Located in the Upper Fraser Valley, about 75 minutes (100 km) east of Vancouver city centre, Chilliwack neighbours the city of Abbotsford, and is located off the TransCanada Highway (Highway 1). Being located in the easten part of the Fraser Valley, it allows for quick and easy access into the scenic surrounding mountains, with nearby Abbotsford / Washington state USA border crossings.
Chilliwack is the third fastest growing city in British Columbia (BC) with nearly 95,000 people and projected population surpassing 100,000 by the end of 2021, making it the second largest city in the Fraser Valley Regional District after Abbotsford.
Many smaller neighbouring communities of Chilliwack, such as Agassiz and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, contribute to the community’s total population.
Chilliwack is famous for its locally grown Chilliwack corn and its rich agricultural roots. The wide range of growing industries and sectors in the area include technology, manufacturing, film and digital media, complement Chilliwack’s world-renowned reputation in the tourism and fishing industries.
Chilliwack is surrounded by tall mountain peaks, such as Mount Cheam and Slesse Mountain, and beautiful lakes, such as Cultus Lake, with many of these areas providing access to countless walking and hiking trails. Chilliwack also offers activities including white water rafting, relaxing at nearby Harrison hot springs, camping, water and theme parks at Cultus Lake, and, world-class freshwater fishing in the Fraser and Vedder rivers. Spend a weekend skiing or tubing with the family at Sasquatch Mountain Resort – a snow resort praised for having some of the top snowfall records – only one hour from Chilliwack.