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Those looking for a community that offers great dining, fantastic shopping and beautiful country landscapes will find it in Abbotsford, BC. Nicknamed the "City in the Country," Abbotsford is located in the gorgeous Fraser Valley, about an hour's drive from Metro Vancouver. The city is also the fifth largest municipality in BC, with a population of approximately 132,000.
Abbotsford offers much to see and do. The Circle Farm Tour visits a number of farms in Abbotsford's countryside that sell farm fresh produce and products. For those interested in local history, the city has a number of heritage buildings and neighborhoods like Clayburn Village and Historic Downtown. The Arts, Culture and Heritage tour visits the city's historic districts and several home studios and galleries in the area. Kariton Gallery in Mill Lake Park exhibits the works for many local artists, while the Reach gallery and museum features many innovative exhibits.
There are numerous places for outdoor fun in Abbotsford because of all of the parklands and green landscapes. Albert Dyck Memorial Park is ideal for waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming and fishing. McDonald Park, a dark sky park, is perfect for watching the night sky, free of all light pollution. For those wishing to stay close to home, Mill Lake is close to the heart of the city and is a perfect location for picnics, playing volleyball, fishing and canoeing. The park also hosts Art in the Park every summer. Sumas Mountain Regional Park is an excellent destination for hikers and mountain bikers.
In addition, the ever-popular Abbotsford Skydive Centre is a must for any adventure seeker. The centre is open seven days a week for freefall tandem or independent skydiving from 12,500 feet.
Abbotsford is also well-known for numerous events and festivals. The Berrybeat Festival brings entertainment, produce markets and strawberry teas to Historic Downtown. The Abbotsford Agri-Fair celebrates the area's bountiful farms along with a midway, rodeo and other entertainment. Those who prefer aerobatic performances will be thrilled with the Abbotsford International Airshow. With participants ranging from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the USAF Thunderbirds to civilian performers, the always-popular airshow is the region's largest annual event, drawing crowds of people from across the Lower Mainland.
Castle Fun Park, just off Highway One, offers year-round fun, from mini-golf and Go Kart racing to the batting cages and the video arcade. Whether you're planning a birthday party or just want to hang with friends, Castle Fun Park is fun for all ages, rain or shine.