Advance voting for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding happens on multiple days, in several locations

CHILLIWACK-CULTUS LAKE – Voters who wish to cast their ballot in the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding before general voting day in this month’s provincial election will have several opportunities so that they don’t miss out.

On its website, Elections BC reports that eligible voters can cast their ballot in advance at one of four locations in the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding.

The riding features two candidates, former MLA Kelli Paddon of the BC NDP who represented the riding from 2020-2024, and incumbent Á’a:líya Warbus from the Conservative Party of British Columbia, who represented the riding from 2024-2026.

At the first advance voting location, eligible voters can vote at Vedder Elementary, 45850 Promontory Road, from Friday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Oct. 21. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

At the second advance voting location, eligible voters can head to the UFV Chilliwack campus at 45190 Caen Avenue from Saturday, October 17 through to Monday, October 19. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A third location is Watson Elementary, 45305 Watson Road, where eligible voters can cast their ballots next Sunday and Monday, October 18-19. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please note that there has been ongoing road construction on Watson Road, so please be prepared to wait for traffic flaggers or construction-related traffic.

A fourth location is the Yarrow Community Centre at 4670 Community Street, where advance voting happens next week Tuesday, October 20. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On its website, Elections BC says advance voting is a convenient option for all voters, and you don’t need a reason to vote at advance voting. Voters can vote at any advance voting location.

Not all advance voting places are open every day of the advance voting period. Make sure to check your Where to Vote card or visit wheretovote.elections.bc.ca to find advance voting places and the dates they are open.

General voting day for the provincial election happens Saturday, October 24.