It’s time to ditch the car and invest in a solid pair of walking shoes.
Welcome to Glenmore and Highland Park where everything you need is within walking distance. Hear why residents and retailers (not to mention our sales team) are raving about this one-stop shop community.
For moms who want to get out and live life in their community and have fun while raising their children it doesn’t get better than this.
South Surrey is a hub of activity for moms in the know, and the burgeoning neighbourhood around Glenmore and Highland Park is only adding to this vibrant community for mommies.
If story time is a special time in your household you’ll love Kidsbooks in South Surrey. The bookstore often hosts author visits from a variety of popular children’s authors, and next week is no different. On October 20th, Kidsbooks welcomes Blinky to the Rescue’s illustrator/author (and BC-native) Ashley Spires. Learn even more about the epic space adventures of Blinky the cat and his co-pilot Ted!
Situated on 32nd Avenue, Babycheeks Boutique promises to be a shopping treat for you and your little ones. The boutique is filled with all sorts of beautiful children’s clothes and accessories, and is a host to a variety of child-friendly activities, from reading workshops to song and craft time to play dates with the likes of Cinderella and Ariel. Introduce your little guy or gal to some new playmates and mingle with other moms in the area.
A 10-minute drive from Glenmore and Highland Park, the Bell Performing Arts Centre in South Surrey is host to numerous events for both young and old. This month, it’s all about the kids. Described as a Halloween musical adventure for the entire family, The Great Big Boo! comes to the Bell Centre on October 23rd. And this week, the Centre welcomes acclaimed children’s author Robert Munsch on his Love You Forever Tour. Take a moment to recite those beloved words “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always” together with your tot.
Of course, if you’re looking to pursue something a little more active there is always Mommy & Me Bowling at Scottsdale Lanes. Pre-schooler and adult team up costs $60 and runs for six weeks. Or you can participate in a family and youth night at Tong Louie Family YMCA.
Spending quality time getting to know other moms who share the same interests as you is always important too. There are a few Mommy & Me groups in the South Surrey/White Rock area to help you do just. The members-only clubs aim to create lasting friendships for parents as well as their children through meet ups and play dates to places like coffee shops, beaches, the aquarium and other areas over the Lower Mainland. You’ll want to sign up as a member to get more information.
A place to live, a place to belong, a place to grow. It’s all here at Glenmore and Highland Park.
We are always keen to learn about, and engage in, projects that enhance the community, so when we came across Fresh! Fraser Valley, a showcase of Fraser Valley’s unique independent local shops, services and artisans, we were thrilled to be able to spread the word and share some details. Courtesy of Kristi Ferguson, founder of Double You, a virtual assistant, personal shopping and event planning company based in Langley, please read on.
On September 25, 2010 everyone from Hope to Surrey will have the opportunity to gain a Fresh! perspective on life and business in the Fraser Valley. Fresh! celebrates the finest entrepreneurs and local businesses in the Fraser Valley and offers the public an unparalleled opportunity to uncover local gems. And this year, it’s taking place at the Ramada Plaza & Conference centre in Abbotsford.
For entrepreneurs and business owners, Fresh! provides a distinct, convenient channel to network with other professionals and connect with area residents, thus improving a sense of community and support for Fraser Valley ventures.
It’s an opportunity to learn new ways of doing business, and connect with the surrounding community at large. Regardless of their areas of expertise, professionals of all disciplines will look forward to the dynamic learning sessions led by a variety of forward-thinking Fraser Valley entrepreneurial leaders, including Doug Edgar of Compass Strategies, Rick Rake of Click Media Works and Darcie Brown of Revival Arts Studio. The 20-minute workshops aim to share knowledge, stir up ideas and change perspectives.
Anyone interested in attending the workshops and showcase can visit www.freshfraservalley.com to register. Tickets for the showcase are by donation to the Fraser Valley branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, but RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes. Registration for all 13 workshops is only $50. All online registrants will be automatically entered to win a 2-night stay at the fabulous South Garden Bed and Breakfast in Harrison Hot Springs.
For more information, contact info@freshfraservalley.com.
South Surrey’s burgeoning Morgan Heights neighbourhood is a great place to grow, and grow up. Indoor and outdoor activities in the form of clubs, camps and kids venues for your little (and not so little) ones abound, minutes from your doorstep. So, if you’re looking to move with a young one in tow or are planning to start a family soon, we recommend starting here.
Historic Stewart Farmhouse
Just a 12-minute drive from Morgan Heights sits the historic Stewart Farmhouse. First built in 1894, by pioneer John Stewart, the Stewart farmhouse is a now a place for visitors and residents alike to enjoy heritage activities, crafts and home baking. Costumed tour guides will take you through the house, and teach you about life in Surrey in the Victorian period. What’s more, in the summer months, the Stewart Farmhouse offers various children’s daycamps – and that’s great news for you and the kids. They can spend a day at the farm doing things the old-fashioned way, while you can enjoy a quiet lunch with friends.
