Directions to Abbotsford Agriplex from Seattle area

Packing List

• Rabies certificates
• Passport (or two picture ids and a birth certificate) 
• Water (for you and your dog – it’s a bit chlorinated in BC.  You should bring at least 2 gallons.
• Xpens, crates, etc.., - Your dog must not be allowed to roam loose during the tournament.  Since there are two teams, we need to help each other which means there will be times during the day when the dogs will need to be kenneled while you are helping out.
• Reservation information and directions
• Warm clothing for the mornings
• Optional: Rain jacket for rain
• Food for your dog
• Treats, like Zuke's Power Bars for dogs.  The dogs get very tired.
• Team Jacket
• Team T-shirt
• Leashes, racing harnesses (I don't like dogs racing on just collars if they pull)
• Towel (if it rains, you'll want it)
• any equipment you've been asked to carry (box, balls)

Border Crossing Information  - http://www.bcpassport.com/vital/border.html

Here is one set of directions from Maps.google.com.  It may not be the best way, so PLEASE CONSULT with a map.  You can either take the exit for 539 (Bellisfair Mall exit) or the exit for 542.     Bottom line is you need to get on Rt. 9 and cross the Canadian Border at Sumas.   

• Take the I-5 N ramp - go 89 mi
• Take the WA-542 E exit 255 to Mt Baker - go 0.2 mi
• Turn right at E Sunset Dr - go 0.9 mi
• Continue on WA-542 - go 9.0 mi
• Turn left at Lawrence Rd - go 3.3 mi
• Turn left at WA-9 - go 0.5 mi
• Turn right at Nooksack Rd - go 2.5 mi
• Turn left at WA-9 - go 0.1 mi
• Turn right at Nooksack Ave - go 1.5 mi
• Bear left at Nooksack Rd - go 1.7 mi
• Turn right at WA-9 - go 3.0 mi
• Bear right at Halverstick Rd - go 0.5 mi
• Continue on W Front St - go 0.4 mi
• Turn left at Cherry St - go 0.7 mi
• Bear right at Sumas Way - go 4.4 mi
• Bear right and head toward HWY-11 - go 220 ft
• Bear right at HWY-11 and stay on it.
• Exit McCallum Road heading West. 
• This becomes MacLure Road
• Turn right (north)  onto Trethewey Street.
• Follow Trethewey Street until what I think is Gate 2.  You will see a hockey ring, an indoor arena, and probably quite a few RV's parked in the parking lot. Also look for people walking dogs.

Hotel - we usually stay at the Comfort Inn in Abbotsford (formerly the Holiday Inn Express).

Once you hit Highway 1, you’ll travel two exits WEST. I can’t quite remember.  The hotel is in a part of Abbotsford called Clearbrook.

2073 Clearbrook Rd.
CLEARBROOK , BC V2T 2X1
CANADA

Toll-Free: 800-665-7252
Tel: 1-604-8596211
Fax: 1-604-8596200
Check-In Time:  3:00 PM
Check-Out Time:  11:00 AM

 Driving Directions
NORTH ON EXIT 87, CLEARBROOK RD , OFF HWY 1 ( TRANS CANADA HWY ) IN ABBOTSFORD. TURN LEFT INTO RICKY'S RESTAURANT CAR PARK & GO TO HTL ENTRANCE ( 1 HR E OF VANCOUVER )