What is "chilliwack"

Chilliwack is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It has long been a predominantly agricultural community, but with an estimated population of 80,000 people, it has become more urban. Chilliwack is the seat of the Fraser Valley Regional District and its second largest city. This city is surrounded by mountains and recreational areas such as Cultus Lake and Chilliwack Lake Provincial Parks. It is located 102 kilometres (63 miles) southeast of Vancouver. There are many outdoor activities in the area, including hiking, horseback riding, biking, camping, fishing, and golf.

Cities

• Chilliwack, a city in British Columbia, Canada, it may also refer to:
• The former District Municipality of Chilliwhack is now part of the City of Chilliwack.

Government

• First Nations peoples formerly known as the Chilliwack Indians and Chilliwack Indian Band, see Stó:lō
• Chilliwhack (electoral district), a provincial electoral district from 1903 to 1912.
• CFB Chilliwack, a former Canadian Forces Base in Chilliwack

Sport

• Chilliwack Chiefs (2011–), a junior ice hockey team
• Chilliwack Bruins, a former junior ice hockey team

Geography & Geology

• Chilliwack batholith a primary geological feature of the city.
• Chilliwack River, a river in British Columbia, Canada and Washington, United States
• Chilliwack Lake, a lake in British Columbia, Canada and Washington, United States
• Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park, a provincial park located around the lake
• Chilliwack Mountain, a mountain in the city of Chilliwack

Popular culture

• Chilliwack (band), a Canadian rock band
  • Chilliwack (1970 album)
  • Chilliwack (1971 album)

Chilliwack is a Canadian rock band centered on the singer and guitarist Bill Henderson. They were active from 1970 to 1988, while Henderson reformed the band in 1997. They are perhaps best remembered for their six biggest songs " My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)", "I Believe", "Whatcha Gonna Do", "Fly At Night", "Crazy Talk", and "Lonesome Mary". The band's lineup has changed numerous times while they have continued to tour across Canada.

Chilliwack was a provincial electoral district in the Canadian province of British Columbia from 1916. It was the successor riding to the Chilliwhack riding, which used the older spelling of the name and had slightly different boundaries.

Chilliwack is the first album by the Canadian rock band Chilliwack, released in 1970. Chilliwack was a continuation of the psychedelic-progressive group The Collectors, except without lead singer Howie Vickers.

Chilliwack is a double album by the Canadian rock band Chilliwack, released in 1971. It was their second album, and their second to be entitled Chilliwack. It included the top-10 (in Canada) hit "Lonesome Mary".

Following the release of their previous album, the band were dropped by Parrot Records and bassist Glenn Miller departed the group temporarily. Shortly thereafter, the group signed with A&M records.