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Country Bee Honey Farm

Saanich peninsula honey.

At Country Bee Honey Farm we pride ourselves on our amazing honey, delicious infusions, farm raised livestock, and unique gift ideas. Our Premium Honey is collected from nine different locations around the Saanich Peninsula. Who knows, our bees might be making honey from your backyard! No extraction tastes the same, and neither is your experience when you visit the farm. But one thing is certain… there is always something exciting to see at Country Bee Honey Farm!

The Farm Experience is NOW OPEN!

The Country Bee Farm Experience allows you to experience the back of our farm and meet the animals on a self guided tour. This tour is open May-October each year, varying dates depending on what mother nature gives us for weather. We have acres of sunflowers that bloom across 3 acres of open land, you enjoy this on your walk to that back of the farm. Every year we welcome new babies throughout the summer. You never really know what your going to get. In late August of 2023 we were surprised with 10 piglets….

A field full of vibrant pollinator-friendly flowers and sunflowers to help you escape your busy life, and enjoy nature’s beauty. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in life that we forget to stop and smell the flowers… and that is exactly what you can do here. A variety of flowers bloom throughout the summer, with the main flower fields being in bloom from late July through to August. 

While wandering through our upper gardens you can meet and feed a variety of farm animals including goats, sheep, pigs, birds, hair sheep, emus, alpacas, baby chicks, miniature donkeys and a miniature pony! Grab a treat from our café to enjoy at one of the picnic tables located in the field or find some shade under the gazebo. A great outdoor adventure for families and nature enthusiasts!

In 2022 we introduced our pollinating pole, wooden sculptures, informational boards about bees, pollinators, and all our animals, it really brings the back garden to life!

The Farm Experience is officially open for the 2024 season! Daily wrist bands are available, as well as season passes. Passes can be purchased in store or through our online shop .

In 2015 Jason and Lindsay took a hard look at their big city life and it was abundantly clear they weren’t living the life they wanted. So they took a giant leap of faith and purchased an 11 acre farm in the town that Lindsay grew up in.

If you’ve driven by the property you’ll notice that there is a lot going on, and a lot more to come. We have beautiful walking gardens, animal pens for the kids, and picnic tables for you to sit and enjoy a coffee and honey treat at. Come into our store to try all the fabulous  honeys  we have. The honey tasting bar is full of delicious choices.

BEE EDUCATION

Learn more about our world. In our education tab we answer all of your bee and honey related questions. We give you an inside look of our bees, beneficial plants for pollinators, and delicious recipes made with honey.

Are you the proud owner of  a leafcutter bee house or are you thinking about getting these gentle bees? We give you all the must knows about how to get started with  leafcutter bees .

WHAT’S IN STORE?

LOCAL HONEY

We have a wide variety of honey in store. Try the Premium Honey from one of our nine yards around the Saanich Peninsula. Or give a twist to your meal with one of our house made Infused Honeys.

We believe natural honey bee products contain healing components. Our collection of apitherapy products includes Royal Jelly, Pollen, Propolis, Bee Venom, and New Zealand’s Manuka Honey. 

LOCAL BEESWAX

To ensure we always have enough beeswax on hand, we have partnered up with some amazing local beekeepers. Our beeswax is a mixture of wax from Vancouver Island and the lower mainland.

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Whiskey Infused Honey

We take used Whiskey barrels from DeVine Vineyards and fill them with our Blueberry Honey. Then we age the honey for 5-6 weeks. The honey pulls moisture out of anything surrounding it, including the wood. The wood starts to crack and the honey starts leaking out, that’s when we know it’s done. You’ve never tried anything like this before. Try it on cheeses, paired with desserts, or in your morning coffee. The opportunities are endless!

Goldilocks Beeswax Wrap

Vitality 500g

Vitality contains pure unpasteurized honey, bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly. This combination provides you with all the benefits of the beehive, this includes; all 28 minerals your body requires, up to 25% protein and vitamins. Great for vegetarians.

Hot Pepper Infused Honey

Our infused honeys are made on the farm. We take local habanero peppers, dry them, and then infuse them into our Blueberry Honey for 3 months. The honey pulls all the delicious flavours and oils out of the the peppers. It warms your mouth and gives a nice heat, but not too hot. This is one of our personal favourites. We put this sh#t on everything! Try it on cheeses, in marinades, or drizzled over apple pie and ice cream. The choices are endless.

Beeswax Globe Candle Holders

Elegant Beeswax Globe candles create the perfect ambiance for any room. Globes come with a beeswax tealight, tealight holder and mirror plate. When lite they glow and give off a beautiful aroma. The globe will never wear out, just replace the tealight as it burns.

