Abbotsford, a city of 117,000, is situated between Langley on the west and Chilliwack on the east, it has the Fraser River to the north and the U.S. border to the south. The first stage in its development occured when the Royal Engineers surveyed the area in response to the the Gold Rush on the Fraser River in 1858, which led to the building of the Old Yale Road, the first road link through the Fraser Valley. Settlement resulted in crops of tobacco and milk and butter being produced by the late 1860's. In 1891 the Canadian Pacific Railway built a line from Mission on the north side of the Fraser River to Sumas in Washington State. A station built where the railway intersected with Old Yale Road became the site for the Village of Abbotsford. The arrival of the BC Electric Railway in 1910 ensured Abbotsford an accelerated growth rate that goes on to this day.
Present day Abbotsford encompasses the communities of Abbotsford, Bradner, Clayburn, Clearbrook, Huntington, Matsqui, Mount Lehman and Sumas City, testimony to the growth of the area fuelled by the favourable combination of soil and climate giving the Fraser Valley the enviable reputation as one of the finest growing areas in Canada.
The Abbotsford Air Show brings worldwide attention to this area. Its reputation as the Raspberry Capital of Canada, the great diversity of cultural events, the TradeX Exposition Centre and many recreational options for all ages makes this an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike.
Recommended sites for lots of quality information on Abbotsford B.C.
Each of these well designed sites provides information on many topics related to the Abbotsford area.
History, attractions, maps, directions, services for visitors, suggestions, you will find them all here. Enjoy.
The official site for the City of Abbotsford - www.city.abbotsford.bc.ca
The Chamber of Commerce serving Abbotsford - www.abbotsfordchamber.com
Local newspaper "The Abbotsford News" - www.abbynews.com
Local newspaper "Abbotsford Times" - www.abbotsfordtimes.com
Sites for visitors to the Abbotsford area
www.abbotsford.com
www.abbotsfordmyhome.com
www.abbotsfordairshow.com
www.whatshappeningaroundtown.com/Abbotsford.htm
"Fraser Valley Guide" website: a useful collection of links & pages for the valley - www.fraservalleyguide.com
Photo galleries of Abbotsford and area
City of Abbotsford sights Countryside of Abbotsford Tulip Rainbow
Aerial Photographs Abbotsford Airport
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