Maybe it is the rising cost of living? The increased awareness of environmental impact? Or could it be the development of bidding groups and Facebook Marketplace? Whatever is causing it, there is no denying - Thift shopping has become a popular pastime.

Over the month of October, I hit the independent and non-profit secondhand shops here in Chilliwack to see what each different place has to offer.

Here is the list of shops that I had the pleasure of visiting:

Hidden Treasures Thrift Store

Located in Downtown Chilliwack on Airport Rd, Hidden Treasures was my first stop on the list. They carry household goods, small furniture, decor, and clothing. I was impressed by the cleanliness and great pricing on many of their items.

MCC Chilliwack Thrift Shop

Also located in Downtown Chilliwack, the MCC is a great little well-organized shop with plenty of home decor, clothing, and small furniture.

Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shoppe

Walking distance from MCC Chilliwack, the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shoppe is a quaint little store with clothing, books, home decor, and a decent shoe wall!

Finders Seekers Thrift Store

Hidden Treasures is the only thrift shop of it’s kind in the Vedder area. They are located directly across from the bottle depot, and have recently expanded their footprint! Don’t be fooled by the small shop front. They carry clothing, decor, books, records, and toys. They do have a limited furniture section.

Chilliwack Hospice Society Thrifty Boutique

By far the prettiest thrift store around, the Hospice Society Thrifty Boutique hardly looks like a secondhand store upon first glance. The beautiful displays are a sight it itself, and they seem to put a lot of care into cleaning and staging their items. They have begun to decorate for Christmas already, which is always my favourite time to stop in!

Mission Thrift Store

Located beside Hofstede’s Country Market, the Mission Thrift Store is on the larger side, offering plenty of clothing, shoes, kitchenware, sports equipment, furniture, and other treasures. Don’t forget to head upstairs for additional furniture selection!

Next up on my list of places to check out:

1. Unique Thrifting

2. Mission Thriftstore II

3. MCC Yarrow

Did I miss a place?

Where do you like to go treasure hunting?

Let us know in the comments below!