Welcome to Abbotsford
Abbotsford is the largest city by area in British Columbia. It is home to the University of the Fraser Valley, TRADEX and Abbotsford International Airport, which hosts the Abbotsford International Airshow. The municipality's southern boundary is the Canada–United States border, across which is Sumas, Washington. In Canada, it is bordered by Langley to the west, the Fraser River and Mission to the north, and Chilliwack to the east. Much of Abbotsford has dramatic views of Mount Baker (to the southeast) and the Coast Mountains (to the north).
Local Events
Our Local Events section, parades, fairs, festivals, the Abbotsford International Airshow–they're all listed here! Along with a brief description of each one, so you can be prepared ahead of time.
Map
View a map of Abbostsford here.
Abbotsford News
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Little movement as school strike starts
Education Minister Peter Fassbender says teachers' union could be called on to pay benefits if school disruption continues
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Abbotsford woman pleads guilty to theft and fraud charges
Michelle La Chapelle was charged with 29 counts for offences in 2011 and 2012.
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Heat weren't 'the right fit' in Abbotsford: AHL prez
The president of the American Hockey League expressed disappointment that his league failed to take root in Abbotsford.
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Councillors raise transparency concerns over development corp.
City about to launch arms-length corporation focused on business
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Abbotsford Police trying to locate missing man
Lionel Vedres, 44, was last seen on Saturday, April 19.
