The growth of the retail sector in Valley East over the past several years has been truly amazing. Larger corporations do their homework and they have all recognized the growth potential of this area of Greater Sudbury. They realize that a place like Valley East is exactly what people of today are looking for. People would rather shop in smaller stores where they know they will receive personal service and attention. They do not want to battle the crowds and the traffic, but they do want to receive the benefits of competitive pricing that one normally finds in larger box stores. Valley East offers shoppers an ideal solution to their needs. You have a mix of large national chain stores that are just the right size: not too big and not too small. This means that you get national pricing with excellent selection. You also have a wide variety of boutiques which offer unique styles and choices from which to choose. Best of all, the time you save from not driving into the city and from spending time in long line-ups at larger box stores enables you to enjoy the quality of life experiences you are seeking as a member of the Town of Valley East. 

The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre is the 3rd largest indoor shopping centre in Greater Sudbury. It is also one of the very first indoor malls ever build in Northern Ontario. This has become the community centre, not only for retail and professional services, but also for schools, churches, organizations and groups wishing to increase their profile and raise funds for their own activities. Just consider what you will find, seven days a week, only minutes away from your doorstep when you pull into the parking lot of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. You can always find something to do at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.
STORES & SERVICES AT THE 
HANMER VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE
Destination Stores Health & Personal Care Specialty Stores & Boutiques

Food Basics
Hart Department Store
Hanmer Home Hardware
Valley
Plaza Pharmasave
Western Auto NAPA/UAP
Sears Canada
Petro Canada Gas Bar

The Source
Ticket Mania

The Liquor Store
The Beer Store 
The Royal Bank
Remax Realty
Dixie Lee Chicken
Cousin Vinny's Restaurant & Bar
Tim Horton's

Hanmer Denture Clinic
Beswick Footcare
The Cutting Boutique
Dunlop & Labrecque Optometrists
Dr. Nicole Desmarais
Dr. McAllister
Living Well Chiropractic Centre
Hanmer Massage Therapy Clinic
Stanley
Thomas (Solicitor)
Valley Dental Clinic
Valley
Plaza Barber Shop
France Gelinas MPP

 

 

Hanmer Bargain Connection
Billie Jeans Clothing
Hidden Secrets Ladies' Wear
The Gallery & Brew Shop
J. B. Jewellers
Lou’s Shoe Repair
Pam’s Bakery & Deli
Pet
Palace
Popcorn Video
The Floral Nook
H & R Block
Sole Mates Family Footwear
Vacuum & Home Care Centre
Mel's Backyard
Treats 'n Treasures
All Ink

The corner of Hwy 69N and Elmview Drive, which is situated in Ward Six of Valley East, has clearly become the retail power centre for the north portion of Greater Sudbury. Besides the many stores that are found right in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, consider just a few of the others that are located in the area around the mall. 
VALLEY EAST POWER RETAIL CENTRE
Canadian Tire Shoppers' Drug Mart Neil's Your Independent Store
Caza Auto Parts Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre Mark's Work Wearhouse
 

When it comes to education for your children, Valley East may very well be the most perfectly situated residential area in the whole of Greater Sudbury. No other community offers you access to such a variety of choices when it comes to the education of your children. Besides that, there is bus transportation to a number of schools in other locations in Sudbury for qualifying students. This is everything a parent could ask for when it comes to the future of your children. Quality of life and a solid education!
As hard as it may seem to believe, all elementary school aged children living in Nature's Haven Parkland Estates & Adult Living Complex will be within walking distance of an educational institution operated by one of our four school boards. No long bus trips will be necessary. Going to school will be such a joy for your children. And with the growing population base, you will not have to worry about any of the schools being in danger of closing.
The growth of Valley East as a community is reflected in the tremendous number of schools that are operating throughout the town. There are a total of 15 different elementary and secondary schools in Valley East. You can find out more about the schools by going to the link to the right.

