Did You Know? Abbotsford
5 surprising local facts about Abbotsford, BC — curated and fact-checked by the ChitChat editorial team.
- #1
Abbotsford is BC's fifth-largest city and the largest city in the Fraser Valley.
Source · BC Stats
- #2
Abbotsford produces more agricultural revenue per hectare than any other municipality in Canada.
Source · Statistics Canada
- #3
The Abbotsford International Airshow has run annually since 1962, making it one of the longest-running airshows in North America.
Source · Abbotsford International Airshow
- #4
Abbotsford's annual Tulip Festival features 2.5 million tulips on a 40-acre family farm.
Source · Abbotsford Tulip Festival
- #5
The University of the Fraser Valley's main campus is located in Abbotsford with over 15,000 students.
Source · UFV
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