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GREEN If you’re looking to hit the golf course in Abbotsford, you have three top-notch facilities to choose from – whether you’re a PGA-ready veteran or a curious rookie trying the game for the first time.

Ledgeview Golf and Country Club, Fraserglen Golf Course and Training Centre, and Valley Golf Centre each offer an enjoyable experience either on the green or at the clubhouse.

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Wheels are turning in the Fraser Valley, home to some spectacular riding trails for beginners and experienced mountain bikers alike.

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A recent addition for new riders is the Squid Line, which is a five-kilometre trail that meanders through beautiful forest terrain.

Whether you prefer lung-bursting, high-intensity trails or pedalling leisurely through winding woodland, there is something for all tastes.

Sumas Mountain, located only 15 minutes from downtown Abbotsford, is an ideal destination for a full spectrum of trail options.

The mountain offers adrenalininducing downhill descents aptly named for the challenge they present.

Rock Diva and Devil’s Throat, fast tracks, tough gaps and jump spots with Time Killer and World Cup, or a more natural stretch of track for beginners, with Holiday Sauce.

There are lower and upper staging areas for riders to park, as well as maps and kiosks to provide additional information for your day’s adventure. Local bike shops can also provide trail tips and maps to the area.

Downes Bowl is a beginners trail in the heart of Abbotsford, near the Ag-Rec Centre on 32470 Haida Dr., and provides a wide path with moderately steep sections and several bridges.

In addition, the Ag-Rec Centre hosts one of Canada’s premier indoor BMX facilities annually from November to February, and a world-class outdoor track is nearby at Exhibition Park.

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FISHING The combination of mountain-fed lakes and rivers, and the Valley’s spectacular scenery, makes this part of the world a favourite destination for fishermen. Check out these hotspots in and around Abbotsford: Fraser River Located on Abbotsford’s northern border, it yields steelhead and chinook salmon and sturgeon from July to October.

Mill Lake In the heart of Abbotsford, the lake is annually stocked with rainbow trout. It’s best to fish here in the spring and fall.

Sumas River Abbotsford’s Sumas River contains coho from mid-September to December, along with Dolly Varden, cutthroat, steelhead and sturgeon.

Vedder River The Vedder River in Chilliwack is a popular location for coho from mid-September to December. From December to March it bears steelhead, and from April to September you can reel in a few whitefish.

Rolley Lake Near Mission, the lake is packed with cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout along with brown

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Stave Lake This Mission location offers cutthroat, rainbow, kokanee and Dolly Varden trout.

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Weaver Creek Located near Harrison Mills, the creek has steelhead from December to March. The salmon spawning area is popular for viewing in October.

Morris Lake Also located in Harrison, the lake yields cutthroat and rainbow trout in the spring and fall. Coho salmon can also be found in the fall.

Occasionally, steelhead are caught in the winter.

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Horn Creek Trail Length: 1.2 km This park offers a nature walk along a clean forest stream surrounded by large cedar trees. This multi-use gravel trail, with benches and bridges, offers a variety of bird life and a relaxation area in the city’s centre.

Discovery Trail Length: 10 km Discovery Trail is a paved, all-season corridor connecting the east and west end of Abbotsford. It’s surrounded by trees, scenic ponds and lush meadows.

It also offers great lookout spots.

Albert Dyck Trail Length: 1.6 km Located in Albert Dyck Memorial Park, this gravel trail wraps around the man-made lake in the park’s centre. It’s the perfect place to watch wake-boarding, waterskiing, swimming and fishing that often takes place in the summer.

Stoney Creek Park Trail/ Bateman Park Length: 1.2 km Take a relaxing walk along the trails and bridges which crisscross the stream throughout Bateman Park. The Stoney Creek Park Trail is a multi-use gravel trail that provides fall viewing of the west coast salmon migration and great bird watching.

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Clearbrook Park to Downes Bowl Length: 0.6 km Being one of the more popular parks for walkers, joggers and bike riders, this is a great location to get out and enjoy a variety of trails. Take advantage of the open areas or venture into the wilderness trails – a destination for mountain bike enthusiasts.

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Mill Lake Loop Trail Length: 2.2 km A great location if you want to get out for a stroll in a beautiful lakeside setting. This area offers benches, public washrooms, fishing, a playground, spray park, the MSA Museum and Kariton House Gallery.

