Sardis, Chilliwack


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. The British Columbia Electric Railway reached Sardis in 1910.

Parks and recreation

; Sardis Park
; Watson Glen Park
; Cheam Leisure Centre
; Webster Landing skate park
; Sardis Library

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.

Climate