Ferry Island Park is a 29 hectare Class C park on the south side of the Fraser River east of Chilliwack, directly beside the Cheam reserve. BC Parks says the park was established in 1963.
Cheam First Nation and BC Parks are working together in collaborative management of the park.
Ferry Island is best understood through its Cheam First Nation and Fraser River context. BC Parks says the park is an area of special significance to the Cheam First Nation, which has a long-standing interest in protecting, maintaining, and enhancing access to the Fraser River for both the public and First Nations community members.
Because it is a Class C park, jurisdiction falls under a park board. BC Parks identifies that board as the Cheam First Nation Chief and Council. As Park Board, the Nation directs and oversees park management and has plans for future recreational enhancements.
The official page does not list standard campground, trail, or activity sections. Instead, it directs visitors seeking more information to the Ferry Island Park Board through Cheam First Nation. For trip planning, current board information matters more than assumptions from older maps or generic park expectations.
Plan around Fraser River access context, Cheam First Nation collaborative management learning, Class C park research, current Park Board information, respectful low-impact visits, and checking official updates before planning recreation.
Confirm current access, services, and permitted activities with the Ferry Island Park Board before travelling. Respect the park's significance to Cheam First Nation and avoid assuming facilities or recreational enhancements not listed by BC Parks.
