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Chilliwack, BC

Chilliwack is a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. In 2025, the city had an estimated population of 112,500 residents.

Type CityPopulation 102,300

Why go

  • City in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Known for white water rafting.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Chilliwack Lake Park.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Chilliwack Airport (YCW).
  • Home to roughly 102,300 people.

History

Chilliwack is a city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. In 2025, the city had an estimated population of 112,500 residents. Between 2020–2025, the city saw steady growth, adding approximately 11,700 residents over this period at a rate of 11.6%. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the City of Vancouver in the Fraser Valley. Chilliwack is 34 kilometres northwest of the Sumas–Huntingdon Border Crossing on the Canada–United States border.

Must-see attractions

63100 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Fraser Valley, BC
Outdoor

Where to stay

45936 Thunderbird Ln, Chilliwack, BC V2P 0J6, Canada
Indoor

Airports

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) 34 km to the centre
Abbotsford, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (WestJet) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Calgary, Edmonton (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Chilliwack Airport (YCW) 1.8 km to the centre
Chilliwack, BC, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark (YHE) 40 km to the centre
Hope, BC, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pretty Estates Resort Airport 9.3 km to the centre
Harrison Mills, BC, CA
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chilliwack Airport (YCW); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chilliwack, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Central Fraser Valley, British Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences