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s e a s o n a l C i r c l e F a r m T o u r 2 0 1 2 C i r c l e F a r m T o u r S e l f G u i d e d Agassiz Harrison Mills Welcome to Farm Country! 1. Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Agassiz Visitor Information Centre Located in Pioneer Park, the museum and visitor centre is housed in a Canadian Pacific Railway Station built in 1893. Enjoy a wealth of information from the past to the present relating to the Agassiz Harrison area. New for 2012 will be our new “Out Building” featuring local agricultural equipment from years gone by. May to October | Daily 10 – 4 (Sun 1 - 4 ) 7011 Pioneer Avenue | 604.796.3545 [email protected] www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org 2. Canadian Hazelnut Hazelnuts – that’s us! We grow, process & sell a variety of certified organic products including fresh, roasted, candied, chocolate dipped & bark, flour, protein powders, cold pressed oils, butter & chocolate spread, as well as gift baskets for all occasions. Come & enjoy a walk in our orchard & enjoy a self-guided tour. U-pick during September & October. Daily - Jan - Mar 10 - 4 |April - June 10 - 5 July - Labour Day 9 - 6 | Sept - Dec 9 - 5 Closed December 24 thru January 3, 2011 6682 Lougheed (#7) Highway | 604.796.2136 [email protected] 3. The Back Porch Dan & Lynda invite you to visit their pottery studio, or watch coffee being roasted in a circa 1919 Flame Roaster. Head out to the barn for antiques, collectibles, & other home or garden décor items. Fresh Russian Red Garlic is available in-season. Character buildings, chickens & ongoing garden projects make this a fun & relaxing experience. OPEN Thurs - Sun 11 – 5 | Closed Dec 25, 2012 to Mar 1, 2013 6116 Golf Road | 604.796.9871 | [email protected] 4. The Farm House Natural Cheeses We make a large range of artisan cheeses & dairy products right on our family farm using the rich pure milk from our own cows & goats. The farm shop also offers local & regional food, gelati ice cream, & quality gifts. Watch the cheesemaking process through the viewing windows, & enjoy the taste of pure country! Check our website for special events on the farm. Mon - Sat 10 - 5 | Sun 1 - 5 Closed: January, Easter Sunday, Dec. 25 & 26 5634 McCallum Road | 604.796.8741 [email protected] | www.farmhousecheeses.com 5. Tasty Chicken Farm You will come for the poultry, & you will stay for the opulent scenery. Our chicken & turkey are raised over 5 pristine acres between a hazelnut orchard, a towering hillside & lush, reclaimed wetlands. Plan ahead to take home fresh whole meats in May, July & September. No additives, non-medicated, organic-fed, open fields, fresh water, halal certified and darn tasty! Mon, Thurs & Fri 11 -6 | Sat 2 - 6, July & August Sun only 2 - 6 Winter hours: Thurs - Sat 2 - 6, Closed Oct 5 to 19 1800 Ashton Road | 604.796.9347 www.tastychicken.ca - order online! 6. Kilby Historic Site A 1920s living history site features our 1906 general store museum, post office and Manchester House Hotel. Enjoy costumed interpreters, children’s activities & working heritage farm with friendly farm animals. Also on site is the Kilby Restaurant featuring a traditional home-style lunch menu, where everything is made from scratch, and the unique Kilby Gift Shop. Apr 5 – May 17 | Thurs – Mon 11 – 4 May 17 – Sept 3 | Open Daily 11 – 5 Sept 3 – Oct 15 | Thurs – Mon 11 – 4 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills 604.796.9576 | [email protected] | www.kilby.ca A. Sparkes Corn Barn You can’t leave the Corn Capital of BC without the best corn you’ve ever tasted! Our corn & strawberries are handpicked daily, & field ripened for the highest quality & freshness, guaranteed! Our strawberries are ready by June followed by everyone’s favourite sweet corn, Peaches n’ Cream & Super Sweet Jubilee! The small green & yellow hip roofed barn on Hwy #9 Drive Thru June-Sept 10 – 6, daily. Hwy #9 turn off to Agassiz 604.819.3078 | [email protected] | www.chilliwackcorn.com B. Agassiz