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Attractions + Things To Do in Abbotsford #1 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre 1190 Cornell Street Abbotsford BC - 604-850-1533 ~4.95 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre http://www.fvtradex.com #2 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Vancouver Zoo Langley BC ~10.61 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Vancouver Zoo The Greater Vancouver Zoo is a zoo located in Aldergrove, British Columbia. It is the first zoo in the world to own Segways. Vancouver Game Farm: 1970-95 In the late 1960s, businessman Pat Hines purchased land in Aldergrove, British Columbia for 120 acres (0.49 km2) to construct a game farm, which was his dream. At first, Hines registered the business as the World Wide Game Farm Ltd., but on August 20, 1970, the site was opened to the public as the Vancouver Game Farm. The first animal to arrive was a llama named "Dennis", who came from Mount Vernon, Washington. Soon after, animals of every size and description began to fill the newly constructed paddocks. Hines operated the game farm with his wife, Ann, other family members, and their employees. Their daughter Eleanor and her husband, Hugh Oakes, eventually took over management of the facility until 1991, when it was sold. Greater Vancouver Zoological Centre: 1995-99 Under new ownership, the game farm underwent many changes, including a new name. In 1995, it was renamed the Greater Vancouver Zoological Centre, since it is part of the Greater Vancouver area rather than being a part of Vancouver. Improvements included the construction of new animal enclosures, miniature train rides, a picnic park with covered gazebos and barbecues, expanded landscaping, a remodeled entrance, more parking spaces, interpretive and educational programs and activities. In 1998, the "North American Wilds" exhibit opened, providing a narrative safari bus ride for visitors through one area where carnivores like the American black bears and Vancouver Island Wolves live together; and travel into another habitat where grazers like the Roosevelt elk, black-tailed deer and North American plains bison roamed. But after four years, there were more changes. [edit]Greater Vancouver Zoo: 1999-present In 1999, the facility went through another ownership change and was eventually renamed the much simpler Greater Vancouver Zoo. During this period, the zoo (like with most other zoos and aquariums these days) focused more towards conservation and to building up its educational programs. In 2000, the Greater Vancouver Zoo joined the Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Program. At the time, the frog was the only species to receive an "emergency listing" as an endangered species in Canada. The zoo is currently still involved with this program, releasing frogs into the wild after they are weighed, measured, and tagged. Furthermore, many animals have been rescued over the years and eventually released back into the wild, but some animals like "Shadow", a grizzly bear, could not be returned because she had been abandoned as a young cub and was not able to learn the skills needed to survive in the wild. In addition, the majority of the zoo's reptiles, exotic birds, various cat species, and many others were taken in for numerous reasons, such as being rescued from the illegal pet trade or after being abandoned as pets. New educational programs were introduced by the zoo. In 2005, the "Radical Raptor Birds of Prey" show was created, in which eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons performed free flying presentations at the zoo's amphitheatre. Since then, the zoo has introduced a one week summer camp program for children ages 10-14 to handle and learn about the many birds of prey species since 2007. In 2006, the zoo opened ist indoor "Animalasium – Educational Training Centre" to teach the public about conservation and education for animals and their environments. In addition, the centre will also be used for various other functions, such as birthday parties, group sessions and guest speaker events. Furthermore, the Zoo offers Educational Walking Tours for school groups that is based on a B.C. Ministry of Education curriculum. The new owners also completed building new enclosures for the grizzly bear, the Arctic Wolf, the camels, the mountain sheep, and the hippopotamus, while making improvements to the giraffe enclosure. On August 23, 2008, the zoo introduced a pair of muskox to their new 32,000 sq ft (3,000 m2) enclosure, which with the Arctic Wolf, Arctic Fox, reindeer, and Emperor and Snow Goose enclosures, completes their new "Arctic Section" exhibit. However, many believe that the zoo is not doing enough to improve its facilities, which has caused local organizations to claim that it is abusing animals. #3 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford US Lynden Border Patrol 8334 Guide Meridian Road Lynden WA ~11.60 