Educational and interactive farm tours in Abbotsford BC
Capturing students’ imaginations with fun, curriculum-linked tours that apply the principles of S.T.E.A.M, encouraging students to gain a deeper connection to our local food and where it comes from.
Dairy Barn Tour (1 hour)
- Discovery Zone feat. hands on displays
- Try milking our ‘incredible’ milking cow
- Watch our 5-minute intro MOOvie
- Enjoy a guided barn tour
- Meet the cows face to face and help push up their feed
- Observe the dairy cows, eating, sleeping, socializing, chewing cud and getting brushed
- Learn about features of modern farming and how it improves the lives of both cows and farmers
- Discuss what we can DO with cow POO!
- Observe Robbie the Robot Milker in action
Pricing
Guided option: Flat rate of $157.50 after tax. (Max 30 people)
Self-guided: $5/student, adults free. (Unlimited group size)
Dairy Barn & Behind the Scenes Tour (2 hours)
- Enjoy All the elements listed above from the DAIRY BARN TOUR as well as…
- Spend time with the calves in our calf barn
- Meet our beef cows, including the Japanese Wagyu
- Learn about the feed and feeding systems
- Discover our waste management & research projects
- Discover more about sustainable farming
- Visit our Hydrogreen Barn and learn about indoor vertical growing
Pricing
Flat rate of $236.25 after tax per group. Guided option only. (Max 30 people)
Archway Urban Farm Tour (1 hour)
- Expand knowledge on where food comes from and learn about food security by adding on a visit to the onsite Urban Farm Garden operated and presented by Archway Community Services. Whether you just want to tour the Archway Urban Farm or you’d like to combine this offer with your EcoFarm Field Trip, inquire today! (Unavailable after-hours.)
Pricing
$6+tax/student
Minimum 5 paying guests required to book.
Open Year-round!
The 1hr Dairy Barn tour is a great indoor option and the 2hr is half indoors, half outdoors.
EcoFarm Tours are available any time during open hours. Please book in advance so that we can do our best to accommodate your group. We can also accommodate AFTER HOURS tours for Girl Guide groups when our staff are available. A $25 After Hours opening fee may apply.
Pro Tip: Set aside some extra time to visit our complimentary petting zoo featuring pigs, sheep, goats, ponies, turkeys and bring a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy in the park grounds. Petting zoo is available after hours.
Add-on to your visit: EcoFarm pre & post visit student worksheets available upon request (complimentary)
& Pre-scooped ice-cream to-go cups in a variety of flavours for $4.25 each (please order in advance)