Farm Fresh Market This will be the third year for our authentic community based Farmers’ Market with a wide array of fabulous vender-produced goods, which may include anything from fresh local fruits, veggies, meats, baked goods, and arts and crafts. “Grow it, Bake it, Make it” June 2 - Sept 27 | Every Thurs 3 - 6 7167 Pioneer Avenue | In parking lot at Pioneer Park [email protected] www.agassizfarmfreshmarket.com C. Flower Stand Pickup your fresh cut, local tulips and hyacinths at our road side stand. Open daily dawn to dusk January 1st - Mothers Day 1694 Tranmer Rd | 604.796.3496 [email protected] | www.tulipsofthevalley.com D. Tulip Festival – Chowat Rd, Seabird Island 7th annual Tulip Festival opens April 18, 2012. Wander around our 25 acres of tulips and enjoy local bannock and other treats. Take home some fresh cut and potted tulips when you leave. Don’t forget your camera and dress appropriately for the weather. Parking will be located a short walk from the fields. Open Wed - Fri 12 – 4 | Sat & Sun 10 – 5 604.796.3496 | www.tulipsofthevalley.com Blackberry Lane Pie Bakery on Site | 604.796.9875 www.blackberrylanebandb.com River’s Edge Restaurant 800.661.5108 | 14282 Morris Valley Rd www.sandpipergolfclub.com Agassiz Produce 604.796.8444 | 7266 Pioneer Ave Kilby Restaurant 604.796.9576 | www.kilby.ca Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge 604.796.9798 | 15500 Morris Valley Rd www.sasquatchcrossing.ca South Garden B&B 604.796.3048 | 3048 Hot Springs Rd www.southgardenbandb.com Tall Timber B & B 604.854.4789 | 9000 Tuyttens Rd [email protected] www.talltimberbnb.com Shoreline Tours & Charters 604.819.3418 | 1447 Tranmer Road [email protected] www.shorelinetours.net Harrison Beach Hotel 604.796.1111 | 160 Esplanda Ave [email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com Advertisers Contact Info Wheelchair Access Bus Parking Available Guided Tours Available. Please Call Ahead. Admission Fees Applicable April 18 Tulip Festival | Chowat Road, Seabird Island 604.796.3496 | www.tulipsofthevalley.com Jun 2 - Agassiz Farm Fresh Market Sept 27 Thursdays 3-6pm 604.796.3496 | 7167 Pioneer Avenue Jun 9 & 10 Sasquatch Days 604.796.5581 | Harrison Hot Springs Jun 9 Historical Society Garden Party & Art show 6187 Lougheed Hwy | 604.796.3545 | 10-4 July 7 -15 Harrison Festival of the Arts 604.796.3664 | www.harrisonfestival.com July 28 Agassiz Slow Food Cycle Tour 604.796.5581 www.slowfoodvancouver.com Aug 18 Edible Vancouver Garlic Festival At Limbert Mtn Farm | 604-796-2619 Sept 1 Kilby Kid’s Festival 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca Sept 15 Farmers Market at the Agassiz Fall Fair 604.796.8741 | [email protected] Oct 13 & 14 Harvest Market at Kilby 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca Nov 17 - 18 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival www.fraservalleybaleaglefestival.ca Dec 7 - 17 Kilby re-Opens for Christmas 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca Dec 22 Journey to Bethlehem Pageant and Christmas Market 604.796.8741 | www.farmhousecheeses.com Agricultural Events Calendar For more information on the Circle Farm Tours throughout the Mighty Fraser Country. Please visit our website at www.circlefarmtour.com Circle Farm Tour Agassiz/Harrison Mills Circle Farm Tour A self-guided farm tour of Agassiz’s & Harrison Mills Farm Country
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A self-guided farm tour of Agassiz & Harrison Mills Farm Country
Transcript of Circle Farm Tour 2012
s e a s o n a l
Circle Farm Tour
2012
Circle Farm Tour
Self Guided
AgassizHarrison Mills
Welcome to Farm Country!
1. Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Agassiz Visitor Information CentreLocated in Pioneer Park, the museum and visitor centre is housed in a Canadian Pacific Railway
Station built in 1893. Enjoy a wealth of information from the past to the present relating to the Agassiz Harrison area. New for 2012 will be our new “Out Building” featuring local agricultural equipment from years gone by.