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to US Lynden Border Patrol #4 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Fort Langley Historic Site (Birthplace of BC ) 23433 Mavis Ave Fort Langley BC ~16.30 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Fort Langley Historic Site (Birthplace of BC ) Fort Langley, is a Parks Canada National historic site, a former trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company, now located in the village of Fort Langley, British Columbia. It is commonly referred to as "the birthplace of British Columbia." Due to its strategic location on the northern boundary of the Oregon Territory of the U.S. and in the path of the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush, Fort Langley grew dramatically. It played a key role in the establishment of the 49th parallel as the international boundary with the U.S. and was the staging point for prospectors heading up the Fraser Canyon in search of their fortune. The social and political consequences of this influx of adventurers led the British Parliament to establish a crown colony on the Pacific Mainland. Old Fort Langley was the location of the proclamation of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858 by James Douglas, the colony's first governor, during his journey upriver to confront American miners in the wake of the Fraser Canyon War as a pre-emptive move to forestall any drives for annexation to the US. While some might have projected Fort Langley as the capital of the newly-created colony, Colonial military commander, Colonel Moody of the Royal Engineers, Columbia Detachment, deemed it militarily indefensible and ordered the construction of New Westminster on the high north bank of the Fraser River many miles downstream due to its much more defensible position. Decline The decline of the fort over the next 30 years was attributed to three factors. First, the advent of paddle wheelers on the Fraser meant that river traffic was extended to Fort Hope and Fort Yale. Second, the capital of the colony was established at New Westminster, British Columbia and later moved to Victoria. Finally, competition for goods and services undercut the monopoly the Hudson's Bay Company had formerly enjoyed. In 1886, Fort Langley ceased to be a company post. Historical revival In 1923, the Canadian government named Fort Langley as a site of national historic importance and erected a commemorative plaque near the storehouse. At this time, the site consisted only of the one building and 1-acre (4,000 m2) of land. From 1931 to 1956, the Native Sons and Daughters of British Columbia operated a museum out of the storehouse. The site was established as a Parks Canada National Historic Site in 1955, and a joint Federal-Provincial program reconstructed three buildings in time for the centennial of the founding of British Columbia in 1958. In 1978, the site became a national historic park, and has consisted of 8.5 hectares (21 acres) since 1985. http://www.fortlangley.com #5 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Whatcom Community College 237 W Kellogg Rd Bellingham WA - 360-676-2710 ~19.38 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Whatcom Community College Whatcom Community College is a community college located in Bellingham, Washington. Whatcom has course and program offers in the liberal arts, professional/technical, basic education and personal/professional enrichment. Whatcom Community College 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 383-3000 whatcom.ctc.edu Categories: College, Community College, Library Hours: Today 8am – 5pm Whatcom Community College is a destination college attracting students from its local community of Bellingham, throughout the Pacific Northwest, and internationally with exceptional faculty and staff http://www.whatcom.ctc.edu/ #6 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Downtown Ferndale (Neighborhood) Ferndale WA ~19.54 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Downtown Ferndale #7 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Sportsplex 20165 91A Avenue Langley BC ~19.83 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Sportsplex The home of Sportsplex Ice & Roller Hockey Leagues, the Sportsplex features 4 hockey rinks, 2 NHL size ice rinks and 2 professional size roller hockey rinks. This unique blend of ice and roller bring you the ultimate hockey experience!! Two ice and two roller hockey rinks. Year-round ice hockey, roller hockey and ball hockey leagues, lessons and tournaments. http://www.sportsplexbc.com #8 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Whatcom Hospice 600 Birchwood Ave # 200 Bellingham WA - 360-733-5877 ~20.28 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Whatcom Hospice Whatcom Hospice serves terminally ill people and their families in northwest Washington State. http://www.hospicehelp.org/ #9 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Mt Baker Ski