Fraser Valley Institution for Women

About the Institution

Fraser Valley Institution is a multi-level security facility located in Abbotsford, British-Columbia. It shares a property with Matsqui Institution, Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre, and the Regional Supply Depot. The institution is based on a residential - women's multi-level design model where offender accommodations are residential houses, a residential-style living unit, and a direct observation living unit. It is one of five regional facilities for women across Canada.

As part of CSC's efforts to encourage inmates to become law-abiding citizens, CSC offers various national correctional programs.

Work is now underway to increase capacity at the Institution. Construction of 24 new accommodation spaces is expected to be complete in 2013-2014. Delivery of correctional and rehabilitation programs is also being expanded.

Facility Characteristics

• Institution for women offenders
• Security level: multi-level
• Date opened: 1993
• Rated capacity: 86