May to October | Daily 10 – 4 (Sun 1 - 4 ) 7011 Pioneer Avenue | 604.796.3545 [email protected] www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org
2. Canadian HazelnutHazelnuts – that’s us! We grow, process & sell a variety of certified organic products including fresh, roasted, candied, chocolate dipped & bark, flour, protein powders, cold pressed oils, butter &
chocolate spread, as well as gift baskets for all occasions. Come & enjoy a walk in our orchard & enjoy a self-guided tour. U-pick during September & October.
Daily - Jan - Mar 10 - 4 |April - June 10 - 5 July - Labour Day 9 - 6 | Sept - Dec 9 - 5 Closed December 24 thru January 3, 20116682 Lougheed (#7) Highway | [email protected]
3. The Back PorchDan & Lynda invite you to visit their pottery studio, or watch coffee being roasted in a circa 1919 Flame Roaster. Head out to the barn for antiques, collectibles, & other home or garden décor items.
Fresh Russian Red Garlic is available in-season. Character buildings, chickens & ongoing garden projects make this a fun & relaxing experience.
OPEN Thurs - Sun 11 – 5 | Closed Dec 25, 2012 to Mar 1, 20136116 Golf Road | 604.796.9871 | [email protected]
4. The Farm House Natural CheesesWe make a large range of artisan cheeses & dairy products right on our family farm using the rich pure milk from our own cows & goats. The farm shop also offers local & regional food, gelati
ice cream, & quality gifts. Watch the cheesemaking process through the viewing windows, & enjoy the taste of pure country! Check our website for special events on the farm.
Mon - Sat 10 - 5 | Sun 1 - 5Closed: January, Easter Sunday, Dec. 25 & 265634 McCallum Road | [email protected] | www.farmhousecheeses.com
5. Tasty Chicken FarmYou will come for the poultry, & you will stay for the opulent scenery. Our chicken & turkey are raised over 5 pristine acres between a hazelnut orchard, a towering hillside & lush, reclaimed wetlands.
Plan ahead to take home fresh whole meats in May, July & September. No additives, non-medicated, organic-fed, open fields, fresh water, halal certified and darn tasty!
Mon, Thurs & Fri 11 -6 | Sat 2 - 6, July & August Sun only 2 - 6 Winter hours: Thurs - Sat 2 - 6, Closed Oct 5 to 19 1800 Ashton Road | 604.796.9347 www.tastychicken.ca - order online!
6. Kilby Historic SiteA 1920s living history site features our 1906 general store museum, post office and Manchester House Hotel. Enjoy costumed interpreters, children’s activities & working heritage farm with friendly
farm animals. Also on site is the Kilby Restaurant featuring a traditional home-style lunch menu, where everything is made from scratch, and the unique Kilby Gift Shop.
Apr 5 – May 17 | Thurs – Mon 11 – 4May 17 – Sept 3 | Open Daily 11 – 5Sept 3 – Oct 15 | Thurs – Mon 11 – 4 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills604.796.9576 | [email protected] | www.kilby.ca
A. Sparkes Corn BarnYou can’t leave the Corn Capital of BC without the best corn you’ve ever tasted! Our corn & strawberries are handpicked daily, & field ripened for the highest quality & freshness, guaranteed!
Our strawberries are ready by June followed by everyone’s favourite sweet corn, Peaches n’ Cream & Super Sweet Jubilee! The small green & yellow hip roofed barn on Hwy #9
Drive Thru June-Sept 10 – 6, daily. Hwy #9 turn off to Agassiz 604.819.3078 | [email protected] | www.chilliwackcorn.com
B. Agassiz Farm Fresh MarketThis will be the third year for our authentic community based Farmers’ Market with a wide array of fabulous vender-produced goods, which may include anything from fresh local fruits,
veggies, meats, baked goods, and arts and crafts. “Grow it, Bake it, Make it”
June 2 - Sept 27 | Every Thurs 3 - 6 7167 Pioneer Avenue | In parking lot at Pioneer Park [email protected] www.agassizfarmfreshmarket.com
C. Flower Stand Pickup your fresh cut, local tulips and hyacinths at our road side stand.
Open daily dawn to dusk January 1st - Mothers Day
1694 Tranmer Rd | 604.796.3496 [email protected] | www.tulipsofthevalley.com
D. Tulip Festival – Chowat Rd, Seabird Island 7th annual Tulip Festival opens April 18, 2012. Wander around our 25 acres of tulips and enjoy
local bannock and other treats. Take home some fresh cut and potted tulips when you leave. Don’t forget your camera and dress appropriately for the weather. Parking will be located a short walk from the fields.
