The Fraser River is one of Canada's largest salmon rivers and one of Chilliwack's greatest draws. By mid-summer, when the water has dropped and the air is hot, sandbars create natural quiet spots for fish to rest, and for anglers to cast their lines.
Go on a self-guided artisan tour of Chilliwack and visit Greendale Pottery, Anne's Creative Art Studio, Svedala Woodworking and many more. Scheduled to open in 2010, the Chilliwack Cultural Centre promises to be a cultural hub for the city. The center will house an art gallery, a theatre for the performing arts, crafts studios and rehearsal spaces.
Chilliwack is a hiker's playland. You can experience breathtaking views of Mt. Slesse along the Slesse Memorial Trail, witness the stunning beauty of Flora Lake, see the majestic Coast Mountains in Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park or, if you're short on time and want to hike, take the Salmon Ridge Trail for a scenic view that easy to access.
There is no shortage of fun activities for you and your family in Chilliwack. You can visit the wonderfully eclectic Minter Gardens, splash around in the wet and wild rides at the Cultus Lake Waterpark or simply spend a day visiting the shops and resting in the wonderful parks.
Chilliwack has a strong aboriginal heritage, and local artists and tour guides are ready to educate and inform visitors about this long history. Visit the Ruby Creek Art Gallery to see the extraordinary collection of Pacific Northwest Native art or go to Xa:ytem, which has fully guided tours and workshops that explain Sto:lo spirituality and archaeology.
There's no better way to know the local farmers than to visit their farms. From dairies to soap shops, you and your family can see many different types of farms. Among many others, you can visit the beekeepers at Honeyview Farm, stop by Anita's Certified Organic Grain and Flour Mill or have a farm-fresh meal at Hofstede's Country Barn.
