The City of Abbotsford, recognized as the hub of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley region, is one of the fastest-growing business centres in Canada.
Abbotsford is known as the “City in the Country” surrounded by agricultural lands that anchor the economy. The economy is also fuelled by the specialized manufacturing and aerospace sectors, and the more common sectors of health care, social assistance, retail, and construction. The City has a dynamic and vibrant business community that continues to expand, along with significant residential growth. Abbotsford Village is a shopping destination that services this vibrant and growing city.
Abbotsford is a diverse community made up of many different ethnic and cultural groups. As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in British Columbia, Abbotsford is expected to grow to a population of 200,000 by 2035.