Cloverdale is the third-largest neighborhood in the city and is famous for not just its historic center, but also for the Cloverdale Rodeo. And within the same rodeo’s exhibition fairgrounds, the largest Canada Day celebrations are held that welcome thousands of people every year. Other points of interest include the BC Vintage Truck Museum and the Museum of Surrey. It’s also not very far from downtown Vancouver—it’ll take around an hour by car.
In fact, the rodeo is quite important for this neighborhood, and that’s clean by the western character you’ll find on the main street. Despite the commercial expansion that has taken place in recent years, the area’s character has been preserved very carefully. Its magical, small-town charm is also what attracts many TV and moviemakers, and it’s no wonder that the neighborhood has been used for shows like Sabrina, Supernatural, and Smallville.
The neighborhood is a pretty busy hub because of its railway crossroads and strategic locations. Back in 1870, it was founded as a small farming community and is still a very profitable agricultural community. But don’t be fooled by its appearance, since a lot of events take place here. In addition to the rodeo, the Millennium Amphitheater hosts events like Rugged Maniac, which is an obstacle course race held across North America.
Cloverdale is well-served by both public and private schools, including Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School, Martha Curie Elementary, and Cloverdale Catholic School. In addition to a good schooling system, the neighborhood is excellent for kids. You can find numerous things and places to keep your kids active throughout the whole year, including an ice arena, numerous bike trails, and a variety of community parks, including North Creek Park, Clayton Hill Park, Cloverdale Athletic Park, and Guy Richardson Park.
There are numerous grocery stores and markets so you won’t have to go far regardless of what you might need. Other points of interest include a casino, a rock climbing gym, and a musical instrument repair shop.
Another interesting thing that you’ll notice about the community is that people hardly use cars here for everyday chores. This is because it’s highly walkable and if you want to head out to the main street, biking or walking is the better option.
New residential areas have also been developed in areas located within the Cloverdale Town Center, such as Clayton Heights. You’ll see new amenities and facilities rather regularly to support the residents of the area.
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