Heritage Chilliwack

07/31/2026

Pulling the plug on heritage. The Canadian Register of Historic Places (the Register) is at risk of disappearing. Many Langley area buildings are part of this database and our society has used it for information about historic structures, landscapes and Indigenous sites. The Register is relied upon by planners, architects, developers, educators, and the public as an authoritative source of information about Canada's historic places. The federal government is now stepping back from hosting and operating the Register, and it faces imminent decommissioning. If you're concerned about this, please sign the petition to have its operation transferred to the National Trust for Canada / Fiducie nationale du Canada with a one-time federal endowment to keep it alive. Follow the link here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7594

07/28/2026

Heritage enthusiasts, please take a minute out of your day to sign this petition. Let our government know how important a free, accessible repository of our Canadian heritage buildings is to you!

The National Trust for Canada inspires Canadians to save places that matter. We are on a mission to support our Canadian heritage.

07/14/2026

This Saturday (July 18) at 1:30 pm in Veterans Memorial Park, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295 is inviting residents to attend the official opening of a time capsule from 1986. The time capsule was entombed by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4, which formed in Chilliwack in 1926, and was to be opened in 2026, to commemorate the Royal Canadian Legion’s 100-year anniversary. For more information: https://operation-granite-ii.info/.

07/09/2026

Romance is in the air!

You are invited to observe a Victorian wedding, celebrated with cake and dancing for all!

Historic wedding re-enactments will be taking place at 11:30AM and 2PM, both July 25th & 26th.

Regular admission rates apply.

07/02/2026

Ready for summer day trips with history, scenery, and small-town charm? Discover 5 must-do heritage adventures in the Fraser Valley — from Kilby Museum and Atchelitz Threshermen’s Site to Clayburn Village, Fort Langley, and the Sunshine Valley Tashme Museum. Perfect for families, history buffs, and anyone who loves a meaningful escape close to home. Read more: https://wix.to/ibWuREb

Summer is the perfect time to explore the stories, landscapes, and historic places that shaped the Fraser Valley. From the riverside charm of Kilby Museum and the agricultural roots preserved at Atchelitz Threshermen’s Site, to the village atmosphere of Clayburn, the fur-trade history of Fort Lang...

06/01/2026

Love your old home? Let’s share its story.

Heritage Chilliwack is looking for historic, unique, and old character homes or buildings in Chilliwack to feature on our 2026 Home Tour, taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Your home does not need to be grand, perfect, or fully restored. We are looking for places with character, craftsmanship, charm, history, or simply a wonderful local story to tell.

The Home Tour is Heritage Chilliwack’s main fundraiser, helping support our grant programs, including heritage designation support and classroom field trips/local history education.

If you have a special home — or know someone who does — we would love to hear from you.

Email us at [email protected]
And please share this post or tag someone with a special Chilliwack home!

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

What a fabulous afternoon! ✨
Heritage Chilliwack’s Fashion Show & Strawberry Tea was a sold-out event, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us.
A very special thank you to fashion historian Ivan Sayers for sharing his extraordinary knowledge and collection, and to his wonderful models for bringing these fashions so beautifully to life.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Carman Church Ladies group for catering the delicious strawberry tea and helping make the afternoon so special.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this memorable event. 💕👒🍓