Just over an hour from Vancouver, Chilliwack is BC’s most refreshing escape between FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches. Wide open spaces, mountain trails, cold craft beer, and farm-fresh food. Stay close to the action. Feel far from the chaos.
why chilliwack
Vancouver has the matches. Chilliwack has everything else.
While the city buzzes with energy, Chilliwack offers something different. There is room to breathe, space to roam, and the kind of quiet that recharges you before the next kickoff. Trade traffic for trails. Trade crowds for mountains and local restaurants. Come back to your next match feeling like yourself again.
What’s waiting for you
The Real BC.
Right Here.
Things to Do Near Vancouver
Not Sure Where to Start? We’ve Got You.
Hiking, Biking & the Great Outdoors
Trade the stadium crowds for open sky. Hike Elk Mountain, ride the 21 km Rotary Trail, or paddle Cultus Lake. Big wilderness, just over an hour from Vancouver.
Hiking · Biking · Paddling
Craft Beer Country
BC’s craft beer scene extends well beyond the city. Farmhouse Brewing, Field House, Sidekick — cold pints, great food, and zero lineups.
BC Ale Trail · Local Brews
District 1881
Chilliwack’s most vibrant neighbourhood — heritage laneways, local restaurants, boutiques, and craft breweries. Perfect for a match-day wander.
Food · Shopping · Culture
Farm-Fresh Food
One of Canada’s most productive farming regions. Pick berries at Klaassen Farms, follow the Circle Farm Tour, eat ingredients grown right down the road.
Agritourism · Local Eats
Cultus Lake & the Fraser Valley
640 acres of crystal-clear lake, sandy beaches, and mountain scenery. Swim, camp, rent a paddleboard, or just sit back and exhale.
Family · Swimming · Camping
Arts, Culture & Community
Murals from the Mural Festival, films at the Independent Film Festival, the vibrant Pride Festival. Chilliwack’s creative scene punches well above its weight.
Murals · Music · FestivalsBetween matches,
there’s mountains.
Vancouver is hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches at BC Place from June to July 2026. That means you’ll have gaps between game days — and we’ve got exactly the right way to fill them.
Many international visitors will have 2–4 days between matches. Chilliwack is the ideal overnight or day trip — close enough to be easy, different enough to feel like a real escape.
Pro tip: Book your Chilliwack stay early. Summer fills up fast — and tournament summer will be busier than most.
Your BC Escape Awaits
The final whistle is just
the beginning
Chilliwack is ready for you. Whether you’re here for a day or staying the weekend, you’ll leave wondering why you didn’t come sooner. Plan your visit — and discover what BC looks like when you leave the crowds behind.
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