13 1263 W 8th Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "Birch Gardens" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2990883

Welcome to the West Side of Vancouver

Historic exclusive neighbourhoods

The West Side of Vancouver (often considered anything west of Main Street) is home to some of the trendiest (and priciest) neighbourhoods in BC. There is a lot to love about the area, with tons of things to see and do.

The West Side is home to beautiful beaches (Kits, Jericho, Locarno and Spanish Banks) and parks (Pacific Spirit Park, Vanier Park, Stanley Park) and golf courses.
You can also find museums, galleries and theatres, and some of Vancouver's most renowned restaurants.

An easy trip on the aquabus will take you to Granville Island to wander the public market, grab a bite and stay for a show at one of the island's performance stages.

There is plenty of shopping available, with a mixture of local boutiques and high-end retailers. The Shaughnessy/South Granville area is home to some of Vancouver's higher-end retailers and prestigious restaurants.

The University of British Columbia, as well as many private primary and secondary schools, can be found in this area.

Each neighbourhood has its own unique identity and character with different styles of homes and demographics. For the area, the more affordable homes can be found in the Oakridge neighbourhood and west side of Mount Pleasant while the Arbutus, Shaughnessy and Point Grey areas have some of the oldest and largest homes in the Lower Mainland.

Neighbourhood breakdown

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Kitsilano

Population: 43,045
Number of occupied dwellings: 22,875
Property Type: About 70% detached

Rental percentage: 57% rentals
Average home value - $1.2

Arbutus

Population:15, 295
Number of occupied dwellings: 6070
Property type: 50/50 detached and attached homes

Rental percentage: 37% rentals
Average home value: $3.2 million

Dunbar

Population: 21425

Number of occupied dwellings: 7520
Property type: Only about 10% attached homes
Rental percentage: 21% rentals
Average home value: $2.6 million

Victoria-Fraserview
Population: 31065

Number of occupied dwellings: 10150
Property type: 30% attached homes
Rental percentage: 40% rentals
Average home value: $898,000

South Cambie

Population: 7970
Number of occupied dwellings: 3130

Property type: Close to 50/50 attached
Rental percentage: 41% rentals
Average home value: $1.6 million

Marpole

Population: 24460
Number of occupied dwellings: 10,875

Property type: 60% attached
Rental percentage: 60% rentals
Average home value: $1.2 million

Oakridge

Population: 13030

Number of occupied dwellings: 4975
Property type: 50/50 detached/attached
Rental percentage: 40% rentals
Average home value: $1.0

Shaughnessy

Population: 8430

Number of occupied dwellings: 2935

Property type: 75% attached
Rental percentage: 25% rentals
Average home value: $3.9 million

Fairview

Population: 33620

Number of occupied dwellings: 19,545
Property type: Over 95% attached
Rental percentage: 60% rentals
Average home value: $898,000

Kerrisdale

Population: 13,975

Number of occupied dwellings: 5530

Property type: 60% detached
Rental percentage: 34% rentals
Average home value: $1.9 million

Point Grey

Population: 13,065
Number of occupied dwellings: 5,385
Property type: 65% detached
Rental percentage: 38% rentals
Average home value: $2.9 million

Numbers collected from the 2016 census

Local Events & Festivals

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Greek Days - West Broadway
Khatsalano Festival - West 4th Ave
Fiesta Days - Point Grey
Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Jericho Park

Transit in Vancouver (west side)

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SkyTrain Stations

King Edward
Oakridge-41st Avenue
Langara-49th Avenue

Transit riders can also hop on the 99 B-Line bus that runs from East Vancouver, through the west side out to UBC.

Local Favourites

Stanley Park/Sea Wall

Stanley Park is the largest urban forest in the area, boasting acres of forested land. The Sea Wall invites crowds of people throughout the year to walk, cycle and roll the scenic loop.

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Granville Island

Located on the waterfront, Granville Island calls itself Vancouver's premier artistic and cultural hub. Visit the bustling public market, the many local shops and restaurants and stages.

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Kits Beach

Kitsilano, or "Kits" Beach, is one of the most popular summer spots in Vancouver with a sandy beach, salt-water outdoor pool and loads of sports activities.

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