In Case you Didn't Know ~The name Chilliwack comes from the Halkomelem word Tcil'Qe'uk, meaning "valley of many streams". Chilliwack is nestled in a wide, fertile river valley surrounded by endless mountains, miles of crystal clear lakes, and acres of untamed wilderness. It is quite literally one of the most extraordinary areas of the planet.
Located in the upper Fraser Valley, 100 kms east of Vancouver on the Trans Canada Highway, the city borders the Fraser River on the Northside and the Canadian-U.S. border on the South...
Where in North America IS Chilliwack?
Some Stats and Trivia:
Check out...Famous People of Chilliwack, B.C.
Famously, Chilliwack also lent its name to a Vancouver rock band that had some chart success in the 1970s and 1980s. Chilliwack's Top 40 hits included "My Girl (Gone Gone Gone)" (1981) and "Whatcha Gonna Do (When I'm Gone)" (1982).
Regional Population
Chilliwack ~ 80,892
Within 40 km ~ 274,388
Within 90 km 1,015,179
TOP 5 EMPLOYERS
Company Employees
Chilliwack School District....1,524
Chilliwack General Hospital...1,200
Stream Global Services...900
Overwaitea Food Group...450
Sto:lo Nation ....180
*Source: CEPCO
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
All households...$49,342
One-person households...$24,041
Two or more person ...$56,174
*Stats Can 2006 Census
SUMMER EVENTS~
· $30 Truck Registration • Dash Plaques Trade Booths • On-Site Camping • Antique Tractor Pull (Sat & Sun) Pancake Breakfast • Saturday Night Best Lights Competition!
Saturday Market In The Park
Chilliwack BC - Saturday Market in the Park! (Saturdays Only) Featuring fresh produce, home baking, jams, jellies, local crafts, flea market items (new & used).
P: 604-858-6593
W: www.cultuslakecommunity.comJun 13 - Sep 5
Farmers Market at Minter Country Gardens
Chilliwack BC - Farmers Market At Minter Country Gardens Every Saturday from June 20 - September 26 - Rain or shine - from 9-3 p.m. Chilliwack Farmers Market has always been a fun and popular destination for the whole family to enjoy. This years exciting new location at Minter Country Garden Store means there will always be lots to eat, see and do. The Chilliwack Farmers Market brings you the Fraser Valley's finest farmers with Brian Minter's world famous Minter Country Garden Store for a winning...
P: 604-795-5544
E: info@ChilliwackFarmersMarket.com
W: www.chilliwackfarmersmarket.comJun 20 - Aug 29
Pro Trucker Magazine Big Rig Weekend
Chilliwack BC - July 4-5, 2009 - Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC Featuring: Big Rig Show ‘n Shine
P: 1-800-331-8127
W: http://www.pro-truckermagazine.com/bc-big-rig-weekendJul 4 - Jul 5
CVAA- "Paint Book"
Chilliwack BC - Stephen Wimbush is taking a in-depth study of "colouring books" in a new series of prints and paintings. Opening Reception Saturday July 11th- 1:00-2:30 Opening Hours Tues-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm
E: cuteartsymama@hotmail.comJul 7 - Aug 20
Chilliwack Walks - 8 Walks in 8 Weeks
Chilliwack BC - The 3rd Annual Chilliwack Walks features a challenge for locals and visitors to complete 8 walks in 8 weeks. Pick up a Walking Passport from one of the locations mentioned to the left, take to the Great Outside and do 8 walks in 8 weeks. You can take a walk in your neighbourhood or a walk when your on vacation. Or join any or all of the 8 organized walks, sponsored by the Chilliwack Active Communities Committee. 1st Organized Walk - Tues July 7th at 7pm on Fairfield Island from Gwynne...
W: http://www.tourismchilliwack.com/docs/chwk_hiking_bro_08_compactfile.pdfJul 7 - Aug 27
Kilby's Vintage Car Show
Harrison Mills BC - Its an old favorite with a new twist! Come check out all the swell old motorcycles we've lined up and of course the cherry vintage cars from years gone by. We've got a ton of prizes for those bringing out their rides, and a couple really nice ones for the looky-lou's. Stick around and see who brings home the coveted ‘Best in Show' award. We've got Meat Pie's on feature in the Harrison River Restaurant, and live entertainment throughout the day. Kilby Historic Site - A 1920's living...
