Farm Tours: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Sasquatch TourLorenzetti Acres Ltd.: Milking 250+ cows in a GEA Dbl 16 Parallel Parlour, nestled at the eastern entrance of the Fraser Valley.
UBC Dairy Research Centre: BC’s Research Institution - Milking 250 cows on GEA Robots, state of the art calf facility, leading Animal Welfare research centre in Canada.
Bonnie Doone Dairy Ltd.: Milking 110+ cows on 2 Lely Robots, a young enthusiastic breeder that’s helped to bring the family farm from a tie-stall into the leading edge of technology.
Mountain View Tour
Corners Pride Cattle: Milking 1700+ cows on BC’s largest robot facility with 31 Lely Milking Robots,bio-link system for flushing the barns, a rain 360 automated irrigation system.
Academy Farms: Milking 350+ water buffalo on both a DeLaval Robot and milking parlour. They’re continuously expanding their herd with a focus on sustainable and responsible farming.
WisselView Farms: Milking 180+ cows, our only Master Breeder Herd on the Convention Tours!
Prairie Vibes Tour
Academy Farms: Milking 350+ water buffalo on both a DeLaval Robot and milking parlour. They’re continuously expanding their herd with a focus on sustainable and responsible farming.
Gracemar Farms Ltd: Milking 1200+ cows on a 60 stall GEA DairyProQ - Robotic Rotary - one of 2 in all of Canada. Also has a rain 360 automated irrigation system.
Rosegate Dairy Farms: Milking 280+ cows on 6 Lely Robots, tucked in between Abbotsford and Mission on the Matsqui Prairie, long time breeder and holstein enthusiasts!
Fraser Valley Discovery Tour (local departing Chilliwack Heritage Park/WestGen)
Academy Farms: Milking 350+ water buffalo on both a DeLaval Robot and milking parlour. They’re continuously expanding their herd with a focus on sustainable and responsible farming.
Corners Pride Cattle: Milking 1700+ cows on BC’s largest robot facility with 31 Lely Milking Robots,bio-link system for flushing the barns, a rain 360 automated irrigation system.
Gracemar Farms Ltd: Milking 1200+ cows on a 60 stall GEA DairyProQ - Robotic Rotary - one of 2 in all of Canada. Also has a rain 360 automated irrigation system.
April 12 – 15: 2026 Pre-Convention Tour "Journey to the Pacific"
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to experience the Canadian Rockies on our "Journey to the Pacific” pre-Convention tour! Create a lifetime of incredible memories while traveling through the unforgettable Rocky Mountains! Beginning the journey in Calgary, you will soon enjoy the breathtaking sights in Banff National Park before spending the night in historical Revelstoke. Invigorated by the fresh mountain air, the following day will have you visit some of BC’s amazing dairy operations in the Thompson Okanagan areas. En route to our Convention Headquarters: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre, a lunch stop will have you visit the "Spirit of the West National Convention Sale” where you will also enjoy time viewing the sale cattle and visiting with our local farmers.
3 nights: $1,139.00 per person/dbl share. Single rates on request.
April 19 – 21: 2026 Post-Convention Tour "Paradise on the Pacific”
Come explore the splendor of Vancouver Island, our "Paradise on the Pacific”! Your post-Convention tour departure from our Convention Headquarters: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burnaby Conference Centre will have you sail across the Salish Seas to Swartz Bay/Victoria. The day will be filled with beauty and adventure visiting Butchart Gardens and a beautiful tour en route to the amazing city of Victoria – your home away from home for the next 2 nights. Day 2 will provide the opportunity to visit some Master Breeder herds in the Cowichan Valley via the stunning Malahat drive, before experiencing a true West Coast whale watching and marine wildlife tour. Your flight home should depart from Victoria on April 21st.
2 nights: $1,029.00 per person/dbl share. Single rates on request.
Package prices include: coach transfers, hotel nights and activities as specified, and tour escort. Earlybird discount available if booked and paid prior to January 5, 2026! Don’t miss out!