Fishtrap Creek Park Length: North - 2.2 km South - 1.6 km While exploring the trails of Fishtrap Creek, you’ll enjoy the wetlands, native plants, and wildlife. The paved loop passes by fish habitats – including the endangered fish species, the Nooksack Dace.

Sumas Mountain Trail With two main hiking trails that range from moderate to difficult, Sumas Mountain is a hiker’s paradise. The trail to Chadsey Lake requires two hours, return, while the trail leading to a viewpoint that overlooks Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley is 45 minutes.

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There are plenty of activities in Abbotsford to get your heart racing and your adrenaline pumping. Check out these awesome options, which range from daredevil to family fun.

Skydiving There’s nothing like free-falling with a view of the sprawling Fraser Valley, making Abbotsford a fantastic place to skydive. The Abbotsford Skydive Centre offers jumps and lessons for experienced jumpers and first-timers. Free-fall photography makes it even more memorable.

It’s open seven days a week from March to October.

Waterskiing and wakeboarding Albert Dyck Park on Walmsley Road is a hub for waterskiing and wakeboarding in the summer. It was the water-ski and wakeboard venue for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games and has hosted the Western Waterski Championships numerous times as well as the National Waterski Championships. The watersports are spectator-only, although the lake is accessible for swimming.

Horseback riding Abbotsford has a long list of locations for equestrian enthusiasts to fulfill their love

for horses. From lessons for beginners to horse camps, check out www.equinenow.com.

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Recreation Exhibition Park features a cricket pitch, soccer and rugby fields, and a quartet of ball diamonds for slo-pitch and baseball.

If terms like ollie and kick flip are more your thing, check out the $500,000 skateboard park at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 34890 Old Yale Road. It’s one of the best in the province.

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INDOORS Skate On the ice, Abbotsford has several highquality facilities for hockey and other sports.

The twin-rinks facility, Centre Ice located at 3600 Townline Rd., has become the nerve centre of the hockey community.

MSA Arena, at 2323 Emerson St., is another popular location, seating 1,000 fans.

Abbotsford Recreation Centre boasts an Olympic-sized ice rink which is used for hockey, speed skating and the general public. A second ice rink can be found at the Matsqui Recreation Centre. This rink is NHLsized for the public to enjoy.

Swim Matsqui Recreation Centre, located at 3106 Clearbrook Rd., is commonly referred to

as The Wave Pool. This indoor swimming experience has a slide, diving boards, pools, a sauna, hot tub and a shallow beach area where waves crash every 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, at 34890 Old Yale Rd., also has a fantastic indoor pool, which offers leisure and adult swims, toonie swims, aqua fitness and more.

Rock-climbing When it comes to getting fit and staying active, some are happy to beat a path on the road, or a treadmill.

Still there are others looking for a different kind of challenge — a vertical one. They crave that slow and steady climb, fighting gravity every inch of the way. Before you

head out in search of your rocky playground, it’s wise to get a foothold on some training.

The folks at Project Climbing Centre understand the need for a challenge, and they’re there to help. They offer courses from beginner to advanced, and provide training in their 9,000-square-foot facility. They also have a full schedule of drop-in times for all ages.

Curling abbycurlingclub.com Curling is a true Canadian sport, and Abbotsford has embraced it fully. Our full-time curling facility is home to numerous teams of all ages, from juniors to seniors. The dedicated staff and volunteers at the Abbotsford Curling Club work diligently to foster the development of new and existing players, and are committed to providing playing opportunities even while hosting bonspiels and championships.

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It’s a list of talent that would make any show promoter envious.

John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Kiss, Cirque du Soleil, Maroon 5, Train, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Motorhead and even Mötley Crüe all have something in common.

They’ve all performed at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC).

Add to that a more varied range of entertainment, from Elmo Makes Music to the Abbotsford Angels Legends Football, and you truly have a diverse selection of entertainment in the Fraser Valley.

Abbotsford is home to a multi-purpose establishment that showcases world-class acts.

Located at 33800 King Rd., near the University

of the Fraser Valley, the facility opened in May 2009 with a performance by the Christian rock group Third Day. Since then, the AESC has continued to attract the attention of some of the biggest names in show business.

games a season in Abbotsford.

