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Evangelines

Evangeline’s Barbeque and Contemporary Soul Food” located at the corner of Mill St and Victoria (formerlythe home of the Mill St Café) is one of my top 3 restaurants in Chilliwack.

As you walk in the door you get a warm welcome from restaurant manager Jamaal and his staff . It is a very hip atmosphere, only 50 seats inside and a heated covered patio that seats 25. (Nothing like a mojito on the patio…on a summer eve…)

They have a fresh take on soul food from crab cakes to jambalaya to great pastas, salads,and sandwiches, Evangeline’s prides themselves on using onlythe freshest and most locally produced ingredients.

Some of our favourite must try dishes are: The Cajun Corndogs, disks of sweet & slightly spicy andouille sausage lightly corn battered and served with a sauce that should be patented; the pulled pork either in a sandwich at lunch or as an entrée at dinner served on pecan mashed potatoes to die for…really!  They slow roast the pork on a BBQ forever, and it just melts in your mouth; and whatever seasonal fish that Chef Michelle has chosen served on lovely fresh sautéed greens.

Added fun deal about Evangeline’s is the entertainment that they have on a pretty regular basis. Thursdays they have a jazz trio, and at special events they bring in some terrific talent.  There are very few other chances in Chilliwack to have dinner and live music, especially in such a fun & funky atmosphere.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 am. They do occasionally close for private parties so best call ahead for reservations just in case (but we usually just show up when it’s the two of us). You can check out their web site for menu and upcoming special music event information at www.evangelinesbarbeque.ca.

Regency Park

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• Close to Sardis service corridor
• Multifamily and detached homes
• Great options for retirees

For those looking for a more residential setting than that offered by the downtown neighbourhoods, but still wanting easy access to shopping, medical and entertainment amenities, the Regency park area of Sardis is an excellent choice.

Located just south of the freeway and with many streets within walking distance to the Cottonwood and Chilliwack malls, this area offers a variety of housing options.  Tree-lined streets such as Sapphire and Diamond offer family sized homes as well as retirement style ranchers and a surprise access to lovely walking trails and greenspace.

The Cottonwood Retirement Village and Creekside Estates on Jasper Drive are two examples of complexes designed for and popular with our senior folks. Established townhome complexes as well as some newer upscale multifamily townhomes and condos offer choices in a variety of price levels.

This area is also great for the commuter with access to the freeway via the Vedder Rd interchange and the soon to be completed Evans Rd access.

Looking for houses for sale in the Regency Park area of Chilliwack? Click here to find local homes for sale in Regency Park.

Schools

Evans Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
Vedder Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Sardis Secondary School - grades 10,11,12

Wiltshire / Worthington

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• Convenient to Sardis shopping
• Family and senior friendly subdivisions
• Edenbank Seniors Complex

Located south of Spruce Drive on the west side of Vedder Road, and with streets branching from the Wiltshire corridor, this residential area is home to many empty nesters and active retirees.

Attracting this population is the predominance of larger detached rancher style homes ideal for those wanting one-level living combined with yards large enough for gardening and outdoor enjoyment. A quiet neighbourhood of quality homes it is also attractive to families wanting the convenience of easy access to schools and the Sardis shopping areas.

Some larger executive homes on over-sized lots are located along  Worthington and Newby Dr. as well as a mix of older and newer custom executive homes on Pioneer, Gleneden and Eden Drives.

This area is also home to Edenbank, Chilliwack’s most unique and beautiful seniors community with its expansive gardens, walking paths, executive clubhouse and varied mix of apartments, townhouses and detached homes within the community.

Looking for houses for sale in Sardis? Click here to find local homes for sale in the Wiltshire Worthington area.

Schools

Evans Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
Tyson Elementary School - kindergarten to grade six
Vedder Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Sardis Secondary School - grades 10,11,12

 

 

Spruce Grove/Wells Landing

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• Convenient to Sardis shopping
• Family friendly subdivisions
• Parks and greenspace

Still convenient to the Sardis shopping corridor yet with a more residential setting, the Spruce Grove/Wells Landing area consists of a number of smaller neighbourhoods attractive to families and seniors alike.

From the larger executive homes backing Wells Creek, to the affordable family neighbourhood surrounding Circle Drive Park, the adult community of Wellsbrooke, and the newer infill townhome complexes on Sunshine Drive and Wells Road, this area offers something for everyone.

Encompassing the area west of Vedder Rd and north of Spruce Drive, residents of these neighbourhoods enjoy quick access to both urban amenities and open greenspace. Evans road forms the western border to this area and when it is completed in the summer of 2009, the Evans Rd overpass and freeway interchange will make commuting a breeze from this area and will also provide residents quick access to the downtown amenities such as the Prospera Centre, Leisure Centre and Townsend Park.

Looking for homes for sale in Sardis?  Click here to find houses for sale in the Spruce Grove Wells Landing area.

