Surrey’s Stewart Farm at Elgin Heritage Park
Historic Stewart Farm is an early 1900s farmstead lived in and worked on by newcomers during Surrey’s formative years. It’s now a destination heritage site, offering a family-friendly connection to the past through hands-on activities.
The farm and surrounding area inspire an appreciation for land, history, diversity and reconciliation. In addition to the Stewart family and their farmhands, there are plenty of other voices to be heard in the area: the Semiahmoo People and the ancestral Snokomish, as well as the birds and other animals that call the forest home.
Visit the City of Surrey website for full details about the historic site.
Where is Stewart Farm?
The heritage site is located at 13723 Crescent Road in Surrey. It’s about an hour’s drive from downtown Vancouver, give or take depending on the traffic. Nestled on the Nicomekl River within the trees, the area is very scenic and a great location for a walk, picnic or paddle.
The farmhouse is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 4:30 pm and the park itself is open from dawn to dusk. Entrance is free! Visit for a guided or self-led tour, register for a program, or drop by one for one of multiple fun seasonal events.
Events at Historic Stewart Farm
There are several events that take place each year at Stewart Farm. Below is a list of some of the most notable ones.
- Spring Fest (May) – Celebrate spring with an afternoon of family-friendly fun, featuring live music, dancing, food trucks, a small vendor market, and more.
- Father’s Day Open House (June) – A special day for dads and their families! There are free drop-in crafts and other activities that are dad-themed. There’s also a belated Mother’s Day Tea for all the moms visiting.
- Harvest Fair (September) – A traditional fall fair with a focus on local food, vintage fair games and other entertainment. There are people in costumes and demonstrations like apple cider making.
- Victorian Christmas (December) – Experience a farmhouse Christmas with decorations, festive music, children’s activities and maybe even the chance to see Santa Claus!
Throughout the summer and the weeks leading up to Christmas, the farm typically hosts special themed weekend drop-ins, complete with heritage demonstrations, crafts and other family-friendly activities.
Visit the City of Surrey website for the full calendar of events.
Tips & Advice
Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your trip to Historic Stewart Farm.
TIP #1: Combine your visit with a trip to Crescent Beach or an afternoon in the nearby resort town of White Rock. Both places have, beaches, restaurants, ice cream shops and gorgeous views.
TIP #2: Another great activity to do is a riverside trail walk through Elgin Heritage Park. The park is a birdwatcher’s dream and a favourite for nature photographers.
TIP #3: If you like historic places like Stewart Farm, then other attractions you might enjoy include the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver, London Heritage Farm in Richmond, Haney House in Maple Ridge, Mackin House in Coquitlam and Kilby Farm in the Fraser Valley.
TIP #4: The farm shares the park with Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House. Check their website for open house dates to round out your visit.
Other Information
Historic Stewart Farm is a great attraction to explore. It’s an opportunity learn more about the area and how people lived there in the past. The fact that it’s free to visit only makes it more of a good idea to check out!
Visit the official Historic Stewart Farm webpage for more information and updates on upcoming events.
Another terrific place to learn about the region’s history is the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale.