Hilliers is a village located on Vancouver Island, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. As of the 2021 Census, it had a population of 1,590. It's neighbouring communities are Errington, Coombs, and Qualicum Beach.[1]
Hilliers | |
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Village | |
  Hilliers Location of Hilliers in British Columbia  Hilliers Hilliers (British Columbia) | |
| Coordinates: 49°31′N 124°48′W / 49.517°N 124.800°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Nanaimo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.05 km2 (11.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 1,590 |
| • Density | 54.7/km2 (142/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Standard (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
History edit
In 1913, the first annual Fall Fair was held in Hilliers.[2] In 1923 the Fall fair was moved to neighbouring Coombs, and has been held there ever since.
In 1947, a group of 200 Doukhoubors set up a communal farm in Hilliers. They purchased a 348 acre plot, tilled the land and grew crops, built a school, and a canning plant. They lived on the farm for six years before leaving the area.[3][4]
Geography edit
Hamilton Marsh, part of the French Creek Watershed, is located in Hilliers. It is accessible to the public and cared for by The Hamilton Wetlands and Forest Preservation Society.[5]
References edit
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2022-02-09). "Profile table, Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population - Hilliers, Unincorporated place (UNP) [Designated place], British Columbia". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "100th Coombs Fair coming up". Parksville Qualicum Beach News. 2013-08-06. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ Kalmakoff, Jonathan J. (2020-01-24). "Hilliers Communal Farm was Short-Lived". Doukhobor Heritage. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "The Doukhobor Colony in Hilliers". Coombs History. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Hamilton Marsh". Hamilton Marsh. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
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