This year the establishment will host country singing sensation Carrie Underwood, Cirque Musica (a mix of music and acrobatics) and a return visit from the popular singing group Celtic Thunder.

“The AESC is an integral part of the community because it brings people here from the surrounding regions,” said AESC general manager Jason Blumenfeld.

The arena also welcomes fans to enjoy some fast-paced AHL hockey and cheer on the Abbotsford Heat, the farm team for the Calgary Flames. The team plays approximately 40

The AESC holds just over 7,000 fans for a hockey game, while major entertainment events can seat up to 8,500.

“There is something here for everyone, whether you like Broadway, Christian rock, or hockey. The AESC stands to bring top-notch entertainment from around the world right to your home town.”

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House of James houseofjames.com The stage at the House of James coffeehouse showcases all types of live music, including blues, jazz, country, rock, folk and southern gospel. Stop in for an in-store book signing and group discussion nights.

Envision Coffee House and Concert in the Park Series abbotsfordartscouncil.org The indoor concert series runs every Saturday evening from May 25 to June 29 and again from Sept. 28 to Nov. 30 and features live music in various genres. In the summer, the performances will take place in Mill Lake Park, from July 6 to Sept. 21.

Legal Grounds Coffeehouse legalgroundscoffee.com Local artists have the opportunity to display their artwork in this popular coffeehouse.

Jam in Jubilee jaminjubilee.com The ninth annual outdoor concert and market in Jubilee Park, located in Abbotsford’s historic downtown area, offers a variety of musical entertainment by local artists and musicians. The concert series will run Thursday evenings from July 11 to Aug. 15, with shows from 6-10 p.m.

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THE REACH Contributions from more than 400 artists have been made from within and outside the community, allowing for over 60 shows since 2008.

This year, the Reach’s four summer exhibits will run between July 11 and Sept. 8.

They include: The 2nd Fraser Valley Biennale Juried Exhibition of Local and Regional Visual Art The second in a series of biennales, the exhibit celebrates the eclectic and diverse range of visual art from the Fraser Valley.

Sandstorm

by Chris Woods This collection of 14 epic-scale paintings tackles the most important movies in the history of pop culture – the original Star Wars trilogy.

A Navy: A Century in Art This exhibit, organized and circulated by the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of History, features paintings from the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art.

Intervention by Design

by David and Krista Kilvert The exhibit showcases a selective cross-section of print and product design.

From Here to There (and back again)

by Krista Kilvert Featuring mixed-media assemblages, this exhibit is strongly introspective and reflective.

Flight Worthy

by Virginia Ivanicki These paintings are a homage to the airplanes and crews of the Second World War, combining the buildings, terrain and flying machines in surreal aerial vistas.

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ARTS Looking for a little drama in your life?

Then Abbotsford is the place to be.

Theatre groups, young and old, often host shows at the Abbotsford Arts Centre or Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

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Fraser Valley Stage fraservalleystage.com Fraser Valley Stage is a non-profit organization of volunteer singers, actors, dancers, and more who share an interest in live theatre.

They’ve even travelled to England and Ireland to perform.

Gallery 7 gallery7theatre.com Abbotsford’s only full-time theatre company, Gallery 7 Theatre and Performing Arts has been putting on productions for more than 20 years. Its season runs from September to July and features main stage productions, guest performances, a workshop series and a summer drama camp program for children and teens called Summer Drama Blast.

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Abbotsford Children’s Theatre abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org Abbotsford Children’s Theatre (ACT) is a non-profit theatre group for thespians aged 10 to 18. It gives youth a place to develop and advance their artistic abilities in a positive environment.

UFV ufv.ca/theatre.htm The University of the Fraser Valley presents a full season of theatre, with three major productions, a Directors’ Theatre Festival of student-directed plays, and many smaller events, such as play readings and poetry slams.

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The University of the Fraser Valley is an integral part of the Abbotsford community, helping to attract business and industry to the area and educating the next generation of skilled workers and professionals.

UFV is a regional university known for small class sizes and a commitment to student engagement, both inside the classroom and in the greater university community.

The university offers more than 100 fully accredited programs, including two master’s degrees, 15 bachelor’s degrees and more than a dozen trades and technology programs. UFV provides a diverse learning environment for its 16,000 local and international students.

