Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- Known for skydiving.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Mill Lake Park & Centennial Pool.
- Served by Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
- Home to roughly 175,000 people.
History
Abbotsford is a city in British Columbia next to the Canada–United States border, Greater Vancouver, and the Fraser River. With a census population of 153,569 people (2021), it is the most populous municipality in the province outside metropolitan Vancouver. Abbotsford–Mission has the third-highest proportion of visible minorities among census metropolitan areas in Canada, after the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Vancouver CMA. It is home to Tradex, the University of the Fraser Valley, and Abbotsford International Airport.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, 757) · 6 routes: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mesa, Oakland, Palm Springs, San Diego
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Honolulu, Las Vegas, Portland*, Seattle*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Abbotsford International Airport (YXX); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXX has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Calgary, Edmonton).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Abbotsford, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.