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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1180 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2480965
1180 W 15TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1R8 
$3,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480965
- Bedrooms:
- 17
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,529 sq. ft.
A golden investment opportunity in the most sought after Fairview /South Granville location! Over 7500 s.f. solid, well maintained one of a kind rooming house situated on a huge 6700 s.f. RT-2 zoned lot. Property contains 14 legal rental rooms and one large legal suite. High income and low expenses with approx. $150K to $180K annual income (seller currently occupies the entire top floor). Rare opportunity to operate as is or convert to another housing option. Within close proximity to all amenities and transit with a WalkScore of 78! School Catchment: Emily Carr Elementary & Eric Hamber Secondary. Walking distance to the Future Skytrain station of the Broadway Subway Project. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
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1103 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "Choklit Park Terraces" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2482464
1103 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1B5
$3,499,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2482464
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,524 sq. ft.
Choklit Park Terraces, a modern collection of four concrete residences on West 7th Avenue with intimate views of False Creek, the city and the North Shore Mountains. This home is a show stopper featuring 2 luxurious bedrooms, 2.5 spa-like bathrooms, office, private entrance foyer and elevator, private storage room/studio and a 200 sq.ft view terrace with fully equipped outdoor kitchen including fridge, BBQ and sink. Clean and contemporary design w/ light oak hardwood floors throughout, heated marble floors in the bathrooms and BOFFI kitchen design w/ Gaggenau appliances - built in coffee machine, wine fridge, steam convection oven + warming drawer. This home is spacious and bright, warm and elegant and provides quintessential urban living in the quiet confines of Fairview Slopes. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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PH 1788 W 13TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "The Magnolia" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2495047
PH 1788 W 13TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 2H1
$3,328,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2495047
- 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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800 1685 W 14TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "TOWN VILLA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2488518
800 1685 W 14TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 2J3
$2,995,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2488518
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,681 sq. ft.
Amazing parkside oasis is a sub penthouse encompasses the entire 8th floor. No stairs. Town Villa is at the corner of 14th + Pine St. Flooded with natural light all day long. Overlooks the greenery of Granville Park to the South. 3681 Sqft. Secure keyed elevator access to your own foyer. Enormous 30x17 living room with W/B fireplace with marble surround. Easily fits a grand piano. Separate large dining room. Large SW corner solarium with wrap around balcony. House sized kitchen with NW facing Balcony. 2 large ensuite bdrms + 2 more for guests or live in help. Balconies offer 342sqft.Steps to Van Lawn, upscale South Granville shopping, restaurants and trans 2 blocks. No rentals. Adult oriented 19+.Live-in Caretaker. Pets with approval. 5 Secure U/G parking, storage+bike room. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - 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
$2,980,000Residential 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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PH901 1555 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "1555 WEST EIGHTH" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2487435
PH901 1555 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 1T5
$2,899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2487435
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,708 sq. ft.
Architectural 3-bed Penthouse at “1555 West Eighth”a boutique modern inspired building by McFarlane Biggar Architects & built by Kenstone Properties.Crown jewel Northern facing PH:1708 sq.ft. 3-bed, 2 bath, den, storage, laundry room,& office + 831 sq.ft.of outdoor with a fully customized landscaped rooftop oasis with:outdoor kitchen, gardens, showcase fireplace, relaxing hot-tub,& sensational views of English bay, Downtown Skyline & mountains.Contemporary made to measure kitchen by Friul Intagli, honed one-piece Corian counters, optimal integrated full sized European appliances with gas cooktop.Muted modern spa-inspired Bathrooms with heated floors. Detailed and renovated to perfection:custom lighting, built-ins, shelving, automated power window coverings, custom pantry,2 parking+Locker. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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201 977 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "The 8th Avenue - Arthur Erickson" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2498549
201 977 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 1E4
$2,850,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2498549
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,695 sq. ft.
This home is breathtaking. An Arthur Erickson concrete boutique 1 level home featuring gorgeous custom kitchen cabinets, designer hardware & Blum interior hardware & accessories, quartz solid surface counters waterfall island, Built in appliances by Miele, Fisher & Paykel, Wolf & Sub Zero 130 bottle wine fridge. High end bathrooms include Kohler & Kallista designer faucets, Hansgrohe shower system & Robern custom mirror cabinets with integrated power outlets. This expansive bright open plan transitions seamlessly onto a 319 sq ft gorgeous terrace boasting Vancouver’s Most Celebrated Water, City, Mountain Views. This exclusive residence comes with a Separate Private Office (200sq ft) plus Boardroom, , 2 Secured Parking with dedicated level 2 EV charging station & Storage Locker. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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1403 1428 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "SIENA OF PORTICO" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2495763
1403 1428 W 6TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 4H4
$2,800,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2495763
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,697 sq. ft.
NORTH EAST Sub PENTHOUSE in SIENA of PORTICO by BOSA! The PANORAMIC SKYLINE VIEW is UNOBSTRUCTED from English Bay, Downtown, Granville Island, False Creek to Burnaby. Truly one of the best views Vancouver has to offer. RARELY AVAILABLE one of the largest floor plans in the building, with views from every room. Original Owner used the Suite when they were in Vancouver for business or vacation, so it is in excellent condition. The OPEN and EXPANSIVE floor plan allows an easy transition from a house into a Rancher style Condo. The 120 sq ft Balcony is covered and takes in the DREAM VIEW. There is ample in-suite storage, as well as a storage locker. There are two of the larger parking spots in the under-building secured parking, separated by a concrete wall on both sides of each spot. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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5 2366 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "JOIE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2480791
5 2366 BIRCH Street Vancouver V6H 2T2
$2,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480791
- 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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1295 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "JOIE - Grant Residence" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2480146
1295 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1C7
$2,699,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480146
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,933 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Grant 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
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