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UFV is a major source of social, economic, and cultural growth for the community. Each year it presents a variety of lectures, workshops, conferences, and athletic events for the public to attend.

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The centre houses the UFV Applied Business Technology program and is used by other UFV departments for special events and seminars.

In addition to its campuses and locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope, UFV recently opened a Clearbrook Centre for Continuing Studies and other programs.

The UFV Clearbrook Centre is located on the bottom floor of the Clearbrook Library at 32355 Veterans Way.

This 15,000-square-foot learning centre is in central Abbotsford and within walking distance

Abbotsford is home to the largest campus of the university and is located at 33844 King Road.

Find out more at ufv.ca.

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Professional hockey arrived in the Fraser Valley in 2009, when the Abbotsford Heat embarked on its inaugural season. Abbotsford joined a select group of 10 Canadian cities which host pro hockey franchises.

The Heat play in the 30-team American Hockey League, the top developmental hockey circuit in the world. The vast majority of National Hockey League players – 84 per cent – have honed their skills in the AHL prior to moving up to the big show.

Abbotsford’s hockey team is affiliated with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. The parent club stocks the Heat with its top up-and-coming young prospects, and calls up players to the NHL throughout the season.

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successful junior B hockey franchises. The team has made it to the Pacific International Junior Hockey League finals seven of the past nine years, winning league titles in 2005 and 2007. They won the Keystone Cup, emblematic of the Western Canadian championship, in 2012.

Several Pilots alumni have advanced to the professional ranks, including David Van der Gulik (Colorado Avalanche) and Derek Grant (Ottawa Senators).

NIGHT OUT If an exciting night out is what you are craving, look no further:

Bowling, Cues and Laughs Galaxy Bowl galaxybowl.ca Recent upgrades have included, completely renovated washrooms, the installation of six 42” flat screen TVs and a brand new sound system with a 7,500 music video database. Also, it’s now a fully licensed premises!

Dogwood Bowling, Billiards/Halftime Bar & Grill dogwoodbowling.com The Halftime Bar and Grill hosts karaoke every Tuesday night, poker every Sunday, Monday and Thursday and regular comedy nights.

Live Music If you love the night life and love to boogie, Abbotsford is where it is at!

The Duke of Dublin, Finnegan’s Pub and Grill, The Phoenix Lounge, The Fraser

Valley Inn, Character’s Pub, and The Highwayman Pub all offer live music through out the week so that you can get on the dance floor and shake your groove thing!

RED21/Chances Casino Located at 30835 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford. Chances casino has been transformed from a bingo hall to a newly renovated gaming facility, including its very own gaming tap and grill called RED21.

The menu offers food from simple to sophisticated, including sizeable appetizers, salads, burgers, and main courses, all at affordable prices. Bar top slots allow continuous play even while enjoying a meal.

The casino boasts a refreshed gaming floor with the addition of new machines (from 125 slots to 186), as well as new private seating areas.

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Drop-in Jazz & Acro Technique Classes commencing July 9th Summer Intensive August 26th - 30th, offering instructors from SYTYCDC such as: Danielle Gardner, Mackenzie Green & Teya Wild

Is everybody welcome? Absolutely!

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June 7th @ the Abby Arts Centre. Be entertained with fabulous performances including Abbotsford’s very own Top 5 Girls SYTYCDC, Charlene Hart!

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Come play with Abbotsford Parks, Recreation & Culture!

PRC Great Activities at a Great Price!

Welcoming all visitors and residents to two of Abbotsford’s premier Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities.

Bring the kids to the Matsqui Recreation Centre to enjoy our aquatics centre specially designed with wave pool and waterslide for unlimited family fun.

Don’t miss out on the fully equipped Abbotsford Recreation Centre with indoor pool, arena, gymnasium, weight room, indoor track and more.

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AIRSHOW The 50th annual Abbotsford International Airshow will be remembered by many as a success, and for good reason, as it earned the Northwest Council of Airshows’ “Airshow of the Year” for 2012.

This August, the aviation festival is back and celebrating 51 years as one of the largest airshows in North America.

This is the 70th anniversary of RCAF Station Abbotsford, which was set up as a training base during the Second World War, so this year’s show will be a salute to Canada’s air force, says incoming president of the Abbotsford Airshow, Jim Reith.