Pair of Taper Candles

These elegant tapered candles are hand dipped the ‘old way’. The act of creating a candle with repetitive dips into a gorgeous smelling vat of pure beeswax, produces a long even burning candle.

2″ Votive Candle

Locally made votive candle, burn time is 10-12 hours. Made with pure Candian beeswax.

Buckwheat Honey

Buckwheat honey has a strong, robust, and full bodied flavour. Sourced from Manitoba beekeepers.

Blueberry Honey

Our local Vancouver Blueberry honey is a crowd favorite. A beautiful sweetness that fills your mouth with aroma. This honey doesn’t taste like blueberries, instead the flavor takes on an almost cinnamon taste.

Fireweed Honey

Delicate Fireweed honey from Campbell River, BC. Like nothing you’ve experienced before. The taste is indescribable, a pure, smooth honey with a buttery finish. This is a hard honey to find and definitely a specialty product.

Premium Honey

All our Small Batch Premium Honey is collected from neighborhood hives around the Saanich Peninsula. We have 9 yards, and every yard is extracted separately.

Wildflower Honey

Our Wildflower Honey is B.C. local from Dawson Creek. It has a beautiful floral aroma and can be used in anything. Great for baking and in granolas or teas.

Locally sourced beeswax is light in color and comes in bulk 1 pound quantities. Order the number of pounds you require.

Clover Honey

Our B.C. local Clover Honey is sourced from Dawson Creek. This is a beautiful, clean Clover Honey, ideal in coffees and teas.

Venex Bee Venom Ointment

The most active ingredient in Venex ointment is bee venom. Bee venom contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to decrease inflammation of the skin. It can also benefit people with rheumatoid arthritis. Venex ointment stimulates the skin to produce extra cortisone. This helps speed up the healing process in a natural way.

Creamed Honey

Naturally crystallized, maintaining small sugar molecules to give it the soft, smooth, creamy texture you know and love. Great on toast, in hot drinks or on a spoon. This no-drip honey is delicious. Produced from Alberta beehives.

Creamed Cinnamon Honey

A piece of toast with this honey spread across it is amazing! This honey has a delicate cinnamon flavour to it and a no-drip, smooth texture. The honey gets its creamy texture from naturally getting crystallized, maintaining small sugar molecules. Due to it already being crystallized it won’t harden if it’s on your shelf for some time. You can’t go wrong with this one.

Lavender Infused Honey

We infuse our local Blueberry Honey with local Lavender grown on the farm to create this delicious Lavender Infused Honey. This honey is excellent used on scones or in teas. Makes a delightful simple syrup for cocktails or lemonade. Try it drizzled over baked fruit or brie.

Honey Sampler Gift Box

Not sure which of our honeys to pick? This gift box is a great way to sample some of our most popular honeys.

Includes: 4 45ml jars of honey.

Note: The honey flavours vary per box.

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Connecting students to agriculture — on the farm .

Farming is a business, but it’s also a way of life that affects all of us at home and within our communities. Taking your classroom to a farm gives your students a firsthand glimpse into our province’s food suppliers and what it means to be a farmer, the multifaceted role a farmer plays as steward of the land, and what’s involved in caring for livestock. It’s also a chance to get up close to some pretty cool machines. Many farms in BC open their gates and barns for tours, and each one offers a unique and fun experience for students.

To find a farm tour or agricultural field trip near you, locate your region on the map, then see the corresponding list of tours and trips in that area. Rates vary where applicable.

Find a Farm Tour Close to You  

Mainland-southwest .

• Birchwood Dairy 604.857.1315 Email
• Maan Farms  604.864.5723 Email
• Taves Family Farms  604.853.3108 Email
• EcoDairy  604.557.5481 Email
• Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre 604.504.4716 Email
• Campbell’s Gold Honey and Meadery 604.856.2125 Email
• Cordine Farms 604.796.9235
• The Farm House Natural Cheeses  877.496.8741
• Glorious Organics  604.857.1400 Email
• Kensington Prairie Farm 604.625.4395 Email
• THE BOG - Riverside Cranberry Farm  604.614.7625
• Chilliwack Corn Maze & Pumpkin Farm  604.845.5284 Email
• Quik's Farm Ltd.  604.795.4651 Email
• Chilliwack River Salmon Hatchery 604.858.7227 Email  
• Fantasy Farms  604.792.8572 Email
• Pine Meadows Tree Farms 604.824.8787 Email
• Inch Creek Hatchery  604.826.0244 Email

