Guidebook for Chilliwack
Food Scene
Local restaurant in Garrison Village that's a bit more upscale, but still pretty chill. Great for wine / martini's / caesars / finer food.
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Garrison Bistro
45555 Market WayLocal restaurant in Garrison Village that's a bit more upscale, but still pretty chill. Great for wine / martini's / caesars / finer food.
Local micro-brew that had the 'Best Stout in Canada' award a few years ago. Great spot to enjoy a sample flight or to fill your growler.
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Old Yale Brewing
44550 S Sumas RdLocal micro-brew that had the 'Best Stout in Canada' award a few years ago. Great spot to enjoy a sample flight or to fill your growler.
Local flavour, great coffee, great patio. Don't go to a franchise restaurant while you're in the Wack... go somewhere unique with some personality.
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Harvest Store & Café
9381 Mill StLocal flavour, great coffee, great patio. Don't go to a franchise restaurant while you're in the Wack... go somewhere unique with some personality.
Farmhouse Brewing Co.
6385 Lickman RoadBeautiful outdoor space, amazing pizza, great beer
A must-visit Chilliwack destination for any foodie. In the heart of downtown's revitalized 1881 district.
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Bow & Stern
2551 Montrose AveA must-visit Chilliwack destination for any foodie. In the heart of downtown's revitalized 1881 district.
Bricklayer Brewing
46126 Yale RoadGreat beer and pretzels. Sweet 80's oak-kitchen aesthetic.
Field House Brewing Co. DWTN CHWK
9251 Woolly Dog AlleySome of the best beer in the Fraser Valley. Gastropub-style menu.
Little Beetle
44489 S Sumas RdA quiet and quaint eatery with AMAZiNG breakfasts.
The Pho here is legendary and should not be missed. If you do nothing else in Chilliwack, eat this Pho.
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Pho Galaxy
45863 Yale RdThe Pho here is legendary and should not be missed. If you do nothing else in Chilliwack, eat this Pho.
Shandhar Hut Indian Cuisine
8835 Young RdShandhar is incredible. Totally worth the trip.
Highly recommended & very authentic! Local Mexican restaurant and it's the closest one to our place.
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Fiesta Loca
9339 Vedder RdHighly recommended & very authentic! Local Mexican restaurant and it's the closest one to our place.
Probably the most unassuming and most affordable restaurant in the Fraser Valley. Great for both lunch and dinner. Close to where I work and I sometimes eat there 2-3 times a week. 100% worth the visit.
Coconut Thai Restaurant
7355 Vedder RoadProbably the most unassuming and most affordable restaurant in the Fraser Valley. Great for both lunch and dinner. Close to where I work and I sometimes eat there 2-3 times a week. 100% worth the visit.
A must-stop for any foodie. A bit of a trek from our place, but totally worth the while - especially if you're planning on visiting Harrison Hot Springs as it's on the way.
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Farmhouse Natural Cheeses
5634 McCallum RdA must-stop for any foodie. A bit of a trek from our place, but totally worth the while - especially if you're planning on visiting Harrison Hot Springs as it's on the way.
Elevated Pizza Co.
45939 Promontory RdBest pizza in Chilliwack - no contest.
Great place to grab a bite if you're up at the lake. Also a live music venue.
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Lakeside Beach Club
4131 Columbia Valley RdGreat place to grab a bite if you're up at the lake. Also a live music venue.
The Back Porch
6116 Golf RdCoffee roasting, pottery, and all-around gem of a spot.
Bucket list hike for many in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland. Need a 4x4 to access - the drive to the parking lot is quite long and rough. The hike is relatively steep and takes 2-3 hours round trip. View is worth it!
Cheam Peak
Bucket list hike for many in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland. Need a 4x4 to access - the drive to the parking lot is quite long and rough. The hike is relatively steep and takes 2-3 hours round trip. View is worth it!
Parks & Nature
Great little caving system that can be experienced by (almost) anyone. Probably best to have a guide with you to find it and find your way through (you can ask your host :)
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Chipmunk Caves
Great little caving system that can be experienced by (almost) anyone. Probably best to have a guide with you to find it and find your way through (you can ask your host :)
Tamihi Rapids, Chilliwack River, BC
Chilliwack Lake RoadKayaking area where the Canadian National Team often practices.
We are only a couple minutes away from Tamihi Creek Recreation Site - perfect if you want to step away from camping for a night for a hot shower and a roof over your head. :)
Tamihi Creek Recreation Site
Chilliwack Lake RoadWe are only a couple minutes away from Tamihi Creek Recreation Site - perfect if you want to step away from camping for a night for a hot shower and a roof over your head. :)
Easy, flat, well-maintained walking & biking trail that follows the Chilliwack River. There are several access points with the closest being at the Vedder Bridge.
