Abbotsford is located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, one hour (70km) southeast of Vancouver’s city centre. The city borders Washington state, USA, directly to the south, which is easily accessible via the Abbotsford-Sumas border crossing.
Home to more than 141,000 people, Abbotsford is the largest population in the Fraser Valley Regional District and the fifth largest city in BC.
From breathtaking wineries to sprawling berry farms, Abbotsford is known as the agriculture capital of Canada. Other thriving industries are film, television and special events, niche manufacturing, transportation (aviation and aerospace) and retail.
Abbotsford boasts a variety of exciting activities for everyone with easy access to downhill skiing, white water rafting, sturgeon fishing, hot springs, camping, mountain-top hiking, waterslides, theme parks, scenic gardens, wineries and breweries, concerts, nightlife, shopping and much more.
Some of Abbotsford’s most well-known events and attractions include the Abbotsford Airshow, formerly the Abbotsford Tulip Festival, TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre, and Abbotsford Centre.
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is found just outside the city centre and is the second largest airport in the Lower Mainland after Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Abbotsford has a number of public and private schools from kindergarten through to grade 12.
University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford main campus has a growing number of post-secondary and continuing education programs.
Career Colleges: Career Gate Community College, Sprott Shaw Community College, Vancouver Career College, Metis Skills and Employment Centre, and CDI College.
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