Explore the Vibrant Business Hub Around Skynest in Chilliwack
- By Ammar Nabod
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- 19 Jul, 2023
Right in the heart of Sardis near Chilliwack, Skynest is a beautiful community within a bustling neighbourhood with a diverse range of businesses within easy walking distance. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, Skynest has almost immediate access to various services, shopping options, eateries, and recreational facilities. Here, we'll take a closer look at some of the businesses in close proximity to Skynest, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.
Situated at the intersections of Vedder, Watson and Promontory Roads, Skynest is located right across from Vedder Crossing Plaza and Promontory Plaza, at a junction that is also stacked with financial institutions and services that should have you more than covered when it comes to sorting out your finances. Both Vedder Crossing and Promontory Plazas have a wealth of stores and services that mean everything is just a few steps away.
Local Cafes and Restaurants:
Within walking distance from Skynest, you'll find an array of cafes and restaurants, such as Hello Tucker Espresso Bar and Cafe, Tim Horton’s, Burger Shack, The Chopped Leaf, Booster Juice, Subway, Little Caesar’s, J’s Pizza, Panago, Alicia’s Flavours Mexican Cuisine, and Queen Valley Vietnamese Restaurant - all perfect for indulging in lunch or dinner, or for grabbing coffee and a pastry or snack.
Essential Shopping:
Skynest residents are fortunate to have essential shopping options within a short walk. These businesses cater to everyday needs and make life more convenient. Here are a few essential shopping options you'll find nearby:
Pharmacies: For your pharmaceutical and healthcare needs, there's a nearby Shoppers Drug Mart at Vedder Crossing Plaza and an IDA Pharmacy at Promontory Plaza that stocks prescription meds, over-the-counter drugs, personal care products, and more. Shoppers Drug Mart has a post office in-house, and Vedder Crossing Plaza also has a UPS.
Grocery Stores: Within walking distance, you'll find Save-On-Foods offering a huge range of groceries for your weekly shopping needs, or if you just want to grab something quick for dinner, you can pay a visit to Close to Home Grocery at Promontory Plaza. For quality meats for the barbecue or great deli foods, check out Clancy’s Meat and Co. Whether you're planning a family dinner or simply need to restock your kitchen, the grocery stores near Skynest have you covered.
Pet Stores: If you're a pet owner, there are two pet stores within walking distance where you can find everything you need for your furry friends. Bosley’s and The Scruffy Tail Pet Food and Supply have you covered. From pet food and accessories to toys and grooming supplies, the stores provide a convenient one-stop shop for your pet's needs.
Professional Services:
Living at Skynest means you have essential services right at your doorstep. You'll find a range of professional establishments nearby as well, including banks, healthcare clinics, dental offices, and pharmacies. Need to schedule a dental check-up or pick up a prescription? No problem!
Health Clinics: Found at Vedder Crossing Plaza, there are many options for health clinics: Crossroads Family Practice, Innomar Clinics, Fraser Health Medical Laboratory, Beyond Nutrition, Sardis Optical, and PharmaChoice Express Care.
Dental Clinics: Promontory Heights Dental at Promontory Plaza and Dental Arts Centre & Skin Care found at Vedder Crossing Plaza.
Banks and Insurance: These banks can be found on all three corners of the intersection: TD Bank, RBC Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, CIBC, and Johnston Meier Insurance.
In September, we returned to the beautiful Cultus Lake Golf Club, for our annual Canadian Retirement Developments Golf Tournament. This year there was a real first - a two-way tie for first place!
We had a record number of participants for the tournament itself and the fantastic dinner that followed, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our Canadian Retirement Developments family for coming out and taking part! This annual event is so special, where we get to see residents, team members, community contributors, and friends all enjoying themselves together.
Our two teams of four who shared first place were:
Peter Crandell, Colleen Crandell, Adrian Crabtree, Ken Edlund
and:
Randy Coutts, Sharon Ottenbreit, Jeff Oosterbrink, Mike Johnson
Huge thanks to our partners, trades and the local businesses who so generously contributed prizes for participants:
Cultus Lake Golf Club - Atmosphere Flooring Solutions - HUB International Insurance - Sparkes Family Corn Barn - Bow & Stern Restaurant - Bosley’s by Pet Valu - Canex Building Supplies - Western Concrete Ltd - BC Lions - Pacific Rivers Outfitting Company - Goluboff and Mazzei - Ocean Stationary and Office Supplies - Indigo Books - Red Chillies Sports Bar - Station One Architects - Starbucks - RHOX Consulting - Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen - Prospera Credit Union - Nouveau Interiors Ltd - Urban Systems - Grand Pappy’s Home Furniture and Appliances - Bravo Restaurant - Gustavson Wylie Architects - Hellam Plumbing - Verawood Cabinets - Tribrink Contracting Ltd - Corky’s Irish Pub - Brady Electrical Contracting - Chilliwack Chiefs - Frankie’s Italian Kitchen - Bricklayer Brewing - Envision Financial - Earls Kitchen and Bar – Homelife Property Management
And our amazing Hole Sponsors:
Fraser Valley Beltone
Volume Floors
Transformations Landscaping
Thanks as well to: Amanda Bullock and everyone at Cultus Lake Golf Club, and our CRD team of Nancy Gauley, Tracey Klaver, Kathleen Pfeiffer, Tina Crabtree, Susan Reid and Harry Doupe for making the day the great fun and success it was.