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Rotary Trail
Rotary TrailEasy, flat, well-maintained walking & biking trail that follows the Chilliwack River. There are several access points with the closest being at the Vedder Bridge.
Connected to the Rotary Trail, the Heron Reserve is a great place to spend an afternoon either biking or walking through the riverside trail network.
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Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
5200 Sumas Prairie RdConnected to the Rotary Trail, the Heron Reserve is a great place to spend an afternoon either biking or walking through the riverside trail network.
Relatively easy hike that gets you up above Cultus Lake for a view of the whole area. Good for families - even those with small children.
Teapot Hill Trailhead
Relatively easy hike that gets you up above Cultus Lake for a view of the whole area. Good for families - even those with small children.
Incredible views of the Chilliwack River Valley and Fraser Valley all packed in a short (1.5-ish hr) hike that is steep, but well worth it. Easy to access with a Honda Civic... so no 4x4 needed.
Elk Mountain Trailhead
Elk MountainIncredible views of the Chilliwack River Valley and Fraser Valley all packed in a short (1.5-ish hr) hike that is steep, but well worth it. Easy to access with a Honda Civic... so no 4x4 needed.
Amazing 'backcountry' lake that is a relatively short drive (20ish minutes) from our place. Boat launch for small horsepower / non-motorized boats. A huge lake that experiences strong winds in the early afternoon (use your wits when paddling) and has a strong current outflow where it empties into the Chilliwack River (SW side). Totally worth the trip.
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Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park
Trans Canada TrailAmazing 'backcountry' lake that is a relatively short drive (20ish minutes) from our place. Boat launch for small horsepower / non-motorized boats. A huge lake that experiences strong winds in the early afternoon (use your wits when paddling) and has a strong current outflow where it empties into the Chilliwack River (SW side). Totally worth the trip.
Bosumarne Falls
You'll have to do some research to find the trailhead. Worth the effort!
Essentials
In Garrison - the closest grocery store to load up on supplies.
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Save-On-Foods
6014 Vedder RdIn Garrison - the closest grocery store to load up on supplies.
Local produce store & deli. Owner drives to the Okanagan regularly to pick up fresh fruit directly from farmers. If you want to buy produce, go here!
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Hofstede's Country Barn
45796 Luckakuck WayLocal produce store & deli. Owner drives to the Okanagan regularly to pick up fresh fruit directly from farmers. If you want to buy produce, go here!
The Town Butcher
5580 Vedder RdLocally sourced, highest-quality meats available in Chilliwack.
Fraser Valley Meats
7481 Vedder RdLocal favourite butcher shop
Garrison Gourmet Greens Co.
100-5580 Vedder RdProduce shop closest to our place.
Shopping
Services the mountain biking community - super cool store loaded with everything you need to ride the local mountains. They offer high-end mtn bikes for rent.
Vedder Mountain Bike Co.
5658 Vedder RdServices the mountain biking community - super cool store loaded with everything you need to ride the local mountains. They offer high-end mtn bikes for rent.
Central hub for everything outdoors. Hire a local guide, buy a tent, get advice on where to go and what to do. If you're travelling to Chilliwack to experience the outdoors, you can't leave without stopping in here.
Mt. Waddington's Outdoors
5643 Vedder RdCentral hub for everything outdoors. Hire a local guide, buy a tent, get advice on where to go and what to do. If you're travelling to Chilliwack to experience the outdoors, you can't leave without stopping in here.
Chilliwack wouldn't be Chilliwack without The Bookman. A truly great place to go and get yourself lost for a few hours. Say hello to the store cat while you're there. Right around the corner from Harvest and Chaos & Solace. Just down the street from Classic Sound.
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The Book Man
45939 Wellington AveChilliwack wouldn't be Chilliwack without The Bookman. A truly great place to go and get yourself lost for a few hours. Say hello to the store cat while you're there. Right around the corner from Harvest and Chaos & Solace. Just down the street from Classic Sound.
Great place to flip through records and get inspired. If you're an audiophile in any way, shape, or form - then this place is a must.
Classic Sound Records and Audio
5092 Chittenden RoadGreat place to flip through records and get inspired. If you're an audiophile in any way, shape, or form - then this place is a must.
"Offers a curated collection of local items with a maker-story behind them alongside eclectic vintage finds and quality goods that will stand the test of time."
Spruce Collective Chilliwack
Woolly Dog Alley"Offers a curated collection of local items with a maker-story behind them alongside eclectic vintage finds and quality goods that will stand the test of time."
Entertainment & Activities
Chilliwack River Rafting
49704 Chilliwack Lake RdCultus Lake Waterpark
4150 Columbia Valley Hwy
Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf Inc
3993 Sunnyside Boulevard