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.
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 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.
A 700+ seat performing arts facility that houses full concert lighting, sound and fly systems. Their theatre and dance calendar is complimented by a variety of cultural and commercial events throughout the year. See website for a full list of upcoming performances and ticket information.
The Abbotsford Canucks are a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and members of the American Hockey League. The team began play in the 2021–22 season with home games at Abbotsford Centre as the AHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks.
The Abbotsford Centre is the premiere entertainment and sports venue in the Fraser Valley. You’ll find all your favourite performers in a small sized arena that makes every seat feel like the best seat in the house! There’s something for everyone with family shows, sports events, concerts, comedy and more!
Abbotsford’s longest running farm and country market showcases local growers, bakers, artisans and entertainers. Located just off of Historic Downtown Abbotsford in family friendly Jubilee Park. Visit their website for a list of current vendors.
The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame was created as part of the Legacy Sports Centre, which was built by the Western Canada Summer Games Society after the successful 1995 Western Canada Summer Games in Abbotsford. It is a permanent tribute honouring Abbotsford’s outstanding athletes, teams and builders of sport. Located at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.
Find our visitor service kiosk located in Abbotsford Airport. We are here to help you plan your visit to Abbotsford and The Fraser Valley.
