From Clothbound Cheddar to fresh Cheese Truffles, this family-run cheese farm produces an exciting variety of products made from happy, pasture-fed cows and goats. Tucked along a quiet country road in Agassiz, the farm has been in business since 2003, and a number of their prize-winning cheeses can be found in Vancouver’s high-end restaurants today. The goat and cow cheeses are inspired by the Old World and made with traditional recipes and methods.
Enjoy country vibes and cold beer at this family-friendly brewery, which offers a crafty menu and farm-fresh food in a barn-style setting.
Cozy up inside the namesake farmhouse or stretch out in the fresh air on their large outdoor patio. Pick a pint or flight of their house staples (hazy IPA, pilsner, lager, and a golden ale). You can also try a selection from the rotating taps, which feature seasonal brews and special guests.
We’re going to the chapel and we’re going to get wine—wait, that’s not how the song goes! Swing by the Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery for a tasting and a tour set against the spectacular backdrop of rolling pastures and meandering country roads in Mount Lehman. The historic charm of this community is infused in the wine tasting room, a copper spired chapel with intricate paintings and exposed wood beams adorning the interior.
Delicious and wholesome baking takes time, precision, and quality ingredients—similar to the process of producing artisan flours, grains, and cereal at Chilliwack-based Anita’s Organic Mill.
This Langley craft distillery produces small-batch spirits with quality ingredients grown right here on their 30-acre farm. The family-run micro distillery, which grows its own corn and potatoes (key distilling ingredients), pays tribute to its deep agricultural roots as a third-generation farm, proudly producing farm-to-table spirits for all to enjoy.
Step inside this friendly Agassiz bakery and soak up the mouth-watering aromas of fresh and delicious treats. Cure your “cabin fever” and satisfy your sweet tooth with an assortment of colourful pies, pastries, fudge, cookies and other creative delights.
Ever thought of making ice cream at home? Adding a punch of flavour is easy to this basic recipe! The Fraser Valley is abundant in local blueberry farms offering U-pick, pre-picked, or frozen berries that are grown only steps from the checkout.
Did someone say Alpacas? These quirky residents of Kensington Prairie Farm are light on their feet, but heavy in personality. Book a farm tour or alpaca walk to learn more about the colourful Camelids and their diet, temperament, quirky behaviours, and breeding. You might even get to meet a cria (baby alpaca). Proceeds from farm tours are donated to Quechua Benefit, a children's charity in Peru.
From barnyard animals to blooms, the Fraser Valley is abundant with agricultural adventures throughout the year. Experience farm life and shop for high-quality provisions, produce, gifts, and supplies as you journey between farms and garden centres that dot the self-guided Circle Farm Tour!
The table is set for fresh, local, ingredient-driven meals in the Fraser Valley, whether cooked at home or enjoyed at local restaurants. The region is abundant with farms, vineyards, and orchards, thanks to fertile soil and a temperate micro-climate. Follow your food from pasture to plate with the Circle Farm Tour, a self-guided journey with stops at farms, markets, eateries, wineries, breweries, and shops that showcase the rich bounty of the Fraser Valley.
