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Articles & pictures pertaining to Abbotsford and its history. |
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Photo Albums
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Here you will find historical photos as well as virtual tours of Abbotsford.
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General History of Abbotsford
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The first gold of the Fraser River Gold Rush found its way to the Hudson's Bay forts that were built as part of the fur trade. In order to assert their claim on British Columbia, the British sent the Royal Engineers, who surveyed the area in 1858. They also built Old Yale Road, the first road link through the Fraser Valley. British sovereignty was protected and the reward offered to the engineers after their tour of duty was a pre-emption of land at a very reasonable price. Here you will find articles on the general history and beginnings of Abbotsford.
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Aboriginal Peoples History, Culture and Religion
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The first settlers in the area were the Sto:lo people, residents for over 10,000 years, known as part of the Coast Salish. They were the first hunters, boat builders, fishers, gatherers, loggers and made extensive use of the Fraser River and its tributraries. At the time of first contact with Europeans, it is estimated that there were 30,000 people living within Sto:lo territory. This region covered most of the lower Fraser River, from Richmond to Yale.
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Indo-Canadian History, Culture and Religion
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The Indo-Canadian community has existed in Abbotsford for over 100 years. The first Indo-Canadians arrived here about 1902, from the Punjab Province of India. Many Canadian cities attracted Indo-Canadian pioneers, such as Paldi and Golden, but the first community established itself in Vancouver. The Gurdwara was recognized as a Canadian National Historic Site in July 2002. These articles will introduce you to the history of Indo-Canadians in Abbotsford.
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