Fraser Valley Car Tours: Top 5 Routes for Adventure
If you are looking to see British Columbia at its finest, well the Fraser Valley actually has some pretty amazing drives. It has incredible natural views and the opportunity to explore places you may not find on the typical tourist trail. We went ahead and planned what we believe are five great car tours, and hopefully some of these provide exactly what you’re after. Get ready for some cool places.
1. The Scenic Agassiz Farms Circle Route
This little route around Agassiz, is more or less the perfect getaway from the commotion, the noisy disturbances you would associate with city life. It really is the best option for you to have a glimpse into that serene agricultural life that so many people seem to crave. The roads often pass fields as endless crops dance in the breeze, you know. Maybe even stop at one of those farm-fresh fruit stands to sample the local bounty, that may be just what you’re after. In some respects, a nice little tip, visit during the warmer season to, actually, fully appreciate the area’s amazing landscape, in a way.
The circle route isn’t exactly complicated either. You could start off at the Agassiz town, head east on Highway 7, after that take a slight left turn onto the Agassiz Rosedale highway. You just have to make a right onto Seabird Island road, then eventually another right on Morris Valley road to come around, after that it may lead you back to the highway; a bit like a snake swallowing its tail, you might say. There you go, easy.
As I was saying, the route includes, that it will, some stops for farm fresh treats and some great places that capture, seemingly, just a glimpse of true rural bliss.
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2. Harrison Hot Springs Loop
Going to Harrison Hot Springs could be just a short trip away if you start in, actually, Chilliwack. Typically, you may start by driving North up to highway 7 and heading east. Then, you will see some incredible mountainside cliff faces and the gorgeous river before coming into the village, it’s almost idyllic if you are a true outdoor loving kind of person, arguably. I mean if I could bottle it up I would!
What is more or less, so attractive for most visitors is the lakefront walk as it may provide serene scenery. The hot springs themselves are actually located in the resort, of course. The public pool allows families and kids to still enjoy the, seemingly, supposed therapeutic benefits as well.
Honestly, do plan to stretch your visit overnight, the hotels that basically line the lakeside have amazing patios to catch the sunset too it’s almost picture perfect in its delivery.
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3. The Golden Ears Park Explorer
Really, Golden Ears Park actually provides nature’s very special front row seats to British Columbia’s unbelievable outdoor setting, typically. Just be ready with a picnic basket as you go there because in some respects it should not be missed.
If you’re wondering where to kick things off, in some respects, why not the town of Maple Ridge, right? That’s usually an accepted jumping point, as it has you traveling North on a winding path to get to your pretty destination. The route is so full of luscious trees and waterways, it may give some visitors just that peace they may seek from the more hustle and bustle area within the cities.
By the way, the highlight actually remains the same; Alouette Lake which features places to set up a spot and chill. It includes canoe rentals, so there is much to be done!
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4. Chilliwack to Cultus Lake Adventure
Usually starting in Chilliwack, your easy ride actually takes you south toward that legendary Cultus Lake. What I mean is that, the route is generally short, however, what it has in beauty may make a long lasting impression, kind of like falling for someone in high school.
The beauty of the, actually, surrounding mountain range may almost act as a barrier of safety from anything outside the park as you travel, seemingly, into a protected outdoor space. So, remember to spend your day at Cultus Lake for hiking the trails or spending time swimming. As a matter of fact, for an extended adventure, it would be wise to book lodging since there might be plenty to actually uncover.
That said, consider that you may want to take some selfies too it’s almost necessary! The views, right, provide, arguably, Instagram-worthy photo ops that definitely need to be capitalized upon.
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5. Fort Langley Historic Drive
The roads may guide you on a scenic trip through old farmlands toward a community called Fort Langley. This old community, seemingly, actually has some big ties to the, basically, Hudson Bay Company’s trading posts for way back when.
Really, Fort Langley is a good area that offers so much. I mean you got vineyards with some stunning grape creations, after that, that town area that still resonates as that little rural outdoor-ish experience we often see from BC locations.
Oh, by the way, did you know it was named the Birthplace of British Columbia? I mean, there it is. Very cool.
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