False Creek Redevelopment
The Industrial Past
The 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
Aquabus 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
False Creek Redevelopment Vancouver, BC
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2103 COLUMBIA Street in Vancouver: False Creek House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2850916
2103 COLUMBIA Street Vancouver V5Y 3E2 
$1,849,000Residential 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 detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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911 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Avenue One" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2849732
911 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,788,000Residential 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 detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1307 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "AVENUE ONE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2852126
1307 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,749,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2852126
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 988 sq. ft.
Experience Luxury living at its finest in this Stunning 2 bedroom & Den Corner condo in Avenue One by Concord with the best floor plan and location in complex! Located in Vancouver's most sought after neighbourhoods, Falsecreek. Breathtaking 270 degree views of the water, city skyline & North Shore Mountains off 276 sq ft wrap around deck w gas heaters. 988 sq ft of luxurious living space w bedrooms on opposite sides giving maximum privacy. High end bathrooms w stunning quartz & fixtures. Gas range in kitchen w stainless steel appliances & loads storage. Walk through closets in master suite w spa inspired ensuite. 3 sliding doors off deck. Unit has air conditioning. Incredible amenities w concierge, gym, lounge & EV charging at parking stall.Footsteps to Dog park, boardwalk & coffee shops! More detailsListed by Royal LePage - Wolstencroft - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1604 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "AVENUE ONE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2858597
1604 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,699,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858597
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 985 sq. ft.
UNRIVALED views w/waterfront lifestyle made possible at Avenue One in desirable neighbourhood of Southeast False Creek! This 2 bdrm, den + 2bath sky suite has a timeless classic design w/planned genuine functionality for luxury living. Spacious living area opens up to extra large 270 sqft balcony w/sliding doors for unbeatable views from the 16th flr. Balcony inclu. solar shades, wood-look soffit panel system w/radiant ceiling heaters & potlights. Beautiful finishes and backsplash in gourmet kitchen ft. gas stove, SS Miele appliances & wine fridge. Master bdrm feat. 5-piece spa-like bthrm w/mirror storage & deluxe lighting, his&hers closet thoughtfully designed w/built-in units. Intelligent thermostat in the home optimizes energy efficiency. 2 parking stall side-by-side w/EV charging +1 locker. Steps away from the seawall & urban conveniences. Expansive amenities incl. exercise room, auto touchless car wash, garden, indoor&outdoor party lounge w/bbq, games room, etc. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1308 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2842203
1308 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,669,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2842203
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 976 sq. ft.
BEST VALUE in Avenue One! 2 beds+den+2 baths by renowned Concord. Panoramic water, mountain, & city views. Over 160 sf covered heated deck equipped with gas bibbed and automated up & down windscreens for daily use. This luxury suite offers air-conditioning, Miele appliances, 3 zone wine fridge, floor to ceiling windows, smart thermostats. Amenities include: fitness center, party room, BBQ, doggie wash, community garden, touchless car wash, dog off leash area, EV charging, 24 hour concierge and more. Incredibly rare water front, Hinge Park front, sea walk, shoreline. Walking distance to skytrain, Olympic Village plaza & shopping etc. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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