Next Stop, Family Fun! Holiday Trains in The Fraser Valley

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There’s just something about holiday trains around the winter season. From The Polar Express to the refrigerated boxcar that Frosty takes back to the North Pole, the magic and nostalgia of riding the rails always delivers the cheer. Now, the family-friendly festive fun rolls on at these holiday trains throughout The Fraser Valley. The Greendale […]

The Fraser Valley (Taylor’s Version): A Local Swifties Itinerary

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If the last few weeks of waiting for Taylor’s upcoming concert has consumed you with anticipation, worry not because relief is on the way! Thankfully the Fraser Valley has a handful of Taylor-made experiences that will take you right up to concert day and well beyond! Are you… Ready for it? We can’t promise you’ll […]

Holiday Staycation Itineraries Around The Fraser Valley

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The holiday break is a fantastic time to try new things! If you’re looking to get out of the house and see what sights the season brings, then The Fraser Valley should be the first stop on your sleigh route. Whether it’s just for an afternoon exploring unique local shopping or a weekend staycation, The […]

Ghosts of The Fraser Valley: Our Favourite Local Haunts This Halloween

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Estimated reading time: 4min 55sec As the early-morning mist descends over the fields of The Fraser Valley and the once majestic trees transform into their stark, back skeletal form, we know that the spookiest season is once again upon us. And if this Halloween, you’re looking for something a bit more fearsome and foreboding than […]

A Taste of Tradition: The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival

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Estimated Read Time: 2 min 51 sec When crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves start to change, it’s also a time for cool, colourful, family-friendly experiences throughout the Fraser Valley. Especially if you’re into the colour red, one of the most vibrant events on the calendar is the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival! Held […]

Your Ultimate Pumpkin Patch Guide to the Fraser Valley

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Estimated Read Time: 5 min 55 sec We’ve officially entered into the era of crisp air, stylish sweaters, and gorgeous gourds—welcome to pumpkin season! Put on your best autumn fit, grab a frothy PSL (pumpkin spice latte), and follow us through the pumpkin patches! No matter where you are on the festive chart, these fantastic […]

Local Indigenous Experiences Around the Fraser Valley

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Estimated Read Time: 4 min 19 sec We acknowledge the specific communities that are native to the area we call the Fraser Valley: Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Leq’á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Qwó:ltl’el, Sq’éwlets, Aitchelitz, Shxwha:y, Skowkale, Squiala, Soowahlie, Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose, Cheam, Skwah, Kwaw Kwaw apilt, Douglas, Seabird Island, Sts’Ailes, Samahquam, Sq’ewá:lxw, Skatin, Chawathil, Shxw’ow’hamel, Xwoxwela:lhp, Peters, Popkum, […]

18 Fun Fall Experiences in the Fraser Valley

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Estimated Read Time: 4 min 51 sec Autumn in the Fraser Valley brings so many seasonal wonders! Whether you’re looking to wander the pumpkin patches with a PSL (pumpkin spice latte) in hand or you’re sampling apple cider between the fantastic farm experiences, there’s no limit to the fun fall experiences you can have in […]

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month in the Fraser Valley

A procession of people walk along a path in an Indigenous ceremony.

Estimated Read Time: 2 min 59 sec We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, play and travel on the traditional, ancestral, unceded and shared territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Leq’á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Qwó:ltl’el, Sq’éwlets, Aitchelitz, Shxwha:y, Skowkale, Squiala, Soowahlie, Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose, Cheam, Skwah, Kwaw Kwaw apilt, Douglas, Seabird Island, Sts’Ailes, Samahquam, Sq’ewá:lxw, Skatin, Chawathil, […]

Celebrate Pride in the Fraser Valley

A woman wearing a pride flag as a cape walks up to a large, rainbow coloured pride sign in Downtown Chilliwack.

Estimated Read Time: 2 min 4 sec Summer has arrived in all its vibrant and sunny glory! Along with the uptick in temperature, you can expect to see a few extra rainbows on the horizon as we’ve officially kicked off the season of Pride! A celebration of equality, love, and each unique member of our […]

11 Breweries and Cideries to Sip Your Way Through Summer in The Fraser Valley

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Feature photo credit: Jill Colvin Estimated Read Time: 4 min 12 sec Summer in the Fraser Valley is chock full of exciting activity, but there’s also a time—and many, many places—to sit back and enjoy spirited sips locally brewed from the freshest ingredients a brewmaster could hope for, straight from the fertile ground they brew […]

Your Summer Hiking Trail Guide for the Fraser Valley

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Estimated Read Time: 6 min 24 sec If you have yet to explore the Fraser Valley’s outstanding network of summer hiking paths, then this is your cue to hit the trail! The spring and summer months are the ideal times to venture out from your den and immerse yourself in the lush greenery our nature […]