Day Trips

• CULTUS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK
  Follow Hwy. #1 east toward Chilliwack, take the Sardis exit, turn right towards Sardis, down Vedder Road. Then simply follow directional highway signs. Alternate return through Yarrow #3 Road (approximately 40 minute drive).
  
  "Cultus" is a Chinook word meaning "worthless" but the park area is now one of the most popular in southern BC. Surrounded by mountains, the scenery is inspiring; the swimming is excellent, and water skiing, wind surfing and hiking exhilarating. Immediately adjacent to the park are a number of recreational facilities ranging from go-cart rentals to golf to water slides. You may want to stop at the Canadian Military Museum on your way to Cultus, it has a number of items acquainting you with the history of the Military Engineers of Canada.
  
  Phone: 604-858-3334
  Fax: 604-858-8091
  
  
• DUSTY'S DINOTOWN
  Mom and Dad can kick back and relax while the kids ride the awesome rides and play all day. We have a train, wet fun firehall, paddle boats, pedal cars, bumper cars, prehistoric golf, basketball and cave drawing! Everyone will love our cool live stage shows that run all day...including Dexter's tales from the The Treehouse, presented in our gigantic clubhouse.
  
  Only 30 minutes east of Abbotsford, BC on highway #1. Take exit #135 into Bridal Falls.
  
  Phone: 604-794-3733
  Email: dinotown@uniserve.com
  
  
• FORT LANGLEY
  Head west on Hwy #1 to 232nd Street exit. Exit north towards Fort Langley.  Posted signs will direct you to attractions. After viewing Fort Langley, take the Albion Ferry across the Fraser River then head east on Hwy #7 to Mission and take Hwy #11 south to Abbotsford.
  
  Since it's construction in 1827 Fort Langley played a major role in the development of what is now our province of British Columbia. The Fort Langley National Historic Site recaptures the early days of the fur trade and takes you back in time to beaver pelts trading and blacksmithing. The BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum displays agricultural changes of the century. The Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre boasts a collection of native wood carvings, stone sculptures, implements for hunting, fishing and war.
  
  
• GOLDEN EARS PROVINCIAL PARK
  Leave Abbotsford and head north on Hwy. #11 to Mission, take left turn at fork in road just across the Mission Bridge.  Proceed to Hwy. #7 heading west approximately 29 km you will then see directional highway signs leading you into the park (approximately 45 minute drive).
  
  Golden Ears was named for the twin peaks, near the park's western boundary, that glisten like gold in the setting sun. Several lakes dot the park and fishing can be quite good. Alouette Lake, traditionally a native fishing and hunting area, is now the setting for an extensive recreational development featuring water sports, horseback riding, hiking trails and a visitor services program. Beautiful picnic areas.
  
  
• HARRISON HOT SPRINGS
  Hwy #11 north to Mission, then Hwy. #7 east to Harrison Hot Springs, traveling along the picturesque Fraser River.  For a quick return trip to Abbotsford - Hwy. #9 to Agassiz proceeding Hwy #1, west to Abbotsford (approximately one hour drive).
  
  Known for mineral hot springs with a temperature of 102 degrees.  Public pool open Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Harrison offers hiking, fishing, swimming, golfing, rock-hounding, waterskiing, boating, unique shopping and fine dining.
  
  
• HELL'S GATE AIR TRAM
  World famous Hell's Gate,  in the scenic Fraser Canyon, is nature at its most magnificent. Descending gracefully in one of our comfortable 25-passenger air tram cabins, you'll experience a breathtaking flight directly above the Fraser River's unique Hell's Gate fishways, where two million sockeye salmon challenge the river each year on an epic journey to their inland spawning grounds.
  
  At the lower terminal, after a 500 foot (142m) descent across the river canyon, there are observation points to view the mighty Fraser River, where at peak spring levels, about 200 million gallons of water per minute surge through the 35 metre wide gorge.
  
  Phone: 604-867-9277
  Fax: 604-867-9279
  Email: info@hellsgateairtram.com
  
  
  
• MINTER GARDENS
  Head east from Abbotsford on Hwy. #1, past Chilliwack, and watch for signs posted on Highway (40 minute drive).
  
  Nestled at the base of 7,000 ft. Mount Cheam, is Mother Nature's masterpiece, with 11 theme gardens on 27 acres. It's so spectacular, you'll want to take the full day to absorb the glorious sights, sounds and fragrances of Minter Gardens.
  
  Phone: 604-794-7191
  Fax: 604-792-8893
  
  
• MOUNT BAKER
  South on Hwy #11 to US border, proceed through Sumas approximately 8 blocks, turn left at 3-way and proceed to Mt. Baker Hwy (approximately 75 minute drive).
  
  Breath taking mountain and valley view - skiing in winter, hiking in summer.
  
  Phone (Ski Resort): 360-734-6771
  Phone (Lodging): 800-709-7669
  
  
• ROLLEY LAKE
  Head west on Hwy #7 to Hayward, then north on Hayward to Dewdney Trunk, proceed east on Dewdney Trunk Road, then turn left on Bell Street. Head north on Bell Street to Rolley Lake (approximately 30 minute drive).
  
  Short walks to a small waterfall, swimming, canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. Nice picnic areas. No power boats.
  
  Phone: 604-795-6169
  Email: brad@manningparkresort.com
  
  
• TRANS-CANADA WATER SLIDES
  Our park is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and has plenty of parking for your recreational vehicles.
  We feature camping, mini-golf, and, best of all, the water slides!
  
  Email: info@transcanadawaterslides.com
  
  
• VANCOUVER
  (Approximately one hour drive west)
  
  Enjoy a day in Vancouver visiting its many interesting attractions and then head back to the peaceful Fraser Valley.
  
  Vancouver is hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics!
  
  
• VANCOUVER ZOOLOGICAL CENTRE
  Take Exit #73 off Highway #1 and travel along 264th Street just two blocks south to find the Centre (approximately 20 minute drive).
  
  You'll find 126 species of wildlife housed in open exhibit areas on 120 acres of land.  The pathways encircling the zoo allow for easy stroller and wheelchair access.  Frequent rest stops let you enjoy the animals and the scenery.
  
  Phone: 604-856-6825
  Fax: 604-857-9008