Abbotsford

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Ten Cool Things To Do This Week in BC! – July 26 to August 1

Monday, July 26th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

From the Fraser Valley and Vancouver, to Quadra Island, to Sooke, the Kootenay Rockies, Sun Peaks and the Cariboo, Chilcotin, Coast regions, there is so much to do in BC!

Chef Eric Pateman of Edible BC Shares Spot Prawn Recipe

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

I’ve had the great fortune to get to know the always wonderful, Chef Eric Pateman of Edible BC quite well over the past few years.  His energy and passion for food and a healthy lifestyle are infectious!
If you haven’t been to his retail store on Granville Island, be sure to put it on the list [...]

Agrifair: It’s a community favourite

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 by GetawayBC.com

Get a jump on 2010 with a summer stop at the 2009 Abbotsford Agrifair!

Rated Abbotsford’s number one favourite community event last year, Agrifair will turn B.C. Day into a five-day-long weekend part

An Eagle’s Eye View in Harrison Mills

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

The Eagle Festival kicks off Saturday, November 21 in Harrison Mills – stay overnight at Sandpiper Golf Resort and spend the day seeking eagles from aboard a Fraser River Safari.

Autumn Brings Romantic Getaways

Friday, September 25th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

One of the most easily accessible romantic getaways in the lower mainland is at Rowena’s Inn on the River in Harrison Mills.

Calendar of events

Monday, April 20th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

There is plenty to see and do in Abbotsford. The following is just a small sample of some upcoming events.

April 18 – May 2

Downtown Art Walk

Follow the yellow footprints to art works in the d

Reaching out to the arts

Monday, April 20th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Get in touch with Abbotsford’s arts

and culture scene. The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford opened on Sept. 22, 2008 and in the first six months of operation has already seen thousands of visitors an

Spoil yourself at the spa

Monday, April 20th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Treat yourself to a little pampering at one of Abbotsford’s high-end spas.

Relax, balance and energize with spa services that melt away all of your cares and distractions as you unwind in luxurious r

World class events come to Abbotsford

Monday, April 20th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

One of the newest jewels in Abbotsford’s treasure chest of facilities in the soon-to-be open Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre.

Located at 33800 King Rd., the new building will have 7,000 sea

Time to dine

Friday, March 16th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

Sample your way through town – you are bound to

be surprised.

Whether you are a long-time resident or a newcomer to our community, you may be surprised by just how many fine-dining establishments c