Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
August 7, 2010 by Anita
Filed under Great Blue Heron Reserve, Places to See
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
One of our favourite stops whenever we have out of town visitors is the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve , a 130-hectare site (325 acre) located on the un-dyked floodplain of the Vedder River. Managed by the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society, the site is known for the breeding colony of Great Blue Herons as well as a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation.
For directions and information on all there is to see and do at this wonderful Chilliwack attraction visit their website here.
Webster Landing
April 13, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Sardis Southside, Webster Landing
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- New development, southwest corner of Sardis
- Mix of single detached, family townhomes and adult ranchers
- Walk to Rotary trail along the Vedder
Located in the south-western-most corner of Sardis, Webster Landing is our most recently developed neighbourhood, having begun in 2006 on a previously undeveloped tract of land just north of the Vedder River.
Designed as a planned community, the development consists of a ring of custom family homes, mostly 2 storey or 2 storey with basement style with larger executive homes positioned on the prime lots which back the green space and walking trails along the Vedder.In the centre of the neighbourhood are two multi-family complexes. The Haven, intended as a primarily adult community features upscale detached ranchers, many with full basements, and The Grove , a grouping of upscale family-sized 3 bedroom townhomes.
With nature at its doorstep and easy highway access via the Keith Wilson/No. 3 rd route, this neighbourhood has much appeal for families looking for that combination as well as a brand new home. With the exception of the lots backing the river this is primarily a small lot subdivision . At this point in early 2009, the development is nearing completion with just a very few homes remaining uncoccupied.
An exciting new development on land adjacent to Webster landing is in the final stages of plannng and will provide a variety of housing choices in this part of town over the next few years as well as new park space and community trails.
Schools
Unsworth Elementary School – grades kindergarten to grade six
Mt. Slesse Middle School – grade 7, 8, 9
Sardis Secondary – grade 10, 11 12
Vedder Crossing
March 12, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Sardis Southside, Vedder Crossing
- Vedder Rd. corridor
- Affordable multifamily and single detached
- Opportunities for seniors and first-time buyers
A variety of multifamily complexes along the Vedder road corridor, built mostly in the 1990′s provide affordable family living for young families and first time buyers.
Stretching from the Promontory/Watson Rd intersection on the north to the Vedder River bridge on the south, this area struggled somewhat with the closing of CFB Chilliwack in 1997 but is enjoying new vitality and growth with the development of neighbouring Garrison Crossing and the establishment of the Education Park adjacent to this area.
The retail services available to residents here are growing and being rejuvenated and the boutique style commercial corner at Garrison Crossing will make this a vibrant, desirable location in the very near future. The subdivisions of detached homes accessed via Thomas Rd began in the late 70′s and further developed in the late 1990′s with quiet cul-de-sacs which have become a choice neighbourhood for families since the opening of the new GW Graham Middle/Secondary School here.
At the eastern boundary is Halcyon Meadows, a recently developed gated community of over 200 detached retirement style ranchers and current new construction at the southern end of Vedder Crossing is bringing additional condominium housing options to this area as well.
Nature lovers will enjoy the quick access to the trails and fishing along the Vedder/Chilliwack Rivers and commutors can avoid in-town traffic with the Keith Wilson Rd route to the freeway.
Schools
Vedder Elementary School – grades kindergarten to grade six
GW Graham Middle/Senior School – grade 7-12
Sardis Secondary – grade 10, 11 12
