Trethewey House Heritage Site
Trethewey House Heritage Site
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
Our drop-in tour hours are from 1-4 PM Monday-Friday. Trethewey House Heritage Site is operated by Heritage Abbotsford Society, a registered non-profit. Our mission is to collect, record, preserve and share the stories of Abbotsford. We offer a range of programs and experiences including site tours, exhibits, historical Abbotsford walking tours, and more - all by donation. The Heritage Site consists of Trethewey House, Joey's Playhouse, the Upper Sumas Train Station, a Heritage Gallery, and the Sylvia Pincott Heritage Habitat Garden. Trethewey House was built in 1919-1920 by Joseph Ogle "J.O." Trethewey. As President of the Abbotsford Lumber Company, J.O. was responsible for leadership of the company during the company's boom years in the 1920s. The House is built in the local Craftsman style and was constructed using primarily local materials, making it distinct from other buildings of similar age within the City of Abbotsford.
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Sablehrt
Abbotsford, Canada33 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
If you're interested in early life and industry in Abbotsford this is a good place to start. This heritage house museum helps tell the story of the Trethewey family and the mill that supplied much needed lumber for building this town in the country. The MSA Museum Society operate this facility on behalf of the City of Abbtsford as part of their mandate to serve as the memory of the community.
Written July 8, 2015
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jdt1971
British Columbia147 contributions
Sept 2011
I have brought my elementary aged classes to this site many times. It is so fun to watch the kids step back in time and learn about the pioneers of the area. The staff are very knowledgable, and they are able to paint a picture of what it was like to live at the time.
The Trethewey house is beautiful, and has many artifacts to keep a visitor interested and entertained for a while. Even without a tour, it is a really interesting place to spend a few hours. There are places to sit outside, so on a nice day, it is nice to bring a lunch and sit in the gazebo.
The site backs o nto Mill Lake Park, another great place to take the kids-lots of playground equipment, and places for them to run around.
The Trethewey house is beautiful, and has many artifacts to keep a visitor interested and entertained for a while. Even without a tour, it is a really interesting place to spend a few hours. There are places to sit outside, so on a nice day, it is nice to bring a lunch and sit in the gazebo.
The site backs o nto Mill Lake Park, another great place to take the kids-lots of playground equipment, and places for them to run around.
Written December 28, 2011
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tsreynolds
Toronto, Canada33 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We arrived late in the day. A very accommodating guide showed us around the house and museum. Knowledgeable, friendly, and interesting bit of history. Thank you!
Written April 10, 2019
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Thejourneygenie
Abbotsford, Canada295 contributions
Used to be a great way to show students the history of an Abbotsford founding family, but now they appear short staffed and can't manage large groups. The home is still lovely and worth a visit though.
Written January 30, 2012
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crazzy_j46
British Columbia, Canada59 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This place is great to visit any day of the year, but at Halloween they put on the great Hunted house for people to enjoy!
Super creepy!
Super creepy!
Written April 22, 2015
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julietelfordfarm
Abbotsford, Canada86 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
home of the tretheway family ,pioneers in abbotsford features original house complete with furniture my favorite being the player piano on mill lake which has nice
walking paths also a museum on the grounds we were there when tea was being served on the lawn
on the grounds
walking paths also a museum on the grounds we were there when tea was being served on the lawn
on the grounds
Written March 14, 2015
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Angery2014
Abbotsford, Canada8 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
Beautiful old house with a great story. I really like the old style house and all the period furniture. The lady there was very informative about the history of the old house and family that built it.
Written September 30, 2014
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Jean W
Abbotsford, Canada168 contributions
The home is great to take the children/family to look at well preserved, lots of things happening and right by the park
Written September 4, 2012
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Misty
1 contribution
Feb 2020
There is definitely a spirit in this house. Can't confirm if it's a friendly one. This place is definitely haunted. Visit at your own risk. SCARY.
Written February 20, 2020
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While we can't confirm or deny the presence of any ghosts in our house we assure you any spiritual presences here are very friendly!
Written February 23, 2021
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ponya11
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
This is SUCH a great place to go with the kids. Such rich history presented in a fun way. They also have this really cool app for families to play - Agents of Discovery. My kids and I walked around while playing this fun and free (!!) app to learn about the history in an engaging way. Very cool. Highly recommend Trethewey House for the whole fam!
Written October 16, 2018
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