat 12pm-5pm. 7350 A Barrow Road | 604.823.7241
5. Rustic Soap Co.
Welcome to our countryside soap shack! Established
in 1999, we specialize in natural herbal soap, bath
& body care products & soy candles. Our original
recipes are handmade on-site using pure essential
oils, clays, vegetable oils, exotic butters & locally
produced coffee, grains, beer, honey and goats milk.
www.rusticsoap.com
Thurs – Sat 11am-4pm. Check website for closures.
42537 South Sumas Road | 604.823.4461
6.Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey Ltd.
Visit our country store minutes away from Hwy 1. Taste
a variety of Natural unpasturized Honey, fresh frozen
Pollen, Propolis Tincture and Cream, and Fresh Royal
Jelly. We are a Canadian food inspection agency approved farm
and certified kosher. Tour buses welcome, please
phone for appointment. www.chilliwackhoney.com
Tue – Sun 9am-5pm, Closed Mondays. Closed Dec 25 until Jan 02
43476 Adams Road | 604.823.7400 | 1.800.361.2200
Wheelchair Access
Guided Tours Available.
Please Call Ahead.
Bus Parking Available
Admission Fees Applicable
7.The Farm Store at Fraser Valley
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A. Chilliwack Corn Maze
All your local goods in one place! We source local
meats, cheese, bread and ready made products
all supplied by local farmers and artisans. Our Farm
began in 1973 as Fraser Valley Duck and Goose and we have since
expanded our farming to include Organic Chicken. We excitedly
opened our new store last summer. Come see the large amounts of
local goodness our store has to offer! www.yarrowfarmstore.com
Challenge yourself to finding the one true way
through our unique maze with our interactive
passports. Enjoy our picnic areas, fire pits, jumping
pillow, pedal carts, animal displays & much more!!
From mid-September on pick one of our many varieties of pumpkins
or gourds. Off hours available by prebooking.
www.chilliwackcornmaze.com
Monday- Friday 8am – 6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm
4540 Simmons Rd | 604.798.9044
Open Aug 21st-Sept 6th, Tues-Sat 11-9pm, Sun 11-6pm
Sept 10th-Oct 31st, Thurs & Fri 6-9pm, Sat 11-9pm, Sun & Holidays 11-6pm
41905 Yale Road West | 604.819.6203 | 604.845.7771
8. Smits & Co.w Farm Cheese
Cheese please! Come check out our family owned
and operated cheese plant and store, right here on
the farm. We offer traditionally made gouda cheese
in many different flavours along with the opportunity
to chat over a cup of coffee. Hope to see you soon!
www.smitsandcow.com
Thurs - Sat 9am-5pm. 5787 Lickman Road | 604.824.9779
9. Hofstede’s Country Barn
A local ‘Foodie’s Delight’ featuring the best of local,
BC, organic and Grade A produce, a vast import
grocery selection, a full in-house delicatessen, bakery
and coffee shop! Our Coffee Shop features a variety of
daily specials and products to eat in or take-out, created under the
direction of our in-house Red Seal Chef! Come see how your taste
buds can flourish at Hofstede’s Country Barn. www.hofstedes.ca
Mon - Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-5:30pm, Closed Sun &
Holidays. 45796 Luckakuck Way
604.824.1192 | [email protected]
10. Old Yale Brewing
At Old Yale Brewing, we’re proud of where we come
from. Located near the gateway to the pristine &
breathtaking Chilliwack River Valley, our home gives
us a fresh perspective – a perspective that not only
shapes who we are but also how we approach the craft of making
great beer! We source local ingredients such as malted barley &
hops whenever we can. We are excited to be expanding & moving
mid-year, as well as extending our hours. For more information on our
location & hours, please visit us online www.oldyalebrewing.com
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
7965 Venture Place #4 Chilliwack | 604.392.2011
11. Minter Country Garden
Visit BC’s destination garden centre. There is so much
to see and do on our 18 acres, all year long! See the
newest plants from around the world, check out the
latest fashions enjoy a light meal in our Garden Café,
browse through the tea, gift and hot tub shops, join us for seasonal
events and more! Minter Country Garden… ‘Where Great Gardens
Begin’! Pet friendly. www.mintergardens.com
Mon - Fri 8:30am-6pm, Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun & Holidays 10am5pm. Seasonal hours may apply, please call for exact times. 10015 Young Road | 1.800.661.3919 | 604.792.6612
12. Little Mountain Garden Centre
& Florist
Live Local, Grow Local, Buy Local. Come visit and
tour Little Mountain Garden Centre and see why we
are becoming a destination for all of your garden
products. We are open year round and grow 90% of what we sell,
being a true grower direct retailer in the Chilliwack area. Shop our
garden centre for the latest and greatest in plant material, inspiring
home décor ideas and homemade fudge. Visit us at
www.littlemountaingardencentre.com and order beautiful
bouquets and flower arrangements today.
Monday – Saturday: 8:30am - 6pm, Sunday & Holidays: 10am –
5pm. Seasonal Hours may apply, call for exact times
47558 Yale Rd E, Chilliwack | 604.792.4403
B. Fantasy Farms Inc.
In the heart of the Fraser Valley surrounded by
beautiful mountain ranges sits Fantasy Farms; fast
becoming the most entertaining festival farm for
families to visit! Join us for our 5th Annual Chilliwack
Garlic & Rockabilly Music Festival, Petey’s Pumpkin
Patch and Reapers Haunted Attraction & Maze of Terror, and
Petey’s Country Christmas and a Frosty Adventure. We also grow
garlic, pumpkin, gourds, squash & decorative corn.