P: 604-796-9576
E: info@kilby.ca
W: www.kilby.caJul 11
Potters' Studio Tour
Chilliwack BC - Potters' Studio Tour travels from Yarrow to Downtown. Discover the charm & diversity of our local clay artists and watch them at work in their studios! Get your self guided tour map at any of the listed Pottery Studios in the Chilliwack Self-Guided Artisan Tour brochure.
P: 604 858 8121
E: info@tourismchilliwack.com
W: http://www.tourismchilliwack.com/docs/ArtisanBroch09LowerRes.pdfJul 11
Traditional Plants of the Cascades
Hope BC - Traditional plant expert Yvette John will guide through the lush old-growth forests that grow along the valley bottom of the Skagit River. Finding aromatic wild ginger, stinging nettle, lilies, numerous edible berries, and many other plants that can heal and nourish. 105 per person, including GST. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please register on-line or contact us at 604-869-1274, or send us an email if you have any questions. Price includes: * Bus transportation...
P: 604869-1274
E: info@hopemountain.org
W: www.hopemountain.orgJul 11
Western Heritage Championships
Chilliwack BC - A judged Western horse show - showing in the Cannor Arena.
P: 604-856-4304
W: www.chilliwackheritagepark.comJul 11 - Jul 12
Harrison Festival of the Arts
Harrison Hot Springs BC - 31st Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts July 11 - 19, 2009 Harrison Hot Springs , BC A Celebration of Music, Dance, Theatre and Visual Arts from Around the Globe The Festival happens at a number of venues throughout Harrison Hot Springs. Harrison Hall - The Harrison Hall provides an intimate indoor concert and theatre venue where it is possible to experience the magic of live performance. Music on the Beach - The Festival's outdoor music stage, with the mountains...
P: 604-796-3664
W: www.harrisonfestival.com
*Courtesy of Chilliwack Tourism
If you or someone you know is thinking of Buying or Selling property in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you would like more information please give Liz Moras of Landmark Realty Chilliwack a call at- 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@gmail.com.
Copyright © 2009 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved. All photos by Liz Moras(except the one of Claire). All information provided by this author is only an opinion, it is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, and may be time sensitive. It is not necessarily representative of the opinions of Landmark Realty Chwk. Ltd..
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Liz, Chilliwack is certainly an extraordinarily beautiful place and I see there is more than enough to do. My pick is the Traditional Plants of the Cascades.
OH Hi LIz,
What a great explanation of Chlliwack, and I saw those guys play; they were pretty good.
Liz.. this is pretty interesting... I was speaking to Carolyn about this type post yesterday
Liz -- nice photos! I remember the group Chilliwack -- read the famous people blog too -- that's a lotta folks from a relatively small area.
Mesmerzing photos and information as always, Liz. Your posts are one of the reasons I keep coming back to Active Rain
Liz - Thanks for sharing some background info about Chilliwack. I haven't been out west for many years.
Liz --- thanks for introducing me to Chilliwak --- beautiful photos and fascinating information. This definitely makes me want to go to Canada.
Wow, Liz, Impressive with all the information (AND LINKS) about Chilliwack and things to do there! It sounds like a wonderful place to be, no wonder you love it there.
Liz, what amazed me was the large population of Chilliwack. I didn't think it was that large.
Liz - This is an informative post and your lovely photos certainly showcased the area.
Thanks Jennifer...........and Gary is it bigger..? How big did you think it was|? ;-)
Liz and Carole- although I love it truly - I love to visit other places..........there are so many beautiful places in this world of ours!
Thank you all for stopping by! :-)
Indeed, a very extraordinary and beautiful place, Liz! What a great post full of tons of links. I didn't realize there were 80,000 people, that is really a nice sized town.
Thanks Mary - it does have a small time feel despite thesize! :-)
Liz, oh, thank you, you answered my question I had in one of your other posts! LOL, when I saw this I was so excited. Looks like so many interesting things to do, very nice place. And your post shows off Chilliwack very well.
Yep Andrea - I answered it at yours and Gary Mcninch's request! :-)