Sep 14

From Pasture to Plate – Explore the 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.

Knowing where your food comes from makes it all the more delicious and interesting. So, gather your map and wind your way through lush country roads, stopping to meet the farmers who harvest your food with dirt-worn hands and determination. During the journey, you’ll discover high-quality ingredients and support small businesses that share a passion for community, sustainability (and good food, of course).

Grab gourmet ingredients for your charcuterie board and stock up on soothing lavender-infused teas and honey. Tuck a fresh-baked baguette under your arm and indulge in hand-crafted cheeses and BC-grown fruit and vegetables. Pick up specialty items and artisanal provisions, made with pride and care. Whatever your craving, pique your culinary curiosity at these Circle Farm Tour destinations.

Abbotsford

This cultivated city has deep rural roots. With an abundance of farms and markets in the area, there’s no shortage of locally harvested and foraged foods to enjoy, which makes this the perfect stop for a farm-to-table meal. Choose your adventure: berries, honey, seasonal produce, or high-quality poultry and beef.  Venture from urban centre to countryside, stopping at charming roadside markets for fresh foods and specialty products like berry wine and goat’s cheese. You may even meet the farm animals while you’re there.

Signature Stops:

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market | Jubilee Park, 2552 McCallum Road, on the edge of Downtown Abbotsford | 604.996.1542

Applebarn at Taves Family Farms | 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A7 | 604.853.3108

Birchwood Dairy | 154 Fadden Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1T9 | 604.857.1315

Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm & Meadery | 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H5 | 604.856.2125

Eco Dairy | 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G4 | 604.557.5481

Goats Pride at McLennan Creek | 30854 Olund Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1Z9 | 604.854.6261

Lepp Farm Market | 33955 Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T7 | 604.851.5377

Maan Farms Country Experience & Estate Winery | 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4 | 604.864.5723

Neufeld Farms | 32215 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z4 | 604.859.2926

Restaurant 62 | 110 – 33559 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K8 | 604.855.3545

Rockweld Farm | 34205 Townshipline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1R1 | 604.859.1199

RussLynn Blueberries | 28494 Townshipline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P1 | 604.856.0889

Tanglebank Gardens | 29985 Downes Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1Z8 | 604.856.9339

Tuscan Farm Gardens | 6834 Mount Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2G5 | 604.857.1998

Chilliwack

Chilliwack’s colourful patchwork of fields beckon with culinary curiosities. Foodies will delight in this lush, mountain-fringed valley, where farmers cultivate a wealth of fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries, grains, and more. In between flower experiences and seasonal adventures, you can visit open-air markets and farms to procure sustainably grown produce, grass-fed beef, free range chicken, stone-ground organic flour, quality cheeses and honey.

Signature Stops:

Chilliwack River Valley Honey | 43476 Adams Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4L1 | 604.823.7400

Hofstedes | 45796 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5P9 | 604.824.1192

The Farm Store in Yarrow | 4540 Simmons Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4R7 | 604.798.9044

Klaassen Farms | 51211 Chilliwack Central Rd, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X2 | 604.845.0678

Anita’s Organics | 44688 S Sumas Rd #615, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M3 | 604.823.5543

The Local Harvest | 7697 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4A7 | 604.846.6006

Smits and Co.w Cheese | 5787 Lickman Road, Chilliwack BC V2R 4B5 | 604.824.9779

Harrison River Valley

The Harrison River Valley, a peaceful haven set against the stunning backdrop of coastal mountains and Harrison Lake, is home to an eclectic array of boutique producers. Pop into small, family-run farms, gardens, creameries, and eateries to taste the terroir and experience the epicurean delights of the area. Fresh-baked goods, gourmet fromage, hand-roasted coffee, lavender-infused honey, and sweet corn are just a few of the good eats and delicious treats to enjoy on your visit.

Signature Stops:

Agassiz Produce | 7266 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 | 604-796-8444

Creekside Cheese + Creamery | 3990 Chaplin Rd. Agassiz, BC V0M 1A2 | 604.796.8485

The Back Porch | 6116 Golf Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3 | 604.796.9871

Earthwise Farms & Gardens | 6031 Golf Rd Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3 | 604.946.9828

The Farm House Natural Cheeses | 5634 McCallum Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 | 1.877.496.8741

Cabin Fever Junction | 7026 Pioneer Ave #2, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 | 604.491.4555

Morgan’s Bistro | 160 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 | 604-491-1696

Muddy Waters Café | 28 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 | 604.796.5563

Harrison Lavender | 3777 Wildwood Dr, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3 | 778.985.1039

Sparkes Corn Barn | Lot 166 pl54077 Hwy #9, Agassiz, BC

Langley

Take a step back in time as you make your way through historic Township of Langley, an agricultural hub where the Hudson’s Bay Company first farmed. The peaceful pastures of the Fraser Valley are fertile growing grounds for a wide variety of produce, which you’ll find alongside Okanagan fruit in the Township of Langley’s farm markets. While visiting, you can fill  your shopping bags with homemade pies, berry wine, goat’s milk gelato, and a show-stopping turkey, among other goodies.

Signature Stops:

Driediger Farms Market | 23823 72 Ave, Langley, BC V1M 3K9 | 604.888.1665

Kensington Prairie Farm | 1736-248th Street, Langley, BC V4W 2C3 | 604.625.4395

Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery | 6179 248 St, Langley, BC V4W 1C3 | 604-856-5757

Milner Valley Cheese | 21479 Smith Crescent, Langley, BC V2Y 2R4 | 604.880.8184

JD Farms Specialty Turkey | 24726 52 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 1E2 | 604.856.2431

Ralph’s Farm Market | 22728 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V2Z 2T8 | 604.532.3033