Always one for adventure, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to cycle around beautiful Agassiz BC as part of Slow Food Vancouver’s third annual Summer Cycle Tour. It was a chance to commune with nature and fellow foodies while exploring the countryside on two wheels. This self-guided tour meant that you could go at your own pace, stopping at various participating farms, and lingering longer when the urge took hold.

The day proved to be ideal: cool and sunny with just a faint hint of fall in the air. The relative flat terrain around Agassiz meant the 26 km circuit was a breeze even for those whose last bike ride involved “sissy bars” and “banana seats.”

I came away impressed by the diversity the area had on offer- everything from delectable cheese from Farmhouse Natural Cheeses to the largest honey bee farm in BC. that goes by the name of Honeyview.

We took the opportunity to load up on hazelnuts courtesy of Canadian Hazelnut that will become the basis of our contribution at Feast of Fields this year at UBC Farm.

If you missed this event, it is still possible to tour the area on your own self-guided tour. Check out Circle Farm Tour.