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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 3 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 Housed in a Canadian Pacific Railway Station built in 1893. The museum records, both local CPR history & includes records relating to the Agassiz Harrison area. The gift shop offers crafts, collectibles & books featuring local crafters & authors. Located at the museum is the Agassiz Visitor Information Centre providing information on the local & surrounding area. “A taste of Canadian history with a small-town flavour!” 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 hazelnut 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 to January 2 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 from the rich pure milk of our farm’s own cows & goats. Watch the cheesemaking process through the viewing windows and enjoy a stroll around the farm to visit the animals where they live & work! The shop also offers farm-raised meats & vegetables, local & regional food products & quality gifts. Take home the taste of pure country! Check our website for special events on the farm. Mon-Sat 10-5/Sun 1-5. Closed Jan, Easter Sun & Dec 25&26. 5634 McCallum Road | 604.796.8741 [email protected] | www.farmhousecheeses.com 5. Tasty Chicken Farm You will come for the food & stay for the opulent scenery. Our chicken & turkey are raised over 5 pristine acres between a hazelnut orchard, a towering hillside & lush, reclaimed wetlands. Free Range, Organic-Fed whole chicken, turkey, & eggs! NEW this year: grass-fed Limousin beef! We offer fresh poultry in June, August, October, & December; frozen whole poultry, various beef cuts, & eggs year-round. No additives, non-medicated, organic- fed, open fields, freshwater, halal certified & darn tasty! Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat 11 - 6, July & Aug open Sun 2 - 6. Closed Dec 25 to Feb 28. 1800 Ashton Road 604.796.9347Order online, anytime | www.tastychicken.ca 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, the unique Kilby country gift shop and the new home of Blackberry Lane Pies. Mar 28 to May 16 | Thurs – Mon 11 to 4 May 16 to Sep 2 | Open Daily 11 to 5 Sep 2 to Oct 21 | Thurs – Mon 11 to 4 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills 604.796.9576 | [email protected] | www.kilby.ca 7. Sparkes Corn Barn You can’t leave the Corn Capital of BC without the best corn you’ve ever tasted! Our corn is picked daily, & field ripened for the highest quality & freshness, guaranteed! Our season begins in July with our Peaches & Cream and as soon as we can, we have our famous Sparkes Triple Sweet Jubilee variety in the corn barns for the rest of the season. Sweet & Crunchy!! Look for the small green & yellow hip roofed barn on Hwy #9. Drive Thru July-Sept 10 – 6, daily. Hwy #9 turn off to Agassiz 604.819.3078 | [email protected] www.chilliwackcorn.com 8. Agassiz Farm Fresh Market This will be the fourth season for our authentic; community based Farmers’ Market featuring fabulous vendor-produced goods. Visitors will find a variety of fresh, local veggies, fruits, plants, meats, baked goods, arts and crafts. Our mission is to support our local economy, foster a community of sustainability and educate consumers. Our motto is “Grow it, Bake it, Make it”! June 6 - Sept 12 | Every Thurs 3 - 6. Located in the heart of town, at the parking lot in front of the Museum/Visitor Information in the old CP Rail Station at the tracks. 7011 Pioneer Street | [email protected] www.agassizfarmersmarket.com 9. Flower Stand Pickup your fresh cut, local tulips and hyacinths at our road side stand. Open Daily | January – Mother’s Day Dawn till dusk | 1694 Tranmer Rd | 604.796.3496 [email protected] | www.tulipsofthevalley.com 10. Tulips of the Valley - Tulip Festival Our 8th Annual Tulip Festival opens in April 2013 (check website for exact 14 day opening period) Wander around our 30 acres of tulips and enjoy local food and products. Take home some fresh cut and potted tulips when you leave. Don’t forget your camera and dress appropriately for the weather. Parking is located about a 0.5 km walk from the fields. Wed - Fri 12-4 | Sat & Sun 10-5 | Closed Mon & Tues. Chowat Road, Seabird Island | 604.796.3496 [email protected] |www.tulipsofthevalley.com