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Bees and Blueberries Festival at Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada Farm

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Dr. Bee’s Honeyland Canada farm in Pitt Meadows is hosting their 7th annual Bees and Blueberries Festival August 18 & 19, 2018. Celebrate the importance of bees and taking care of the environment. From tours and bee beards to a live spelling bee, it will have fun for the whole family!

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BelleWood Acres Apple Farm in Lynden

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“I would hate to have to confiscate your apples,” the Canadian border guard said with a smile as I re-entered the country. I was returning from a trip to Lynden, Washington where I spent three days bike riding, whale watching, appreciating art, and learning about local history. One of the highlights of my little getaway […]

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Roadside, A Harvest Social in Abbotsford

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Fraser Valley’s most adult-friendly, family-friendly and pet-friendly outdoor autumn attraction, Roadside, A Harvest Social in Abbotsford returns every weekend from September 16 to October 15, 2017. From the organizers of the popular Abbotsford Tulip Festival and situated on the same 10-acre farm, Roadside is the ultimate outdoor autumn experience. Roadside, A Harvest Social in […]

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Vancouver Area Farms for Family Fun This Fall with Corn Mazes and More

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It’s corn maze season! These great Vancouver area farms offer up creative and fun corn maze adventures along with everything from pony rides and pumpkin patches (coming a bit later in the season), to wineries (for the adults), mini trains, jumping pillows, and baby goats. From Surrey and Richmond to Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack, check […]

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Livin La Vida Local Contest from We Heart Local

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We Heart Local, a year-round initiative that encourages consumers to sample, identify, enjoy and celebrate local BC food and agricultural products, is hosting the Livin La Vida Local contest! They want to see how you are Livin La Vida Local and are offering the chance to win a $250 prize package which includes gift cards […]

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Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Sharing Farm’s 8th annual Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival will offer up over 1,000lbs of fresh garlic for sale this Sunday, combined with a celebration of “the stinking rose” that includes workshops and cooking demos. Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival When: Sunday, August 21, 2016 10:00am to 3:00pm Admission: By donation. Free parking available. Where: The […]

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BeerBQ in the Fraser Valley

by Rebecca Bollwitt

From farmer’s field to pint glass, you can enjoy a BBQ and craft beer pairing event at BC Hop Co‘s Fraser Valley headquarters on July 16th. BeerBQ will bring together local craft breweries and barbecue pitmasters on the Sumas Prairie where you get to judge which team created the best beer and BBQ pairing of […]

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Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

What better way to experience farm gate shopping in the Fraser Valley than by cycling between corn fields, in the shadow of Mount Cheam, with baskets of locally-grown goodness just waiting for a sunny summer picnic by the river? A few years ago John and I got to experience the Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour — […]

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Historic Stewart Farm South Surrey’s Best Kept Secret Until Now

by Rebecca Bollwitt

A local attraction with activities for the kids, space to run around, picnic spots galore, and rare historical value — and did I mention it has a gorgeous view? South Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm has it all but it’s still a relatively unknown gem — until now! The truth is a lot of people don’t […]

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