Chilliwack Visitor Centre Fishing Rod Loan Program

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The rod loan program ran by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC gives travellers access to the tools needed to enjoy the local fishing. Stop by the Chilliwack Visitor Centre to borrow fishing rods and a tackle box. A maximum borrow time of two weeks is allowed. For anyone over 16 a valid fishing license […]

Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park

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Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park is characterized by a valley-bottom lake, old-growth forested slopes, and spectacular subalpine and alpine ridges. The sparkling Chilliwack Lake is ideal for motor-boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or fishing. Forty kilometres of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bird and wildlife viewing, and nature appreciation

Sumas Mountain Regional Park

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Sumas Mountain Regional Park is a 1,471 hectare park with multiple trails. The Chadsey Lake Trail is 4.6 km round trip, and the Eastern Valley Lookout Trail is 4.9 km round trip. Enjoy spectacular views of Chilliwack and east Fraser Valley from the Lookout Trail, which can also be accessed from Chadsey Lake. Other popular […]

Jubilee Park

Jubliee Park

The park has an outdoor squash court, and a large green space with many trees for shade, as well as picnic tables. There is a wonderful playground for children. Due to its layout and proximity to downtown Abbotsford, this park plays host to many events, including music festivals. In 2021, the local Abbotsford Farmers Market […]

Family Nature Days

Hope And Area Recreation Centre

FREE – for youth aged 4- 12 years & their families.  Contact Hope Recreation Centre for more information

Manning Park Bird Blitz

Manning Park Bird Blitz

Don’t miss this annual important citizen science initiative! With a diverse mix of coastal, mountain, and interior climates, E.C. Manning Provincial Park supports a massive variety of birds – over 200 species!June is a great time to visit, when forests are alive with a riot of birds exuberantly advertising for mates and defending territory. This, […]

Run for Abbotsford

Run For Abbotsford

Mercy 4 Mankind, a subsidiary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), is honoured to host a charity event to raise funds for the dedicated staff and courageous patients at Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. We are deeply moved by the selfless work of the doctors, nurses, and support staff who provide comfort and healing […]

MS Bike Charity Ride

MS Bike Charity Ride

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world and thousands are impacted by the disease across the country. We are biking to change that! Join us for a fun and exciting weekend ride around the beautiful Chilliwack region for cyclists of all levels to challenge themselves for a greater […]

Monthly Heron Walk

Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve - Heron Walks

The Pacific Great Blue Heron is a species at risk and the namesake of our Nature Reserve due to the large breeding colony that has thrived here for more than 50 years. Join us for a FREE hour-long guided tour to learn all about this fascinating species. Led by an experienced environmental educator, Heron Tours […]

Pup Picnic

Pup Picnic

Come hang out with us at our Pup Picnic! Bring your favorite furry friend for a day packed with tail-wagging fun. Your ticket includes a cutedog toy for your pup to pick out, plus a special flight just for them filled with dog treats. Don’t worry,you’ll get to enjoy a tasty hard or soft cider flight too!  Here’s to a paw-some time🐾

Canadian Team Trials Kayaking Race

Canadian Team Trials Kayaking Race

Watch Canada’s Best right here in Chilliwack! We are looking forward to welcoming paddlers to Chilliwack for the 2025 Canadian Team Trials at Tamihi Rapids, on May 3-4. For registration and more details, visit our website linked below! Please let us know if we can help you to make it to Team Trials. To inquire […]