HARRISON MILLS

• Chehalis River Salmon Hatchery  604.796.2281
• Westham Island Herb Farm  604.312.1023 Email
• Aldor Acres  604.888.0788 Email
• Dave's Orchard 604.534.9979
• Eagle Acres Dairy and Pumpkin Patch  604.888.2403 Email
• BC Farm Museum 604.888.2273

MAPLE RIDGE

• Laity Pumpkin Patch  604.467.4302/604.380.1615 Email
• Hopcott Farms 778.385.1063 Email

NORTH VANCOUVER

• Maplewood Farm  604.929.5610 Email
• Capilano Salmon Hatchery  604.666.1790 Email
• North Arm Farm  604.894.5379 Email

PITT MEADOWS

• Dr. Bee Honeyland  604.460.8889 Email
• W & A Farms  604.278.5667
• Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch at Gabriel Farms Ltd.  604.542.1205 Email
• Honeybee Centre  877.975.2337 Email
• Bose and Sons Family Farms  778.578.5450 Email
• Historic Stewart Farm 604.591.4627 Email
• Rondriso Farms 604.574.5585 Email
• UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research 
• UBC Farm   
• VanDusen Botanical Garden   

Vancouver Island-Coast 

Black creek.

• Daldas Farms 250.337.5494 Email
• Seaview Game Farm  250.337.5182 Email

BRENTWOOD BAY

• Eurosa Farms  250.652.5812 Email
• Greendike Farms Ltd. 250.246.3300 Email

COBBLE HILL

• Merridale Cider and Distillery 250.743.4293 Email
• Gibsons Heritage Farm 778.882.5673 Email
• Yellow Point Farms 250.619.9155 Email

 PARKSVILLE

• Little Qualicum Cheeseworks  250.954.3931 Email

Thompson-Okanagan 

• The Village Cheese Company 250.546.8651 Email
• Clearwater Trout Hatchery  250.674.2580 Email
• BC Wine and Orchard Museum  778.478.0325
• The Grist Mill and Gardens  250.499.2888 Email
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre 250.494.6385 Email
• Davison Orchards  250.549.3266

FORT STEELE

• Kootenay Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre  250.429.3214 Email

GRAND FORKS

• Jerseyland Organics  250.442.8112 Email

Cariboo-Central 

• Moose Meadow Farm  250.249.5329 Email

A Cautionary Note to All Farm Tour Participants 

Food-borne illness can result from close contact with farm animals. BCAITC does not review or monitor any of the farm tour facilities on this list. It is up to each farm visitor to be aware of the risks associated with visiting a farm and take the necessary precautions. To reduce the risk of any food-borne illness, be sure that all students, teachers, and volunteers wash their hands with either hand sanitizer (or sanitizing hand wipes) or warm water and soap (drying their hands with a clean paper towel) before eating at and leaving the farm.

There is no membership required. Customers simply need to be 19+ years old, with a valid GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO I.D to enter Original FARM.

3055 SCOTT Street Victoria, BC

Situated in the Oaklands neighbourhood, across the road from Hillside Mall, FARM Hillside is open:

Sunday 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday 9am - 10pm

Telephone: 250.592.0027 Toll Free: 1.855.511.FARM (3276)

TAKE A 3D TOUR OF FARM HILLSIDE

3055 scott street.

Uniquely Charming. Famously Fun.

Tally-Ho Carriage Tours was established in 1903 as Victoria’s first tourism-focused transportation company.  Since then, the beautiful Tally-Ho horses have become iconic symbols of the city and much-loved companions of the local residents.

Our professional, fun-loving guides delight guests with surrounding history, local folklore, and exclusive insights into our amazing draft horses and operations.  Book your tour now and discover the beauty of horses up close.

Tally-Ho is locally owned and operated, and is widely recognized for their ethical treatment and care of their magnificent draft horses and industry-leading practices.

Tally-Ho Carriage Tours acknowledges and thanks the Lkwungen People, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations communities, for allowing us to live, work and play on their lands.

First Tally-Ho stage in Victoria. May 9, 1903

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History of Tally-Ho!

The first Tally-Ho stage coach rolled out on May 9, 1903, and we are honored to continue to provide horse-drawn services in the City of Victoria.   Every day we celebrate the stars of our show, the horses!  Join us for unique opportunities to interact with our beautiful draft horses, learn how we ensure they are living their best lives, and how we can all work to protect these ‘at risk’ breeds for generations to come. We guarantee you will fall in love these amazing, strong, goofy animals!

It’s your choice!  We are always adding fun, new experiences!

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VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING TOURS

A charming horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful Victoria, British Columbia!

