Popkum, British Columbia
Popkum, also known as Popkum Village, is a rural farming and tourism based community east of Chilliwack, British Columbia.[1] The community is named after the Indian Reserve of the Popkum First Nation, which is located on the Fraser River nearby. The name is derived from the Halq'eméylem word Pópkw'em meaning "puffballs."
Popkum | |
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Village in Chilliwack | |
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  Popkum Location of Popkum in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′00″N 121°44′00″W | |
| City | Chilliwack |
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| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area codes | +1-250, +1-778 |
Demographics
(according to Statistics Canada 2001 census)
Population: 1,032
Growth Rate (1996-2001): 14.5%
Total Private Dwellings: 401
Area: 221.58 km².
Density: 4.7 people per km².
Industry
The area includes a variety of tourist attractions including Bridal Veil Falls, Cheam Lake Wetlands, Tam's Enchanted farm (Closed), Bridal Falls WaterPark and Popkum Motor Park British Columbia's only off-road recreational vehicle (ORV) park.]
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