walk about town Escaping the city and engrossing yourself in Mother Nature is simple in Abbotsford, thanks to our numerous trails. With more than 40 to choose from, there’s a trail to suit every activity. From trails paved in asphalt, to wooden terrain, there’s endless opportunity for bird watching, exploring local wetlands and enjoying scenic views. Discovery Trail Discovery Trail is a paved, all-season corridor connecting the east and west end of Abbotsford. It’s surrounded by trees, scenic ponds and lush meadows. It also offers great lookout spots. Length: 10 km (30 km when complete)
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Albert Dyck Trail Located in Albert Dyck Memorial Park, this gravel trail wraps around the man-made lake in the park’s centre. It’s the perfect place to watch wake-boarding, waterskiing, swimming and fishing that often takes place in the summer. Length: 1.6 km
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Stoney Creek Park Trail/Bateman Park Take a relaxing walk along the trails and bridges which crisscross the stream throughout Bateman Park. The Stoney Creek Park Trail is a multi-use gravel trail that provides fall viewing of the west coast salmon migration and great bird watching.
Clearbrook Park to Downes Bowl Being one of the more popular parks for walkers, joggers and bike riders, this is a great location to get out and enjoy a variety of trails. Take advantage of the open areas or venture into the wilderness trails – a destination for mountain bike enthusiasts. Length: 0.6 km
for more info on local trails, check out abbotsford.ca/parksrecreationandculture or call 604-859-3134
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