MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: TOURISM CH’ILLIWACK LAUNCHES
NEW LINEUP OF FESTIVE ‘HOLLY JOLLY CHILLIWACK’ FEATURES
Return of Annual Campaign Highlights Can’t-Miss Calendar of Christmas Events,
Attractions Taking Centre Stage in the Fraser Valley Starting Nov. 14
Tourism Ch’illiwack is turning up the festive charm and offering glad tidings to locals and visitors alike by announcing the return of its annual Holly Jolly Chilliwack celebration that showcases family friendly seasonal attractions, events, markets and more across the Fraser Valley starting this November 14th.
From Christmas light displays at Cultus Lake, seasonal gift markets showcasing local artisans and holiday shows at Chilliwack Cultural Centre to a Win & Wander Passport, photos with Santa Claus at District 1881 and the beloved Rotary Christmas Parade, a sleigh ride full of fun and festivities for the whole family awaits in the heart of the Fraser Valley destination.
“This immersive seasonal campaign transforms the city into a festive playground filled with twinkling lights, cozy experiences, and magical moments to be discovered around every corner,” says Carly Brkich, Destination Marketing Manager for Tourism Ch’illiwack. “Whether you’re planning a cheerful day trip or a full holiday getaway, Holly Jolly Chilliwack invites locals and visitors alike to experience the wonder of the season in one of BC’s most enchanting winter destinations.”
The events and experiences encompassed in the Holly Jolly Chilliwack campaign include:
THE WIN & WANDER PASSPORT
Nov. 14th to Dec. 24th
The Holly Jolly Win and Wander Passport is a ticket to a season full of sparkle, surprises and local love. From Nov. 14th, 2025 to Dec. 24th, 2025, visitors and locals can pick up their passport at the Chilliwack Visitor Centre (44150 Luckakuck Way) and participating businesses and explore the festive heart of Chilliwack by visiting local shops, cafes and events to collect cheerful stickers to earn prizes that include a free holiday beverage from participating cafés like Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters, Harvest Café, Old Soul Coffee and more with three stickers collected; a limited-edition CHWK Mountain Toque with six stickers collected; and a choice of a $25 gift card to Greendale Acres or the Chilliwack Cultural Centre with eight stickers collected.
HOLIDAY EVENTS AT DISTRICT 1881
Nov. 15th, 2025 to Jan. 1st, 2026
46128 Yale Rd.
An historic enclave and commercial hub in the heart of Downtown Chilliwack, District 1881 will invite guests to linger a little longer and enjoy the spirit of the season with a series of events that include the lighting of a 40-foot Christmas Tree on Saturday, Nov. 15th at 5:30 p.m., Christmas light displays and activations throughout the district that bring every corner to life from Nov. 15th, 2025 to Jan. 1st, 2026 that includes surprise visits from The Grinch and other classic Christmas characters spreading joy around the area as well as local musicians and buskers and get photos with Old Saint Nick himself in Santa’s Workshop in the cozy heart of Sasquatch Alley from Nov. 30th through Dec. 23rd by donation ($20 suggested) from Tuesdays to Thursdays and $40 per session Fridays through Sundays. Pet Pictures with Santa are also available on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. by donation.
EVO CAR SHARE PARTNERSHIP
th, 2025 through Jan. 5th, 2026
Evo Car Share is featuring a number of special offers in partnership with Tourism Ch’illiwack, including: a one-time offer of 15 Free Driving Minutes for drivers making a stopover in Chilliwack from Nov. 15th 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026 that will be added to accounts on Jan. 6, 2026; Reserved Evo Parking at the Victoria Public Parking Lot free to use from Nov. 15th 2025 to Jan. 5, 2026 between 6 p.m. to midnight Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and Sundays; and a Holiday Member Perk of a 10% Discount on holiday experiences at Greendale Acres through the Evo Member Perks page from Nov. 28 to Dec. 23; and a new member signup including 45 Driving Minutes by using the promo code CHILLIWACK.
DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARADE
Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m.
#201-46140 Yale Rd.
Hosted by the City of Chilliwack and the Rotary Club of Chilliwack and 2025 Presenting Sponsor Mountainview Harley Davidson, the annual Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade brings the community together to enjoy a magical evening of floats, holiday lights and family friendly festive entertainment for all ages.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK
Stores open until 8 p.m. throughout November & December
Visitors can fill their stockings and enjoy festive finds, cozy vibes at Downtown Chilliwack’s one-of-a-kind stores throughout the festive season by strolling the charming area at Wellington Avenue & Mill Street lined with boutiques, quaint cafés and artisan markets. Stylish picks abound at The Button Box Boutique, Fraser & Co. Modern Vintage and The Parisienne Market, thoughtful treasures await at Creekside Home Décor, The Bookman, Chilliwax Records and CircaVintage, find surprises for the little ones at Pink & Blue Kidz or Teddy Bear Dreams and warm up with a festive sip at Marais Tea Company or a cozy bite at Harvest Store & Café.
