Chilliwack

Dichotomies

March, to me, is a month characterized by dichotomies. Many of us are familiar with the saying, "March comes in like a lion, and goes out...

When Eaton's Ruled Downtown Chilliwack

The phrase, “meet you in front of Eaton’s”, really meant something to Chilliwackians back in the day (and it still does to many). ...

A RENOVATION OF THE HEART: CHILLIWACK’S HIDDEN GEM

Hidden between sprawling cornfields and suburban architecture, a century-old house sits collecting secrets in its walls. A single step...

What's Old is New Again, in Downtown Chilliwack

We've all noticed some pretty dramatic changes in Historic Downtown Chilliwack these days! For those of you that grew up here, this new...

THE BUILDING OF HIGHWAY 1 and A SHORT STRETCH OF NOW FORGOTTEN, ABANDONED ROAD IN CHILLIWACK

A brief history of Highway 1 in Chilliwack and a long forgotten road that led to adventure and opportunity.

LITTLE MOUNTAIN – WHILE TIMELESSLY OLDER THAN CHILLIWACK ITSELF, RELATIVELY LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT IT

To some extent, virtually everyone who has ever lived in Chilliwack (as well as those who predate its settlers) has been aware of Little...

An Old-Fashioned Chilliwack Christmas with Isaac Kipp and His Family

Read about a typical Chilliwack family Christmas in the early 1900's.