Chilliwack
Quick Facts
Province: British
Columbia
Population: 81,000
Chilliwack is situated in the Fraser Valley, surrounded by endless mountains, miles of crystal clear lakes, and acres of fertile farmland. A growing population, combined with a strong and stable economy, superb quality of life and competitive costs make Chilliwack a destination of choice for businesses and investors locally and around the world.
Key Advantages
- One of the most cost-competitive cities on the Pacific coast of North America, making it ideal for manufacturing, food processing, technology, and warehousing
- Thriving agriculture sector, which accounts for annual gross farm receipts of over $253 million, includes dairy, poultry, greenhouse, vegetable, berry farming and floriculture as well as spin-off agricultural supporting industries like feed, fertilizer, chemicals, machinery and fuel
- Located along the Trans Canada Highway, approximately 100 kilometers from the City of Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport and deep sea ports
- Living expenses 35% less than in Vancouver, just over an hour’s drive away
- Transportation network includes Southern and CN Rail, thereby linking Chilliwack to the rest of Canada and the United States
- Significant role in BC’s film industry—the 3rd largest in North America after LA and New York
- Canada Education Park – a 200 acre major centre of adult education, research and training facilities; home to the University of the Fraser Valley’s Trades and Technology Centre; RCMP’s Pacific Region Training Centre; Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Paramedic Academy; Canada Border Services Agency’s Western Learning Centre; and the Department of National Defence Area Support Unit
Sector Strengths
- Agriculture
- Education
- Film
- Food Processing
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
