Greendale
March 12, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Greendale, Rural/Outlying
- Rural farm community on valley floor
- Terrific location for those commuting to Abbotsford & beyond
- Still only 10 minutes to major shopping corridor
Greendale is aptly named as it is the heart of the farming community that lies to the west of Chilliwack. Greendale has long been known as a rural Mennonite community and to this day has two lovely churches at it’s heart. It’s population is relatively small given that most homes sit on small hobby farms to major dairy operations. There is a ‘main street’ augmented with a few no exit side streets that do have more city-sized lots. Commercial services are limited to a corner store, and a few garages. Situated on the south side of the Trans Canada Hwy,with Lickman Rd to the east and the Vedder Canal forming it’s western border, Greendale is a very desirable location for people who have to drive to the Lower Mainland for work. Easy access to the highway is via the Yale Rd. interchange just west of Chadsey Road.
Traditionally the homes were older farmhouses mixed with some original custom-built homes. In the past few years some of the smaller older homes have been torn down in favour of some truly very large showcase homes set on small acreages.
For golf enthusiasts Greendale boosts two top notch courses. The Chilliwack Golf and Country Club, a semi-private club which was established in 1958, is a beautiful and well regarded course. The newer Royalwood first opened in 1990. This 18 hole, par 72 course lets you pull out the big dog. Royalwood has in past few years added an RV park to the facility.
With open views and peaceful lifestyle it is no wonder that Greendale is also home to artisans and craftspeople from potters to soap makers. You will also find as one would expect in the country, cottage food producers of fruit and veggies, honey and cheeses.