Serpentine Fen
An interesting and inexpensive way to enjoy the outdoors with your kids. Located 10 minutes from Morgan Heights by car, Serpentine Fen, also called the Serpentine Wildlife Area, is a 150-acre habitat with more than 130 different bird species. There are a number of designated public trails and three covered viewing towers to help spot eagles, hawks, blue herons and more. September and October are the best months for birding, as many birds take shelter in the Fen, but you may also come across frogs, coyotes and even harbour seals. Don’t forget the binoculars!
The South Surrey Indoor Pool
This is a great venue for learning and playing. Register your little ones in swim lessons or just head to the pool for a day of fun. The indoor pool has six 25-metre lanes and two diving boards as well as a children’s pool and whirlpool. And the Pool hosts youth activities on Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-teen pool parties complete with a DJ and games, and Swim Play, which includes swimming followed by a movie and popcorn are popular Saturday night events. Conveniently, located 10 minutes from Morgan Heights.
Softball City
One of the coolest locations for any kid who loves sports has to be Softball City. It is the premiere sports and entertainment complex with four championship calibre diamonds, and it’s one more venue that is located only 10 minutes away from Morgan Heights. It’s an ideal location for fundraisers and birthday parties, or just watching a league or tournament game.
Add the fact that White Rock/South Surrey is part of the largest public school district in B.C., School District 36 (which has 99 public elementary schools and 21 public high schools), and we think you’ll find that Morgan Heights is quite an exciting place to live.
You want to raise your children in a nurturing and stimulating environment, and at Glenmore & Highland Park in Morgan Heights that want can become reality. If you’re looking to make the move and own your own home in a trendy suburban community that combines urban flare with a family-friendly mentality, you’ll love Morgan Heights.
Could you live in 600 square feet? Is location more important than size? Should your home be a place to live out of, rather than in?
A recent article on msnbc.com touched on all of these points, stating that when it comes to condo living, smaller spaces are set to attract Baby Boomers and Generation Y.
That got us thinking.
A smaller space is meant to be the trade off for living an urban lifestyle, but it definitely doesn’t have to be. At Glenmore and Morgan Heights we’re proud of our homes – they’re spaces that you can grow with, in an area that’s young, fresh vibrant and urban. And as condos in the downtown core get smaller and smaller, we think it’s nice to know there are still full-sized homes available at affordable rates elsewhere.
What do you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Could you live in 600 square feet or less?
It’s B.C. Day on Sunday, and we’re really looking forward to the long weekend. The weather promises to be beautiful, and a short work week is certainly something to smile about.
Even better? At Glenmore and Highland Park in Morgan Heights you’re perfectly positioned to head south over the border for the day (or better yet, the weekend!).
If you’re looking to escape for a day trip, Chuckanut Drive is a must. This scenic route connects Bellingham to Skagit Valley, weaving through beautiful farmlands onto the rock shoulder of the Chukanut Mountains down to the historic town of Fairhaven.
The natural beauty of the Drive is an experience in and of itself. The bright colours of Skagit Valley’s well-known tulip fields are perfectly complemented by the lush greenery and dense agriculture of the area. Discover the old pilings, dikes and barns of historic Edison and then continue along the back roads to Samish Island and Bay View. Both Bay View State Park overlooking Padilla Bay or Larrabee State Park on Samish Bay are ideal places to stop and have a picnic. Of course, if you’re looking to indulge your tastebuds, why not try a few oysters? Native to the region, you can enjoy freshly shucked oysters at Oyster Creek Inn or The Oyster Bar.
Beyond the fresh produce and seafood, there are plenty of art and antique shops to explore as well. It truly is a drive like no other.
Then again, if you’re feeling like you need to add a few items to your summer wardrobe you may want to spend the day at Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip instead. The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale is happening from Thursday, July 29th to Monday, August 2nd. That means deals on items that are already reduced! There are designer fashion and sportswear stores such as BCBG Max Azria and Lacoste as well as children’s outlets like OshKosh B’Gosh. Any summer weddings to attend? You might as well get the gift out of the way this weekend, too. Houseware and home furnishings outlets include Kitchen Collection, Le Creuset and Restoration Hardware, to name a few.
Of course, with an extra day in the mix, you actually have enough time to get away for a night of camping, or even two.
Start your camping weekend with a visit to the quaint town of Port Townsend – known as Washington’s Victorian seaport. There is plenty to explore in this pretty seaside town, hit the beaches and trails on bike or foot, learn a thing or two at the museum or dance up a storm at one of the many live music venues. There are jazz clubs and festivals happening all weekend.
A short drive away, you can set up for a night of camping at Fort Worden along Admiralty Inlet. The 434-acre park – and the location site for the film An Officer and Gentleman – is situated high on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Fort Worden was actually active as an army base from 1902 to 1953, and many historic buildings from the military fort still remain.
If you prefer, a short ferry ride will bring you to Fort Casey on Whidbey Island – another great locale for camping. Fort Casey State Park is a 467-acre marine camping park that overlooks Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Considered strategic to the defense of Puget Sound in the 1890s, Fort Casey was built with huge artillery guns on disappearing carriages, many of which were shipped to Europe during World War II. Two 10-inch and two 3-inch historic guns are still on display today.