Blackberry Lane B&B 604.796.9875 | 5877 Limbert Road 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 Home of Blackberry Lane Pies 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 | 900 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 Esplanade Ave [email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com Ranger Station Art Gallery 98 Rockwell Drive |604.796.2723 [email protected] Magpie’s Bakery 7254A Pioneer Ave | 604.491.1235 [email protected] Advertisers Contact Info Wheelchair Access Bus Parking Available Guided Tours Available. Please Call Ahead. Admission Fees Applicable April Tulip Festival | Chowat Road, Seabird Island 604.796.3496 | www.tulipsofthevalley.com Jun 6 - Agassiz Farm Fresh Market Sept 12 Thursdays 3-6pm 604.796.3496 | 7167 Pioneer Avenue Jun 8 Sasquatch Days 604.796.5581 | www.tourismharrison.com July 6 -14 Harrison Festival of the Arts 604.796.3664 | www.harrisonfestival.com July 27 Agassiz Slow Food Cycle Tour 604.796.5581 www.slowfoodvancouver.com Aug 5 Brunch on the Farm 10 am to 2 pm Farm House Natural Cheeses www.farmhousecheeses.com Sept 14 Farmers Market at the Agassiz Fall Fair 604.796.3545 | [email protected] Oct 19 - 20 Harvest Market at Kilby 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca Nov 16-17 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival www.fraservalleybaleaglefestival.ca Dec 21 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
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s e a s o n a l
Circle Farm Tour
2013
Circle Farm Tour
Self Guided
AgassizHarrison Mills
Welcome to Farm Country!
1. Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Agassiz Visitor Information CentreHoused in a Canadian Pacific Railway Station built in 1893. The museum records, both local CPR history
& includes records relating to the Agassiz Harrison area. The gift shop offers crafts, collectibles & books featuring local crafters & authors. Located at the museum is the Agassiz Visitor Information Centre providing information on the local & surrounding area. “A taste of Canadian history with a small-town flavour!”
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 hazelnut 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 to January 26682 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 from the rich pure milk of our farm’s own cows & goats. Watch the cheesemaking process through the viewing windows and enjoy a stroll
around the farm to visit the animals where they live & work! The shop also offers farm-raised meats & vegetables, local & regional food products & quality gifts. Take home the taste of pure country! Check our website for special events on the farm.
Mon-Sat 10-5/Sun 1-5. Closed Jan, Easter Sun & Dec 25&26. 5634 McCallum Road | [email protected] | www.farmhousecheeses.com
5. Tasty Chicken FarmYou will come for the food & stay for the opulent scenery. Our chicken & turkey are raised over 5 pristine acres between a hazelnut orchard, a towering hillside & lush, reclaimed wetlands. Free
Range, Organic-Fed whole chicken, turkey, & eggs! NEW this year: grass-fed Limousin beef! We offer fresh poultry in June, August, October, & December; frozen whole poultry, various beef cuts, & eggs year-round. No additives, non-medicated, organic-fed, open fields, freshwater, halal certified & darn tasty!
Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat 11 - 6, July & Aug open Sun 2 - 6. Closed Dec 25 to Feb 28. 1800 Ashton Road 604.796.9347Order online, anytime | www.tastychicken.ca
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, the unique Kilby country gift shop and the new home of Blackberry Lane Pies.
Mar 28 to May 16 | Thurs – Mon 11 to 4 May 16 to Sep 2 | Open Daily 11 to 5 Sep 2 to Oct 21 | Thurs – Mon 11 to 4 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills604.796.9576 | [email protected] | www.kilby.ca
7. Sparkes Corn BarnYou can’t leave the Corn Capital of BC without the best corn you’ve ever tasted! Our corn is picked daily, & field ripened for the highest quality & freshness, guaranteed! Our season begins in July
with our Peaches & Cream and as soon as we can, we have our famous Sparkes Triple Sweet Jubilee variety in the corn barns for the rest of the season. Sweet & Crunchy!! Look for the small green & yellow hip roofed barn on Hwy #9.
