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Abbotsford, BC

Abbotsford lies in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, just adjacent to the Greater Vancouver area. The city offers the best of coastal British Columbia and this Abbotsford city guide will show you why. Abbotsford offers residents a temperate - if a little wet - climate, great mountain views, lakes galore and all the outdoor activities are available when living in such a diverse geographical region.

The Greater Vancouver Area has rents that are among the highest in the country but you’ll be pleased to find that Abbotsford is considerably cheaper than the metropolis. However, since the city is poorly served by public transport, you’ll likely need to own a car, which means you’ll end up shelling out quite a bit on gas and travel expenses. However, the Central Fraser Valley Transit System does provide bus services to surrounding areas, as well as rail services to Vancouver that can be easily accessed from nearby Mission. Most residents work within Abbotsford itself and are employed in the agriculture, transportation, manufacturing or retail sectors.

Abbotsford is s a diverse and multicultural one favoured by South Asian communities and has the highest population of ethnic Indians within Canada. It is therefore no surprise that about 20% of the population identify Punjabi as their mother tongue. There is also a sizeable population of other South Asian communities, First Nations people, East Asians, as well as Latin Americans.

One thing you’ll find noted in Abbotsford that may deter you from moving to the city is the relatively high crime rate, however law enforcement efforts have been increased in recent years to tackle the situation. Residents can also ensure their security by choosing a safe gated community in one of Abbotsford’s many diverse neighbourhoods. Central Abbotsford has many commercial developments and is home to Mill Lake Park, the MSA Museum, City Hall, Provincial courthouse and a number of educational institutions. The historic downtown shopping area is close by and in the city centre you’ll find a number of big box shops for all your daily needs as well as high end brands. Clayburn village is another great area, historic neighbourhood with a number of charming brick heritage homes, a church and good schools. The U district is a home to a number of new developments, with plans to make it a truly university district, making It ideal students or those who work in education.