Tally-Ho’s beautiful vis-à-vis carriages are a relaxing, fun and informative way to see Victoria.  Our majestic draft horses and professional, fun-loving tour guides will delight you with a personalized, informative and entertaining tour, as you sit back and enjoy the soft footfalls of your horse’s hooves!

SHORT & SWEET TOUR

15 minutes $80 CAD per carriage (including tax) Up to 6 guests (maximum 4 adults recommended)

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HERITAGE TOUR

30 minutes $150 CAD per carriage (including tax) Up to 6 guests (maximum 4 adults recommended)

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SALISH SEA TOUR

45 minutes $215 CAD per carriage (including tax) Up to 6 guests (maximum 4 adults recommended)

BEACON HILL PARK TOUR

60 minutes $275 CAD per carriage (including tax) Up to 6 guests (maximum 4 adults recommended)

MOST POPULAR

75 minutes $330 CAD per carriage (including tax) Up to 6 guests (maximum 4 adults recommended)

PREMIER TOUR

90 minutes $385 CAD per carriage (including tax) Up to 6 guests (maximum 4 adults recommended)

BEHIND THE SCENES EXPERIENCES!

As a small, family run business, we take great pride in ensuring our beautiful draft horses are living their best lives; and creating unique educational opportunities for people to interact with them.

Our Behind the Scenes tours are designed to allow people to spend dedicated time with the horses.

Tours in Victoria can accommodate guests in wheel chairs, or those with special needs.

“ GRASS ROOTS ” HORSE EXPERIENCE!

Available all year | Victoria, BC

HIDDEN ACRES FARM TOUR!

April & May | Saanichton, BC

SEASONAL TOURS & EXPERIENCES

Our signature seasonal tours are exclusive to Tally-Ho and carefully crafted to provide sensational new adventures for our guests! 

Sample local, aritsan cuisines and libations; enjoy romantic moments with your loved ones; spend the afternoon laughing with friends; sing out loud to holiday songs; or experience dark and twisted tales of Victoria’s past.

Tours are offered in both the rural farming community of Saanichton, and the James Bay neighborhood of Victoria.

SCENIC SEA CIDER!

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VALENTINE’S DAY!

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Family fun .

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CHRISTMAS TOURS!

Victoria & Saanichton, BC

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TALLY-HO KEEPSAKES!

Items may be added to each tour, or purchased separately from our GIFT SHOP

“ Rimsky ” PLUSH HORSE

$63.95 + tax …………………………………….

“Rimsky” is a life-like, soft and silky replica of our beloved Clydesdale Tally-Ho horses.  His pulling harness is removable for when he’s ready to relax at the farm.  He stands approximately 12.5″ tall x 12″ long. 

“ Clyde ” PLUSH HORSE

$34.95 + tax …………………………………….

Our “Clyde” horse is a high-quality plush replica of our beloved Clydesdale horses, complete with pulling harness. He stands approximately 7.5″ tall.

“ Famously Fun ” TALLY-HO T

$28.95 + tax …………………………………….

All Ts have the Tally-Ho logo scrseen-printed on the front. The optional back screen-printing provide a cheeky nod to our history “Working the Streets Since 1903!” Kids, Women’s and Men’s styling and sizing available.

“ Tally-Ho! ” TEAM HAT

$26.95 + tax …………………………………….

These ballcaps are must for long days on the farm in the sun or rain! Choose your favorite style – the Classic “Dad Hat” or the Mesh “Trucker Hat”. Both styles are embroidered with the Tally-Ho Carriage Tours logo.

Lucky Horseshoe

$26.95 + tax ……………………………………. For thousands of years horseshoes have been considered lucky. Used as a talisman, a horseshoe hung with the ends pointing up is said to attract positive energies and bring good luck and happiness to your home! Take home your own good-luck charm with a worn shoe from one of our beloved draft horses.

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Understanding the Fundamentals of a Balanced Draft Horse Diet

An Introduction To Shoeing A Horse

4 Functions of a Working Horse Harness

Tally-Ho: We’re Part of Your Community!

Natural Horsemanship and How It Is Used with Tally-Ho Horses

A History of the Domestication of Horses

Carriage Horse Retirement – What Happens to a Tally-Ho Horse When It Retires?

Managing Carriage Horses in Extreme Weather

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Jan – Feb  | Weekends only Mar – Apr | 11 am – 7 pm May – Jun | 10 am – 10 pm Jul – Aug   | 9 am – 10 pm Sep – Oct  | 10 am – 9 pm Nov  |  Closed Dec | 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Country Bee Honey Farm

6440 W Saanich RD Victoria BC V8M 1W8

At Country Bee Honey Farm we pride ourselves on our amazing honey, delicious infusions, farm raised livestock, and unique gift ideas.

