Award-Winning Hotel Hotel Near Canada-U.S. Border
Located about an hour outside of Vancouver, Best Western Plus Regency Inn is known for its premiere service, which helped it earn a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2012. Family-owned and operated, the hotel is dedicated to the values of hard work, philanthropic efforts, and community involvement. These principles come across in the hotel’s charities, which include Habitat for Humanity and the Abbotsford Community Services food bank. Best Western Plus Regency Inn also provides excellent convenience, as it’s within 10 minutes of the Abbotsford International Airport and the Tradex Exhibition Centre.
Inside the hotel, stylish guest rooms have pillow-top beds, high-speed Internet access, and cable TV. For dinner, the on-site ABC Country Restaurant serves everything from Angus steaks to pizza, using locally sourced ingredients. You can take a dip in one of two indoor pools, which stay open year-round, or use the free weights and cardiovascular equipment at the on-site fitness centre.
Abbotsford, BC: Historic Farmhouses and AHL Hockey Near U.S. Border
Located just a few kilometers north of the U.S. border and an hour east of Vancouver, Abbotsford is nicknamed “Canada’s Sports Town” for its history of hosting major sporting events, including the Western Canada Summer Games. Abbotsford is also home to the Abbotsford Heat, an AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. And there’s plenty of recreation outside the rink, too. At the nearby Sumas Mountain Inter-Regional Park, visitors can hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride over tree-lined trails that pass natural lakes and lead to panoramic views of the surrounding towns.
Abbotsford has dubbed itself “A City in a Country,” and you can see why based on the city embraces rustic charm in its downtown. Here, visitors can sample raspberries and ice cream from local farmers, tour art studios, or see historic villages, including Clayburn Village. Dating back to the early 20th century, Clayburn Village was built for employees of the Clayburn Company—today the village is virtually a museum, where you can visit century-old cottages, churches, and stores.
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