The Fraser Valley offers an unbelievable array of recreational possibilities. If living in a place where the toughest decision you’ll make is whether to fish, hike, windsurf, golf or hit the lake - then you’re home! Whether you are an active sports enthusiast or just love living where the air is fresh - living in the Valley has lots to offer you.

Living the Active Life

Living in the Valley, one can’t help but get out and enjoy the great outdoors! You’ll find countless lakes within a short drive, ski resorts near by, and windsurfing, water-skiing and kayaking opportunities all close at hand. Walkers and hikers will find miles of spectacular trails - along glacier fed lakes or through old growth cedar forests. Book a membership at your favorite golf course, or hit the links at a different course every week. So the real question is... What do you want to do?

Skiing

Six ski resorts within a 3 hour drive from the Valley, including the world famous Whistler/Blackcomb.

• Hemlock Valley
• Manning Park Resort
• Mt. Baker
• Mount Seymour
• Grouse Mountain
• Cypress Bowl

Golfing

At least thirteen golf courses within a 1 hour drive from the valley, including:

Chilliwack:

• Aquadel
• Cheam Golf Centre
• Chilliwack Golf and Country Club
• Cultus Golf Park
• Oak Tree - Harrison
• Kinkora Golf Course
• Meadowbrook Golf Course
• Meadowlands Golf and Country Club
• Royalwood Golf
• Sandpiper Resort
• The Falls Golf and Country Club

Abbotsford:

• Ledgeview Golf and Country Club
• Fraser Glen

Parks and Attractions

Seven provincial and public parks in the Fraser Valley.

• Cultus Lake Provincial Park
• Bridal Falls Provincial Park
• Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park
• Sumas Mountain Provincial Park
• McDonald Provincial Park
• Sasquatch Provincial Park
• Harrison Hotsprings

Hiking and Mountain Biking Thousands of miles of trails literally in your back yard. Old Yale Yarrow Trail Luckakuck Trail Hope River Trail Mount Thom Rotary Vedder River Trail Teskey Trail Chilliwack Lake Trails

Windsurfing/ Water-skiing

Three lakes within one hour, with ample parking and convenient boat launch sites.

• Cultus Lake
• Harrison Lake
• Chilliwack Lake

Fishing/ Kayaking

Two major rivers close by with several smaller creeks and rivers throughout the Valley. Click here to find

• Fraser River
• Vedder River

Fun for the Family

Living in the Valley you will find numerous theme venues the family will love, ranging from water slides to adventure theme parks. A few of them include:

• Minter Gardens
• Dinotown
• TransCanada Waterslides
• Cultus Lake Water Park
• Castle Fun Park

You and your family will love a walk at the beach at Harrison Lake, or a stroll up the trail to Bridal Veil Falls. Feed the animals at the zoo, take the kids fishing at one of the local trout farms, or splash into one of the numerous public pools in the Valley. The possibilities are only limited by your (and your kid’s) imagination.

Dining and Entertainment

After a long day at the office, there’s nothing like having one more tough decision - which of the incredible restaurants to try that night? Living in the Valley, provides an incredible array of restaurants to choose from - from intimate coffee shops to fine ethnic cuisine. You have the benefit of chain locations like Earls, Milestones, Boston Pizza, Red Robin, Sammy J. Peppers, Old Spaghetti Factory, Tim Hortons, and the Keg, while still offering the uniqueness of some great pubs and cafes. Want to hit a show? The Valley boasts numorous movie theaters so you can watch the movies you want - when you want! Local theater, playgroups and orchestras reflect the broad culture of the community. Want to hit the floor dancin? Night clubs to suit your every taste abound.