The name "Chilliwack" comes from the First Nation people whose communities
form the western edge of the city. A rough translation is “going
back upstream”, which refers to their ancient homeland upstream
on the Chilliwack River. Famous for its sweet corn and other agricultural
products, there are several interesting farm tours in the area, and
local lakes and rivers offer excellent fishing and water sports. Golf
courses and bike trails offer challenges for all skill levels.
Attractions/Activities
- City of Festivals. Chilliwack stages a number of great annual
events. The Dixieland Jazz Festival takes place in early May during “Celebrate
the Arts” month. In July, experience one of western Canada’s
largest vintage car shows in the beautiful Minter Gardens.
Labour Day weekends offer the Chilliwack Bluegrass Festival.
- Atchelitz
Threshermen’s Antique Powerland. Vintage trucks,
tractors and farm equipment. See and hear an
antique steam engine in action.
- Cultus Lake. One of the most
popular recreation areas in the Fraser Valley. Swimming and
other water sports, golf,
hiking and go-carting.
Nearby Cultus Lake Provincial Park offers beach access and
four different campgrounds.
- Cultus Lake Water Park. For the
ride of your life. Family fun from May to September, featuring
a new hot water spray
park,
Cannon
Kingdom, the Valley of Fear and Radical Rapids and
Water Mania, designed with kids in mind.
