Abbotsford

The Heart of the Fraser Valley

Food and community are at the heart of Abbotsford. The largest municipality in BC, around 72% rests within the Agricultural Land Reserve—a provincially protected zone that is ripe with berries and an abundance of fresh produce during the warmer months. Here, the flow of life moves in close step with the changing seasons, punctuated by times of celebration such as the harvest and holidays. With a wide selection of shops, farm experiences, events and destinations as diverse as the people who live here, you’ll find many reasons to stay for a visit.

Abbotsford Taves Farm Goat On Grass
Taves Family Farms
Child with Pumpkins Willowview Farms
Willowview Farm Pumpkins
Woman White Dress in Tulip Farm
Lakeland Flowers
Abbotsford Icon Badge
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Before the name Abbotsford…


Well before this territory was ever called Abbotsford, it was known by its Halq’eméylem name, S’ólh Téméxw, meaning “our land” or “our world.” 

For us, that name serves as a reminder that our organization stems from a lineage of settlers and visitors to this area, the traditional, ancestral land that was first home to the Stó:lō  (people of the river) and associated tribes, in particular the Sema:th (Sumas) and Máthxwi (Matsqui) peoples.

As settlers and visitors, we therefore acknowledge our duty to treat this land and its first people with the utmost respect and gratitude. When you visit, we hope you’ll show that same respect and encourage those who come after you to do likewise.

HigHlightS

Highlights featuring the best of each season. Featured events that you can’t miss. Hidden gems waiting to be explored. Experience the vibrant seasons of Abbotsford.

Attractions

Attraction Details

Activities

Abbotsford Arts Centre

Abbotsford Canucks

Abbotsford Canucks

Abbotsford Centre

Abbotsford Farm & Country Market

A display case showing various items in the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame.

Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame

Abbotsford Visitor Centre Kiosk

AccommoDaTioN

Abbotsford Super 8

Alpine Inn

Best Western Plus – Regency Inn & Conference Centre

Brookside Inn Boutique Hotel

Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre

Coast Abbotsford Hotels and Suites

Lá:lem te Baker

Ramada by Wyndham Abbotsford

Famous for... Berries!

With thousands of hectares of berry crops and hundreds of fields, it’s hard to beat the rows of plump, juicy berries that draw countless families and berry enthusiasts to Abbotsford each year. Whether you’re craving strawberries, blueberries, goji berries, raspberries, tayberries, blackberries, currants, or many other varieties, try your hand at some of the numerous U-picks, purchase a pint or two, and indulge in fresh berry pies and preserves!

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