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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Council denies request to reconsider housing proposal for homeless men
Coun. Henry Braun said reconsideration would have given the city more time to consider its options for housing for the homeless
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Christmas movie to be filmed in downtown Abbotsford from March 10 to 13
The film will be inside local stores on Montrose Avenue
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Business alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees
Groups urge B.C. government to 'press pause' on recycling shift for containers, paper
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Chief coroner to chair mill inquest
Lisa Lapointe says coroner's inquest can look at evidence found to be inadmissible in court after Burns Lake sawmill fatalities
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Measles outbreak alarms minister
Terry Lake says he hasn't considered making vaccinations mandatory, health officials warn parents about travel during spring break
