LocationMatsqui and the prairie
- Official name
- Matsqui is an official BC urban community within the City of Abbotsford
- Name
- Refers to a Halkomelem-speaking First Nation of the lower Fraser
- Prairie
- Matsqui Prairie is north of Abbotsford
Neighbourhood guide · City of Abbotsford
Matsqui sits north of Abbotsford on the Fraser River, with Matsqui Village as a small residential community surrounded by Matsqui Prairie farmland. The Matsqui Dike protects the prairie, so flood questions matter here.
Written by Jared Gibbons, REALTOR®, Royal LePage Little Oak Realty, on October 10, 2026. I have worked in Fraser Valley real estate for 11+ years. Facts come from the official sources noted on this page. Rules and boundaries change, so confirm anything important with the City of Abbotsford and the Agricultural Land Commission.
General information only. Not legal, planning or financial advice. Confirm zoning, plan designations and school catchments before you buy or sell.
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FAQ
North of Abbotsford on the Fraser River. Matsqui Village is a small residential community surrounded by Matsqui Prairie farmland.
The Matsqui Dike protects nearly 5,000 hectares of farmland plus Matsqui Village and Clayburn. Check the flood status of the exact property.
A 16.86 km trail along the Fraser River for horses, bikes and walkers, part of the Trans Canada Trail, open 6am to 8pm.
Máthxwí Elementary on Elizabeth Avenue. Check the Abbotsford School District catchment locator for the exact address.
Matsqui Prairie is mainly agricultural, and about 72% of Abbotsford is in the ALR. Check the exact property on the Agricultural Land Commission map. You can also check an address with the zoning lookup at the top of this page.
Use my Matsqui homes for sale page, or call or text me at 604-928-1361.
Yes. Matsqui Village Park is at 6074 Riverside Road, and Matsqui Trail Regional Park runs along the Fraser River nearby.
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