Public community hall for meetings, gatherings, recreation and events.
Atchelitz Hall at 6542 Lickman Road is owned by the City of Chilliwack and operated by the Atchelitz Women’s Institute. City materials describe rentals for the full hall or upper and lower floors and meeting room; uses include meetings, gatherings, square dancing and sports. The upper gym has a stage and listed capacities of 250 banquet or 340 theatre-style; lower floor capacity 240; meeting room seats up to 20. Small and commercial kitchen options are described for different spaces. Tables and chairs are available. Rental prices and present booking availability were not found in the current source; confirm with Recreation and Culture at 604-793-2904. A 2021 City release says public use continues, but 2026 City budget material referenced renovations, so confirm condition and availability before arranging an event.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack
Location: 6542 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Public park and sports fields at the Atchelitz Hall site.
Atchelitz Park is a 1.2-hectare City of Chilliwack sub-community park. The City lists it for sports fields, including the Atchelitz soccer pitch, and for parking. The City field-booking page gives 6542 Lickman Road and displays booking availability from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, while cautioning that displayed hours may not reflect all public availability. Confirm field access, amenities and conditions with Recreation and Culture at 604-793-2904.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack
Location: 6542 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Local history museum and pioneer village with donation admission.
Tour the antiques museum and pioneer village, including a general store, chapel, blacksmith shop, steam machinery display and Gramma’s Grill. The site has grassy grounds and a large covered picnic area; tour buses are welcome. Admission is by donation. Current operating days and hours were not published in the source; call 604-858-8121 before visiting.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack
Location: 44150 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Food hampers for eligible households, generally once every 30 days; book an appointment.
Provides food hampers to eligible households. The current provider page states a 30-day eligibility rule. Regular daily hamper appointments are available; additional Wednesday appointments run 15:30–18:00 and can be booked in person or by phone starting the preceding Thursday. Call 604-792-0001 for current requirements and an appointment.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack, Vedder Crossing, Yarrow
Fire, rescue and emergency response for the City of Chilliwack service area.
The Chilliwack Fire Department operates six halls and provides primary fire response across an area exceeding 260 square kilometres, along with rescue, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, medical aid in support of BCEHS and motor-vehicle incident response. Atchelitz is a rural community within the City of Chilliwack. For emergencies call 9-1-1; 604-792-8713 is the department contact, not an emergency dispatch number.
24/7 emergency and community hospital care, plus inpatient and outpatient services.
Chilliwack General Hospital provides emergency and acute care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as internal medicine, cardiac care, obstetrics, general surgery and other inpatient and outpatient services. Address: 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7. Main phone 604-795-4141. The Hodgins Avenue entrance is for patient drop-off, taxis and ride-hail. Main lot parking is paid; posted rate is $1.75 for the first hour and $5.75 per day. Language services can be accessed through a care provider. For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack
Location: 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Public library branch with lending, library spaces and public events.
The Chilliwack Library is a Fraser Valley Regional Library branch at 45860 First Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 7K1; phone 604-792-1941. FVRL lists library spaces, public programs and events. Current branch hours are Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 1–5 p.m.; check the branch for holiday closures.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack
Location: 45860 First Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Urgent assessment for non-life-threatening concerns needing attention within 12 to 24 hours.
The Chilliwack UPCC provides urgent care for non-life-threatening concerns. Open every day, including statutory holidays, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Call or attend to register; a BC Services Card and Personal Health Number are required. People with the most urgent concerns are seen first; attending in person does not guarantee faster care. Free parking is available, and a free medical interpreter can be arranged by phone or video. For severe symptoms such as chest pain, head injury or a broken bone, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency department. Address: 104-7955 Evans Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5R7. Phone 778-704-6006.
Service Areas: Atchelitz, Chilliwack
Location: 104 - 7955 Evans Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Emergency shelter is available by referral through the Care & Share Centre or another community agency. House of Hope has 48 beds for men and women; Brigadier Arthur Cartmell House has 20 beds for women. Guests receive meals, showers, clean linens and toiletries, with case worker support for housing and health services.
Provides advocacy, intervention, and referrals for people experiencing homelessness, including connections to mental health, public health, income assistance, addictions treatment, employment, and housing services.
Weekday rush-hour transit linking Downtown Chilliwack, Cottonwood Mall and Lickman Park & Ride.
BC Transit Route 59 Industrial serves Downtown Chilliwack, Cottonwood Mall and Lickman Park & Ride. The current published weekday schedule lists departures from Downtown Chilliwack at 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. toward Cottonwood Mall via Lickman Park & Ride, and from Cottonwood Mall at 4:10 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. toward Downtown Chilliwack via Lickman Park & Ride. The listed timing at Lickman Park & Ride is 6:46 a.m. and 7:46 a.m. toward Cottonwood Mall, and 4:17 p.m. and 5:12 p.m. toward Downtown. The route does not stop at Atchelitz Hall; Lickman Park & Ride is the relevant listed stop. Confirm stop access and current schedule with BC Transit before travel.
Fresh produce and donated groceries to supplement food hampers, subject to supply.
Recovers fresh produce and donated food from local grocery stores and redistributes it to people in need at 45746 Yale Road, Chilliwack. People can visit once per day to select available food. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00–15:30, and Wednesday 14:00–18:00, supplies permitting.