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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cambievillage.com
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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PH 1788 W 13TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "The Magnolia" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2466615
PH 1788 W 13TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 2H1 
$3,950,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2466615
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,010 sq. ft.
Custom PH that could grace the pages of a fine interiors publication. This 2-story home w/ 2000+sf interior, enjoys seamless transition to outdoor areas w/ its multiple terraces. Views of the ocean, mountains & city can be enjoyed. Designed by Robert Bailey Interiors w/ the utmost care. Walnut millwork throughout, 2 gas f/ps w/ marble facing & careful wardrobe consideration in each bedrm. The kitchen features walnut cabinetry, marble counters, island w/ seating, pantry & Miele & Sub-Zero appliances. The living rm ceiling is over 16ft. Both ensuite bathrms are furnished in Carrera marble, walk-in showers & the master has a soaker bathtub. Also featured are 3 parking stalls & storage rooms. Minutes to downtown by vehicle & an easy stroll to shops, restaurants & amenities of South Granville. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver
- Aedis Realty
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1003 1675 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "The Camera" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2471822
1003 1675 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 0A8
$3,950,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2471822
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,803 sq. ft.
Spectacular PENTHOUSE at Camera by Intracorp! A beautifully customized 3 bedroom, 3 bath suite boasting PANORANIC VIEWS to Burrard Inlet, Downtown Vancouver and North Shore Mountains. This spacious suite offer hardwood floors, aluminum windows, high end appliances, custom built ins in office area, large master suite with luxurious ensuite gas f/p in LR and large patio off main living area. The upper level offer a massive over 900 sf ROOF TOP DECK with artificial grass, gas fireplace, built in barbecue and great entertainment space. Other features include secure double car garage, social room with pool table and wet bar plus exercise studio and a garden courtyard. Camera is a low density building with only 77 homes and is conveniently located close to South Granville shops and easy access to Downtown! More detailsListed by Virani Real Estate Advisors - Aedis Realty
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800 1685 W 14 Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "Town Villa" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2453400
800 1685 W 14 Avenue Vancouver V6J 2J3
$3,300,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2453400
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,648 sq. ft.
Amazing sub-penthouse encompassing the entire 8th floor of this sought-after boutique building with views in all directions. Flooded with natural light all day long. Keyed elevator access, opening to foyer & grand living room with marble fireplace. 4 bedrooms, den, 3 1/2 baths (2 ensuite), 3 balconies. Enjoy spectacular sunsets & some ocean, mountain, city & park views. 5 parking spaces. A short walk to Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club, lawn bowling, park, South Granville shops & restaurants, & transportation. A unique opportunity to customize this one-of-a-kind 3648 sq.ft. home! (SP=4027 sq.ft. incl. balconies) Adult building (minimum 19 yr.). Resident caretaker. Pets allowed with approval. Link to floorplan, video, & Matterport: https://tinyurl.com/yd3jkr3b More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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302 977 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "The 8th Avenue" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2450085
302 977 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 1E4
$3,298,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2450085
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,978 sq. ft.
The most amazing panoramic unobstructed views form this gorgeous 2 bedroom and den, 2.5 bath PENTHOUSE suite in 8th Avenue; an Arthur Erickson designed boutique concrete building with only 5 residences! Stunning views of False Creek, Downtown Vancouver, North Shore Mountains and much more can be enjoyed plus the suite boasts heated travertine floors, A/C, chefs kitchen with high end appliances, skylit foyer, Lutron lighting, and massive entertainment sized patio with awning. Bonus includes private 2 car garage plus huge storage room. Also a completely separate office facing the view with loads of built ins included in your strata lot and shared boardroom access. This a true one of a kind offering not to be missed! More detailsListed by Virani Real Estate Advisors - Aedis Realty
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1108 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2468124
1108 W 15TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1R6
$3,190,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2468124
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,276 sq. ft.
