Downtown Westside
April 13, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Chilliwack Northside, Downtown Westside
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- Established residential area
- Primarily single family, larger lots
- Hospital, Leisure and Recreation facilities
Residents of the Downtown Westside describe their neighbourhood as ” convenient to absolutely everything”. Still just a short drive or for some even a relatively short walk to the downtown shopping areas, this choice residential area was developed primarily in the 60’s and 70’s.
Home choices include some real classic full basement rancher, bi-level and custom built split level homes, mostly on larger lots and many with mature trees and landscaping.
At its centre is Chilliwack’s main amenities complex and residents here enjoy easy walking access to the Prospera Centre, The Landing Leisure Centre, Townsend Park, Exhibition Stadium and the soon to be completed new Arts and Cultural Centre.
On the eastern side is the Chilliwack Hospital and adjacent to it a newly developed area offering upscale condos and townhomes. To the west, Rainbow Estates, a popular modular home park for senior residents and two older but nicely updated townhouse complexes offering affordable family housing options.
Commutors travelling west from this neighbourhood can avoid in town traffic by taking Wolfe Rd and Chilliack Mtn Rd to the Lickman Rd interchange.
Schools
Bernard Elementary School - grades kindergarten to grade six
McCammon Traditional Elementary - kindergarten to grade six
A.D. Rundle Middle School- grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Middle School - grade 7, 8, 9
Chilliwack Secondary - grade 10, 11 12
Berkeley/Riverside
April 13, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Berkeley/Riverside, Chilliwack Northside
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- Established Neighbourhood
- Classic 50’s and 60’s era homes
- Riverside trails
Located just north of the downtown area, yet offering a quiet residential setting, the Berkeley/Riverside neighbourhood has long been a favourite for those preferring classic 50’s and 60’s era homes on mature treed lots.
With minimal redevelopment and pride of ownership evident in the homes and grounds, this established neighbourhood offers a real sense of community.
The Hope River, with its charming park and Rotary Trails forms the border to the north and procides a relaxing recreation area fo the locals, a favourite destination for Sunday picnics or morning walks. The park and trails are accessed via Corbould Avenue which forms the western boundary of this area and Menzies St to the east offers a small shopping/services area which inlcudes the Marketplace grocery and Video Tonite video store and coffee shop.
Schools
Little Mountain Elementary School - kindergarten to grade six
McCammon Traditional Elementary- kindergarten to grade six
Central ElementaryCommunity School - kindergarten to grade six
Chilliwack Middle School - grade 7, 8, 9
A.D. Rundle Middle School- grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Secondary - grade 10, 11 12
Sardis Park
April 6, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Sardis Park, Sardis Southside
- Older, established residential area of custom built homes
- Newer area with mix of detached, multifamily and senior’s complexes
- Sardis “duck” park with small lake, playground and walking paths
Ask two locals to describe Sardis Park and you’re likely to get two very different answers. One may describe the original Sardis Park, another the new.
The original Sardis Park is a lovely established residential area of larger, many custom built, homes on oversized treed lots. Developed beginning in the 1970’s with the first homes backing onto Sardis park itself, overlooking its walking trails and sparkling lake, this sought after neighbourhood with its mature, landscaped lots and meandering streets has been the pride of those that reside there and often the envy of those that with they did. The area has continued to grow over the years , extending to Chilliwack River Road to the east , Britton Ave to the north and Higginson Rd to the south.
In early 2000’s and again in 2007, 2 large tracts of previously undeveloped land adjacent to this area became available for housing. This new area of Sardis park, running adjacent to Vedder Rd and to the south of Higginson, is a mix of lovely newer family homes, well-appointed townhomes, low-rise condominiums and two large adult gated complexes comprised of upscale detached retirement ranchers.
Along with this new development came a commercial component providing the residents of the area with closer access to some retail, banking and medical services.
Schools
Sardis Elementary School - grades kindergarten to grade six
Vedder Middle School - grade 7, 8, 9
Sardis Secondary - grade 10, 11 12