Our Premium Honey allows you to taste your way around the Saanich Peninsula in a jar of honey. Each jar of Premium Honey is labeled with the street that the hives are located on. No extraction tastes the same, and neither is your experience when you visit the farm. Feed our farm animals, enjoy a honey treat from our café at one of the picnic tables, or check out the live beehive and observe the bees creating honey right in front of you. There is always something exciting to see at Country Bee Honey Farm!

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From Pasture to Plate – Explore the Circle Farm Tour

The table is set for fresh, local, ingredient-driven meals in the Fraser Valley, whether cooked at home or enjoyed at local restaurants. The region is abundant with farms, vineyards, and orchards, thanks to fertile soil and a temperate micro-climate. Follow your food from pasture to plate with the Circle Farm Tour , a self-guided journey with stops at farms, markets, eateries, wineries, breweries, and shops that showcase the rich bounty of the Fraser Valley.

Knowing where your food comes from makes it all the more delicious and interesting. So, gather your map and wind your way through lush country roads, stopping to meet the farmers who harvest your food with dirt-worn hands and determination. During the journey, you’ll discover high-quality ingredients and support small businesses that share a passion for community, sustainability (and good food, of course).

Grab gourmet ingredients for your charcuterie board and stock up on soothing lavender-infused teas and honey. Tuck a fresh-baked baguette under your arm and indulge in hand-crafted cheeses and BC-grown fruit and vegetables. Pick up specialty items and artisanal provisions, made with pride and care. Whatever your craving, pique your culinary curiosity at these Circle Farm Tour destinations.

Lepp Farm Market

This cultivated city has deep rural roots. With an abundance of farms and markets in the area, there’s no shortage of locally harvested and foraged foods to enjoy, which makes this the perfect stop for a farm-to-table meal. Choose your adventure: berries, honey, seasonal produce, or high-quality poultry and beef.  Venture from urban centre to countryside, stopping at charming roadside markets for fresh foods and specialty products like berry wine and goat’s cheese. You may even meet the farm animals while you’re there.

Signature Stops:

Abbotsford Farm and Country Market | Jubilee Park, 2552 McCallum Road, on the edge of Downtown Abbotsford | 604.996.1542

Applebarn at Taves Family Farms | 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A7 | 604.853.3108

Birchwood Dairy | 154 Fadden Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1T9 | 604.857.1315

Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm & Meadery | 2595 Lefeuvre Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H5 | 604.856.2125

Eco Dairy | 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2G4 | 604.557.5481

Goats Pride at McLennan Creek | 30854 Olund Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1Z9 | 604.854.6261

Lepp Farm Market | 33955 Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T7 | 604.851.5377

Maan Farms Country Experience & Estate Winery | 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4 | 604.864.5723

Neufeld Farms | 32215 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z4 | 604.859.2926

Restaurant 62 | 110 – 33559 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K8 | 604.855.3545

Rockweld Farm | 34205 Townshipline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1R1 | 604.859.1199

RussLynn Blueberries | 28494 Townshipline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P1 | 604.856.0889

Tanglebank Gardens | 29985 Downes Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1Z8 | 604.856.9339

Tuscan Farm Gardens | 6834 Mount Lehman Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2G5 | 604.857.1998

Chilliwack River Valley Honey

Chilliwack’s colourful patchwork of fields beckon with culinary curiosities. Foodies will delight in this lush, mountain-fringed valley, where farmers cultivate a wealth of fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries, grains, and more. In between flower experiences and seasonal adventures, you can visit open-air markets and farms to procure sustainably grown produce, grass-fed beef, free range chicken, stone-ground organic flour, quality cheeses and honey.

Chilliwack River Valley Honey | 43476 Adams Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4L1 | 604.823.7400

Hofstedes | 45796 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 5P9 | 604.824.1192

The Farm Store in Yarrow | 4540 Simmons Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4R7 | 604.798.9044

Klaassen Farms | 51211 Chilliwack Central Rd, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X2 | 604.845.0678

Anita’s Organics | 44688 S Sumas Rd #615, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M3 | 604.823.5543

The Local Harvest | 7697 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4A7 | 604.846.6006

Smits and Co.w Cheese | 5787 Lickman Road, Chilliwack BC V2R 4B5 | 604.824.9779

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Harrison River Valley

The Harrison River Valley, a peaceful haven set against the stunning backdrop of coastal mountains and Harrison Lake, is home to an eclectic array of boutique producers. Pop into small, family-run farms, gardens, creameries, and eateries to taste the terroir and experience the epicurean delights of the area. Fresh-baked goods, gourmet fromage, hand-roasted coffee, lavender-infused honey, and sweet corn are just a few of the good eats and delicious treats to enjoy on your visit.

