Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Chilliwack travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chilliwack

With a population of 77.000, Chilliwack is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada.

Where to Eat in Chilliwack

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lakeside Beach Club (4131 Columbia Valley Hwy) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Chilliwack (45585 Luckakuck Way) are great picks.

When to visit Chilliwack

Chilliwack in December
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chilliwack in December
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chilliwack in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 313 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Chilliwack, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.

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How to Get to Chilliwack

Plane

When flying to Chilliwack, you’ll arrive at Chilliwack (YCW), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chilliwack, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Chilliwack to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Chilliwack is called Chilliwack, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chilliwack is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 85 km from Chilliwack. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chilliwack, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Chilliwack takes 266 km and will cost you around $190. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $407 for a journey of 1312 km.

Plane

When flying to Chilliwack, you’ll arrive at Chilliwack (YCW), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chilliwack, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Chilliwack to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 00m trip. The train station in Chilliwack is called Chilliwack, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chilliwack is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 85 km from Chilliwack. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chilliwack, including Amtrak, Rider Express and Ebus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Chilliwack takes 266 km and will cost you around $190. From Calgary, the ticket costs about $407 for a journey of 1312 km.

Airports near Chilliwack

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YXXAbbotsford

Airlines serving Chilliwack

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,091 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,144 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chilliwack

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chilliwack East By IHG and Vedder River Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chilliwack

Hiring a car in Chilliwack

Expect to pay $1.99 per litre in Chilliwack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.88 and $31.84. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chilliwack, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.99 per litre in Chilliwack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.88 and $31.84. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chilliwack, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.