Place to visit
Kilby General Store, Canada: what it is and when to go
Kilby General Store is a museum in Canada (Chilliwack). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is February, May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February, May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 89 km as the crow flies
- Website
- kilby.ca
- Coordinates
- 49.23593, -121.95713
What it is and where
Kilby General Store is a museum in Canada (Chilliwack).
It is in Chilliwack, where this site lists 23 more places to see, 7.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.23593, -121.95713; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kilby General Store is February, May to October.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebBest time9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | February, May to October | November to January, March to April |
| Museums and art | February, May to October | November to January, March to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kilby General Store has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kilby Provincial ParkNational park379 m
- Tupaw's CabinHiking5.4 km
- CFBCHS Chilliwack Military MuseumMuseum7.2 km
- Chilliwack MuseumMuseum7.5 km
- Dicken's Sweets & British MuseumMuseum7.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: History
- Sitio Histórico Nacional de L'Anse aux Meadows: Archaeological site
- Parque Nacional del Nahanni
- Parque internacional de la Paz Waterton-Glacier
- Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump: Museum
- Parc national de Miguasha
- Distrito histórico del antiguo Quebec
Every Canada place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kilby General Store?
It is a museum in Canada.
When is the best time to visit Kilby General Store?
February, May to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Kilby General Store?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 89 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kilby Provincial Park, Tupaw's Cabin, CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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