Fairview Amenities and Attractions
Fairview Overview
Fairview, a neighbourhood on the west side of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, runs from 16th Avenue in the south to the False Creek inlet including Granville Island in the north and from Burrard Street in the west to Cambie Street in the east. Some city offices are on the eastern fringe of Fairview across Cambie Street from Vancouver City Hall. The 2006 Census reported a Fairview population of 29,295, up 3.1 percent from 2001. Young urban professionals and students comprise the largest demographic; 42 percent of residents are in their 20s and 30s.
West Broadway is an important medical and health care centre around Vancouver General Hospital, the BC Cancer Agency, BC Cancer Research Centre, BC Healthy Living Alliance, and BC Centre for Disease Control. City Square Mall, Granville Island, and South Granville Rise are major neighbourhood retail shopping areas.
All major roads into Downtown pass through Fairview and Burrard Street, Cambie Street, and Granville Street bridges over False Creek. Fairview has two SkyTrain rapid transit rail stations on the line from Downtown to Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport.
Early Developments
The opening of the Moodyville and Hastings mills on Burrard Inlet in the 1860s made Fairview one of the first Lower Mainland areas to be logged yet mostly undeveloped until construction of the electric railway system of the 1890s. Then the Fairview Loop ran from downtown up Main Street to Broadway to Granville Street and back to downtown. With easy access to the city core came commercial and residential development that filled out the neighbourhood, which north of West Broadway has fine views of Downtown and the North Shore Mountains, inspiring the name Fairview.
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http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/fairview.aspx
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/douglas/website/index.html
http://www.falsecreekcc.ca/
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/victoria-fraserview-killarney-community-vision-full-report.pdf
Fairview Housing
There are some multi-unit Victorians and duplexes, but apartments and condominiums are more common housing options in Fairview. Newer high-rise condos and apartment complexes dot the landscape, but most housing reflects pre-1970s zoning that permitted buildings of no more than three stories. Housing prices and rents have risen steadily in recent years, though Fairview is still less expensive than are neighbourhoods farther west.
Fairview Restaurants and Shops
Fairview has some of Vancouver’s best restaurants. West has won Vancouver magazine’s Restaurant of the Year Award four times, and the New York Times has proclaimed Vij’s “among the finest Indian restaurants in the world.” On West Broadway are the popular Memphis Blues and Banana Leaf. South Granville Street is famous for its art galleries, antique and modern furniture home décor shops, and mix of high-end and mid-range fashion.
Granville Island
Fairview’s most famous landmark is a top attraction. A formerly industrial area, Granville Island now attracts 10 million visitors a year to shops, restaurants, and spectacular views. The island, actually a peninsula into False Creek across from Downtown, is home to the Granville Island Public Market and host to Canada Day celebrations, musical and dramatic festivals, and cultural events. Granville Island amenities are a full-service marina, a boutique hotel, the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, the False Creek Community Centre, Vancouver’s only professional improvisational theatre company, several fine arts galleries, and numerous specialty shops. Two remnants of industrial era are a machine shop and a concrete plant.
Since redevelopment in the 1970s, Granville Island has maintained craft studios for glassblowers, printmakers, luthiers, saké makers, jewelers, potters, boatbuilders, and woodworkers. The farmers market has operated daily since the early 1990s.
New Fairview Live MLS Listings
Fairview Amenities and Attractions
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1215 W 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale in "FAIRVIEW" (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2175855
$5,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2175855
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,921 sq. ft.
Attention, builders and developers!! First time on the market. The 3-level storey plus basement sits on a rare double lot in the Fairview neighbourhood on West 16th Avenue. This 12927 sqft property has the immediate zoning to allow multifamily complex to be built. Townhouses or duplex houses are just the beginning with the right vision. A perfect location with easy access to everything such as Downtown, Granville Island, Granville shopping district and excellent school catchment of Shaughnessy area (York House, Little Flower Academy, Shaughnessy Elementary) and much more. View by appointment only. More detailsRE/MAX Select Properties
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TH2 1107 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "CHOKLIT PARK TERRACES" (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2113527
$4,388,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2113527
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,507 sq. ft.
Choklit Park Terraces, 4 sophisticated residences in the heart of Fairview Slopes. This 2 BR, Den, Family Rm & 2.5 bath home features a private elevator w/ direct access to 2 parking & a huge private storage. Sensational city & mountain views from the large 19’ x 12’ terrace off the living area which features a built-in bbq, fridge & sink. Masterful kitchens by Boffi are equipped w/ gourmet Gaggenau appliances incl fully-automated coffee machine, wine fridge, steam convection oven & warming drawer. Enjoy smooth heated marble floors, a spacious walk-in shower & regal free-standing tub in the bath. Minutes to galleries, designer boutiques, award-winning restaurants, Granville Island & d/t Vancouver. An urban lifestyle within the quiet confines of Fairview. Est. completion late 2017/early2018 More detailsRE/MAX Ken Leong - Aedis Realty
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1776 W 14TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2176758
$4,188,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2176758
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,494 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to own a 50’ lot with RT-5 zoning in Lower Shaughnessy. This purpose built side by side duplex has two dwelling units. Both units are over 2,200 sf and have large principle rooms on the main floor, high ceilings and plenty of natural light. There are three bedrooms up that share one bathroom. The lower levels are fully finished. One side has been renovated and the other side is ripe for the renovation. A great holding property with income and the ability to build a new duplex. More detailsSotheby's Int'l Rlty Can (Van) - Aedis Realty
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TH-1 1107 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "CHOKLIT PARK TERRACES" (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2167589
$4,088,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2167589
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,378 sq. ft.