Agassiz Produce | 7266 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 | 604-796-8444

Creekside Cheese + Creamery | 3990 Chaplin Rd. Agassiz, BC V0M 1A2 | 604.796.8485

The Back Porch | 6116 Golf Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3 | 604.796.9871

Earthwise Farms & Gardens | 6031 Golf Rd Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3 | 604.946.9828

The Farm House Natural Cheeses | 5634 McCallum Rd, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 | 1.877.496.8741

Cabin Fever Junction | 7026 Pioneer Ave #2, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 | 604.491.4555

Morgan’s Bistro | 160 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 | 604-491-1696

Muddy Waters Café | 28 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 | 604.796.5563

Harrison Lavender | 3777 Wildwood Dr, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3 | 778.985.1039

Sparkes Corn Barn | Lot 166 pl54077 Hwy #9, Agassiz, BC

Driediger Farms

Take a step back in time as you make your way through historic Township of Langley, an agricultural hub where the Hudson’s Bay Company first farmed. The peaceful pastures of the Fraser Valley are fertile growing grounds for a wide variety of produce, which you’ll find alongside Okanagan fruit in the Township of Langley’s farm markets. While visiting, you can fill  your shopping bags with homemade pies, berry wine, goat’s milk gelato, and a show-stopping turkey, among other goodies.

Driediger Farms Market | 23823 72 Ave, Langley, BC V1M 3K9 | 604.888.1665

Kensington Prairie Farm | 1736-248th Street, Langley, BC V4W 2C3 | 604.625.4395

Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery | 6179 248 St, Langley, BC V4W 1C3 | 604-856-5757

Milner Valley Cheese | 21479 Smith Crescent, Langley, BC V2Y 2R4 | 604.880.8184

JD Farms Specialty Turkey | 24726 52 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 1E2 | 604.856.2431

Ralph’s Farm Market | 22728 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V2Z 2T8 | 604.532.3033

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Farmers and specialty producers along the Fraser Canyon and in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast welcome the chance to share with road-trippers the art, science and dedication involved in raising livestock and growing crops, including their efforts to maintain sustainable farm and ranch ecosystems featuring healthy soils and free-range pasture lands. The South Cariboo is young in terms of grape production, for example. But the vines at Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet dig deep into soil enriched by 150 years of melon, tomato and alfalfa production – a factor, perhaps, in why the winery continues to make the headlines. Since 2012 the BC vineyard has won many gold, silver and bronze medals at international competitions, including gold medals in 2012, 2013 and 2014 at the prestigious Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition. Most recently, the Lillooet area has evolved into a hotbed for hop growers who are helping fuel the rise of BC ’s burgeoning craft-beer industry. In 2013, the organic hops grown by Lillooet’s Bitterbine Hop Company were used by Vancouver’s Powell Street Craft Brewery to produce the Canadian Brewing Awards’ Beer of the Year. The presence of local hop farms also enables BC brewers to craft new, trend-setting products such as “fresh-hopped” beer, made by adding hops to brews within 24 hours of harvest. Backstories such as these are important to those with discerning palates, and for consumers increasingly aware that local, sustainably grown foods are vital to health and well-being and for reducing the environmental impact of long-distance shipping and the need for food stabilizers and other preservatives. The Chilcotin River Valley, guests can overnight on a 1,600hec/3,954ac property serving home-grown organic produce as well as grass-fed meats processed in the ranch’s own abattoir. Also in the North Cariboo, organic producers entice with the uniquely sweet taste of birch syrup tapped fresh from the tree, including a novel birch syrup BBQ sauce, and the historic town of Barkerville serves dishes re-created from the 1800s.