 

Schools

Evans Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
Vedder Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Sardis Secondary School - grades 10,11,12

Downtown East

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• Affordable older homes
• Mix of multifamily
• Easy access to services

With its mix of older homes on larger city lots, newer homes on “infill” lots and both older and newer multifamily dwellings, this area of town provides a wide range of housing options in a variety of price ranges.

Ease of access to the highway via First Avenue and the Prest Rd. interchange along with easy of access to in-town shopping, recreation and medical services make this a convenient and affordable neighbourhood choice for many families.

This area is bordered by Yale Rd to the North, Hazel St to the west , with agricultrual land to the east with the CN rail line forming its southern border.

Looking for houses for sale in downtown Chilliwack? Click here to find local homes for sale in the Chilliwack’s downtown Eastside.

Schools

Little Mountain Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary -kindergarten to grade six
Chilliwack Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Secondary School -  grades 10,11,12

Southlands

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• Affordable detached homes
• New multifamily developments
• Chilliwack Airport

With Chillliwack’s City Hall at its centre, the Southlands area of Chilliwack is primarily a residential area flanked by commercial/retail districts along Young Rd to the west and adjacent to Chilliwack’s Regional Airport on Airport Road to the south. With homes built mostly in the 50’s and 60’s and with further development in the 80’s, these established neighbourhoods offer a variety of housing styles and prices.

Significant development has occurred in the area since 2000 and today a variety of newer townhome options are available to families, particularly along Chilliwack Central, Walters, Airport Road and Broadway.

This area is also home to several popular gated seniors’ and adult oriented complexes including Willowbrooke, Beacon Downes, Hazelwood and Country Grove.

Looking for houses for sale in the Southlands area of Chilliwack? Click here to find local homes for sale in the Chilliwack’s Southlands.

Schools

Robertson Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary -kindergarten to grade six
AD Rundle Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Secondary School -  grades 10,11,12

Sardis West

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• Quiet residential living
• Established neighbourhood
• Easy Commuter access

This was one of the original residential developments in the Sardis area with the first homes, mostly split entry style, being built in the eary 70’s in two pockets around Sardis Senior and Watson Elementary. This large residential area continued to develop into the mid to late 1980’s with a variety of home styles including some lovely classic split level and west coast contemporary homes. Encompassing the area west of the Vedder Road corridor, from Stevenson Road on the north to  Watson Rd on the south, this established neighbourhood is an excellent choice for families seeking quiet residential living, close proximity to schools and good-sized family friendly homes and lots. Many of the houses have been updated over the years but there has been very little ‘infill” or redevelopment making this a very attractive and reasonably affordable part of the community. Evans Rd forms the western boundary and with the completion in 2009 of the new Evans rd access and fly-over, residents here will enjoy quick access to the freeway and a direct route to the north side of town making it perfect for families needing to commute or wanting to enjoy the amanities such as the Leisure Centre and Propsera Centre on the north side.

Looking for houses for sale in the Sardis West? Click here to find local homes for sale in the Sardis West.

Schools

• Tyson Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
• Watson Elementary - kindergarten to grade six
• Vedder Middle School - grades 7, 8, 9
• Mount Slesse Middle School - grades 7,8,9
• Sardis Secondary - grades 10,11,12

Peach Road

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• Walk to Rotary trail
• Single family small lot subdivisions
• Bareland Strata

Located south of Keith Wilson Rd between Unworth Rd to the west and with the Education Park as its eastern boundary, this area was built beginning in the mid 1990’s with additonal growth in the early 2000’s.

With the exception of those on Riverwood, the detached homes here are all part of “small lot” bareland strata developments. The earlier homes, those closest to the Vedder River and Rotary Trail, are primarily mid-priced basement entry homes offering very affordable choices in a close-knit family oriented neighbourhood.

A newer bareland strata development River Grove, was developed in 2003 and consists of about 30 larger, more upscale two-storey homes with full basements, still on smaller lots but ideal for the busy family with not too much time for yard work. A mix of two storey, basement entry and rancher homes was built about the same time on Riverwood.

Built in 2005, a large complex of family style 3 level townhomes, The Gables at Rivers Bend, offers a spacious, affordable option for families wanting to live in this desireable area. The Gables is accessed by either Peach Rd or Carter Rd to the east .  At the south end of Carter Rd sits  River Pines, a small grouping of adult oriented detached ranchers.

With easy access to the highway for commuters via the Keith Wilson/ No.3 Rd route, and just a quick walk to the river and walking trails combined with the excellent nearby schools, this is a great lifestyle choice for families.

Looking for houses for sale in Peach Road area? Click here to find local homes for sale in the Peach Road area close to Sardis, Vedder & Garrison Crossing.

Schools

Unsworth Elementary School -  kindergarten to grade six
Mount Slesse Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Sardis Secondary School - grades 10,11,12

Downtown Westside

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