PHOTOS: Historic look at Chilliwack activities we are missing in the pandemic

There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way.

Jobs have been lost, schools closed, gyms a no-go. And although restrictions have eased and places have reopened as B.C. has moved through Phase 2 and into Phase 3, there are still a lot of activities that we’re missing.

Sports and recreation is just one of them.

Here’s a look back at some historic images taken from 1910 to the mid-60s in Chilliwack. Some are posed sports team photos like a girls hockey team and the Coqualeetza Residential School’s basketball team. Others are action shots like the “Cultus Lake Indian Festival” (now called the Cultus Lake Water Sports War Canoe Races) and the 11th annual Chilliwack Bonspiel.

Even though these images of sporting events are more than 50 years old, they’re still very relevant today.

They’re snapshots of the things some people miss the most.

People still enjoy playing baseball with their friends, kids still get excited when they lace up their ice skates, and parents still cheer when their child scores a goal.

We’ve missed all of that and much more during the pandemic, but let’s stay positive, Chilliwack.

One day soon these photographic moments will come to life again.

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