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Posted by Aedis Realty on March 19, 2024
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False Creek Redevelopment

The Industrial Past

False CreekThe False Creek inlet of English Bay on the Strait of Georgia separates Downtown Vancouver from the rest of the city to the south. With the Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and the Frasr River, it is the least of the four bodies of water around the City of Vancouver to the north, west, and south. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. The Burrard Street, Granville Street, and Cambie bridges span the inlet, and the SkyTrain Canada Line tunnel crosses under it near the Cambie Street Bridge. In 1986, the north shore of False Creek was the main site of the Expo 86 World’s Fair.

False Creek once went as far east as Clark Drive. During World War I, the Great Northern Railway and the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway filled in that part for new land for yards and terminals. False Creek was the main industrial area of Vancouver through the 1950s, home to many sawmills, small port operations, and the western terminals of the major Canadian railroads. As industries relocated to other areas, the False Creek locale physically deteriorated. In 1960, the BC Forest Products plant and lumber storage facility on the south shore caught fire and burned to the ground in total destruction.

Changing Land Use

After the BC Forest Products disaster, the assertion of citizen participation in urban planning determined the future use of southside False Creek in debates on freeways and urban renewal projects. Influential citizens opposed plans for freeways through the city and radically changed decision making on land use. Major public involvement established priorities for an accessible waterfront seawall, mixed housing of market condominium, co-op, subsidized units, and houseboats formalized in a 1972 official development plan which reserved a third of the site for housing at 40 units per acre and the rest for park, waterfront, and community uses.

Northside False Creek became famous as the main site for Expo 86, after which the provincial government sold the site to a developer with ideas for a high-density waterfront community. A 1991 official development plan permitted the new market-based density accompanied by street-front shops and services, parks, community centres, daycares, and co-op and low-income housing. Most of the north shore is now a new neighbourhood of dense housing adding 50,000 new residents to Vancouver’s downtown peninsula.

Information Links:

cambievillage.com
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/southeast-false-creek.aspx
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/northeast-false-creek.aspx
http://www.falsecreekcc.ca

Transportation

False Creek 2Aquabus and False Creek Ferries operate daily service at points along False Creek from the Village Ferry to the Maritime Museum docks. English Bay Launch operates daily service from Granville Island to Bowen Island out in the strait “in under an hour.”

Recreation

False Creek is a very popular watercourse for dragon boating, canoeing, kayaking, public ferries, charter ships, and visiting pleasure boats. There are 10 marinas with berths for 1500 watercraft and several paddling clubs and boat rental facilities. Since 1986, False Creek has been the venue for the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival and other paddling events.

False Creek Wildlife

Since suspension of industrial activity, cormorants, ducks, geese, gulls, herons, kingfishers, and owls have returned as have harbour seals. In May 2010 a grey whale entered False Creek and traversed its full inland length before returning to the open water of the Strait of Georgia.

New False Creek Live MLS Listings

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  • 721 666 LEG IN BOOT Square in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Leg in Boot Square" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2853213

    721 666 LEG IN BOOT Square False Creek Vancouver V5Z 4B3
    Main Photo: 721 666 LEG IN BOOT Square in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Leg in Boot Square" (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2853213
    $1,999,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2853213
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    2,723 sq. ft.
    Remarkable one-of-a-kind gem nestled atop Vancouver’s skyline. Set against the backdrop of the renowned False Creek, this home offers 180 degree of panoramic waterfront city views! The bright and expansive main floor features a seamless fusion of kitchen, living, dining and eating area which creates an inviting ambiance perfect for intimate gatherings. Ascent to the top floor leading you to a sprawling family room w/accordion style doors to your extraordinary terrace. As day gently transitions into the evening, you will be mesmerized of the colors during sunset or sundown. Beautiful panoramic cityscape, waters of False Creek, majestic boasts sailing by and iconic bridge that graces the skyline. Amazing location with Granville Island, art, shopping, transit & more! More details
    Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
  • 1410 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2830710

    1410 1768 COOK Street False Creek Vancouver V5Y 0N3
    Main Photo: 1410 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2830710
    $1,988,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2830710
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    967 sq. ft.
    Luxury living in False Creek with coveted developer Concord Pacific, Avenue One. Stunning, panoramic Water and City views on your Large and Private Balcony. An open concept Floor Plan with gourmet Miele kitchen, Miele S/S appliances. The building comes with Fantastic amenities and 24 hour concierge, EV parkings. Steps away from popular restaurants, Sea Walk to CreekSide Community Centre. Measurements approx. to be verified by the Buyer. Open house (Sunday, Dec 3rd) CANCELLED. More details
    Listed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
  • 1209 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Avenue One" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2779913

    1209 1768 COOK Street False Creek Vancouver V5Y 0N3
    Main Photo: 1209 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Avenue One" (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2779913
    $1,880,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2779913
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    972 sq. ft.
    Enjoy uncompromised luxury with this 2 bedroom+1 den unit in the newly completed Avenue One by Concord Pacific. Thoughtfully finished from top to bottom with Miele appliances, central air conditioning, marble backsplash up to the ceilings, built-in kitchen and closet organizers/ fittings, valance lighting. Den is big enough for use as office or guest bed. Building offers exercise centre, party lounge with kitchen and pool table, pet grooming centre, and automated car wash! Location is second to none with Chinatown, Mount Pleasant, Olympic Village Station, South False Creek Seawall, Science World, all within minutes. You don't need a car, but we have a parking stall for you with private EV charging. School catchment: elementary: Simon Fraser Elementary; Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Westcoast
  • 2103 COLUMBIA Street in Vancouver: False Creek House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2850916

    2103 COLUMBIA Street False Creek Vancouver V5Y 3E2
    Main Photo: 2103 COLUMBIA Street in Vancouver: False Creek House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2850916
    $1,849,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2850916
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    2,065 sq. ft.
    Incredible opportunity to own a detached house on the edge of Olympic Village, South Main and minutes to downtown Vancouver. I-1 Zoning allows for multiple uses. Renovate original house or develop to light industrial commercial use. 20% down possible with certain lenders. More details
    Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
  • 911 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Avenue One" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2849732

    911 1768 COOK Street False Creek Vancouver V5Y 0N3
    Main Photo: 911 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Avenue One" (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2849732
    $1,788,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2849732
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    970 sq. ft.
    WATER VIEW from EVERY ROOM. THE BEST UNIT at the prestigious Avenue One development by Concord Pacific, in the heart of Olympic Village. This 2 bdrm + den/office open plan home has been meticulously thought out. Kitchen has high end s/s Miele appliances and feats views as you cook. Living and Dining transition seamlessly to your 171 SQFT COVERED BALCONY with heaters and windscreens for year-round enjoyment. Extra-wide parking spot has EV parking. World-class amenities incl. 24-hr concierge, gym, dog walk & car wash. Steps from waterfront, SkyTrain & Olympic Village restaurant & shops. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Westcoast
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