Slow Food Cycle Tour, Agassiz

Posted by Lori Henry Jul 29, 2008

On Saturday August 9, 2008, farmers in Agassiz, British Columbia (six km from Harrison Hot Springs) will open their doors. The Slow Food Cycle Tour will connect travellers with local farmers and their food.

With the trend in sustainable farming, local produce, the 100-mile diet and many Slow Movements around the world, this event fits right in with the Fraser Valley vibe. Here you’ll be able to get away from the city and enjoy a world where fields are vast and flavours are plentiful.

The tour is self-guided, with registration recommended. The cycle is fairly flat, as I’ve been told (but I haven’t been on the tour) and covers over 25km. The Fraser Valley is a hotbed of delicious produce, sustainable food and artisan’s wares.

Slow Food Vancouver has also organized transportation and bike rentals if you’re from out of town, so follow the link above for more information on that. This group holds many events throughout the year, so if the timing is off but you’re interested in what they’re doing, cruise through their website for events happening at the time you visit.

Event Details

Date: August 9, 2008

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Cyclist Check-in: Agassiz Fair Grounds

6800 Pioneer Avenue (120 km east of Vancouver, BC)

Cost: $5.00CDN per person (children free)