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Squeeze in the Last of Summer in the Fraser Valley

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

With only a few short weeks of sunny weather left this season, many of us in the Fraser Valley are trying frantically to squeeze in as many summer activities as possible. With so many things to do in the Fraser Valley, how do you choose how to best enjoy what is left of our summer? Don’t fret – we’ve done the hard work for you!  We have put together a list of the 5 best ways to help you extend your summer for as long as possible.

1. Go Mini Golfing

If you have kiddos (or are just a kid at heart), outdoor mini golf is something to get excited about. The Fraser Valley has plenty of fun and family friendly mini golf courses that are sure to be a hit with everyone in your group. A few great outdoor courses worth visiting before the end of the summer: Tugboat Junction in Harrison Hot Springs, Giggle Ridge in Cultus Lake, Castle Fun Park in Abbotsford,  Bear Creek Park in Surrey, and Mission Bowl Mini Golf in Mission.

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51 Family Fun Things to do in the Fraser Valley This Summer

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Whether you prefer outdoor adventures, homemade fun, water play, heritage and cultural visits, fairs and events or a combination of them all, we’ve got your hook up.  But this couldn’t possibly encompass everything that there is to do in the Fraser Valley this summer so make sure you share your favourite spots or activities or events in the comments.  Where is your favourite family hangout?  What do you do with the kids when it’s warm outside?  Share your favourite things to do in the Fraser Valley!  Also be sure to check the Fraser Valley Pulse events page often; we add new fun and exciting things to do every week!

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10 Fraser Valley Patios to Check Out This Summer

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Looking to spend some quality time outdoors in the presence of good food and good friends this summer? We’ve put together a list of 10 great patios that will quench your thirst for excellent outdoor atmosphere. From breezy balconies to vineyard views, you’ll be sure to enjoy these fabulous patios whether you are out on a date, or just relaxing with friends.  From White Rock to Harrison Hot Springs, we have found some great patios scattered throughout the Fraser Valley.

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Pitch a Tent in the Fraser Valley

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Load up the cooler and spend time beside the campfire roasting marshmallows after a day at the lake, all without the punishing car trip. After all, some of the most beautiful provincial parks are right here in our Fraser Valley!  Here are a few ideas to get you started.  Where is your favourite place to camp in the Fraser Valley?

Cultus Lake Provincial Park (Cultus Lake – near Chilliwack)

Surrounded by the rugged Cascade Mountains, rocky Cultus Lake offers four separate campgrounds with nearly 300 campsites (tent and vehicle friendly, group option available). Your family can go far into the forest for almost total seclusion, emerging only for idyllic canoe rides or solitary hikes.

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Fresh Ideas For Mother’s Day

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

It’s almost Mother’s Day again.  Time for the brunches and teas and flowers… or IS it?  This year I find myself a little tired of the same old, same old.  Don’t get me wrong, if your Mom looks forward to her yearly special brunch and flower bouquet, do NOT disappoint her!  We have deliciously scrumptious brunches happening in the FV this year (check FVP’s event calendar). But if maybe, just maybe, she’s someone who might like something out of the ordinary, we’ve put a list together of alternative Mother’s Day ideas that will WOW your Mom.

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8 Family-Friendly Ways to Welcome Spring in the Fraser Valley

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

It’s spring in the Fraser Valley! I know this because today, I have seen pouring rain, hail, snow and bright blue sky with sunshine. So, to celebrate, here are a few simple ways to welcome spring as a family.

Visit a farm.
Introduce your children to our local farmers and let your children discover that baby animals are even cuter in real life.

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Valentine’s Fun For All

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Valentines Day has historically struck fear and loathing into the hearts of single people everywhere.  But it doesn’t have to be that way!  I’ve put together some options if you find yourself sans date this year, like me.

Just call up a friend or five, your Ma, your niece, your neighbour, your Granny (you get the idea), pick your favourite scenario and run with it… let the love fest begin!

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Adventures in Chess

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

I’ve never been one for board games.  My family didn’t really play indoor games growing up, and I guess I just never developed a taste for them.  We did occasionally play Chinese Checkers, Scrabble…and chess.  I was pretty good at Chinese Checkers and Scrabble.  I’m terrible at chess.  Not average, not passable…full-on terrible.  I played outdoor Chess this summer with a friend of mine, with big giant pieces you had to pick up with both hands, and he kept having to say stuff like “you can’t do that” or “no…the game is over. You lost.”

So when I found out that my local library in White Rock has a Chess club, I cleared a night to go.  

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