City of Abbotsford Email Format
Government AdministrationBritish Columbia, Canada501-1000 Employees
The City of Abbotsford is a municipal government in British Columbia's Fraser Valley. About an hour east of Vancouver, it is the province's fifth-largest city, home to more than 160,000 residents and among Canada's fastest-growing economies. The city aims to deliver high-quality public services and to position Abbotsford as a regional hub where innovation, talent, investment and business can flourish. Its planning framework includes an Official Community Plan and a forward-looking Strategic Plan to guide ongoing growth and prosperity. In 2026, the city announced the development of a transit exchange in the Highstreet area, created in collaboration with the Province and BC Transit. It is also pursuing a Climate Resilience Strategy that invites community input to address climate risks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.