The Fraser Valley is a beautiful strip of land that extends northeast from Langley, a vibrant town located just east of Vancouver, to Boston Bar, a picturesque former mining town that owes its name to the large amount of American prospectors that flocked there during the 1800s. The Fraser Valley traces the path of the mighty Fraser River as it winds itself towards the Pacific. Fishing for pacific salmon, sturgeon and trout is especially lucrative on the Fraser River, and the powerful waterway also offers plenty of chances for exhilarating rafting and boating adventures. The region boasts a number of parks and conservation areas, and after a long day of exploring, many visitors choose to unwind in the Harrison Hot Springs. Discover the region from above and trace the journey of original explorers to the area aboard the Hell's Gate Airtram in Hope. Several important municipalities lie in the valley, including Abbotsford, home of the world famous Abbotsford International Airshow.