Outdoor Adventure
Chilliwack’s natural environment, mountains and waterways offer a recreational playground that has something for everyone.
Experience the thrill of reeling in a massive white sturgeon on the Fraser River with a local fishing guide, or catch one of five species of salmon found in local rivers.
The Chilliwack River offers exhilarating rafting, kayaking, canoeing and water sports throughout the year. Our backcountry trails are perfect for snowmobiling, dirt biking or ATV riding.
Lakes and Rivers
Cultus Lake is home to BC’s biggest waterpark with over 16 slides, 5 hot tubs, 5 food outlets, and over 150 covered picnic tables. As well, this is the location of BC’s newest family theme park packed with amusement rides and attractions including Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf and the Fraser Valley’s only rollercoaster.
Enjoy a hike on one of the many scenic hillside trails. Chilliwack is spectacularly diverse, with lakes, rivers, wetlands, creeks, and lookout points to discover in the backcountry. There is a trail for every fitness level.
Chilliwack is home to several full-sized golf courses, as well as family-friendly putting greens and a mini golf course.
Mountains and Valleys
We are a mountain biking hub with a variety of trails suited to every skill level. Vedder Mountain is a well-known destination for mountain bikers because of the beauty of its terrain and constant trail upgrades.
And after a full day of indulging in your favourite hobbies, relax at one of the many campsites throughout Chilliwack. We offer some of the best choices available to those who love the outdoors, from wilderness camping to family RV parks full of amenities.
Agriculture has always played a major role in Chilliwack and you will find a variety of agri-tourism opportunities set amongst the more than 900 farms in this area, including the Circle Farm Tour, the Greendale Country Sampler, and the Chilliwack Garlic and Music Festival.
Sports
Chilliwack offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports and recreation facilities for you and your family, including ice rinks, sports fields, artificial turf fields, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, workout facilities, curling sheets, golf courses and equestrian facilities.
Youth sports are well-organized in Chilliwack with a strong group of volunteers and coaches that consistently create amazing opportunities for kids of all ages to stay healthy and have fun in everything from soccer to speed skating. Chilliwack is also home to several clubs and groups including dance, martial arts, golf, music and gymnastics.
The Chilliwack Chiefs are a Junior “A” ice hockey team based in Chilliwack. They are members of the Mainland Division of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). They play their home games at Prospera Centre.
The Valley Huskers (formerly known as the “Chilliwack Huskers”) are a Canadian Junior Football team based in Chilliwack. The Huskers play in the eight-team B.C. Football Conference, which itself is part of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) and competes annually for the national title known as the Canadian Bowl.
Shopping
Chilliwack has several retail hotspots including Cottonwood Mall, Eagle Landing, Chilliwack Mall, downtown Chilliwack, Garrison Crossing and unique boutique stores located throughout the city.
Downtown Chilliwack is situated at the historic Five Corners where three roads intersect. You can shop at specialty owner-operated retail stores that include vinyl records, used books, clothing, art, gifts and even a retro-based candy store. Once you’ve worked up an appetite from shopping, you can stop for a bite and a drink at a downtown coffee shop, pub or restaurant.
With many unique dining and shopping experiences within walking distance, you will find yourself returning often to our historic downtown.
Better for Life, Dr. Mark Greidanus
Dr. Mark Greidanus shares the reasons why he moved to and fell in love with Chilliwack. Mark is a local doctor at Chilliwack General Hospital and lives here with his family.
Dining
Chilliwack is home to a vast array of dining choices from bakeries and sandwich shops to home-style cooking, upscale steak houses and authentic international food experiences. From romantic dinner dates to fun nights out with the whole family, Chilliwack can satisfy every culinary craving!
Hops farms have made a comeback in Chilliwack and with hops comes craft beer! Chilliwack is home to a vibrant craft brew culture, from the do-it-yourself home brew artisan, to well-established, award-winning craft breweries, to pubs with huge selections of craft beer on tap.
Chilliwack has all the right ingredients for a fun night out with friends.
Parks and Trails
Chilliwack has over 100 parks and natural areas which together make up over 400 hectares of green space. There are 33 km of trails in Chilliwack, from challenging hikes up Mt. Thom, to leisurely strolls, mountain biking, or horseback riding.
Trails are an essential part of the recreation services that contribute to enhance the quality of life and recreational opportunities for the citizens of Chilliwack. As the City’s population increases, so does the demand for trails and access to greenspace. A comprehensive trail network provides for public recreation, fitness and exercise, the circulation of non-motorized transportation as well as regional and local linkages. Chilliwack’s trails are the most frequented recreational facilities in the City and have become a popular part of both our urban and rural landscape.
The City of Chilliwack in partnership with the Chilliwack Parks Society and the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association have opened access to 100 acres of City owned forest property called the Chilliwack Community Forest. This park includes picnic facilities and a multi-use trail system for hiking, biking and running.
Indigenous People
Chilliwack is rich in indigenous people’s culture and history. The word Chilliwack is the name of a local tribe as well as a geographic description of the area. Originally spelled Chilliwhack, this “Halkomelem” word means “quieter water at the head” or travel by way of a backwater.
For more information please visit the Stó:lō Nation and the Ts’elxweyeqw Tribe.
