Officials mark grand opening of new plaza in downtown Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford community leaders have gathered for the grand opening of a new plaza at the heart of the city this afternoon.

Residents were invited to enjoy snacks and live music at the new West Railway Plaza, located in the intersection of West Railway Street and Montvue Avenue from 12:30 to 3 p.m. today (May 23), as officials marked the event with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

Deputy Mayor Loewen and Councillors Les Barkman, Patricia Driessen and Simon Gibson, as well as Downtown Business Association executive director Ryan Leonhard, were in attendance.

The plaza is part of the City’s plan to revitalize its historic downtown core, serving as a new public gathering space for events, performances, and street markets.