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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1103 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "Choklit Park Terraces" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2419494
$3,799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2419494
- 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 and RE/MAX Crest 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®# R2409113
$3,488,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2409113
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,137 sq. ft.
Welcome to The 8th Avenue designed by Arthur Erickson, a boutique concrete building with air conditioning. This stunning penthouse features unobstructed views of downtown, False Creek & the North Shore mountains. With 2 bed & den, 2.5 baths, the home has been extensively renovated including heated travertine floors, Wolf range, Cat 5, coffered ceilings, imported cabinets, Lutron lighting and more. The open concept living space seamlessly transitions to your 284 soft patio with double tilt/sliding glass doors - perfect for entertaining. A private two car garage and large storage locker are included. A separate, private 202 sqft office and shared boardroom are located on the ground level. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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13-18 2366 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Multifamily for sale in "JOIE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2417020
$3,100,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2417020
- 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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900 1235 W BROADWAY Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "Pointe La Belle" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2387826
$2,898,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2387826
- 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 with 24hrs notice. 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®# R2416009
$2,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2416009
- 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®# R2411494
$2,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2411494
- 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 1,799 SF-2,121 SF. 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 integrated appliances, 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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1 2888 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW House 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Heritage Court" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2394633
$2,748,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2394633
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,339 sq. ft.
This stunning heritage conversion in the heart of beautiful South Granville neighbourhood is the perfect marriage of location, space and style. Boasting large principle rooms and a gourmet kitchen on the main floor, 2 large bedrooms, both with ensuite bath, on the second floor and a grand master suite occupies the top floor. Downstairs features a media room and direct access to the attached 2 car garage. The first 3 floors were completely redone in 2006 and the master suite was added in 2014; this duplex shows like new and lives like a detached house. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
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1557 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2375459
$2,649,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2375459
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,756 sq. ft.
Nestled on quiet W 8th Ave in a remarkable intimate neighbourhood with characteristic shops, art galleries, restaurants intricately woven into this community. Merely minutes to Granville Island, False Creek Seawall and Downtown Vancouver. This one-of-the-kind of meticulously curated design makes each residence exclusively positioned on the corner, allowing for maximum light exposure and ventilation, NO SHARED WALLS with other units. This ground level home has its own entries from both the front and the rear for enhanced privacy. The rear patio opens directly and attaches to the specially designed Zen Garden, like your own private back yard, making this suite very unique in the whole complex. Open floor plan flows through North to South. It gives a detached house feel. More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
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1502 2628 ASH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "Cambridge Gardens" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2388956
$2,500,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2388956
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,914 sq. ft.
Absolutely Stunning Sub Penthouse with Panoramic Views!! You will fall in love with this "Cambridge Gardens" home. This is it ! A bright and airy inviting space with plenty of windows to catch the magnificent panoramic city, mountain, and water views. This home is just under 1925 square feet with over-sized master bedroom plus 3 more large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Go for a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or relax in the hot tub. Adjacent to the City Square Mall with all it has to offer or walk to plenty of great restaurants and shopping on Broadway and Cambie. The Canada Line is steps away and provides convenient access to downtown and YVR airport. Underground parking - plenty of storage. Prof. measured at 1914 sq.ft. Strata plan reads 176.4 q.m. Buyer to verify measurements. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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1269 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "JOIE - The Neill Residence" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2411467
$2,399,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2411467
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,799 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Neill 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 1,799 SF-2,121 SF. 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 level. Interiors feature full size high end Miele integrated appliances, 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
- Contact by Email
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