Open Wed - Fri 12 – 4 | Sat & Sun 10 – 5604.796.3496 | www.tulipsofthevalley.com
Blackberry Lane Pie Bakery on Site | 604.796.9875 www.blackberrylanebandb.com
River’s Edge Restaurant 800.661.5108 | 14282 Morris Valley Rd www.sandpipergolfclub.com
Agassiz Produce 604.796.8444 | 7266 Pioneer Ave
Kilby Restaurant 604.796.9576 | www.kilby.ca
Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge 604.796.9798 | 15500 Morris Valley Rd www.sasquatchcrossing.ca
South Garden B&B 604.796.3048 | 3048 Hot Springs Rd www.southgardenbandb.com
Tall Timber B & B 604.854.4789 | 9000 Tuyttens Rd [email protected] www.talltimberbnb.com
Shoreline Tours & Charters 604.819.3418 | 1447 Tranmer Road [email protected] www.shorelinetours.net
Harrison Beach Hotel 604.796.1111 | 160 Esplanda Ave [email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com
Advertisers Contact Info
Wheelchair Access
Bus Parking Available
Guided Tours Available. Please Call Ahead.
Admission Fees Applicable
April 18 Tulip Festival | Chowat Road, Seabird Island 604.796.3496 | www.tulipsofthevalley.com
Jun 2 - Agassiz Farm Fresh Market Sept 27 Thursdays 3-6pm 604.796.3496 | 7167 Pioneer Avenue
Jun 9 & 10 Sasquatch Days 604.796.5581 | Harrison Hot Springs
Jun 9 Historical Society Garden Party & Art show 6187 Lougheed Hwy | 604.796.3545 | 10-4
July 7 -15 Harrison Festival of the Arts 604.796.3664 | www.harrisonfestival.com
July 28 Agassiz Slow Food Cycle Tour 604.796.5581 www.slowfoodvancouver.com
Aug 18 Edible Vancouver Garlic Festival At Limbert Mtn Farm | 604-796-2619
Sept 1 Kilby Kid’s Festival 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca
Sept 15 Farmers Market at the Agassiz Fall Fair 604.796.8741 | [email protected]
Oct 13 & 14 Harvest Market at Kilby 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca
Nov 17 - 18 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival www.fraservalleybaleaglefestival.ca
Dec 7 - 17 Kilby re-Opens for Christmas 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca
Dec 22 Journey to Bethlehem Pageant and Christmas Market 604.796.8741 | www.farmhousecheeses.com
Agricultural Events Calendar
For more information on the Circle Farm Tours throughout the Mighty Fraser Country. Please visit our website at
www.circlefarmtour.com
Circle Farm Tour
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14282 Morris Valley RoadHarrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0
1.877.796.1001www.sandpiperresort.ca
The River’s Edge offers a relaxing atmosphere, serving a casual menu for both golfers and visitors to the Sandpiper Golf Resort and Rowena’s Inn on the River. The outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax before or after a round of golf.
www.tourismharrison.com
Plan to stay a while!Nestled on the sandy shores of Harrison Lake, we offer quality accommodations to suit all budgets and preferences.With most farms only a 5 – 15 minute drive away, Harrison Hot
Springs makes the ideal holiday base for the region.Visitor Information – 604-796-5581
Our full service lakefront resort features 3 restaurants, 5 hot spring pools and healing springs spa. Enjoy boat rentals, lake tours, and fishing charters from the resort marina or 9 holes of golf at our golf course.
100 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Spring, BC V0M 1K0604.796.2244 or 800.663.2266www.HarrisonResort.com
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