The show lineup includes military demonstrations by the Canadian Forces, including the CF-18 Hornet, the Snowbirds

and an air-to-ground tactical assault demonstration with Griffon helicopters.

Other performances include the Canadian Forces parachute team, the Skyhawks, as well as plenty of explosions and fire with AV8FX Pyrotechnics and The SmokeNThunder jet car that will race the CF-18 Hornet.

Vintage demonstrations include the A-1 Skyraider, the P-51 Mustang “Valhalla,” the F7F Tigercat “Bad Kitty,” and many other favourites from the Heritage Flight Museum.

The public is also invited to explore the interiors of many Canadian military aircraft, corporate jet displays, and homebuilt and collector aviation examples.

For the kids, there is a new interactive Kids’ Zone, aviation school kiosks, lots of concession

stands, souvenir shops and the chance to meet performers at one of the autograph booths.

“This is the first time that we’ve had a Kids’ Zone,” says Reith. “Now parents have a place to bring their kids when they get restless, and still be able to watch the show.”

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Reith said he is excited about this year’s event and is ready to begin the next 50 years of shows.

The three-day show takes place from Aug. 9-11 at the Abbotsford Airport (30440 Liberator Ave.).

Gates and ground displays are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the main flying program running from noon to 5:30 p.m.

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Call the Abbotsford Hospice for an appointment, or to find out how to become a volunteer.

604-852-2456 www.abbotsfordhospice.org

AGRIFAIR & BERRYBEAT Abbotsford Agrifair There’s something for everyone at Abbotsford Agrifair Aug. 2-5! Don’t miss the excitement of the Mighty Fraser Rodeo, explore KidZone with endless kids’ activities, learn about agriculture and livestock at Agriland, experience the thrill of the midway with games and rides for all ages, and enjoy live shows and entertainment for the whole family! Back again this year are fireworks, the daily lumberjack show, demolition derby on Monday, nightly grandstand shows including the Valley Voices vocal competition Friday, a country act Saturday, and Jars of Clay Christian rock band on Sunday.

Gates open Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3

at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 4 the action goes from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and includes a free pancake breakfast, with hours on the final day Monday Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. Children 10 and under are free.

Save $2 by buying ahead – presale locations to be announced.

Special midway/gate combo on Monday only is $26 per person.

Visit agrifair.ca for continual updates. Agrifair is located at Abbotsford Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Drive BerryBeat Festival Gather the family and head down to Historic Downtown Abbotsford to enjoy the 32nd annual Berrybeat Festival on July 6 and 7.

With lots of deals offered by local merchants and restaurants in the area, explore a wide selection of food and entertainment. The streets come alive with a fun swing carousel, a bouncy house, a rock-climbing wall, The Lego Man, mini-putt, and local entertainment on the community stage, among other attractions for adults and kids.

From panning for gold to sampling wine, the festival has something for all ages.

The affordable family-fun weekend begins with a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m., while the other festivities continue until 8 p.m. The fun starts again at 10 a.m. on Sunday and finishes at 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Abbotsford. Admission is free.

Visit downtownabbotsford.com for more information.

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Circle Farm Tour circlefarmtour.com Abbotsford’s Circle Farm Tour helps visitors and locals enjoy our agriculture industry at their own pace. Hunt through antique collections, learn about freshwater ecosystems, salivate over fresh honeycomb and taste numerous goat cheeses.

Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery gofishbc.com Learn about a trout’s habitat, diet, and life at the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery. The hatchery provides a fun and educational experience for all with self-guided tours, videos, and exhibits. There are also programs on how to fish.

Farm and Country Market abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com Entering its ninth year, the market sells locally grown fruit and vegetables, flowers, plants and unique, handcrafted art. It takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. until late October. In the winter, it runs twice a month.

Bakerview EcoDairy ecodairy.ca The EcoDairy is Canada’s first demonstration farm of its kind, offering a first-hand agri adventure for the whole family.

Check out the 24-hour robotic milking machine, visit the petting zoo and enjoy a fresh snack and groceries from Nature’s Pickin’s Market.

Trethewey House Heritage Site msamuseum.ca The arts and crafts house, built for timber baron J.O. Trethewey, sits in a park-like setting near Mill Lake. The site is operated by the MSA Museum Society, and has been restored to the 1925 era, featuring period gardens and a heritage habitat garden.

