Hilliers | |
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Village | |
Location of Hilliers in
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) |
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]
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]
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]