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Things to see in Abbotsford, British Columbia (Canada): 26 places and when to go
Abbotsford, British Columbia is a city in Canada with around 152,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), Museums and art (5), History (3). The best known are Gur Sikh Temple, Dewdney Peak and Rolley Lake Provincial Park. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 49.0504, -122.3
- Population
- About 152,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (14) · Museums and art (5) · History (3) · With kids (3) · Nature (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 66 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Dewdney Peak, at 930 m.
What to see in Abbotsford, British Columbia
The places in and around Abbotsford, British Columbia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gur Sikh TempleHistory · Museums and art531 m
- Dewdney PeakMountain in British Columbia, Canada17 km
- Rolley Lake Provincial ParkProvincial park in British Columbia22 km
- Stave Falls Dam and PowerhouseHydroelectric power station20 km
- Mission BridgeBridge in British Columbia, Canada8.1 km
- The Reach Gallery MuseumArt museum in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada2.0 km
- Trethewey HouseHouse in Abbotsford, British Columbia826 m
- A Grape in Time Winemaking AcademyWinery9.4 km
- Abbotsford WineWinery2.1 km
- Calder's Wine CellarWinery1.1 km
- Cannon Estate WineryWinery8.8 km
- Castle Fun ParkWith kids5.7 km
- Farmhouse Brewing Co.Brewery3.6 km
- Field House BrewingBrewery1.6 km
- Loudmouth BrewingBrewery5.9 km
- Maan FarmsWith kids3.9 km
- Mission MuseumMuseum9.5 km
- Mission Springs BrewingBrewery9.6 km
- Old Abbey AlesBrewery6.1 km
- Old Yale Brewing Co.Brewery771 m
- Raven's BrewingBrewery8.3 km
- Ripples Winery & New Wave DistillingWinery15 km
- Seaside Pearl Farmgate WineryWinery7.3 km
- Singletree WineryWinery8.6 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Stave Lake Snow Cabin
- With kids: Taves Family Farms
When to go to Abbotsford, British Columbia
The best time to visit Abbotsford, British Columbia is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:27
- FebBest time9:54
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:58
- JulBest time15:36
- AugBest time14:11
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02. In May, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Abbotsford, British Columbia
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Langley38 places24 km
- Chilliwack23 places29 km
- Coquitlam36 places44 km
- Harrison Hot Springs11 places48 km
- Tsawwassen14 places58 km
- Vancouver154 places65 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Abbotsford, British Columbia?
The best known: Gur Sikh Temple, Dewdney Peak, Rolley Lake Provincial Park, Stave Falls Dam and Powerhouse, Mission Bridge. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Abbotsford, British Columbia?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 02.
How do you get to Abbotsford, British Columbia?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 66 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Abbotsford, British Columbia as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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