Things To Do

Cottonwood 4 Cinemas – Pulse Spotlight – 11.14.11

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Our Pulse Spotlights aren’t always about discovering hidden gems in the Fraser Valley, they’re about sharing well-loved businesses too! In a world of big box movie cinemas, we were so excited when we learned that the beloved Cottonwood 4 Cinema’s in Chilliwack is, and always has been, a family run business.

Since they first opened the doors in 1995, Cottonwood 4 Cinemas has always been a great destination. In addition to being a huge part of many first date memories, this cinema is also known as the local spot for affordable family fun!

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Birchwood Dairy – FVP Spotlight – 08.15.11

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

If you’re looking for the kind of place that has it all—fun for the kids, yummy treats and shopping for the adults—your might want to check out Birchwood Dairy. Not only do they carry their own ice cream (in a variety of delicious flavours), they also have a petting zoo, viewing area and place to visit the calves.

Birchwood Dairy is owned by Grace and Len Krahn with two of their sons, Richard and Ryan.

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Twilight Drive-In Movie Theatre – Pulse Spotlight – 08.01.11

Monday, August 1st, 2011

A true throwback to the past, drive-in movie theatres are one of those things that make you feel nostalgic, even if you aren’t old enough to remember what they were like in their prime. From the excitement of picking that primo parking spot, to those cheesy hotdog concession commercials, drive-in movie theatres offer something so unique that modern movie houses just can’t compete with. These days, finding an operational drive-in movie theatre can be a tricky task, but lucky for us we have one in our very own backyard!

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Western Canoeing & Kayaking – Pulse Spotlight – 07.11.11

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

To those of us that have little or no experience in canoeing or kayaking (or paddle sports in general), that big blue building on the highway by the McCallum exit is just another building we pass on the way to work. To paddle sport enthusiasts though, its like one great big candy store! That blue building with the paddle sport mural is home to Western Canoeing & Kayaking, which has been serving Abbotsford and the surrounding communities since 1978!

When Western Canoeing & Kayaking started out in Mary and Marlin Bayes’ basement, they had no idea it would grow to what it is today.

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Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf – Pulse Spotlight – 06.13.11

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Ever wonder what it would be like to visit a cartoon land? Well, there’s a way to find out and it’s right in our backyard! Located in the summery community of Cultus Lake, Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf is one of those places that are pretty hard to miss!

It doesn’t take long after walking through the grandeur front gates to realize this is no ordinary golf course – and it was definitely planned that way. From the moment Dan & Janis Sawatzky decided to build an adventure mini golf course, they knew they wanted to create something special. Having built a number of mini golf courses for others throughout his career, Dan was excited to let his imagination run with possibilities when creating the initial design for Giggle Ridge.

The adventure golf course first opened its doors to the public in 2000 after exactly 100 days of constructing, creating, renovating and painting.

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Bakerview EcoDairy – Pulse Spotlight – 05.09.11

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

With so many people concerned about making choices that are environmentally responsible, it seems only natural that dairy farmers would make a shift in the same direction. Bakerview EcoDairy is a dairy that not only takes environmental responsibility to heart, but is also geared to educating consumers about dairy practices. This local gem is located in Abbotsford. Have you been yet?

Bakerview EcoDairy sits in a surprising location. Behind the dairy sits 80 acres of farmland, but across the highway from the dairy sit numerous big box stores. Somehow, that doesn’t detract from the quaint feeling you get when you enter the dairy or the Nutrifoods Market, which sits on the same property and sells the dairy’s products under the Vitala brand name.

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Spotlight: September 19, 2010 – Fresh! Fraser Valley

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

We are so excited that this week has finally arrived. Fresh! Fraser Valley is taking place this Saturday, September 25th and we can’t wait! You are all invited to join us from 9AM – 5PM, at the Ramada Plaza in Abbotsford, as we celebrate our glorious Fraser Valley!

Fresh! Fraser Valley is a collaboration between FVP’s Kristi Ferguson and Danielle Knowles of Red Pencil Editing Services. As we both work with many talented local businesses, we thought it would be great to bring together the best of the Fraser Valley under one roof, for one day with a locally owned business showcase and a dynamic workshop series. The intention is to showcase the best of the Fraser Valley: our artisans, entrepreneurs and exciting “Mom ‘n Pop” enterprises, and to encourage area residents to support these local businesses.

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Spotlight: July 5, 2010 – Shoreline Tours

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Everywhere we look in the Fraser Valley, we are spoiled with breathtaking landscapes. Harrison Hot Springs has to be one of the prettiest local places to explore; Harrison Lake is absolutely splendid. We recently took a lake tour with Shoreline Tours and were treated to an afternoon of beauty and relaxation.

Shoreline Tours, located at Harrison Hot Springs’ Resort Marina, is run by Captain Steve Dunn. Steve tells us that there has been a boat cruise on Harrison Lake since the 1950′s! As a teenager, Steve and his brother used to work on the lake cruises, which led to Steve following his passion and starting his own tour company on this beautiful lake. Talk about a local expert – Steve knows Harrison Lake like the back of his hand!

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