Visit www.fantasyfarmsinc.ca for more details on dates, hours.
9423 Gibson Road | 604.792.3407
2015 Agricultural Events Calendar
Jan - Super Stitcher Weekend (1st Friday and Saturday of each Month)
Dec
Receive a 20% discount on all regular priced quilting cottons on
the bolt. 604.846.4350 | www.hamelsfabrics.com
Early
Don’s Day for Hospice
March
1st Saturday of March 100% of all sales at Chilliwack River Natural
Honey will be donated to the Chilliwack Hospice Society in
loving memory of a great Husband, Dad, and Granddad.
604.823.7400 | www.chilliwackhoney.com
May 18 Sheer Excitement
Join The Local Harvest Market for “Sheer Excitement” a special
day dedicated to sheering the farms Alpacas.
For more information visit www.thelocalharvest.com
June 13 Saturday Market in the Park (Saturdays Only) Between 10am - 3pm,
- Sept 5 live music between 11am and 12 noon. Featuring fresh produce,
home baking, jams, jewelry, makeup, skin care, new clothing, & flea
market items. 604.858.6593 | www.cultuslakecommunity.com
July 4 Come & celebrate with Smits & Co.w Farm Cheese’s 5th Anniversary
July 19 Fraser Valley Classic Car Show will take place on the Atchelitz
Threshermen’s Association grounds. Classic car lovers and
enthusiasts are invited to this annual event! See you there!
ww.fvccs.ca
Aug 7-9 Annual Threshing Bee/Chilliwack Fair
As part of the Chilliwack Agricultural Fair, they have several live
demonstrations and static displays of farm machinery.
A great event for all the family! | www.atchelitz.ca
Aug 22 10th Annual Greendale Country Sampler Tour. Sharing the Spirit
of our farming community, we welcome you to a fun day visiting
our farms, gardens & small businesses. 10am-5pm
604.823.4461 | www.greendalecountrysampler.com
Sept / Fantasy Farms Inc. Presents:
Dec
5th Annual Chilliwack Garlic & Rockabilly Music Festival
3rd Annual Petey’s Country Christmas
21st Season of Reapers Haunted Attraction and the Maze of Terror
For other events & times visit www.fantasyfarmsinc.ca | 604.792.8572
Nov 19 13th Annual Chilliwack Christmas Craft Crawl
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Shop in a relaxed environment touring unique small shops with
quality crafts galore and artist’s onsite! Thurs – Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 11am-4pm. 604-823-4461 | www.chilliwackcraftcrawl.com
Nov 27 8th Annual Yarrow Christmas Crawl. Enjoy exploring local artisans
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and shops in Yarrow decked out for Christmas shopping. Visit
Yarrow Christmas Crawl on Facebook for more information.
Dec 12 Holiday Magic at Minter Country Garden Join us for 12 days of family
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fun including visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Candy Cane Scavenger
Hunts, live owl visits, kids crafts & more!
For more information on the Circle Farm Tours throughout the
Mighty Fraser Country please visit our website at
www.circlefarmtour.com
Monday – Saturday 9am-5pm
5843 Lickman Road | 604.846.4350
www.hamelsfabrics.com
Visit our Neighbour
Mighty Moose Ice Cream
*Note: Map is not to scale.
A quaint quilt shop
located in the country
surrounded by the
beauty of the Fraser
Valley. This truly is a
‘Country Experience”!
Hamels Fabrics
specializes in beautiful quilting cottons, quilt kits and lots of
other “Quilter’s Candy”. Finished Quilts also for sale.
#CircleFarmTour throughout your journey
Are you looking for “BC made”? Over 100 artists represented at
Inspired Arts and Gifts’ boutique gallery including Aboriginal art,
jewellery, pottery, glass art, and BC gourmet foods.
42333 Yarrow Central Rd | www.inspiredartsandgifts.com
Located at Exit 104, the Yarrow/
Cultus Lake Exit. We have supported local growers throughout
the Fraser Valley and the Province
for over 25 years. We sell local
fruit, vegetables, sausage, honey, bread and cheese. We offer
homemade items including pies,
preserves and our famous Banana
Bread. The Yellow Barn invites you to come and enjoy our coffee
shop. We serve breakfast all day and also offer lunch items to eat in
or take with you.
Our Landmark yellow and green Barn is Open Daily. Located at
39809 No.3 Road, Abbotsford, Exit 104, just off Highway #1.
Phone 604-852-0888
= Rotary Trail
Breathtaking views above the Fraser
Valley from an impressive 750 foot
elevation. Natural surroundings,
towering cedars and cascading waterfalls complement your mountain
side golfing and dining experience.
Described as one of the “Top Ten
Hidden Treasures in Canada” by the
National Post. The Falls will captivate and inspire any golfer.
604-745-4653 | 8341 Nixon Rd, Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1L3
www.Thefalls.com
For more information on the Circle Farm Tour visit – circlefarmtour.ca. For more information on other activities in Chilliwack visit toursimchilliwack.com
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