Fairfield Island

 

Fairfield Island - Live & Work in Chilliwack

Parks to check out:
Island 22 - Run by FVRD with boat launch, dog park and plenty of space for walks - check it out here
Fairfield Island Park - Located in the heart of Fairfield, this park boasts ball diamonds, soccer fields and level walking trails.
Gwynne Vaughan Park - managed by the Gwynne Vaughan Park Society and is complete with covered picnic area, community garden and more - read more here

School of Note:
Strathcona Elementary

The bedroom community of Fairfield Island boasts some of the most beautiful parks, bike rides and schools in all of Chilliwack. You need to spend some time here to know it’s treasures.

Be sure to check out Minter Country Gardens & Cultivate Cafe:
https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/blog/cultivate-cafe-and-minter-country-garden

Shop at Switzer’s Vintage:
https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-shop//switzers-vintage-decor-where-to-shop-in-chilliwack

Some of the streets you need to check out are:
1. Cruise down Hope River Road in your car or better yet a bike ride!
2. McDonald Road north will get you to Ballam Road which follows the Fraser River where you can slowly go by this majestic river.
3. Check out Fairfield Road where you can find this gem - https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-shop//fairfield-flowers-where-to-shop-in-chilliwack

Places to Work on Fairfield Island
Fairfield Island is primarily a bedroom community but there are a few businesses that you can look to for employment:
Minter Country Garden - always looking to hire seasonal workers and other roles;
DeVry Greenhouses on Fairfield can be researched for seasonal employment work & more;
Lafarge Concrete has a plant on Young Road and hires all around North America.