COMPLETE DIRECTORY OF THE 
SCHOOLS OF VALLEY EAST
When it comes to secondary schools, students from anywhere in Valley East are all within 10 minutes from the school of their choice, regardless of what school board you wish to attend. The schools are also on the Sudbury Transit Routes, so if your child remains for after-school activities transportation home will be easy.
Bishop Alexander Carter CDSS
Sudbury District Catholic School Board
Grades 9 to 12 - English & French Immersion
Confederation Secondary School
Rainbow District School Board
Grades 9 to 12 - English & French Immersion
Ecole secondaire Hanmer
French Language Public School
Grades 7 to 12
Ecole Catholique Secondaire l'Horizon
French Language Catholic School
Grades 9 to 12
Getting to post-secondary schools is no problem when you live in Valley East.. In fact, just a few minutes from home you will find the Northern Welding Academy, a private career college offering training to people wishing to develop a career in the skilled trades. The Sudbury Transit service stops at the end of St. Michel Street, taking students to Laurentian University, Cambrian College, and Collège Boréal, as well as to any of the other private career colleges and institutions in the downtown core of Greater Sudbury.
The head office of the Greater Sudbury Learning Clinic is also located in Valley East. The Learning Clinic provides one-on-one, in your home tutoring for students from JK to post-secondary school. 

 

When it comes to your spiritual life, living in Valley East will provide you with easy, direct access to most churches, regardless of your affiliation. We know that spiritual development is very important to the people living in and around our development and it is one of the reasons why everyone just loves our location. Valley East contains the following churches for your spiritual needs:
Paroisse St-Jacques St. Kevin's Parish
Valley Pentecostal Church St. James In The Valley United Church
Paroisse Ste-Marguerite D'Youville Valley East Baptist Church
Valley Community Church Valley East Church of Christ
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Paroisse Notre Dame du Rosaire
St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Valley East has three funeral homes to provide services when needed:
Lougheed's Funeral Home (Hanmer & Val Caron) Co-operative Funeral Home

Valley East Cemetery

 

Besides everything else, perhaps the "icing on the cake" for most people interested in a home in Valley East is the tremendous variety of opportunities that are available in sports, recreation and leisure. We are surrounded by some of the most attractive park land in the entire region. 

The Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre

The Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre is one of the finest complexes you will find in Greater Sudbury. It has a huge 25 meter indoor pool that has many programs and dozens of hours of open swim times. You will also find four squash courts; a full size exercise and weight training room; a room for aerobics training; an indoor track with fitness stations; and separate sauna facilities for men and women. Annual membership rates are the lowest in Greater Sudbury.
The Trailsmen Rod & Gun Club

The Tailsmen Rod & Gun Club is located in Ward Six, providing visitors with a chance to do some archery practice, tour the trout farm, or give your children a chance to fish in the trout pond beside the clubhouse.
Centennial Park Sports Complex
The Centennial Park Sports Complex is an all-season sports facility. During the summer there are two lighted ball fields that are home to the Valley East Men's Slo-Pitch League; the Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch League; and the Valley East Mixed Slo-Pitch League. Every night from Sunday to Thursday you can catch some of the excitement. The complex also has a small children's playground and is the other end of the Sudbury Trail Plan Association Walking Trail that starts at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre. During the winter months you can toboggan on the sliding hill or catch the hockey, ringette and figure skating action at the Centennial Arena. The complex is also the home of the Valley East Youth Centre.

