Sardis, Chilliwack Explained

Sardis
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood in Chilliwack
Flag Alt:Flag of Chilliwack
Shield Alt:Chilliwack coat of arms
Pushpin Map:Canada British Columbia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Sardis in British Columbia
Coordinates:49.1333°N -121.95°W
Subdivision Type:City
Subdivision Name: Chilliwack
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Country
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:c. 1860
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:-8
Timezone1 Dst:PDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:V2R
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:+1-604

Sardis is a small community on the south side of Chilliwack, about from downtown, in the Fraser River Valley. Sardis is the urban core of the south side of Chilliwack and a popular shopping destination.

History

A.C. Wells, Adam Vedder and Jane Evans were the first known farmers to settle in Sardis around 1860. The name "Sardis" was chosen by Mrs. Vedder after the historical capital of Lydia in present-day Turkey.[1] The British Columbia Electric Railway reached Sardis in 1910.[1]

Parks and recreation

Sardis Park
  • A 5ha park that is also a sanctuary for a number of wild fowl species, including the mute swans that live in the park year-round, and the migratory trumpeter swans in summer.[2]
    Watson Glen Park
  • A 11.12ha park that includes tennis courts, a ball hockey box, a skate park, and three indoor hockey rinks.[2]
    Cheam Leisure Centre
  • A leisure centre that includes squash courts, a weight room, fitness equipment, a double gymnasium, a 25-metre swimming pool, a leisure pool, an artificial river, a hot tub and a sauna.[2]
    Webster Landing skate park
  • Track for skateboards and BMX bicycles[2]
    Sardis Library
  • A multi-purpose library and community centre in the Watson Glen neighbourhood.[3]

    Shopping and entertainment

    Luckakuck Way is a popular destination for shopping, restaurants and cinema. It includes two major shopping malls, numerous retail outlets and a theatre.

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Community of Villages. chilliwackmuseum.ca. Chilliwack Museum and Archives. 17 March 2014.
    2. Web site: Parks, Recreation & Culture. chilliwack.ca. City of Chilliwack. 17 March 2014.
    3. Web site: Sardis Library Project. chilliwack.ca. City of Chilliwack. 17 March 2014.

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