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Abbotsford is one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. It’s home to UFV’s largest campus and student housing, offering a balance of city convenience and outdoor adventure.
Explore local trails, lakes, parks, markets, and wineries. With mild winters, warm summers, and green landscapes year-round, Abbotsford’s welcoming community, vibrant arts and food scene, and affordable lifestyle make it a great place to live, learn, and connect.
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A city full of opportunities
Big city perks, small-town feel
Abbotsford blends lively downtown, markets, festivals, and mountain views with art, food, and events fill this walkable city.
A vibrant, connected community
Abbotsford blends diversity and small-city charm, offering local shops, events, you'll feel at home in a place that celebrates connection and belonging.
Student-friendly and accessible
Abbotsford is student-friendly, with groceries, dining, transit, and clinics nearby, safe, affordable, and low on traffic.
Launch your career in Abbotsford
Canada’s fastest-growing economic hubs
With over 4,600 businesses, it’s a centre for employment, innovation, and industry leadership.
Opportunities across key sectors
Abbotsford’s $1.8B agri-tech, tech, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors offer students real-world experience through co-ops and internships.
A city built for your next step
With convenient on-campus housing, a strong job market with 42,000+ new jobs projected by 2050, UFV is the ideal place to study, stay, and succeed after graduation.
Nature on your doorstep
Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and farmland, Abbotsford is a haven for outdoor lovers. With 192+ parks and 275 km of trails, you can hike Sumas Mountain, bike the Discovery Trail, paddle through Mill and Cultus Lakes, or snowboard Sasquatch Mountain Resort.
Explore glacial lakes, forests, and rivers, or venture out to Golden Ears, Harrison Lake, White Rock Beach, or across the border to Mount Baker for even more adventure. Activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, snowboarding, and golfing are all within easy reach, and with only 12 days of snowfall a year, you can enjoy the outdoors any day of the year.
Easy to get around
Walkable, bikeable, and student-friendly
UFV is walkable and near major bus routes, making it easy to get to shops and more. Eligible students get a U-Pass, which includes unlimited local transit as part of their fees.
Built for active and flexible commuting
Abbotsford has over 275 km of bike trails, including the scenic Discovery Trail. UFV Housing supports cycling with bike storage, and parking for those who drive.
Connected to the region and beyond
UFV is just a 10-minute drive from Abbotsford airport and only 10 minutes north of the U.S. border, making regional and national travel easy.
A welcoming, inclusive community
Abbotsford is one of B.C.’s most culturally diverse cities, home to the historic Gur Sikh Temple and a vibrant mix of cultures. UFV reflects this diversity through housing, clubs, and events that celebrate Indigenous and multicultural identities. Located on the traditional lands of the Stó:lō peoples, UFV honours Indigenous history and culture through spaces like the Indigenous Student Centre and Indigenous Gathering Place, welcoming areas for connection, support, and celebration. See how this spirit lives on in our Lálém te Baker story.
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