Festivals, Markets & Eateries

The fresh culinary perspective gained in exploring regional flavours is further honed with visits to agricultural fairs and festivals. August’s South Cariboo Garlic Festival in Lac la Hache sees both serious and casual foodies lining up for garlic poutine, panini and gyoza against a backdrop of family fun, live music and a Master Garlic Chef Cook-Off. Many local fairs also showcase youth 4-H competitions highlighting the rewards of raising livestock and growing crops while acquiring life skills. The central Cariboo features such delicacies as the Marguerite and Soda Creek areas’ sweet corn on the cob. From July through October, don’t miss the unique experience of the Cariboo Corn Maze at the Austrailian Ranch on Hwy. 97. Local restaurants and eateries are similarly diverse, from popular food chains along Gold Rush Trail routes to sophisticated dining options scattered throughout the region, where tempting meals are lovingly made with, of course, fresh, local ingredients. Other operators in the region, including B&Bs, open their barn doors so visitors can appreciate the fine art of “farming with the season” while sampling and purchasing local delicacies. Several also offer “Bed and Bale” for those travelling with equine companions. As well, many communities host weekly farmers markets, often with local arts and crafts showcased. At the Bella Coola market, for instance, travellers can stock up on fresh produce and sample regional specialties including fruits, jams, jellies, preserves, and fresh-baked goods as well as browsing garden plants, handmade jewellery, artwork, soaps, ointments, handmade fabric products, wood crafts and more. Gourmands touring the area are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for farm-gate offerings of sweet Walla Walla onions, Russian red garlic and sun-loving Kentucky wonder yellow beans. 

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Fort Berens Estate Winery is a culmination of the dreams, vision and pioneering spirit of several entrepreneurs. It was founded with a pioneering spirit and forged on the road less traveled. The winery is owned by a team of eight…

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Lillooet farmers' market.

A social hub for the whole community, market vendors and friendly locals congregate every Friday morning on Main Street for the Lillooet Farmers’ Market. If the surrounding views of the Lillooet Ranges aren’t reason enough to stop, the contagious energy…

Lillooet Museum & Visitor Centre

The Lillooet Museum & Visitor Centre is situated in downtown Lillooet in a former Anglican church. The original St. Mary's Church, which was torn down in 1960, stood on the same spot and arrived on the backs of miners and…

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Located right by the waters edge of McLeese Lake, the McLeese Lake Farmers' Market is one of the most relaxing ways to spend your Sunday morning. From June 7th to September 13th, 9:00am - 1:00pm, drop by and browse an…

Moose Meadows Farm

Moose Meadows Farm (established 2002) is located 15 km. west of Quesnel in the rural community of Bouchie Lake. Owned and operated by two Professional Foresters, it is a diverse operation that practices both conventional and innovative farming practices. The…

South Cariboo Farmers' Market

From May 1st to October 2nd, every Friday morning from 9:00am to 2:00pm, downtown 100 Mile House transforms into a vibrant collection of vendors offering unique local goods right in the heart of town. Local musicians display their talent as…

WildWay Farm Co.

We are a farm/greenhouse/nursery business. We grow and sell plants -annuals, perennials, veggie starts, etc. As well as growing fresh vegetables and fruit for sale. We brew kombucha and water kefir using produce in season on the farm. We also…

Williams Lake Farmers' Market

Not unlike other regional markets, the Williams Lake Farmers’ Market was started by a small group of farmers who wanted a local venue to sell their produce. More than 20 years and one location change later, the Friday morning market…

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The Circle Farm Tour, Fraser Valley

Did you know that Vancouver has a wine region? The Fraser Valley, located within 45 minutes of downtown Vancouver, is BC’s largest agricultural area and one of the province’s nine wine regions. Visitors can experience the edible landscape southeast of the city via the self-guided, and family-friendly, Circle Farm Tour through four communities in the Fraser Valley. Each Circle Farm Tour has its own road map directing visitors to agri-tourism offerings, including farms, wineries, breweries, markets, and heritage sites. 

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About British Columbia

In Canada’s westernmost province, fresh local bounty, talented chefs, and a melting pot of cultures combine to make British Columbia a top culinary destination. It’s a rich tapestry supported by farmers, growers, and producers whose ingredients shape menus in communities along the Pacific Ocean, in the Rocky Mountains, and everywhere in between.

Here, Indigenous cultures who have been nurturing the land for millennia showcase traditional offerings with a modern twist. Other multicultural influences inspire chefs and artisan food producers to blend local ingredients with global flavours. Dishes also vary widely, depending on place, creating distinctive regional dining scenes—from wild salmon sushi in Tofino to down-home guest ranch cooking in the Cariboo to delicate dim sum in Richmond.  Victoria, the province’s capital, boasts more restaurants per capita than almost anywhere else in Canada, while Vancouver, BC’s most populous city, was recently recognized with several MICHELIN Stars, further elevating the city’s reputation as an international dining destination. Wine touring, spirits, and local beer are hugely popular here, too, in the Fraser Valley near Vancouver, on Vancouver Island, and especially along the Okanagan Valley lakeside, where seasonal pours provide the perfect finish to a day of hiking, biking, and swimming.

