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The Vedder-Chilliwack River - The Most Popular River in the Lower Mainland - Chilliwack, B.C.

I have to say that writing these various posts about the little communities, sites and delightful scenic stops has made me fall in love with Chilliwack all over again. This year I didn't go away for a summer vacation.......but I have been checking out the 'green grass' on my side of the fence..........and I have to tell you it is looking pretty green!

Its amazing that when you view your surroundings with 'fresh' eyes......the eyes of a visitor or tourist.......or the eyes of a fellow blogger.......how your perspective changes! With camera in hand - its been one adventure after another!

This post is a little peek at the Vedder - Chilliwack River (names used interchangeably). The Vedder-Chilliwack is not two separate streams like its name suggests, but simply a name change partway up the river. A bridge crosses the river where it leaves the mountain valley and flows onto the Fraser Valley flood plain. Below the bridge the river is called the Vedder; above the bridge it is known as the Chilliwack. . No matter what you call it the river is wonderful.

Here we have 36 km of fabulous fishable water...overflowing with steelhead and salmon......a haven for hikers, kayakers, anglers and river rafters! . The lower portion of the River has been dyked and channeled, with a dyke trail from Vedder Crossing to the highway thats popular with joggers, mountain bikers and anglers. So whether you're going for an evening stroll, or a brisk walk with your dog in the morning.........whether you're fishing or rafting........this is Beautiful British Columbia at its very Best!

If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Chilliwack or the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. -Please give Liz Moras, Associate Broker & REALTOR® of Re/Max Nyda Realty, a call! Call Liz at 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@shaw.ca. Be sure to check out Liz's website www.lizmoras.com and blog at www.lizmoras.activerain.com.

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Posted by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales on 09/03/2008 08:36 PM

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12 Comments on The Vedder-Chilliwack River - The Most Popular River in the Lower Mainland - Chilliwack, B.C.

What a wonderful sight! I never tire of looking at the water and the wonderful landscape of the land. Such a rare commodity I hope we all take care of. Thanks for sharing!

09/03/2008 08:40 PM

by Debbie DiFonzo, Broker, United Country VIP Realty

Debbie - you're right the water is so soothing and watching it provides a perfect opportunity to pause and reflect.......whether it be the ocean or a rushing river..:-)

09/03/2008 08:43 PM

by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales (Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty)

So BEAUTIFUL! I just love streams and rivers, clear and rock beds to perk the water along. I remember in 1980 I traveled to Vancouver from Spokane and the river (unknown) was absolutely gorgeous with the fall foliage...Don't forget to send some pics in the fall OK?

09/03/2008 08:45 PM

by Sara Homan, Realtor, Residential, 55+Adult Homes, & Farms (Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty Inc)

Hi Sara! Hmm the largest river through Vancouver is the mighty Fraser River.........but they're all amazing.........and yes I can hardly wait till the fall colours start coming out! :-)

09/03/2008 10:39 PM

by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales (Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty)

Liz: I just love all these pictures of the rivers in your wonderful part of the world. So peaceful and serene. What I would think would be really cool would be if you have a video camera with sound, of course, and you found a place on the river where the water was moving quickly and making a river-like noise. Just take about a five minute video like that... watching nad listening to the river... and post it in a blog post. I could then just sit here and look and listen for hours. Better than therapy. Thanks for sharing.

09/04/2008 02:15 AM

by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (RE/MAX Trinity)

Karen anne - what a cool idea - i don't have a video camera...:-( but i do have a water machine next to my bed that makes all the different sounds of water, hows that? :-)

09/04/2008 02:20 AM

by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales (Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty)

Liz,

I think the river/stream was closer to Seattle/Tacoma area.

09/04/2008 04:10 PM

by Sara Homan, Realtor, Residential, 55+Adult Homes, & Farms (Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty Inc)

Liz: Like I always say, you live in a beautiful part of the world and you photograph it well. By the way is that river known for Gold? When I last visited my brother in maine he got me hooked on gold panning.

09/04/2008 05:26 PM

by Paul LeMay (Keller Williams )

Not this one Paul but the Fraser River is which is a wee bit bigger......the only time i ever went goldpanning was up in Barkerville - years ago......you have to be very patient! :-)

09/04/2008 05:46 PM

by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales (Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty)

Liz: That would be cheating. No... we really need to hear that authentic river noise... perhaps you could borrow a video camera from someone in the office... what a treat !

09/05/2008 12:50 AM

by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (RE/MAX Trinity)

Karen Stone - But it does help me sleep at night! :-)

09/05/2008 01:56 AM

by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales (Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty)

Nice pictures Liz, keep em coming!