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Welcome to the Fraser Valley

Outdoor experiences as diverse as the seasons await you in the Fraser Valley. Located beside the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges, the mighty Fraser River and acres of farmland, travellers of all ages and abilities will find endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors and refuel at local dining venues, craft breweries and wineries. Whether you’re craving a festival, tour, artisanal gift or wilderness adventure, the Fraser Valley is your perfect escape from the everyday!

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Welcome to the Fraser Valley

Whether you’re craving a festival, tour, artisanal gift or wilderness adventure, the Fraser Valley is your perfect escape from the everyday!

Seasons in the Valley

In a place where the lush abundance of the land and vibrancy of the communities is a feast for the senses, each season offers one-of-a-kind wonders. Explore the adventures, activities and experiences that are unique to each season.

 

Come to your senses in the Valley.

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Spring in the Valley

Awaken your sense of Spring amidst the colours, flavours and exciting outdoor adventures of the new season in The Fraser Valley. Find fun for the whole family among blooming flowers, mountains reclaiming their green, and restaurants and breweries highlighting a bounty of fresh local ingredients.

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Holiday Events

Sense the wonder and excitement of the holiday season in the Fraser Valley with the dazzling glow of lights brightening the natural winter wonderland and a wealth of festive things to do throughout the season. Tour the locations where holiday movie magic happens, enjoy outdoor concerts and festivals for the whole family, sign up for Christmas craft workshops and cozy up indoors to enjoy comfort foods, drinks and live music.

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Spring in the Valley

Awaken your sense of Spring amidst the colours, flavours and exciting outdoor adventures of the new season in The Fraser Valley. Find fun for the whole family among blooming flowers, mountains reclaiming their green, and restaurants and breweries highlighting a bounty of fresh local ingredients.

Abbostford city icon Abbotsford

Traipse through a world of colour at the annual Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Wander 5 kms of pathways alive with 70+ varieties of tulips. Capture Insta-worthy memories against a true kaleidoscope of stunning nature!

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Take a guided 90+ minute tour of a real working dairy farm where you’ll get to hand milk the cows, make butter and hang with adorable calves, all the while steeped in the rich history of Fraser Valley agriculture.

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Nestled into 109 beautiful acres against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas, the Harrison Tulip Festival invites guests to meander through a show garden of not just tulips but hyacinths, double daffodils, fritillaria and more of nature’s splendid blooms.

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Step into the awe-inspiring history and power of hydroelectricity at the Stave Falls Powerhouse. Explore interactive exhibits, marvel at massive turbines, and discover engineering marvels that once provided energy to our area and new ideas that will shape our future.

Chilliwack city icon Chilliwack

All the joys of Spring await at Greendale Acres Farm’s Sweet Spring Flower Festival. Vivid flower gardens, precious visits with baby animals and exciting farm activities make for a full day of family fun.

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Find true serenity at Thacker Regional Park where lush trails wind up through ancient forests leading to sweeping views of the Valley. Share 11 pristine hectares of nature’s tranquillity with diverse wildlife, including salmon returning to spawn in its creeks.

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Winter Events

Sense the wonder and excitement of the holiday season in the Fraser Valley with the dazzling glow of lights brightening the natural winter wonderland and a wealth of festive things to do throughout the season. Tour the locations where holiday movie magic happens, enjoy outdoor concerts and festivals for the whole family, sign up for Christmas craft workshops and cozy up indoors to enjoy comfort foods, drinks and live music.

Abbostford city icon Abbotsford

Experience Hallmark movie magic hidden in the Valley. Starring in over 50 Hallmark Christmas movies, the homes of Mt Lehman are where the holidays take centre stage. Enjoy beautiful decorations, live music, and delicious holiday treats.

December 16 – 17 and December 21 – 23, 12 PM – 8 PM

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Enjoy custom-built light displays that shine a light on the local wildlife, such as the sturgeon and flocks of geese under the canopy of a weeping willow! Or get in for a group shot with the painted selfie stands featuring delightful creatures (you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive Sasquatch!). 

December 5, 2023 – January 7, 2024

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Step into holiday movie magic for an unforgettable seasonal experience at Martini Town Merry & Bright! For the very first time, Martini Film Studios is opening Langley’s very own exterior Film Backlot to the public. Transformed into a Christmas wonderland by a team of skilled industry crew, visitors are invited to stroll through a New York City Street, a courthouse, a diner, and an entire small town. 

December 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024

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Flourished with the forest, Mission is known for it’s trees and a bountiful amount of Christmas Tree Farms! Stay on Santa’s Nice List when you shop local and chop down your tree from a designated U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm! Afterwards, enjoy the light displays and local eats in beautiful Mission, thanks to this map curated by local residents.

December 7, 2023 – December 31, 2023

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Mixing up some holiday spirits, Miracle at Old Yale Brewing is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar serving trendy festive cocktails amidst the kitschy old-school holiday decor. Join them for unique events such as Brunch with Santa and Holiday Trivia!

December 5 – 24, and December 27 – 31

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Tour the annual Holiday Lights Challenge in Hope, where homes and businesses compete with their holiday light displays!  Come see who is lighting up the community with some holly jolly joy.

 

December 5 – January 2, 2024

For Every Season

Expansive wide open landscape and warm, friendly communities. An abundance of experiences to delight all your senses await you in the Fraser Valley.

Located in one of the province’s richest birding regions, enjoy beautiful riverside strolls watching waterbirds, owls, woodpeckers, plenty of songbirds and bald eagles flying overhead or feasting on salmon.

The Circle Farm Tour is a road map to a variety of specialty farm-gate vendors, open air markets, charming eateries, heritage sites, fairs, and other special events that are open throughout the year.

Amidst lush farmlands, cideries, distilleries, and breweries abound, with venues serving local spirits year-round. Taste the local flavor.

 

Verdant forests are a breath of fresh air for amateur and experienced adventurers seeking a wilderness escape.

 

 

Our Welcoming Nature

Along the river, up the mountain, on the farm, at the lake, the natural beauty of the region is home to diverse communities. Experience the welcoming nature of the Fraser Valley.

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