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Agassiz Directory (Pronounced Ag-a-cee) The Upper Fraser Valley is home to Agassiz, the Commercial Centre of the District of Kent a part of the Fraser Valley Regional District. Agassiz is located on the north bank of the Fraser River about 100 km from Vancouver. The District of Kent has a population of about 5,000 people. Other communities that are close to Agassiz within the District of Kent are Chehalis, Harrison Mills, Seabird Island, Kilby, Ruby Creek, and Woodside Village. The two major highways connecting Kent with the Valley are the Lougheed Highway # 7 running East and West and Highway 9 which runs north and south. Five miles (8 km) north of Agassiz is the community of Harrison Hot Springs . The Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, located in Agassiz, which is part of the research branch of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada. Research is conducted on intensive crop production systems, integrated pest management, poultry nutrition and sustainable agriculture. While visiting the friendly, small town & area, be sure to take in the Agassiz-Harrison Circle Farm Tour. If you are in the area in September, you will be able to visit at the Annual Fall Fair!
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