Stewart Farm

Stewart Farm is a historical farm located at Elgin Heritage Park. It’s close to Blackie Spit near Crescent Beach in South Surrey, not far from White Rock.

Note: On Saturday, September 19th, Stewart Farm hosts a special event. Co-hosted by Historic Stewart Farm and Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, the Harvest Fair runs from 12:00 until 4:00 pm. Admission is free. The family-friendly event includes live folk music with Pat Chessell. There are also market stalls, historical re-enactments, craft activities and a couple of food trucks. At the event you can also make a corn husk doll and learn about the craft’s significance to Indigenous culture.

For the historic site’s official website, visit surrey.ca. For details about the event in September, click Stewart Farm Harvest Fair 2026.

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Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm

Stewart Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Road along the Nikomekl River in Crescent Beach in Surrey. The historic site is an early 1900s farmstead. It’s open to the public on Tuesdays to Sundays from noon to 4:30 pm. The farm is closed on Mondays and Remembrance Day. Admission is free!

Visit the City of Surrey‘s website for full details about Stewart Farm.

Stewart Farm in May — The Royal Victorian Party in May

Events at Stewart Farm

Best times to visit historic Stewart Farm include any sunny day in the warmer months when combined with a trip to Crescent Beach or White Rock, and during any of the following special events, all of which are free or with admission by donation.

Family Day – games, tours of the historic house and craft activities on Family Day which is the third Monday in February.
Spring Fest – an event in early May celebrating the season with food, live music, dancing, and other activities.
Father’s Day Open House – special activities happen on Father’s Day in June (including a high tea for moms).
Harvest Fair – on a Saturday in mid-September there are people in costumes, tours of the orchard, apple cider making and market vendors. Other activities include live entertainment, tours of the historic house and family-friendly, old-fashioned games. Admission is free.
Christmas at Stewart Farm – the historic site often has an open house on a Saturday in early December with Christmas decorations, festive music, Santa Claus, craft activities for kids, and refreshments. There are sometimes crafts and treats on other weekends leading up to Christmas Day in December too.

In addition to the above, on various dates during the summer and autumn seasons, at Stewart Farm there are special themed events that feature heritage demonstrations, crafts and other fun things.

Another event that used to happen at Stewart Farm years ago was the Royal Victorian Party on the Sunday of the Victoria Day Long weekend in May. That event, however, hasn’t happened for a few years now. Other events in past years have also happened on the Mother’s Day Weekend, around Halloween and at other occasions.

Click Stewart Farm Events to learn more about events at the historic site.

Stewart Farm Barn — The historic barn at Stewart Farm

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your trip to Stewart Farm.

TIP #1: While in the area, also consider visiting nearby Crescent Beach. It’s just down the road and a beautiful spot.

TIP #2: Take your bikes or walking shoes. Leisurely trails from Stewart Farm go through Elgin Heritage Park all the way to Crescent Beach.

TIP #3: If you want to learn more about the history of the area, visit the Museum of Surrey in Cloverdale (which is also free). It’s a great museum for people of all ages including young children.

More Information

Click City of Surrey for more information about Stewart Farm.

Click Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House to learn about the First Nations centre which is also located at Elgin Heritage Park.

To learn more about the area, see our articles about the City of Surrey, Crescent Beach and White Rock.

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Other events that happen elsewhere in the City of Surrey include the following:

Surrey Events in Spring

Food Truck Wars – a food-themed event at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in the spring.
Party for the Planet – a free event celebrating Earth Day in the plaza outside Surrey City Hall in late April.
Surrey Vaisakhi Parade – a major South Asian festival in April.
Cloverdale Rodeo – a rodeo and country fair on the Victoria Day Long Weekend.

Surrey Events in Summer

Canada Day – a major event celebrating the country’s birthday on July 1st in Cloverdale.
Sounds of Summer Music Series – free live music at various Surrey parks and plazas in the summer.
Salmon Sessions Music Festival – a music festival in South Surrey in August.
National Indigenous People’s Day – an event celebrating First Nation’s culture and people at Holland Park in June.
Surrey Fusion Festival – a major event with concerts, other live entertainment, food and other activities in July at Holland Park.
Filipino Fest – an event at the Museum of Surrey celebrating Filipino music, food and culture in September.

Surrey Events in Fall & Winter

Cougar Creek House of Horrors – a popular (and very scary) Halloween attraction in October.
Remembrance Day – a procession and ceremonies at the cenotaph in Cloverdale on November 11th.
Garden Light Festival – Bear Creek Park is lit up with illuminations and displays in November.
Surrey Tree Lighting Festival – the city begins its winter holiday season with this event at City Hall in late November.
Noel Holiday Light Festival – a Christmas-themed attraction at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in early winter
WinterFest – the Museum of Surrey has Christmas trees and other decorations and activities from late November until late December.