Clayburn is a unique, secluded little village situated in the shelter of the west side of Sumas Mountain. The Village and brick plant were founded in 1905 by Charles Maclure, son of John Maclure, a former Royal Engineer who settled on a government land grant two kilometers west of Clayburn.

Reminiscent of a quaint English village with neat gardens surrounded by white picket fences, Clayburn was the first company town in British Columbia. It supported three stores, a bank, a school, and a church.

Samuel Maclure, Charles' brother, designed most of the brick buildings and became a noted architect, designing many outstanding buildings in the Vancouver and Victoria areas.

Little evidence remains of the once-thriving clay products manufacturing plant which operated at Clayburn shortly after the turn of the 20th century. However, the brick homes which housed employees, the village store, church, and school are still standing. Clayburn Village became a municipality designated Heritage Conservation area in 1996.

3 Kilometers east off the Abbotsford/Mission Highway (Hwy. 11)
Take the Clayburn Road Exit.
604.504.7891
www.clayburnvillage.com

DIRECTIONS:

To get to Clayburn Village from Trans Canada Highway #1, take Exit 92 (Sumas Way) North. Turn right on Highway 11 (Abbotsford - Mission Higway). Turn right on Clayburn Road.