The McArthur Residences - Fully detached coach house. Thorough planning, exceptional layout and exquisite finishings & architectural details creates an impactful statement from the second you enter this Lower Shaughnessy home. The wide open layout features a luxuriously appointed kitch with designer lighting, 15 ft long centre island, Wolf gas range & wall oven, AEG built in espresso machine, Subzero fridge, and Silhouette wine fridge. 4 bedrms up including a master retreat w/sitting area with gas F/P. Incredible ensuite features a large walk in frameless shower, separate soaker tub, dual vanities. Single garage included and access to shared bike storage and herb garden plots. Sun drenched South exposed rear patio. PLENTY of storage in your 1,100 sq ft of heated/insulated 4 foot crawl space. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
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13-18 2366 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Multifamily for sale in "JOIE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2457282
13-18 2366 BIRCH Street Vancouver V6H 2T2
$3,099,900Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2457282
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,690 sq. ft.
Set at the corner of West 8th Avenue and Birch Street in the South Granville area, this is a very unique offering to add to your rental portfolio. The rental package consists of 6 concrete rental townhomes. Each of the homes features a private entry and overlooks a resident-only courtyard, forming a sense of exclusivity along this peaceful arterial street. Stroll through South Granville, enjoying the shops, boutiques, galleries and entertainment and walk or cycle the shores of False Creek and Granville Island. All of this and you’re always less than a five minute drive to the cosmopolitan heart of Downtown Vancouver. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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1021 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "The Villas" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2473748
1021 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1C3 $2,899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2473748
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,983 sq. ft.
A fabulous & rare detached 3-level townhouse with an exquisite PRIVATE roof deck! As one of the four exclusive townhomes in the Villas built by Trasolini Chetner, this property is located in the desirable upper Fairview area. Here's what you've been waiting for...This 1983sqft villa features: a spacious living room that includes a gas fireplace, an entertainment-size dining room, a bright south-facing kitchen w/a 5 burner gas stove top & stainless steel appliances, and a 2pc guest bathroom. All of these features are located on the upper floor, spanning seamlessly into the 480sqft roof deck. With access to a 360-degree view of Vancouver's breath-taking skyline (Downtown, Granville Island, Yaletown, Science World, Burrard Bridge, the False Creek waterways, and North Shore mountains). More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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900 1235 W BROADWAY Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "Pointe La Belle" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2427869
900 1235 W BROADWAY Street Vancouver V6H 1G7
$2,898,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2427869
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,885 sq. ft.
Luxurious, very private 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. Private viewings, by appointment only. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5 2366 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "JOIE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2436915
5 2366 BIRCH Street Vancouver V6H 2T2
$2,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2436915
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,619 sq. ft.
Welcome to JOIE. Set at the corner of West 8th Avenue and Birch Street in South Granville, The Penthouse Collection features residences ranging in size from 1,535 SF-1,727 SF. All homes are 3 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms with their own private elevator linking each home directly to 2 secure parking stalls (with EV outlet). These luxurious residences offer outdoor space on every level with massive roof top decks to enjoy the stunning unobstructed panoramic views of False Creek, downtown skyline and North Shore mountains. Interiors feature full size high end Miele integrated appliances, air conditioning, radiant heating, wide plank white oak floors...the list of features goes on! Designed by award winning Kelly Deck design these concrete residences are truly a rare offering and one of a kind. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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1285 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "JOIE - Sanderson Residence" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2457253
1285 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1C7
$2,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2457253
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,121 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Sanderson residence at JOIE. Set at the corner of West 8th Avenue and Birch Street in South Granville, The Heritage Collection features residences ranging in size from 1,799SF-2,121SF. These 3 or 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms residences are completely detached homes with 2 secure parking stalls (with EV outlet). These luxurious residences offer private fenced yard space, unobstructed panoramic views of False Creek, downtown skyline and North Shore mountains from the top levels. Interiors feature full size high end Miele intergrated applicances, air-conditioning, heated bathroom floors, wide plank white oak floors...the list of features goes on! Designed by award winning Kelly Deck design these Heritage residences are truly a rare offering and one of a kind. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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