Image: Denciti Development Corp. / Fraser Gateway Centre

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Commercial development

Gas station, convenience store coming to Chilliwack development near Lickman/Hwy. 1

Jul 21, 2025 | 9:34 AM

CHILLIWACK — A gas station and convenience store will be built at a new commercial and retail development near Highway 1 and Lickman Road in Chilliwack.

According to a news release from Denciti Development Corp., Canco Gas has committed to a long-term lease to build a new service station and convenience store on the southeast corner of the 4.46-acre Fraser Gateway Centre, at Lickman Road and Industrial Way. A development permit application is expected in the near future.

Denciti Development Corp. says the commercial development is uniquely positioned at one of Chilliwack’s most prominent intersections, offering high visibility and convenience for Trans Canada Hwy 1 travellers and the city’s expanding population. As Chilliwack continues to grow in leaps and bounds, the corporation believes Fraser Gateway Centre will emerge as a leading business hub in the Fraser Valley.

This new lease agreement follows the recent opening of the dual-branded 150-room Marriott hotel (Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites), which anchors the southern end of the development. The hotel accentuates a growing tenant mix that includes Tim Hortons, Angry Otter Liquor, Cannabis Connection, Freshslice, Smoke 2 Snack and Firehouse Subs, with several businesses currently completing tenant improvements.

“With the hotel now open and new tenants coming on board, Fraser Gateway Centre is fast becoming a high-profile commercial gateway to Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley,” said Garry Fawley, CEO of Denciti Development Corp. “We’re proud to see this site evolving into a vibrant, mixed-use centre that supports jobs, services, and long-term growth.”

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“We are very excited to have opened the new dual-branded Marriott hotel,” said Jeff Krivoshen, CEO of P.R. Hotels Ltd. “The Fairfield Inn & Suites / TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel will proudly serve visitors coming from all over the world, as they look to discover Chilliwack and the entire Fraser Valley.”

Only two retail units remain available for lease, including 1,659 and 2,827 square feet, and are ready for immediate possession. Denciti believes these units offer prime exposure to Highway 1 and flexible zoning for uses ranging from food and beverage to personal services and specialty retail.

“Fraser Gateway Centre is a great example of how underutilized properties can be transformed into dynamic business hubs,” said Brian Coombes, President of the Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO). “The arrival of high-profile tenants and several recent openings are quality additions to this important business district in our community. We’re excited to see the opportunities this creates for employment and economic growth.”

Denciti says Chilliwack’s population growth shows no signs of ease, with over 4,300 new residents added in 2024 and 747 new business licences issued, up from 618 the previous year. The company believes developments like Fraser Gateway Centre are helping to meet the demand this growth creates, offering well-located, flexible space for businesses looking to serve both a rising local population and a broader regional market.