Image: Chilliwack Tours / Community connector Michael Berger of Chilliwack Tours, showcasing downtown Chilliwack to visitors and tourists alike.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Free guided mural tours

Chilliwack company to offer free guided tours during upcoming Mural Festival

Jul 22, 2025 | 8:27 AM

CHILLIWACK — Amid news earlier this year that the Vancouver Mural Festival is shutting down, the Chilliwack Mural Festival has teamed up with a local tour guide company based in Chilliwack to fill the void.

During the upcoming Chilliwack Mural Festival slated for August 7-17, Chilliwack Tours will offer 14 guided walking tours of the more than 50 murals in downtown Chilliwack free of charge.

Headed up by community connector Michael Berger, Chilliwack Tours features guided walking tours throughout Chilliwack. Their tours help bring to life the city’s murals, public art, and historical landmarks and stories, providing an engaging and educational experience for locals and visitors alike.

From August 7 to 17, festival-goers can participate in 14 unique, tip-supported tours that explore the stories, art, and history woven into the murals in the heart of downtown Chilliwack. These curated walking tours highlight the community’s vibrant mural scene. Whether you’re drawn to street art or are looking for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Chilliwack’s Mural Festival, these engaging experiences offer something for everyone.

Tour highlights include a review of the early years of the Mural Festival, a first look at this year’s new additions to the downtown murals, an Indigenous Art & Artists tour, Accessible tours, along with focused tours on District 1881, the Central Village, Main Street, and everywhere in-between. Each tour is designed to deepen understanding of Chilliwack’s evolving identity through a mix of art and community voices.

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“We believe walking tours are one of the best ways to experience the city,” says Michael Berger, community connector with Chilliwack Tours. “The mural festival gives us a chance to connect locals and visitors alike with the stories behind the art—and the people behind the stories.”

All tours are family-friendly, accessible, and free to attend, with tipping appreciated to support the sponsoring of a future mural. Spaces are limited, and advance registration is required through Chilliwack Tours’ Eventbrite page.

“This partnership with Chilliwack Tours adds real depth to the festival,” says Lise Oakley, Executive Director of the Chilliwack Mural Festival. “Their guided walks help people connect to the meaning behind the murals in a truly memorable and experiential way.”

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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