Kitsilano Life
A Vancouver Beach Neighbourhood
The Kitsilano westside neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver in British Columbia is on the shore of English Bay on the north between the flanking neighbourhoods of Point Grey at Alma Street on the west and Fairview east at Burrard Street on the east. West 16th Avenue is the southern border with the neighbourhoods of Dunbar, Arbutus Ridge, and Shaughnessy. Notable neighbourhood landmarks are the Burrard Street Bridge, a five-lane, Art Deco style, steel-truss bridge constructed in 1932 to connect Kitsilano to Downtown Vancouver, the splendid Kitsilano Beach, and the Maritime Museum and MacMillan Space Centre, both in Vanier Park near the beach. Kitsilano hosts the annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Bard on the Beach outdoor Shakespeare festival, and Celebration of Light fireworks competition.
Mostly residential with commercial areas on West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, Kitsilano’s population was 40,595 according to the 2006 Census, a 2.5-percent increase from 2001. English is the dominant language of area residents followed by Chinese; however, French, German, Greek, Japanese, and Spanish are not uncommon. About 75.0 percent speak English as their native language, 4.5 percent Chinese, and 3.2 percent French. The 2006 neighbourhood median household income was $53,455, and 21.3 percent of residents live in low-income households.
Historical Development
Vancouver streetcar lines once had a loop at Arbutus & Cornwall, making the beach area easily accessible from the new city, then still mostly on the small Downtown peninsula on the north side of the Burrard Street Bridge over False Creek. The Lulu Island Railway opened an interurban line from Downtown Granville & Pacific streets to Richmond via Seventh Avenue and Arbutus Street through Kerrisdale in the 1890s, putting more of the neighbourhood within easy range of Downtown.
An inexpensive neighbourhood in the 1960s, Kitsilano attracted many countercultural residents from across Canada and the USA and became with Gastown one of two such city neighbourhoods gentrified in later decades. Easy access to Downtown Vancouver and walking distance to parks, beaches, and ever popular Granville Island in Fairview have made the neighbourhood very desirable. Following the days of the counterculture, many environmentalists came to Vancouver. Greenpeace opened its first office in Kitsilano in 1975 as did the Green Party of British Columbia in 1983.
Information Links:
http://shopwest4th.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/kitsilano.aspx
http://kitscc.com
Parks and Beaches
Kitsilano has seventeen parks, six playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, and one of Vancouver’s finest, most popular beaches with a franchise restaurant, the heated, salt-water outdoor Kitsilano Pool open from May to September, longest (137 metres/150 yards) swimming pool in Canada, and the Kitsilano Showboat, which has operated since 1935 as essentially an open-air amphitheatre with free performances from local bands and dance groups to entertain residents and tourists and showcase amateur talent.
No New Beach Bicycle Trail for Now
After months of vocal opposition and a lawsuit, the Vancouver park board in February 2014 gave up on plans for a new $2.2 million bicycle trail through Hadden Park and Kitsilano Beach and directed its staff to improve safety on the present trail through the parks. Opponents obtained in November 2013 a court order enjoining the board from breaking ground on the project until the case against it could be heard fully. An opposition spokesman said she was happy that “we won’t be putting blacktop through our precious green space.” The discontinued proposed project would have completed the city’s Seaside Greenway route from Coal Harbour to Jericho Beach Park on English Bay in the Point Grey neighbourhood several miles west of Kitsilano Beach.
New Kitsilano Live MLS Listings
Kitsilano Life: A Vancouver Beach Neighbourhood
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2616 POINT GREY Road in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2864801
2616 POINT GREY Road Vancouver V6K 1A5 
$2,848,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864801
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,716 sq. ft.
This exquisite 1/2 Duplex boasts 3 stories of elegance and comfort within steps of Kits Beach, bike and jogging paths. A sought after prime location on prestigious Point Grey Road, this home has Architectural features and is thoughtfully designed by Stuart Howard & Assoc. A stunning 3 bed 3.5 bath 1/2 duplex that was COMPLETELY RENOVATED in 2022 to a high standard with top of line appliances and modern entertaining kitchen. Indoor/Outdoor living with new PANORAMIC sliding doors to a private SOUTH FACING courtyard that will remind you of Italy - great for BBQ & entertaining. Primary bedroom large balcony has sweeping OCEAN and MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Take in the ocean breeze, Soak in the Views and Enjoy all that this neighbourhood has to offer! Open House Sunday April 14th 12pm - 130PM More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1944 MCNICOLL Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Kits Point" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2867921
1944 MCNICOLL Avenue Vancouver V6J 1A6
$2,799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867921
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,685 sq. ft.
The pinnacle of architectural elegance in this completeley renovated residence in Kits Point. This 2 bdrm & 3 bthrm provides a remarkable living experience w/ dignified European detailing offering an unparalleled feeling of warmth & vibrancy. Redesigned for open-concept living, the kitchen is a sophisticated mix of function & poise. An entry archway elegantly introduces you to a space that feels both classic & timeless, accompanied by an inviting dining room, panelled entertainer's island w/ porceline slab countertops, S/S appliances & access to one of three private terraces. Vaulted wood panelled ceilings & light throughout from the impressive skylights, to the ROOFTOP DECK w/ mountain VIEWS, this home truly sets itself apart. Additions also include a designed study area, powder room & more. Oversized primary bdrm fts. spa-like bthrms, double vanity & custom-built closets & AC! 2nd bdrm on the main w/ built-ins & laundry room PLUS the added luxuries of an integral garage offers an opportunity for a 3rd bdrm. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2375 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2870820
2375 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 1Y4
$2,748,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870820
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,704 sq. ft.
Selling Front Westside Unit of Brand New Boutique Triplex in the heart of Kitsilano. Close to future Arbutus Sky Train Station(long-term future development potential by TOD Plan). 4 Bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Radiant heating plus heat pump(cooling & heating) and HRV. Beautifully designed quality interior finishing. Modern entertaining kitchen with custom made cabinets, high end quarts countertops, top of the line appliances, Fisher Paykel, LG and wine cooler. Beautiful private front yard. One underground parking(EV), one underground private storage locker(50 sqft) & bike lockers. Excellent school catchment. Close to UBC and Downtown. Agent Open April 18(Thursday) 4-6 pm. Public Open April 20/21(Sat/Sun) 2-4 pm More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1807 STEPHENS Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2843465
1807 STEPHENS Street Vancouver V6K 3V8
$2,680,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2843465
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,689 sq. ft.
This is one of a stratafied triplex. W2nd & Stephens by renowned architect Stuart Howard. 2 level townhome, 3 bedroom upstairs with 2 full bath and one full bath on main floor. Spacious 20 X 12 sq ft living room with fireplace, off to balcony with open view. Open kitchen with SS applicances, gas cook top, built in oven & microwave, good size pantry. Best Kitsilano location on a quiet street within walking distance to shops, beaches & restaurants. Other 2 units: 2706 W2nd Ave & 1805 Stephens Street are also available. Good for investment and self use. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2706 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2844278
2706 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V6K 1K3
$2,680,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2844278
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,750 sq. ft.
This is one unit of a stratafied triplex. W2nd & Stephens by renowned architect Stuart Howard. 3-level. Unit facing north with a south facing balcony off master bedroom on top floor. 3 bedroom & 2&1/2 bath. SS appliances, electric fireplace, alarm, full size washer and dryer. Best Kitsilano location on a quiet street within walking distance to shops, beaches & restaurants. Other 2 units: 1805 & 1807 Stephens are also on MLS. Good for investment & self use. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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