THE 50TH ANNUAL CHILLIWACK CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 14th from 2-8 p.m.; Nov. 15th from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 16th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way
The Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market marks a half century in 2025 and will showcase more than 240 exhibitors and offers the perfect place to find the perfect gifts on each list. Organized by the Chilliwack Arts Council, the market features a wide range of handmade goods including pottery, woodworking, jewelry, body care products and fine foods and spirits from craftspeople and artisans across BC. Entry to the market is $7 or free for children under 12 with all funds raised supporting local arts initiatives and scholarships.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS EXPO
Dec. 5th from 1-9 p.m.; Dec. 6th from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Dec. 7th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way
The three-day Chilliwack Christmas Gifts Expo features more than 300 booths showcasing small and home-based businesses, artisans and local vendors. Attendees can enjoy hourly door prizes, exclusive deals, and be able to support local food banks by bringing non-perishable donations. Admission is $5 and free for kids under five with parking by donation.
CULTUS LAKE CHRISTMAS
Nov. 22nd from 4-8 p.m.
Main Beach at Cultus Lake Park
https://www.cultuslake.bc.ca/
Cultus Lake will get its festive glow going on Nov. 22 when it hosts its annual Cultus Lake Christmas celebration, featuring twinkling lights and festive sights, photos with Santa Claus and wander through a holiday market featuring a lineup of local artisans and vendors. As evening settles in, Cultus Lake Park will transform into a glowing winter wonderland filled with music, laughter and the magic of community with a breathtaking fireworks display lighting up the lake from the Main Beach docks at 7:45 p.m.
THE LIGHTS AT CULTUS LAKE
Nov. 22nd to Jan. 1st, 2026
Main Beach at Cultus Lake
Let the spirit of the season guide you to Main Beach at Cultus Lake from Nov. 22nd to New Year’s Day as the shoreline is transformed into a glowing celebration of light and wonder as twinkling displays cast a warm glow over the lakeside path each evening, creating a peaceful, self-guided experience that feels like stepping into a holiday dream. For prime parking spots, turn right at the Cultus Lake roundabout and park beside Cultus Lake Adventure Park, just a short walk to the illuminated lakeside.
CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS IN CHILLIWACK
Pine Meadows Tree Farm
47036 Prairie Central Road
https://pinemeadowstreefarms.
Nestled in the heart of Chilliwack, Pine Meadows Tree Farm is the ultimate destination for a festive, family friendly Christmas experience and offers a wide selection of fresh, sustainably grown trees including popular varieties like Douglas, Fraser, Canaan and Noble Fir. Pine Meadows will be open for U-Cut Trees starting Nov. 15th and fully open with pre-cut trees available in addition to U-Cut Fields on Nov. 21st.
Woodsong Christmas Trees
701 Blatchford Rd., Lindell Beach
https://
Located in Cultus Lake, Woodsong offers the perfect tree for every budget and grows five popular varieties of Christmas Fir Trees (Noble, Fraser, Douglas, Grand and Nordmann) in different sizes up to eighteen feet with prices starting at $20 as well as an excellent selection of fresh, pre-cut trees. Woodsong will open on Nov. 22nd for the weekend only but will re-open on Nov. 29th for daily service through Dec. 20th.
HOTEL STAY PERKS IN CHILLIWACK
Dinner & A Show Packages
Vedder River Inn and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites
https://tourismchilliwack.com/
Visitors can experience the joy of live entertainment and a night on the town with Dinner & A Show Packages presented in partnership with the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and the Vedder Inn (5788 Vedder Road) and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites (43955 Industrial Way) by Marriott. Book tickets to any performance at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre and receive a confirmation email to unlock discounted rates at the Vedder River Inn and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites and present tickets during the night of the show to receive exclusive 15-20% discounts off bills at local restaurants that include Bow & Stern (46130 Yale Rd.), Field House Brewing Co. (#102-251 Woolly Dog Alley), Fortitude Wine Bar (#103-45922 Thunderbird Lane), Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar (7350 Vedder Rd.), The Offy (45925 Thunderbird Lane), Sidekick Brewing (#106-45530 Vedder Mountain Rd.,) and Bozzini’s Restaurant (#4-45379 Hocking Ave.).
Holiday Hotel Stay Deals
Coast Hotel Chilliwack and the Comfort Inn
https://tourismchilliwack.com/
Guests can take advantage of festive rates at local hotels including a 18% Refreshingly Local™ discount at the Coast Hotel Chilliwack by APA (45920 First Ave.) for stays through January 31, 2026; and up to a 30% discount at the Comfort Inn (45405 Luckakuck Way).