Choklit Park Terraces, 4 sophisticated residences in the heart of Fairview Slopes. This 3 BR, Den & 3.5 bath one-level home features a private elevator w/ direct access to 2 parking & a huge private storage. Sensational city & mountain views from the large 7’ x 38’ terrace off the living area which features a built-in bbq, fridge & sink. Masterful kitchens by Boffi are equipped w/ gourmet Gaggenau appliances incl fully-automated coffee machine, wine fridge, steam convection oven & warming drawer. Enjoy smooth heated marble floors, a spacious walk-in shower & regal free-standing tub in the bath. Minutes to galleries, designer boutiques, award-winning restaurants, Granville Island & d/t Vancouver. An urban lifestyle within the quiet confines of Fairview. Est. completion late summer 2018 More detailsRE/MAX Ken Leong - Aedis Realty
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1215 W 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2177924
$3,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2177924
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,700 sq. ft.
Prime holding property for development on quiet street close upcoming Broadway corridor. 42x125 lot RM-3 lot, can be purchased together with adjacent property 1225 W 10th for a total 92 ft frontage x 125 ft. Tenanted on month-month tenancy. Please do not disturb tenants. Room measurements are approx. More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast (w.blvd) - Aedis Realty
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901 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2163959
$2,988,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2163959
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,427 sq. ft.
Own one of 3 Elegant & Unique Townhomes in Fairview Slopes. Enjoy stunning views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, mstr bdrm & of course the most breathtaking panoramic view Fairview Slopes has to offer from the 600 sf Roof Top Patio. This TH, which feels like a single family home features plenty of outdoor space. In addition to the roof top patio, there is also a 333 sf patio on the ground floor & 2 separate terraces, one off the mstr bdrm & another off the living room. Very bright space w/windows on the South, East & North with open concept kitchen/living/dining on the upper floor. Other features incl a private elevator, lots of storage, Low E reflective windows & concrete walls between units & floors. Note: above main floor square footage consists of 2 upper flrs-744sf & 690sf More detailsRE/MAX Crest Realty Westside - Aedis Realty
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900 1235 W BROADWAY in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "POINT LA BELLE" (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2105002
$2,698,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2105002
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,885 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW, NEVER LIVED IN stunning 3 bdrm/3 bath PENTHOUSE with the breathtaking views of the mountains, ocean and the city! Occupying the ENTIRE FLOOR this unique home with 9' ceiling was stripped to the bones & renovated from scratch, all the way to copper pipes & elaborate electrical system. Superb craftsmanship features radiant, polished limestone floors, Brazilian cherry ceiling, bird's eye maple cabinetry. You'll be amazed by master bdrm en suite w/state of the art Kohler body/spa, including aroma/light/steam therapy; sophisticated A/V, sound and lightning system, top of the line Thermador & SubZero appliances and much more. Huge, wrap around patio plus exclusive use of a 1000 sqf roof top deck. Only 14 units in the complex. See more photos & a virtual tour on the realtor's webpage. More detailsOakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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600 1685 W 14TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2171043
$2,388,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2171043
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,831 sq. ft.
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1501 2411 HEATHER Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "700 WEST 8TH" (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2179414
$1,988,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2179414
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,531 sq. ft.
Unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean, city & mountain from this extremely rare 3 bed/2 bath nearly 1550 sq ft home. Like-new condition suite in a luxurious Westbank built building. Gourmet kitchen with fully integrated appliances, gas cooktop and additional refrigeration drawers. Expansive living & dining space with gorgeous oak hardwood floors! Large master with lavish ensuite complete with separate glass shower and deep soaker tub. Additional bedrooms feature fantastic privacy as they are separated from the rest of the unit. BBQ & enjoy the view from your balcony. Bonus: 2 side by side parking stalls and in-suite storage. 1 pet & rentals allowed! Minutes to Canada Line, Granville Island, VGH, premier shops & restaurants. More detailsFour Sails Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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201 1565 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "6th & Fir" (Vancouver West) : MLS(r) # R2178314
$1,888,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2178314
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,449 sq. ft.
6th & Fir was developed by West Bank, who has developed some of Vancouver's most noteworthy buildings (Shangri-La, Fairmont Pacific Rim) and designed by award-winning Henriquez & Partners. This SW facing corner terrace home is surrounded by lush landscaping and has 2 balconies and a large master terrace with a custom built covered hot tub area. This recently renovated 2 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home features a wide, bright and spacious plan which is perfect for entertaining. Highlights of the fully equipped chef’s kitchen include a Miele appliance package, gas cooktop, paneled refrigerator, wine fridge and white composite counters. Each bedroom contains its own large walk-in closet(s) and private ensuite spa bathroom with double sinks. Comes with 2 side by side parking & storage. More detailsRE/MAX Ken Leong - Aedis Realty
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