So go on, treat yourself to a mini vacation. It’s only a short drive from Glenmore and Highland Park, after all. And whether it’s a day or the entire long weekend, we think you’ll agree there’s plenty for you, your friends and your family to do south of border.
It doesn’t come better than this: South Surrey boasts unparalleled access to the great outdoors.
The century-old giant sequoias are only one of the 32 different species of tree to be discovered at Redwood Park, a manmade forest offering year-round trail walking.
The 32-hectare wood was propagated with saplings from around the world by the Brown brothers – twin boys, born deaf – given the land on their 21st birthday by their pioneer father.
The area also has a cluster of great golf courses: Morgan Creek, Hazelmere and Peace Portal .
If twitching is your passion, Blackie Spit is an ornithologist’s heaven. With some 200 different species of birds spotted in any given year, it’s considered one of the best bird-watching destinations in Canada. Look out for rare sightings of snow buntings and longspurs and revel in the familiar forms of “the three amigos” – willets, marbled godwits and long-billed curlews.
For beach life, White Rock’s Semiahmoo Park offers a relaxed dog-friendly sandy stretch. Take a walk along the long pier, look back to shore and you’ll see the famous white boulder that inspired the town’s name. Native legend has it that the rock marks the spot where the Transformers, emissaries of the Sagalie Tyee, the Creator, once passed.
Go on: breathe it in.
This is exactly what the Morgan Heights communities of Highland Park and Glenmore can offer: truly, a lifestyle worth living to the full.
It’s good to belong. To feel a part of something. And that goes especially for working out.
We all know we could exercise at home alone – and okay there are a few, rare people who have the willpower to do it. But let’s be honest: most of us will soon get bored and slack off.
We need to belong to a club for motivation, for sociability. To ignite our competitive spirit, even.
That’s why people have been lapping up the benefits of belonging to a club for decades. And – as the American Sports Data tells it – health club membership is set to double from 35 million to 70 million in the next 20 years.
In naturally healthy B.C., that’s one trend we know all about.
Finding a convenient place to work out is crucial to a successful exercise regime: this is one routine that should be effortless to maintain.
Which is why it’s been so important to ensure that homeowners at Highland Park and Glenmore will have their sports club on tap.
Whether it’s a meditative downward dog in the yoga studio, a daily dip during the summer in the outdoor pool, a spot of floor hockey or a game of billiards, it’s as simple as stepping into the backyard: a backyard designed with the whole family in mind.
It’s never too early (or too late) to develop healthy living habits and at Morgan Heights, that means providing families with a space where everyone – from the youngest to the most senior members – can feel part of the club.
The experts reckon that school-aged children need at least one hour of exercise a day to set them up for a healthy future. And what could be more fun than a family swim or running rings round dad on the hockey court?
Living next door to your own health club makes regular, safe activity one habit you’ll be glad they pick up.
And after going for the burn you deserve a space where you can really kick back.
From a children’s playroom, a comfy media room to the Great Room and bar – this club covers all your recreational needs and desires.
And it’s all for you.
No hassle. No expensive fees. No excuses.
At Highland Park and Glenmore fitness is not a chore. It just means you’re part of the club.
We couldn’t agree more with this article recently posted on Jurock.com. Young singles realize that living in the city isn’t all it’s cracked up – it’s expensive, cramped and private outdoor space is scarce – so more often than not they’re turning to the ’burbs. And with that in mind, we’ve created two stunning developments in South Surrey’s Morgan Heights, Glenmore and Highland Park. If you’re looking to make the move and own your own home in a trendy suburban community with an urban feel, you’ll want to check us out.
Article courtesy of Jurock.com
More than a decade ago the book Boom Bust and Echo forecast that suburban houses would become an anchor on the market by 2010 because aging boomers would all downsize and move out. Well, guess again. The suburbs are still strong and, if a new survey is an indication, it is young singles that are the new suburban wave of buyers.
In April Coldwell Banker Real Estate conducted a national online survey of more than 1,000 U.S. single homeowners and found that the majority of single homeowners (52%) chose suburbia over urban areas. Over half (53%) of single homeowners purchased a home simply because it was more cost effective than renting in their area.
The desire for independence played a role for 35%.
- Finding good deals is important, but so are modern amenities and outside space, the survey found. In fact, having a yard and outside space were rated as the most desirable features in a home over lesser considerations like space for entertaining.
- 68% of single homeowners purchased a home that was below their price range, rather than the most expensive home they could afford.
- Of the 13% of single homeowners who own their home jointly with another person, almost half had bought with their parents.
Major Point: With better Internet access for working from home, better cars to commute in and upgrades to the transit system (from Canada Line to new bridges) and much lower prices
- you can buy a detached house in Langley for the price of a one-bedroom condo in Yaletown – we believe the singles to suburbia wave will increase. Follow the Starbucks and the fitness franchises for the action.