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Why you should visit Victoria, Vancouver's little sister with a big history

British Columbia’s capital has grand architecture, First Nations art and Canada’s oldest Chinatown, all fringed by easily accessible wilderness.

On the southern tip of Vancouver Island, sailboats bob in Victoria’s harbour and chateau-style buildings stand beside leafy parks. The gentle pace of life in British Columbia’s compact capital is part of its appeal, yet it’s far from a provincial backwater. An easy journey from Vancouver, the city has excellent neighbourhood restaurants, breweries and coffee shops, while its museums and galleries showcase the region’s Indigenous heritage. It’s also surrounded by wild landscapes and makes a natural jumping-off point for whale-watching.

Presiding over the harbour, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings are the city’s centrepiece, an 1890s icon whose marbled interiors are open for free daytime tours. Across the street, the Fairmont Empress is one of Canada’s grandest hotels, with Elizabeth II and Rudyard Kipling among its storied guests. Afternoon tea in the opulent Lobby Lounge is one of Victoria’s quintessential experiences.

Through first-class exhibits, the Royal BC Museum delves deep into the province’s natural past (look out for the life-sized woolly mammoth), as well as its rich First Nations heritage. There are more than 225,000 artefacts in its collection, from masks belonging to the Haida people to traditional clothing from the Nlaka’pamux. Adjoining the museum is Thunderbird Park, named after the legendary bird and home to some of the museum’s most spectacular totem poles.

There’s much to discover in lively Downtown. Bibliophiles will love browsing the shelves at Munro’s Books , a shop housed in a former bank, with its coffered ceiling and spectacular painted textiles by local artist Carole Sabiston. The Mark Loria Gallery , meanwhile, specialises in contemporary Canadian Indigenous art.

Victoria’s Chinatown   is the oldest in Canada, home to retro neon signs and restaurants such as Don Mee , which has served dim sum for more than 80 years. Fan Tan Alley claims to be one of the world’s narrowest streets; squeeze along the lantern-festooned lane for a range of quirky boutiques, from Saltspring Soapworks , which sells natural body-care products, to Just Matcha , which stocks premium-grade tea. Close by is Habit Coffee , a laid-back cafe with local art on its exposed-brick walls and Victorian suppliers on its menu — stop by to pick up beans from Bows Coffee Roasters or teas from Earth’s Herbal, both based in the city.      

There’s more BC produce on offer at Wind Cries Mary , a moodily lit Downtown spot where the province’s oysters, mussels and salmon prop up a menu of sharing plates and cocktails. On the harbourfront, Red Fish Blue Fish is the place to go for jerk fish poutine, a fiery take on the Canadian classic.

If brunch is on the cards, try John’s Place , a kitsch, old-school spot serving waffles, pancakes and ‘Bat Out Of Hell meatloaf and eggs’, or head for the bubblegum-pink Floyd’s Diner in James Bay, where asking for ‘The Mahoney’ will get you whatever takes the chef’s fancy. For a tipple, Downtown’s Citrus & Cane mixes killer cocktails with a tropical twist (try the ‘ooh dat’s spicy’, made with Sons of Vancouver chilli vodka), while Boomtown serves a raft of BC porters and pale ales in its beer garden.

But there’s no resisting the call of the wild, with the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, Goldstream Provincial Park and The Butchart Gardens within easy reach of the city. Dallas Road is also worth a drive or cycle — start in Fisherman’s Wharf Park, near the harbour, and wind east for six miles past beaches, bays and Beacon Hill Park, home to the world’s tallest freestanding totem pole at 128ft, before calling at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel . It makes an elegant stop for a glass of wine from BC’s Okanagan Valley, with views across to the Chatham Islands. For whale-watching, try Eagle Wing Tours; between June and October is the best time to spot Victoria’s marine residents.

Three wildlife spotting adventures in Victoria

1. Juan de Fuca marine Trail Keep eyes peeled for black bears on this 29-mile route through dense forests, over river gorges and along secluded beaches. It takes three to five days to complete, and there are chances to refuel at rustic diners along the way.  

2.   Goldstream Provincial Park A naturalist’s paradise, this park has quiet forest walking trails, plunging waterfalls and a challenging climb to the top of the 1,375ft-tall Mount Finlayson, with bald eagles screeching overhead. Autumn sees the spectacular salmon run, too.

3.   Eagle Wing Tours This family-run company offers whale-watching trips in the Salish Sea with a team of guides. Seeing a pod of orcas or a humpback is a true highlight of a trip to Victoria, but ospreys, sea otters and elephant seals can also be spotted among the craggy islets on these three- to four-hour trips.

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