Abbotsford History
This Indigenous group has lived in the Abbotsford area for thousands of years.
(Who are the Stó:lō people?)
This tower on Sumas Mountain can be seen from all over Abbotsford.
(What is the Sumas Mountain Lookout Tower?)
This popular winter sport can be played at the Abbotsford Centre and local rinks.
(What is hockey?)
Abbotsford is part of this large river valley.
(What is the Fraser Valley?)
Abbotsford is known as the capital of this fruit in Canada.
(What are blueberries?)
Abbotsford was named after this person’s hometown in England.
(Who is Harry Abbott?)
This famous air show takes place in Abbotsford every summer.
(What is the Abbotsford International Airshow?)
This community centre has an ice rink, swimming pool, and gym for public use.
(What is the Matsqui Recreation Centre / ARC?)
This bird, known for its bald head and sharp beak, is often seen near the Fraser River.
(What is a bald eagle?)
This major highway runs through Abbotsford.
(What is the Trans-Canada Highway / Highway 1?)
In 1995, Abbotsford officially became this type of city.
(What is a municipality?)
This historical village shows what life was like in the early days of Abbotsford.
(What is Trethewey House?)
This junior hockey team, based in Abbotsford, competes in the Pacific Junior Hockey League and plays home games at MSA Arena.
(Who are the Abbotsford Pilots?)
This mountain range borders Abbotsford to the east.
(What are the Cascade Mountains?)
This international event caused thousands of people to cross into Abbotsford in 2010.
(What is the Vancouver Winter Olympics?)
This industry helped Abbotsford grow in the early 1900s, and it is still important today.
(What is agriculture/farming?)
This large stadium hosts hockey games, concerts, and events.
(What is the Abbotsford Centre?)
This American Hockey League (AHL) team, affiliated with the Vancouver Canucks, plays its home games at the Abbotsford Centre.
(Who are the Abbotsford Canucks?)
This type of large cat has been spotted in the forests around Abbotsford.
(What is a cougar?)
Abbotsford has this many seasons each year.
(What is four?)
In 1948, this natural disaster caused severe flooding in Abbotsford.
(What is the Fraser River flood?)
This park has a large lake, walking trails, and a terrible sandy beach area.
(What is Mill Lake Park?)
This Latvian goaltender has played for both the Abbotsford and Vancouver Canucks, impressing fans with his performances, including leading Latvia to a bronze medal at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.
(Who is Artūrs Šilovs?)
Abbotsford’s climate is classified as this type, meaning it gets a lot of rainfall.
(What is a temperate rainforest climate?)
This country is just across the border from Abbotsford.
(What is the United States?)