It’s been a busy year here in Chilliwack, and there’s so much more to come in 2024. We can’t wait to tell you what we’ve got planned! As you settle in to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, we wanted to take a look back at 2023 at Canadian Retirement Developments with you:
Skynest Phase 2
The second phase of our beautiful Skynest development at the corner of Watson and Vedder was completed, ready for residents to move in during the summer…and move in they did! We have many happy new homeowners now living their best lives in their brand new, stunning condos.
There’s still some inventory available (click the "Residencies" tab in our navigation bar above, and select Phase 2), and our fantastic show homeis also for sale, so contact us now for more details on how you can join our happy and growing community!
Golf Tournament
Our annual Golf Tournament took place back in July at Cultus Lake Golf Club. It was a great opportunity for residents of Canadian Retirement Developments properties to come together and enjoy a great day of golf, prizes, and getting to know other homeowners, in the most fantastic setting possible.
It was an incredible day - the weather co-operated and it was sunny and warm all day.
We had a great turnout of residents from our properties in Chilliwack/Sardis: Skynest and Malloway Village, Englewood Courtyard and Englewood Village. With 45 people playing and almost 70 in attendance for the post-tourney dinner, the whole event showcased what a fantastic set of communities we are building with incredible people and amazing spirit. We couldn’t be more proud of our homeowners!
Thank you to Mark Perry and Andrew MacDonald for putting on the event again this year. Everything went perfectly, thanks to the organizational skills of our own Harry Doupe and Roger Jennings!
A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors who ensured no team went home empty-handed:
HUB Barton- Canex – Western Concrete – Hellam Plumbing – Tracey Klaver Personal Real Estate Corporation– Cloverdale Paints – Downtown Chilliwack – Nouveau Interiors – Vancouver Bandits – Red Chillies Sports Bar – Corky's Irish Pub and Sports Bar - Cultus Lake Golf Club – S&S Landscaping – Original Joe’s – Starbucks – Farmhouse Brewing – Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen – Lil Snippers Grooming – Sparkes Family Corn – Canadian Retirement Developments – Vancouver Canucks – BC Lions
New Show Home Incoming at Malloway Village
Due to the sale of our previous show home, the sales office at Malloway Village moved into the Gate House a couple of months ago. A new show home will be up and running in 2024 to showcase the remaining Malloway Village inventory.
We’re excited to tell you about it in the next few weeks, and show you photos when it’s ready to go!
Our sales offices will be closed from December 22nd, reopening Jan 6, 2024.
Please contact us to make a viewing appointment:
Skynest: Tracey Klaver 604-362-1505
Malloway Village: Cliff Armstrong 604-961-5160
Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year!
from The Team at Canadian Retirement Developments!
There are so many places to get awesome food in Sardis, that you don’t need to go far to experience great eats just a few minutes away from Skynest.
As well as quick solutions for lunch or dinner, there are a number of restaurants on Vedder Road alone, that serve up food from around the world (or closer to home) so you have an incredible variety of places to go with friends or family, or with your new Skynest neighbours!
We’ve made a list of just a small selection of local eateries that have received great reviews online - decide what type of food you want to eat, and grab your coat!
Frankies Italian
7350 Vedder Rd
Frankie’s Italian is a local staple, and has been serving up great Italian dishes for years. Open for lunch or dinner, this a fantastic location for family get-togethers, a romantic dinner, or even dinner for one, because the staff will take such good care of you!
As well as a kids menu and more family-friendly dishes, you can enjoy their beef carpaccio and sauteed garlic prawns as part of your sumptuous dinner!
Coconut Thai
#6 - 7355 Vedder Rd
Coconut Thai is one of those gems that serve up delicious food in an unassuming location you might sometimes overlook. The reviews say it all - this is an authentic menu that covers a wealth of Thai cuisine: red curry, soup, pad thai - and it does it really well!
Opening at 10:30am daily, this place is ready to make lunch and dinner for you, and it’s located right across Vedder Road from Frankie’s Italian!
Butter Chicken House
5669 Vedder Rd
If it’s Indian food you’re craving, look no further than Butter Chicken House, right beside the Royal Canadian Legion. Open seven days a week, this restaurant offers a breakfast menu (it’s open at 11am Monday to Saturday, and Sunday from noon), but at dinner time, you can expect more traditional Indian fare, including of course - BUTTER CHICKEN!
You can also get Butter Chicken House food in the comfort of your Skynest home - order ahead to pick up, or go to the food apps to get it delivered right to your door.
Jolly Miller Pub
5865 Vedder Rd
The Jolly Miller is an institution, and for lunch or dinner, you’ll find locals and others alike enjoying this cozy pub atmosphere, with a great range of delicious food to accompany your pint/wine/soft drink.
While you can find traditional burgers and pizzas on the menu, there are also quesadillas, brunch, tacos, pierogies and more - as well as a turkey dinner around the festive period!
The Jolly Miller is a great place to socialize and meet new people as well, with themed nights and special offers on food and drink, depending on the day of the week.