Explore the Great Outdoors Around Chilliwack

Chilliwack is surrounded by the beauty of nature and epic outdoor adventures. Explore hiking trails through the mountains, grab your clubs and head to one of the many golf courses in the area, try rafting and sturgeon fishing on the water, or meander through the forest to reconnect with nature.

Explore Guided Experiences

There’s no end to the outdoor adventures and natural wonders on your doorstep in the Fraser Valley. A great way to start exploring is through a guided experience, especially if it’s your first time visiting or you want to try a new activity. Here are some of our favourite guided experiences in the area.

Great River Fishing Adventures

The Fraser Valley is famous for its fishing, from reeling in sturgeon on the Fraser River, to flyfishing for steelhead on the Vedder River. Get out on the water with Great River Fishing Tours and enjoy a guided fishing charter on the Fraser River and its surrounding tributaries.

Foraging With You

Discover the bounty of nature with a guided experience into local wild plants with Foraging With You. You can learn how to safely identify and harvest local wild edible plants and mushrooms while exploring the natural beauty of the area.

Chilliwack River Rafting

Catch stunning Cascade mountain scenery and wildlife while adventuring through the water. The crew at Chilliwack River Rafting offers whitewater river rafting adventures ranging from family fun to adrenaline-pumping all year-round.

Chilliwack Heritage Tours

Experience the art and history of Chilliwack in a guided walking tour. Tours are led by Community Connector Michael Berger, a knowledgeable and passionate local expert.

Explore on Your Own

Lace up your hiking shoes and wander the lush natural surroundings of the area. You can ramble through expansive and biologically diverse fields, parks, forests, and wetlands to reconnect with nature at your own pace. Here are a few local spots to start exploring the outdoors.

The Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Renowned for the large breeding colony of Pacific Great Blue Heron nesting onsite from March to July and salmon spawning streams that come alive in fall with Chum, Coho, and Pink salmon, the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve includes 325 acres of forests and wetlands located on the Vedder River.

Botanica Flower Festival

Also known as the Chilliwack Tulip Festival, the Flower Festival is a must-visit in spring, drawing visitors from all over. The farm comes alive with a vibrant celebration of the season, where flowers unfurl in a kaleidoscope of colours.

Adventure On Your Own Chilliwack Lake Park

Cultus Lake Park

A popular destination for fishing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking, swimming and more, Cultus Lake Park is a Fraser Valley hot spot in summer. With activities for the whole family, you can spend the day exploring local restaurants, shops and amusement parks.

Bridal Veil Falls Park

Located east of Chilliwack, the low elevation valleys and lush, rounded mountains of Bridal Veil Falls Park are phenomenally beautiful. Plan a scenic day-trip and enjoy picnicking, hiking, and viewing the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 60 metres over a smooth rock face, creating a veil-like effect.

Adventure On Your Own Cheam Lake Wetlands Walkway

Cheam Wetlands Regional Park

A paradise for bird watchers, around 184 different bird species have been recorded in Cheam Wetlands Park. Home to many insect, mammal and bird species, the park includes a lake, marsh, and forest and is a well-loved spot for walking and picnicking.

Sx̱ótsaqel (Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park)

Located in the upper Chilliwack River Valley, there are 40 km of trails for hiking, bird and wildlife viewing, and nature appreciation in S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Park. Explore the old-growth forested slopes, and spectacular subalpine and alpine ridges of the park. Chilliwack Lake is a local favourite for motorboating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or fishing.

Island 22 Equestrian Park

Island 22 is a 132-hectare park featuring an equestrian area, a boat launch, walking trails, an off-leash dog park, a bike skills park, and a picnic shelter. Horseback riding is available year-round.

Unwind and Refresh

Leave the hustle and bustle behind, and step into a world of rest and relaxation when you visit. A getaway amidst the peaceful natural surroundings of the Fraser Valley is the perfect way to recharge. Unwind and refresh at one of our favourite spots.