British Columbia · Canada
Where to stay in Abbotsford
Abbotsford is a city in British Columbia, Canada, home to about 154,000 people.
- Best months
- July and August
- Nearest airport
- YXX4 km · Abbotsford International Airport
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Time zone
- America/Creston
- Language
- English, French
About
About Abbotsford
Abbotsford's colonial development began when the Royal Engineers surveyed the area in response to the gold rush along the Fraser River in 1858. This led to the building of Yale Road (today Old Yale Road), the first transportation route to link the Fraser Valley. The settlement grew and the production of butter, milk and tobacco began by the late 1860s. In 1889, former Royal Engineer John Cunningham Maclure applied for a Crown grant to obtain the 160 acres (0.65 km²) that would become Abbotsford. There is some controversy over the origin of the Abbotsford name.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Abbotsford
See
Abbotsford is well known for its agri-tourism attractions. Tourism Abbotsford publishes annually a Circle Farm Tour Guide highlighting some of British Columbia's most unique rural attractions during the summer. A winter version of the publication is available, named Passport to Christmas. Abbotsford boasts some of the finest sports facilities and parks in British Columbia which are popular among visitors. Known also as "Sports Town Canada," Abbotsford attracts dozens of provincial and national sports events annually.
- Trethewey House Heritage Site
- Gur Sikh Temple
- Mennonite Heritage Museum
Do
- Abbotsford International Airshow
- Abbotsford Canucks
- Agrifair
- Berry Festival
- Castle Fun Park
- Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and Visitor Centre
- Lotusland Vineyards tasting & tour
- Mill Lake
- Tradex
- The Dog Show at Tradex
- Vancouver Motor Cycle Show
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Where to stay
Hotels in Abbotsford
8 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge | 9.1 km | |
| Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre | 1.6 km | |
| Brookside Inn Boutique Hotel | 5.8 km | |
| Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre | 7.6 km | |
| Coast Abbotsford Hotel & Suites | 4.6 km | |
| Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport | 3.9 km | |
| Sandman Hotel and Suites Abbotsford | 0.9 km | |
| Super 8 by Wyndham Abbotsford BC | 4.7 km |
All 8 hotels in Abbotsford, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Abbotsford
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Abbotsford are July and August. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C; November is the wettest, with about 272 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Abbotsford: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), about 3.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 33 km) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 57 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Abbotsford is rather spread out, so a car is helpful. The widest selection of auto rentals are available at and near the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX). Some auto rentals are in the city.
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YXX · Abbotsford International Airport
BLI · Bellingham International Airport
ESD · Orcas Island Airport
Questions
Abbotsford: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Abbotsford?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Abbotsford are July and August. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C; November is the wettest, with about 272 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Abbotsford?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), about 3.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 33 km) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 57 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Abbotsford?
Canadian dollar (CAD).
Nearby
Destinations near Abbotsford
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.