Drive Thru July-Sept 10 – 6, daily. Hwy #9 turn off to Agassiz 604.819.3078 | [email protected] www.chilliwackcorn.com
8. Agassiz Farm Fresh MarketThis will be the fourth season for our authentic; community based Farmers’ Market featuring fabulous vendor-produced goods. Visitors will find a variety of fresh, local veggies, fruits,
plants, meats, baked goods, arts and crafts. Our mission is to support our local economy, foster a community of sustainability and educate consumers. Our motto is “Grow it, Bake it, Make it”!
June 6 - Sept 12 | Every Thurs 3 - 6. Located in the heart of town, at the parking lot in front of the Museum/Visitor Information in the old CP Rail Station at the tracks. 7011 Pioneer Street | [email protected] www.agassizfarmersmarket.com
9. Flower Stand Pickup your fresh cut, local tulips and hyacinths at our road side stand.
Open Daily | January – Mother’s Day Dawn till dusk | 1694 Tranmer Rd | 604.796.3496
[email protected] | www.tulipsofthevalley.com
10. Tulips of the Valley - Tulip Festival Our 8th Annual Tulip Festival opens in April 2013 (check website for exact 14 day opening period) Wander around our 30 acres of tulips and enjoy local food and products. Take home some fresh
cut and potted tulips when you leave. Don’t forget your camera and dress appropriately for the weather. Parking is located about a 0.5 km walk from the fields.
Wed - Fri 12-4 | Sat & Sun 10-5 | Closed Mon & Tues.Chowat Road, Seabird Island | 604.796.3496 [email protected] |www.tulipsofthevalley.com
Blackberry Lane B&B 604.796.9875 | 5877 Limbert Road 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 Home of Blackberry Lane Pies 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 | 900 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 Esplanade Ave [email protected] www.harrisonbeachhotel.com
Ranger Station Art Gallery 98 Rockwell Drive |604.796.2723 [email protected]
Magpie’s Bakery 7254A Pioneer Ave | 604.491.1235 [email protected]
Advertisers Contact Info
Wheelchair Access
Bus Parking Available
Guided Tours Available. Please Call Ahead.
Admission Fees Applicable
April Tulip Festival | Chowat Road, Seabird Island 604.796.3496 | www.tulipsofthevalley.com
Jun 6 - Agassiz Farm Fresh Market Sept 12 Thursdays 3-6pm 604.796.3496 | 7167 Pioneer Avenue
Jun 8 Sasquatch Days 604.796.5581 | www.tourismharrison.com
July 6 -14 Harrison Festival of the Arts 604.796.3664 | www.harrisonfestival.com
July 27 Agassiz Slow Food Cycle Tour 604.796.5581 www.slowfoodvancouver.com
Aug 5 Brunch on the Farm 10 am to 2 pm Farm House Natural Cheeses www.farmhousecheeses.com
Sept 14 Farmers Market at the Agassiz Fall Fair 604.796.3545 | [email protected]
Oct 19 - 20 Harvest Market at Kilby 215 Kilby Road | 604.796.9576 www.kilby.ca
Nov 16-17 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival www.fraservalleybaleaglefestival.ca
Dec 21 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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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 1K0
604.796.2244 or 800.663.2266www.HarrisonResort.com
Plan your getaway today…
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.
Our AdvertisersA. Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
B. Shoreline Tours & ChartersC. Harrison Beach Hotel D. Ranger Station Art GalleryE. Tourism Harrison Visitor CentreF. South Garden B & BG. Agassiz ProduceH. Magpie’s BakeryI. Tall Timber B & BJ. Blackberry Lane B & BK. Kilby RestaurantL. Rivers Edge RestaurantM. Pretty EstatesN. Sasquatch Crossing Eco
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