Area 1019 Iowa St Bellingham WA - 360-734-6771 ~21.25 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Mt Baker Ski Area Mt. Baker Ski Area is a ski resort located in Whatcom County, Washington, United States at the end of State Route 542. The base elevation is at 3,500 feet (1,070 m), while the peak of the resort is at 5089 feet (1,551 m). The ski area is home to the world's greatest recorded snowfall in one season: 1,140 inches (29 m). This record breaking snowfall occured during the 1998-99 season. Mt. Baker also enjoys the highest average annual snowfall of any resort in the World, with 641 inches (16.3 m). #2 on the list is Niseko resort in Japan with an annual avareage of 595 inches (15.1 m). Although not a resort, Mt. Rainier's Paradise meadows just to the south has a 631 inches (16.0 m). Mt. Baker ski area is known for numerous challenging inbounds routes and for the many backcountry opportunities which surround it. The backcountry is accessible from several chairlifts and access is permitted from the resort following the Mt. Baker Ski Area backcountry policy. #10 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Bellingham Technical College 3028 Lindbergh Ave Bellingham WA - 360-738-0221 ~21.74 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Bellingham Technical College http://www.beltc.ctc.edu/ #11 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Downtown Blaine (Neighborhood) Blaine WA ~21.79 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Downtown Blaine #12 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Whatcom Children's Museum 227 Prospect St Bellingham WA - 360-733-8769 ~21.81 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Whatcom Children's Museum The Children's Museum features interactive exhibits with hands-on activities, costumes, games, crafts, puppets, and more. Programs are featured, including "Treasure Chest" preschool programs each Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. and "Wonder Workshops" on Saturdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. #13 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Downtown Bellingham (Neighborhood) Bellingham WA ~21.85 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Downtown Bellingham #14 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford White Rock Beach White Rock BC ~24.06 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to White Rock Beach White Rock is a city in British Columbia, Canada, that lies within the Metro Vancouver regional district. It borders Semiahmoo Bay and is surrounded on three sides by the City of Surrey, British Columbia. To the south lies Semiahmoo Bay and the Southern Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia. The boundaries between White Rock and Surrey are Bergstrom Road (136 Street) to the west, North Bluff Road (16 Avenue) to the north, Stayte Road (160 Street) to the east, and 8 Avenue to the south. The area south of 8 Avenue from Stayte Road westward to where 8 Avenue meets the water is the Semiahmoo Indian Reserve and lies within the bounds of the City of Surrey (though it is governed separately). The Surrey neighbourhoods of Ocean Park and Crescent Beach lie immediately to the northwest. White Rock has a moderate climate, with average temperatures of 23 degrees Celsius in summer and 6 degrees Celsius in winter. Pilots accustomed to flying around the area often refer to it as 'the hole in the sky', referring to the fact that White Rock is often bright and sunny while the rest of the Lower Mainland is covered by cloud. White Rock is named for a distinctive large white boulder on its beach near the promenade, a glacial erratic that migrated south during the last glaciation. The 486-ton granite boulder was kept white by shellfish-eating seabirds whose guano covered the rock, so much so that 19th-century sailors used it as a beacon. However, it is now kept white through frequent applications of white paint by the city parks department, and has been a popular graffiti target for over thirty years. Current mayor Catherine Ferguson was elected in November 2008. #15 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford White Rock Pier White Rock BC ~24.13 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to White Rock Pier White Rock is named for a distinctive large white boulder on its beach near the promenade, a glacial erratic that migrated south during the last glaciation. The 486-ton granite boulder was kept white by shellfish-eating seabirds whose guano covered the rock, so much so that 19th-century sailors used it as a beacon. However, it is now kept white through frequent applications of white paint by the city parks department, and has been a popular graffiti target for over thirty years. #16 of 16 Things To Do in Abbotsford Red Robinson Show Theatre 2080 United Boulevard Coquitlam BC ~28.71 miles from Abbotsford city center Hotels Close to Red Robinson Show Theatre

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