Aldergrove City Overview
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South of the Fraser River and directly west of Abbotsford, Aldergrove takes its name from the lush growth of alder trees in the area, although fields upon fields of farmland attest to the growth of more than just trees. Like neighbouring Abbotsford, Aldergrove is also home to vast crops of strawberries and raspberries.

While a peaceful and friendly community today, Aldergrove was once home to Canada's first and most famous train robber, Bill Miner (known by the Mounties, and much later, Hollywood as the Grey Fox). Though a masterful and elusive ne'er-do-well, the Grey Fox was eventually brought to justice in 1906 by local resident brothers, Duncan and Robert

Aldergrove is located on the Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Langley and Abbotsford, 37 miles (59 km) east of Vancouver. Population: 5,000

Aldergrove has great opportunities for sport tournaments of all kinds. Sport tourism is a part of Aldergrove and features hockey, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and a host of other sports.