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Community Facts
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Abbotsford combines the best of city and country living into one unique lifestyle. While enjoying one of the fastest rates of
growth of any city in Canada, Abbotsford cherishes it's agricultural heritage. Nestled in a pastoral setting
between several majestic snowcapped mountains, Abbotsford comprises an area of approximately 92,433 acres.
Bounded on the north by the Fraser River and the south by the US border, the population of Abbotsford proper exceeds
159,000 according to a 2006 census. With it's mild year round climate, modern facilities and services, rich cultural background and brand
new International Airport, is it any wonder that so many people call Abbotsford home? Click on Community
Facts to find out more. |
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Recreation
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Whether you're into swimming, skating, golf, curling, track,
bowling, billiards, tennis, weights or
lawn bowling - Abbotsford has a world-class facility for you. Jog or walk through one of our 113 parks.
Or if you prefer to watch, we're also home to championship hockey, soccer, cycling, baseball and track and field
events. Click on Recreation for a complete lineup. |
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Shopping
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2 modern air-conditioned malls, several shopping centres, all the major retailers - the shopping selection and
sophistication of Abbotsford can't be matched. Combined with a plethora of dining and snacking experiences,
shopping in Abbotsford becomes an adventure. Click on Shopping
for more excitement! |
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Lodging
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Where to stay in Abbotsford and area. We're home to many fine hotels, motels and Bed and Breakfasts - whatever your
pleasure! Click on Lodging to check in. |
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Hike/Bike
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113 parks, need we say more! Take a leisurely stroll
around Mill Lake and Centennial Park (a good place to bring the kids), enjoy Matsqui Trail on the dyke down by the
Fraser River or cycle one of our many country roads that seem to go on forever. If wilderness hiking is more to
your liking, then Sumas Mountain is ideal (also great for horseback riding). Click Hike/Bike
to get going. |
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Ski/Fish
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Don't look now, but there's a mountain right outside your door. Four top-ranked ski areas within an hour's drive
of town, make Abbotsford a logical headquarters for the ski buff. Abbotsford is also home to some of the best
trout, salmon and steelhead fishing in the world. Click Ski/Fish
for complete details. |
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Farm Tours
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Local farms and nurseries are listed here. Take advantage of locally grown produce, dairy products and nursery
stock. Many of these growers offer tours of their operations, as well as extending the opportunity to purchase
fresh from the farm. Click on Farm Tours to start the tour. |
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Transportation
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WestJet Airlines, Greyhound Bus Lines, Citylink Bus Lines, Westcoast Express commuter rail service, Abbotsford Transit, Handydart
bus service for the disabled, taxis and limousines, car and truck rentals - Abbotsford is fast becoming a hub city in
British Columbia. We have an international airport; we're at the crossroads of two major highway routes; we're
two kilometres from the US border; and a river runs through it! Click Transportation
for all the information and schedules. |
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Day Trips
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There's lots of stuff to do here. There's also a lot of stuff nearby. Most of it within an hour's drive of
Abbotsford. There's a volcano in another country to the south of us, hot springs and resorts to the east, a zoo
and museum to the west and an abundance of lakes, rivers and nature parks to the north. Click Day
Trips to take a short trip to one of the many beautiful areas surrounding us. |
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Attractions
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Abbotsford is no stranger to entertainment and attractions. Museums, galleries, bingo, heritage sites, fine arts, music,
fish hatchery, symphony orchestra, concert hall, theatres - there's always something to do and somewhere to go
in Abbotsford. And don't worry, kids, we have video games, mini-golf, go-kart track, amusement parks, rock
climbing and much, much more. Click Attractions
for more fun. |
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Community Profile
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They call us the "City in the Country." And for good reason. Abbotsford is one of the swiftest growing
communities in North America and one of the most productive agricultural areas in Canada. Our reputation for
dairy, poultry, berries, vegetables and nurseries is world renowned. Click on Community
Profile for all the facts. |
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