The Township of Chilliwack was incorporated in 1873, and in 1881 a large subdivision called Centreville was developed nearby. In 1887 the name Centreville was replaced by a more popular name, Chilliwack, and the area was incorporated in 1908 as a separate municipality, the City of Chilliwack. The City and the Township co-existed for 72 years before merging in 1980 to form the City of Chilliwack. |