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Abbotsford

Home to the Abbotsford International Airport

Known as the Berry Capital of Canada, Abbotsford is a flourishing community with breath-taking scenic views. It is home to the Abbotsford International Airport, the fastest growing airport in western Canada, and the annual Abbotsford International Air Show.

Area facts

Location:   76 km east of Vancouver
Population:  123,864
Key Industries:  agriculture, transportation, manufacturing and retail
Transportation:  car, bus, rail, and airplane
Schools:  kindergarten to grade 12; University of the Fraser Valley, religious institutions such as Columbia Bible College and Summit Pacific College, as well as career colleges such as Career Gate Community College, Sprott Shaw Community College, Vancouver Career College, Metis Skills & Employment Centre, and CDI College.

Hospital: Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre is a 268-bed, University of BC affiliated hospital offering medical, surgical, obstetrics, inpatient pediatrics, renal, cardiology and tertiary palliative care, helipad, as well as 24/7 emergency services with 58,000 visits annually.

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