OTHER LOCAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Wagon Wheel Ranch Diane Boulais Dance Studio
Festival Farm Driving Range Lions Club Youth Skateboard Park
Chico's Bowling Alley Sudbury Modelers Airplane Club
Budda's Bowling Alley Grill Marks Clearview Golf Club
Confederation Park Sports Complex Ray Plourde Arena
Centennial Park Arena Blezard Valley Ball Fields
Howard Armstrong Walking Trails Kalmo / Sandy Beach
Valley Family Golf Centre  
St. Joseph's / Lions Park Theresa Park Playground
Elmview Park Playground Centennial Park Playground
Farmdale Park Playground Valley Acres Playground
Mederic Park Laval Street Playground
Howard Armstrong Centre Playground Dominion Parc Playground
In addition to the playgrounds listed above, you are also welcome to bring your children or grandchildren to the following which will be profiled in detail during the coming year.
Carol Richard Park Playground Sunnyside Playground
Flake Subdivision Playground Blezard Valley Playground
Ray Plourde Park Playground McCrea Heights Playground

 

There may not be anything more important to families than having access to health care and personal wellness facilities. Valley East has one of the most comprehensive health and personal wellness networks you will find anywhere in Greater Sudbury. 
Hanmer Medical Centre Living Well Chiropractic Centre
Hanmer Denture Clinic Dunlop & Labrecque Optometrists
Albiani & Beange Optometrists Hanmer Massage Therapy Clinic
Valley Dental Clinic A Matter of Health Bowen Clinic
Brad Jones Dr. Nicole Desmarais
Dr. McCallister EZentials Naturopathic Centre
Valley Massage Therapy  

 

After a busy day at work or school, it is nice to know that you can always put away the pots and pans and step out for lunch or dinner.

Valley East contains a wide variety of restaurants and food outlets that will satisfy your entire family. Consider your choices:

IN HANMER & VAL THERESE
Cousin Vinny's Restaurant & Bar Pizza Hut
Cortina Pizza Subway
Pam's Deli Dixie Lee Chicken
Sue's Sub Shop Bitter Bill's Ice Cream Shop
Tim Horton's  
IN VAL CARON
Dairy Queen McDonald's
Harvey's / Swiss Chalet Parthenon Restaurant
Aprez Four Aggie's Restaurant
Grill Mark's Bistro New Orlean's Pizza
Pizza Pazzaz Topper's Pizza
Garlum Chinese Restaurant Golden Pizza

 

The Val Therese Fire Station is staffed 24-hours a day and contains the most advanced in equipment to serve the entire Valley East area. It is located at the corner of Jean D'arc Street and Hwy 69N. There are two other volunteer stations. One is in Val Caron and one is in Hanmer.

The Mayor of Greater Sudbury lives in Val Therese.

The office of France Gelinas, MPP for Nickel Belt is in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.

The Ward Six Councillor is Andre Rivest. The Ward Five Councillor is Ron Dupuis.

Valley East has an ambulance centre located on Dominion Drive.

The Greater Sudbury Transit service in Valley East is famous for its service.

 

Whether you have a growing family or you are living on your own, it is very important for you to have access to grocery stores where you can purchase fresh meat and vegetables as well as all of the other items you need to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Valley East is indeed located in an ideal place when it comes to grocery options.

Food Basics is located in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.

Neil's Your Independent Grocers is located across from Food Basics
Metro is located in Val Caron in the Val Est Mall

 

One of the things you will like most about living in Valley East is the fact that the people of this community really and truly care about each other. There are many groups and organizations providing assistance to individuals and families in need. There are also many businesses which donate goods, services and money to help volunteers provide these services. Some of our social assistance services are listed below:
Good Neighbours Food Bank Cercle Missionnaire de la Vallee
Valley East Lions Club Knights of Columbus #5005
St. Kevin's Knights of Columbus  

 

Finding Just The Right Tutor Who Is Suitable For Your Child Is Of Utmost Importance With The Learning Coach Approach

There is no question that a good "personal tutor" otherwise known as a "learning coach" can make all the difference in the world for your child, whether he/she is struggling or excelling in his/her current studies. Therefore, when it comes to the selection of a suitable tutor for your child, please rest assured that I will not compromise on the qualifications of the instructor. I want to make sure that the tutor is someone who will not only help achieve your desired outcomes, but who will also have the right personality to make the entire process rewarding and enjoyable for your child and your family. 

Robert Kirwan, Professional Learning Coach

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