Heritage
10 ideas to build Destination Cloverdale
February 15, 2013 | Paul HillsdonHaving returned from a brief trip to the Island, and seeing the terrific heritage brand Port Alberni has fashioned for itself, I couldn’t help but wonder what was holding back Cloverdale from its full potential.
Cloverdale is the historic centre … Read More
The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society: an update on progress
January 26, 2013 | Kenneth SouderSince my previous post last August regarding the move of Interurban cars 1225 and 1304, the FVHRS have continued to work tirelessly, preparing for the launch of their weekend tourist tram service between the Cloverdale and Sullivan stations. Major parts … Read More
Christmas in Surrey 2012
November 23, 2012 | Paul Hillsdon
Looking for some holiday cheer this side of the Fraser? Look no further as we present Civic Surrey’s annual Christmas in Surrey post! There’s a growing list of events occurring right here in Surrey to satisfy your festive desires, from Santa parades and Christmas movies to performances of The Nutcracker!
Surrey Christmas Bureau
As the largest and busiest Christmas Bureau in BC, the SCB serves over 1,900 Surrey families and 5,000 children every year. Help bring some Christmas cheer to those less fortunate through the Christmas Hamper and Adopt-a-Family programs. You can donate unwrapped toys or monetary contributions at any Surrey Fire Hall.
Potter’s Christmas Store
Potters shops the world for all things Christmas and brings them to you in Surrey! With over 28,000 sq. ft., Potters is transformed into Western Canada’s largest Christmas store for the holidays. Featuring ornaments and linens, wreaths and stocking stuffers, there’s plenty of gifts for even the “hard to buy” people in your life. Santa and Mrs. Claus are on hand every weekend for the kids.
The City of Surrey, tourist trams, and the Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society: An overview
October 4, 2012 | Nathan PachalBack in August fellow Civic Surrey blogger Kenneth Souder posted about the Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society’s (FVHRS) move from Sullivan Park to Cloverdale. The FVHRS’s goal is to run a weekend tourist tram service during the summer along the … Read More
Historic Interurban Cars Arrive in Cloverdale
August 17, 2012 | Kenneth Souder
Two interurban cars being restored by the Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society (FVHRS), BCER 1225 and BCER 1304, arrived to their new home in Cloverdale Wednesday evening.
The FVHRS, a non-profit charitable organization, was formed in … Read More
Transportation has always been an important issue in Surrey
April 26, 2012 | Nathan PachalOne of the great things about the City of Surrey’s website is that they have posted historical council minutes that date back to the very first meeting on January 12, 1880. Not many local governments have posted this amount of … Read More
Step into Surrey’s history with the Archives
March 22, 2012 | Paul HillsdonThe Surrey Archives has announced its spring series of workshops highlighting various topics in the City’s history. If you’re interested in learning more about Surrey’s past, be sure to check them out!
Pioneer Profiles Saturday, April 14, 11am-12pm
