Popkum, British Columbia

Popkum, also known as Popkum Village, is an unincorporated community in the Fraser Valley Regional District, in the census metropolitan area of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Its namesake is the indigenous Popkum First Nation and adjacent Indian reserve. The name is derived from the Halq'eméylem word Pópkw'em meaning "puffballs."

Demographics
(according to 2021 Canadian census)
 * Population: 1,710
 * Growth Rate (2016-2021): 23.7%
 * Total Private Dwellings: 570
 * Land area: 6.38km2.
 * Population density per km2: 268.2

Industry
Popkum is a tourist destination and stopping point for travellers on the Trans-Canada Highway drawn to the Bridal Veil Falls, Cheam Lake wetlands, Bridal Falls water park and Popkum Motor Park, Dinotown theme park, and The Falls Golf Club.