Top 10 Things To Do In Abbotsford, Canada

Things to do in Abbotsford Canada
Karla
Karla 
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Abbotsford, Canada is the fifth largest municipality of British Columbia. Bordering Sumas, Washington to the south, this city is known for its diverse culture and rich, mountainous landscape. Because of this, tourists flock to Abbotsford, Canada to experience the vast amount of outdoor activities and wonderful hospitality from the locals.

Wondering what to do on your trip to Abbotsford, Canada? Here is a list of the top 10 activities in the area.

1. Learn to skydive

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Get away from it all where the air is sweet!

Posted by Skydive Vancouver on Friday, August 14, 2020

Is learning to skydive on your bucket list? Satisfy your curiosity by taking the Accelerated Freefall Course with Skydive Vancouver. This course is designed for beginner level skydiving students and teaches all the basics before attempting a solo skydiving mission. All students must complete 3 tandem jumps before registering for this course. The tandem jumps go over important information such as how to locate a safe landing area, when and how to open the parachute, and how to assume the proper free-fall body position. After completion of the tandem jumps, students are allowed to move on to the 5-hour Accelerated Freefall Course.

Skydive Vancouver

Address: 5112 Gladwin Road, V4X 1X8 Abbotsford, British Columbia

Price: from 191 USD / 240 CAD

Website: Skydive Vancouver

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2. Go mountain biking in Fraser Valley

Fraser Valley
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Philippe Giabbanelli used under CC BY 3.0

With over 350 trails in the Fraser Valley area, mountain biking is very popular amongst visitors and locals. The Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association is a non-profit organization that helps to create new trails and promote mountain biking in the area. They also host events for families and children who love mountain biking. If you are new to the Fraser Valley area, use their website to find trails or to get more information about the trail conditions, length, and difficulty level.

Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association

Website: Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association

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3. Go fishing on the Fraser River

Fraser River
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Wes van Vugt used under CC BY-SA 3.0

Bring in a big catch with the help of Swiftwater Guiding fishing charter company. Go out in the water with your friends and fishing guides on a private jet boat to catch fresh salmon, trout, or sturgeon. All fishing equipment, bait, lunch, and accommodations are provided depending on the trip length. You can also enjoy the fresh fish when you go home, as the catch will be cleaned, iced, and packaged for you.

Swiftwater Guiding

Address: 2197 Mountain Drive, Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 1E1

Website: Swiftwater Guiding

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4. Visit an amusement park with the whole family

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

May I just say what a perfect day to participate in some play

Posted by Castle Fun Park on Sunday, May 2, 2021

Have fun with the whole family at Castle Fun Park, a free admission amusement park located in Abbotsford just 5 minutes from the Sumas, Washington border. Compete in a go kart race or play some classic arcade games. There is something for everyone to do at Castle Fun Park. Visit their website or call for more information on group rates, birthday parties, and corporate events.

Castle Fun Park

Address: 36165 North Parallel Road, V3G 2K8 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Price: from 3 USD / 4 CAD per ride

Website: Castle Fun Park

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5. Practice your golfing skills

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Posted by Valley Golf Centre on Monday, June 2, 2014

Are you looking to improve your golf skills? Take lessons from a teaching professional at Valley Golf Centre. Lessons are taught on the driving range or the practice green for optimal concentration during instruction. During your lesson, you will learn the basics of playing a game of golf. Lessons can also be tailored based on experience level. Contact Valley Golf Centre by phone for booking information.

Valley Golf Centre

Address: 4211 Gladwin Road, V4X 1W6 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Price: from 32 USD / 40 CAD per person

Website: Valley Golf Centre

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6. Buy souvenirs at the flea market

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Posted by Abbotsford Flea Market on Monday, October 30, 2017

For over 40 years, the Abbotsford Flea Market has been a place for locals and visitors to find collectibles, antiques, produce, plants, and many other items. This is the perfect place to shop for unique souvenirs for your friends. With over 275 indoor and outdoor sellers each Sunday, this flea market located at Abbotsford Exhibition Park is open for 47 weeks out of the year, rain or shine.

Abbotsford Flea Market

Address: 32470 Haida Drive, V2T 5A6 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Price: from 0.80 USD / 1 CAD per person. Free-of-charge for children ages 10 and under

Website: Abbotsford Flea Market

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7. Taste honey mead wine at Campbell's Gold Honey Farm

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Honey mead wine is an ancient beverage made with fermented honey. At Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm, you can taste different variations of honey wine including Melomel, Pyment and Metheglin. Melomel wine combines honey with berries while Pyment wine is a combination of honey and grapes. Metheglin wine combines honey with spices, which makes it the perfect beverage for the winter months.

Along with wine tastings, Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm also offers general tours of their beekeeping process. For more information on booking a tour, visit their website.

Campbell's Gold Honey Farm

Address: 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V4X 1L5

Price: from 6 USD / 8 CAD per person

Website: Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm

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8. Take a walk through history at the historic Clayburn Village

Melton Mowbray Pie
Source: Photo by Flickr user Nick Harris used under CC BY-ND 2.0

The historic Clayburn Village, established in 1905, once served as a housing area for employees at the Clayburn Company in Abbotsford. Today, it has been conserved as a heritage site. Visitors can still see the original village store, Clayburn School, and Clayburn Church buildings. It is also possible to rent space for special events such as weddings and banquets in designated buildings.

Historic Clayburn Village

Address: 34810 Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 7Y9, Canada

Website: Historic Clayburn Village

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9. Pick apples at Willow View Farms

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With 22 different varieties of apples and over 50 years in business, Willow View Farms is a wonderful place for families to explore an orchard and do some apple picking. You also can’t beat the 99 cents per pound price. Bring bags from home, or use the t-shirt bags provided by the farm to load up on your favorite types of apples including Gingergold, Gala, Honeycrisp, and McIntosh. Be sure to check the website to see the picking schedules for specific apple varieties.

Willow View Farms

Address: 288 McCallum Road, V2S 8A2 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Website: Willow View Farms

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10. Catch the Abbotsford International Airshow

Abbotsford International Airshow
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user University of the... used under CC BY 2.0

Keep your eyes on the sky as many different types of planes and jets speed through the air during the Abbotsford International Airshow. It is known as Canada’s national airshow. Included in the list of Top Ten Airshows in the World by USA Today in 2013, people from all over the world come to watch this spectacular 3-day event. For more information on future airshow dates and how to purchase tickets, visit the official website.

Abbotsford International Airshow

Address: 1464 Tower Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5

Website: Abbotsford International Airshow

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Enjoy nature in Abbotsford, Canada

Farmhouse and barn in Abbotsford, BC
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Dllu used under CC BY-SA 4.0

From skydiving to arcade games, there is something for everyone to do in Abbotsford, Canada. Especially if you enjoy exploring nature, a trip to this lush, mountainous area might just be in your future.

Catch the tulip festival at Lakeland Flowers

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Be sure to visit British Columbia before the end of the tulip festival at Lakeland Flowers. If you come in early May, the flowers will still look incredible despite the heat. You can even have a floral photoshoot like me. No one can look bad in this decor!

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Karla is a blogger, photographer, and filmmaker with an insatiable curiosity for discovering new culinary delights and uncharted destinations.

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