Welcome to the Agassiz-Harrison Mills self-guided 2010 Circle Farm Tour!

Dazzle your senses as you tour through our farm fresh fields along our salmon-filled rivers under vertical blue mountains. Extend your visit at one of our B&B's, sunbathe on a beach, and enjoy our railway-themed town.

Click here to download the 2010 Circle Farm Tour brochure!

For more information on the Circle Farm Tour please e-mail trudie@limbertmountainfarm.com  

1. VALEDOORN FARMS INC.

Come for a pre-arranged guided tour on one of Agassiz's largest and finest dairy farms! This Holstein farm also boasts a state-of-the-art double twelve milking parlour. See cows, heifers and calves! And, if you're lucky maybe you'll even see a cow give birth! Got Milk? Drink Milk! Call John for an appointment.

Business Hours:
Call to pre-arrange a tour.

Address: 7062 Whelpton Road
Tel: (604) 819-0396
Email : hoogenj@telus.net

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2. AGASSIZ-HARRISON MUSEUM & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Located in the Pioneer Park the Agassiz Harrison Museum & Visitor Information Centre is housed in a Canadian Pacific Railway Station built in 1893. The museum records, both local CPR history & includes extensive archives relating to the Agassiz Harrison area. The gift shop offers crafts; collectibles & books featuring local artists & authors. The Agassiz Visitor Information Centre provides a wealth of information on the local & surrounding area. For a taste of Canadian history with a small-town flavor, visit the Agassiz Harrison Museum & Visitor Information Centre.

Business Hours:
May to September, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Address: 7011 Pioneer Ave
Tel: (604) 796-3545 (Visitor Information Services)
Tel: (604) 796-8891 (Leisure Services)
E-mail: agassizharrisonmuseum@shawbiz.ca
Website: www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org

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3. CANADIAN HAZELNUT

Hazelnuts – that’s us! We grow, process & sell a variety of certified organic products including fresh, roasted, candied, chocolate dipped & bark, flour, protein powders, cold pressed oils, butter & chocolate spread. Come & enjoy a walk in our orchard & enjoy a self-guided tour. U-pick during September & October.

Business Hours:
January - March, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April - June, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
July - Labour Day, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
September - December 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed December 24 through to January 3, 2011

Address: 6682 Lougheed Hwy #7
Tel: (604) 796-2136
Email: canadianhazelnut@telus.net

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4. THE BACK PORCH

Dan & Lynda invite you to visit our pottery studio, or watch coffee being roasted in a circa 1919 Flame Roaster. Head out to the barn for antiques, collectibles, & other home or garden décor items. Fresh Russian Red Garlic is available in-season. Character buildings, chickens & ongoing garden projects make this a fun & relaxing experience.  

Business Hours:
Wed-Sun, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed in January

Address: 6116 Golf Road
Tel: (604) 796-9871
E-mail: backporch@shaw.ca

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5. THE FARM HOUSE NATURAL CHEESES

We make a large range of artisan cheeses & dairy products right on our family farm using the rich pure milk from our own cows & goats. The farm shop also offers local & regional food, gelati ice cream, & quality gifts. Watch the cheesemaking process through the viewing windows, & enjoy the taste of pure country!

Business Hours:
Mon-Sat, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sun 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed: January 1-22, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26

Address: 5634 McCallum Road
Tel: (604) 796-8741
E-mail: info@farmhousecheeses.com
Website: http://www.farmhousecheeses.com

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6. LIMBERT MOUNTAIN FARM - SIMPLY FINE FOODS

Our 1902 heritage farm provides food for your senses with tranquil hillside gardens, sensual herbs & local cuisine! See our website for in-season produce & herbs, our complete line of Simply Fine Foods products, or to book your guided herb walk or lunch for your group. Visit the store for home & garden décor and locally sourced foods. We provide classes on growing and using herbs & vegetables, as well as cooking & dining experiences. We also host several events in celebration of the changing seasons.

Business Hours:
Mon-Sat, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Tea Room: Sat & Sun, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Closed: January, February, and Easter Sunday

Address: 5493 Limbert Road
Tel: (604) 796-2619
Email: info@limbertmountainfarm.com
Website: http://limbertmountainfarm.com/

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7. KILBY HISTORIC SITE

A 1920s living history site features our 1906 general store museum, post office and Manchester House Hotel. Enjoy costumed interpreters, children’s activities & working heritage farm with friendly farm animals. Also on site is the Harrison River Restaurant featuring a traditional home-style lunch menu, where everything is made from scratch! The unique Waterloo Farm Gift Shop extends your museum experience with nostalgia merchandise & hand-crafted gifts created by local artisans. Our book selection by local authors features history, culture and the elusive Sasquatch. We are especially proud of our new line of blackberry jams, jellies, & syrups made onsite from local berries!

Business Hours:
Open daily from May to August, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Off season hours: Thursday to Monday in April, Sept, Oct, Nov, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Address: 215 Kilby Road
Tel: (604) 796-9576
Email: info@kilby.ca
Website: http://www.kilby.ca

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SEASONAL

A. SPARKES CORN BARN

You can’t leave the Corn Capital of BC without the best corn you’ve ever tasted! Our corn & strawberries are handpicked daily, & field ripened for the highest quality & freshness, guaranteed! Our strawberries are ready by June followed by everyone’s favourite sweet corn, Peaches n’ Cream & Super Sweet Jubilee! The small green & yellow hip roofed barn on Hwy #9

Business Hours:
June - Sept 10am, 6:00 pm daily

Location: Green and yellow barn on Hwy #9 just as you enter Agassiz
Tel: (604) 819-3078
E-mail: cornbarn@telus.net 
Website: http://www.chilliwackcorn.com

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B. TULIPS OF THE VALLEY - FESTIVAL

Come stroll around our 40 acres of tulips, there are over 30 varieties to photograph and enjoy with magnificent Mt.Cheam in the background.

Business Hours:
March or April. Check website March 1st for exact dates.

Address: Seabird Island
Tel: (604) 796-3496
Website: www.tulipsofthevalley.com
Email: kate@tulipsofthevalley.com

Tulip Stand
Enjoy our large selection of fresh picked greenhouse tulips at our farm stand 1694 Tranmer Road open daily from January 1st through to Mother’s Day.

Open: January 1st throught to Mother's Day
Address: 1694 Tranmer Road, Agassiz, BC
Tel: (604) 796-3496
Website: www.tulipsofthevalley.com
Email: kate@tulipsofthevalley.com

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