Yarrow

March 12, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Rural/Outlying, Yarrow

Quaint rural community

Great location for commuters travelling west

Arts & crafts area

This charming little community is located on the western boundary of Chilliwack district, south of the Trans Canada Hwy sharing a border with Abbotsford. It is a place steeped in the heritage of primarily Mennonite settlers and it continues to be a close-knit yet inclusive community. For its small stature, it is relatively self-sustaining with services that include: financial institutions, convenience grocery, gas station, barber, pizza, and churches most of which are located on the main street, Yarrow Central Road.
The majority of homes in Yarrow were built prior to 1960, although newer homes have sprung up on smaller holdings, the large and prosperous farms, and on Majuba Hill which looks over the village from the south. Modest homes on standard sized residential lots are found on the quiet side streets just off of the main corridor, and for the most part lot sizes grow in square footages as you move out from the nucleus until you find very larger agricultural enterprises including dairies, poultry operations, nurseries and flower growers.
Many talented artists and craftspeople, attracted by the beauty and lifestyle that Yarrow offers, have stayed or more recently settled here. Browsing pottery studios, little home galleries and the like is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.