Clayburn Village clayburnvillage.com The unique village, situated on the west side of Sumas Mountain, was the first company town in B.C. It housed employees of a clay-product manufacturing plant, the village store, church and school. Founded in 1905, Clayburn Village became a heritage conservation area in 1996.

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Tanglebank Country Gardens tanglebank.com Tanglebank Country Gardens is a cottage-style nursery that not only displays plants in a beautifully landscaped garden, but also hosts seminars and popular events all year, including Art in the Garden and Christmas at Tanglebank.

Castle Fun Park castlefunpark.com Castle Fun Park is a year-round amusement park for the whole family. It has more than 160 amusements – including mini golf, go-karts, bumper cars, a shooting gallery, batting ranges, and dozens of arcade games.

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Master Goldsmith | Re-Designing | Jewellery Appraisals | Jewellery, Watches & Clocks Repairs on-site

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Howard Wong Farms The Valley's Premier Farm Market - Since 1975 Owned and operated by the Wong family for 38 years!

OPEN DAILY 8AM - 6PM

For all your fruit and veggie needs, come see us at the farm.

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SHOPPING

FROM HIGH-END SHOPS TO FLEA MARKETS Whether shopping for furniture, a new outfit or even some used tools, Abbotsford has the right shop to fill your need.

The variety of stores in Abbotsford is vast, ranging from high-end fashion stores to a weekly flea market.

Specialty Shops

Abbotsford has plenty of standalone stores carrying the latest trends and specialty fashions.

Many of them are located in the downtown area and along South Fraser Way. From swimwear to prom gowns, you’ll be able to find something to suit your occasion.

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Sevenoaks Shopping Centre has over 100 stores to choose from when you need a shopping fix. Outdoor malls such as West Oaks continue to be an excellent option, as does the addition of Sumas Mountain Village featuring Save-On-Foods and Shoppers Drug Mart. Parallel Marketplace, with Thrifty Foods and Whatcom Wine and Spirits, also

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Construction crews have been hard at work to get the new Highstreet shopping centre ready. In January, the Walmart SuperCentre opened at the 600,000-square-foot site located just north of Highway 1 by the Mt. Lehman exit. Both London Drugs and Marshalls will be open by the end of May.

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When complete, the new centre will be a retail, dining and entertainment experience featuring a large variety of new storefronts, and even a new cinema.

Flea Market If you fancy yourself a bargain hunter, head to the Sunday flea market at Abbotsford Exhibition Park. The indoor/outdoor market is open from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. year round.

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SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY Establish a legacy fund with the

Abbotsford Community Foundation for the charity of your choice

For information on making a tax efficient bequest, contact Susan McAlevy at the Abbotsford Community Foundation at 604-850-3755 or smcalevy@abbotsfordcf.org or visit www.abbotsfordcf.org.

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Giving where it’s needed most September 6 & 7, 2013 at the Tradex in Abbotsford!

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DOWNTOWN This summer come rediscover the unique marketplace of historic Downtown Abbotsford.

With over 100 combined options for dining, shopping and entertainment, the pedestrianfriendly neighbourhood is great for a summer shopping stroll.

Take a walk through the rejuvenated historic buildings and enjoy an afternoon exploring everything from vintage stores and, fine jewellery, to sporting good shops.

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On Aug. 24 the eighth annual Abbotsford Car Show is rolling into town. The major event fills the streets with classic rides and hot rods, and ends with a barbecue by the United Church and a stage show. The event is one day only, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Then indulge your sweet tooth with dessert at a nearby chocolate shop, bakery, or ice cream parlour.

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RELAX AT THE SPA Take a timeout and send yourself to the spa.

Abbotsford has a number of high-end spas to help you unwind.

Relax, balance and energize with services that melt away your cares and distractions as you unwind in luxurious relaxation lounges and private treatment rooms.

While each spa offers different treatments and

packages, many of the services are commonly available.

after a massage to help loosen muscles and increase blood circulation.

Facials often include a professional skin care consultation and analysis to better meet the specific needs of clients.

The body treatments typically fall into three categories: scrubs, wraps and Vichy showers.

Massages range from hot stone, to aromatherapy, to deep tissue. Many spas suggest a visit to the steam room before and

So let the calming effect take hold, allow the aromatherapy to work its magic, and enjoy everything your senses can take in.

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