Agassiz is named for the 19th century French paleontologist Louis Agassiz. Its scientific namesake is apt, as the community hosts a federal agricultural research station.
Situated northeast of downtown Chilliwack on the north bank of the Fraser River, Agassiz offers the kind of bucolic setting where you'd want to raise kids or corn. Single-family homes and acreages are abundant below the rugged backdrop of the mountains, with room to roam alone on the forested country roads.
Agassiz Amenities
Shopping in Agassiz
Agassiz has the staples a Super Valu grocery store, and on Pioneer Avenue you'll find the main cluster of small, locally run shops. Convenience stores and gas bars also supply basic needs. Beyond the staples and smaller, local fare, Agassiz residents do much of their shopping in Chilliwack or Abbotsford, which host national retailers and the Fraser Valley's biggest shopping centres.
Schools and education in Agassiz
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Cafés and Restaurants in Agassiz
Fast food and quick service dominates in Agassiz, but fine dining can be found at Silvano's Restaurant. Jack's Steakhouse is another popular local stop. Those seeking a broader range of choices will be satisfied in nearby Chilliwack, with its cosmopolitan selection of restaurants.
Sports and recreation in Agassiz
The Agassiz Fairgrounds is home to civic recreation facilities, including the Ferny Coombe pool. While the bucolic surroundings are ideal for horseback riding and cycling, many Agassiz residents also head north to Harrison Hot Springs and Sasquatch Provincial Park for outdoor activities.
Transportation in Agassiz
First Canada transit services connect Agassiz with downtown Chilliwack. Highway 1 is the main east-west thoroughfare through the region, and a 10-minute drive from the centre of the community.
Agassiz Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $630,870 Townhouses $354,138 Condos $224,774
*Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board MLS® summary (2010)
Agassiz Demographics
Population* 4,740 (2006) *Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Age* 60+ 26.2% 40 to 59 30.7% 20 to 39 19.2% 5 to 19 18.7% 0 to 4 5.2%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Occupancy* Fully owned 79.9% Rented 20.1%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Dwellings* Detached 78.6% ("Houses") Semi-detached 6.7% Apartments 13.4%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
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