There are lots of options for places to stay in Abbotsford. Students can choose from Lá:lem te Baker, our on-campus housing, or private accommodations off-campus. Visitors can stay at local hotels or rent furnished homes.
Where to live
Living on-campus keeps things simple. You are near your classes and amenities like the library, your food is prepared for you, and you will get to know other students easily.
Living off-campus gives you some flexibility. You can live with a Canadian host family or in your own rental apartment. Note that apartments may be furnished or unfurnished.
On-campus housing at UFV
Our on-campus housing is known as Lá:lem te Baker (Baker House). It is a “home away from home” for students from across Canada and around the world.
Lá:lem te Baker is on the Abbotsford campus, so your classes are close by. The on-campus housing has Wi-Fi and study rooms where you can work or study together with your classmates.
Additionally, your neighbours are other students who you will see every day. With common kitchens in Lá:lem te Baker, or sharing a meal in the cafeteria (in a different building), you have lots of opportunities to meet UFV community members.
Lá:lem te Baker is also near a number of campus amenities, including the:
- Library
- Writing Centre
- Math Centre
- Assessment Centre
- Student Services
- Student Activity Centre
- Educational Technology Services (ETS)/Media Centre
- Computer labs
Learn more about our on-campus housing, Lá:lem te Baker.
Lá:lem te Baker information for parents.
Apply to live at Lá:lem te Baker
Lá:lem te Baker mailing address
University of the Fraser Valley – Lá:lem te Baker
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, BC
Canada V2S 7M8
Off-campus housing at UFV
UFV assumes no responsibility for agreements about off-campus housing made between students and landlords. We do not screen, inspect, warrant, or approve any landlord, student, or accommodation provided through the rental listing services listed on this page.
Know your renter rights
The Government of B.C. has information for anyone renting an apartment, suite, or room at its Residential tenancies web page.
Preventing fraud
Unfortunately, rental scams do exist. You can learn how to identify potential rental scams:
- Rental scams (RCMP)
- Residential rental scams (Vancouver Police Department)
Finding a place to rent
Students often find rental properties through online sources such as:
Short-term temporary accommodation
Hotels in Abbotsford
- Sandman Hotel and Suites Abbotsford 1-604-556-7263
- Super 8 Motel 1-800-663-9842
- Comfort Hotel 1-604-859-6211
- Best Western Bakerview Inn 1-877-336-6156
- Best Western Plus Regency Inn 1-800-771-3077
- Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre 1-800-716-6199
- Super Suites 1-604-657-9909
- Brookside Inn Boutique Hotel 1-604-856-3300