HOLIDAY SHOWS AT CHILLIWACK CULTURAL CENTRE
Nov. 12 to Dec. 23
The festive entertainment at Chilliwack Cultural Centre run the gamut from British comedy O Christmas Tea featuring three-time Impresario Award-winning duo James & Jamesy (Nov. 12), a family friendly screening of the classic Christmas movie Elf during STAR 98.3’s Family Snow Ball presented by Otter Co-Op in support of the Salvation Army Food Bank (Dec. 3); the signature holiday concert Holly Jolly Christmas with Zach Stevenson combining Christmas classics with the biggest hits of the 1950s and ’60s (Dec. 6); the festive splendour of Winter Harp and its eight-person ensemble of harps, flutes, rare medieval instruments and vocalists (Dec. 9); Christmas with Ken Lavigne, featuring seasonal favourite songs from the beloved Canadian tenor in collaboration with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chilliwack Community Band (Dec. 12); Holiday Harmonies with The Maybelles, featuring high notes and harmonies during a nostalgic celebration paying tribute to 1960s variety specials (Dec. 13); a showcase of classic Christmas standards during A Traditional Christmas holiday concert featuring the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra (Dec. 13); Beatboxer, juggler, dancer, singer, musician and magician Alex Zerbe (a.k.a. The Zaniac) lights up the stage during the family friendly comedy show A Zaniac Christmas (Dec. 14); the timeless magic of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Victoria (Dec. 20); and Juno Award-winning New York-based superstar trumpeter Bria Skonberg returning to her hometown to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre during a show-stopping concert on Dec. 23.
LOCAL DESTINATIONS FOR DINING AND CRAFT BEER
Chilliwack’s dining scene is bursting with flavour, creativity, and heart. Whether it’s a craving for cozy comfort food, globally inspired dishes, or farm-fresh fare, you’ll find it all right here. From charming bistros to buzzing breweries, there’s something for every taste and every occasion.
FARM-TO-TABLE FRESHNESS: Rooted in rich agricultural traditions, Chilliwack is the perfect place to enjoy farm-to-table cuisine that’s as fresh as it gets. Many restaurants take pride in sourcing ingredients straight from nearby farms, fields, and producers. Enjoy seasonal and locally inspired menus at spots like: The Offy, Fortitude Wine Bar, Bow & Stern, Lakeside Beach Club, and South Sumas Bistro. Whether it’s heirloom vegetables, free-range meats, or artisan dairy, these kitchens serve up the true flavours of the Fraser Valley.
GLOBAL FLAVOURS: Chilliwack’s diverse community is reflected in its vibrant international dining scene. From bold spices to delicate sushi rolls, you can take a culinary tour around the world without ever leaving town. Try mouth-watering dishes at Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen (District & Vedder locations) for authentic tacos & street-style eats; Shandhar Hut for classic Indian flavours with warm hospitality; Hana Sushi for fresh, beautifully presented sushi and sashimi; and Greek Islands Restaurant for Mediterranean comfort food.
ELEVATED EXPERIENCES: Whether it’s a romantic dinner, celebration, or just a treat-yourself kind of night, Chilliwack offers several elevated dining options that combine ambiance, creativity, and exceptional service. For refined meals and unforgettable evenings, book a table at: Bravo Restaurant & Lounge for seasonal dishes and craft cocktails in an elegant setting; Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar for authentic Italian with handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas; and Fortitude Wine Bar for chef-driven tasting menus and unique wine pairings.
CASUAL AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY: For laid-back meals, family dinners or weekend brunch spots perfect for casual dining with kids, friends or groups, Chilliwack has plenty of inviting spots to gather, relax, and dig in. Local hotspots include Cookies Grill (hearty breakfasts and homestyle comfort food); District Bar Restaurant (modern pub eats and share plates); and Major League 2 Taphouse (sports bar atmosphere with an extensive menu).
CRAFT BREWERIES AND LOCAL BEVERAGES: Chilliwack’s craft beverage scene is thriving, with four local breweries offering unique, handcrafted drinks. Farmhouse Brewing and Sidekick Brewing are just a few of the must-visit spots for those looking to pair their meal with a refreshing, locally brewed beer or cider. Many of these establishments also offer food menus, creating the perfect combination of great drinks and tasty bites.
ABOUT TOURISM CH’ILLIWACK
Chilliwack is more than just a place on the map — it’s a destination where nature’s beauty and community spirit come together in perfect harmony. Nestled in the eastern Fraser Valley, Chilliwack offers a landscape shaped by majestic mountains, fertile farmland, and mighty lakes and rivers. Its community is rooted in a deep respect for the land, guided by the traditions and wisdom of the Stó:lō people, who have lived in harmony with this region since time immemorial. This connection to the rivers, forests, and valleys shapes not only the environment but the community’s way of life. From outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and paddling to local farms offering the freshest bounty of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack has something for everyone. It is a city where pathways less traveled lead to extraordinary discoveries—a place where moments of peace and adventure meet, and where the beauty of the landscape nourishes both body and soul.