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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317 2680 W 4TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2869848
317 2680 W 4TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 4S3 
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869848
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 534 sq. ft.
Welcome to "The Star of Kitsilano," a meticulously maintained studio condo featuring modern updates such as quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances.1 parking stall included and pets and rentals allowed. Building completely re-piped 2021. Take advantage of the gorgeous rooftop garden and patio with a common BBQ. This perfect starter home is in the heart of Kits, just steps from shopping, restaurants, beaches, transit, and more. Call today to view! More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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107 2040 CORNWALL Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "BRYANSTON COURT" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2874357
107 2040 CORNWALL Avenue Vancouver V6J 1E1
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874357
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 620 sq. ft.
PICTURESQUE KITSILANO LIFESTYLE-This 1 bed, 1 bath residence is situated in a truly unparalleled location! Located on quiet side of the building, this renovated, open concept home offers ample natural and updated lighting. Chef’s kitchen boasts high-end stainless-steel appliances, updated elegant countertops, white cabinetry & refined tile backsplash. Large principal rooms for spacious living. Seamlessly blending indoor & outdoor living, the south-facing updated deck, provides easy access & pet-friendly accommodations. Embrace the vibrant Kitsilano lifestyle w/ proximity to Kits Beach & many restaurants along W 1st & W 4th Avenue, including Boathouse, New Fuji, Annalena, & LOCAL. Includes 1 parking stall & 1 storage locker, perfect for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, & investors! More detailsListed by FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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404 2028 W 11TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Maples" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2875644
404 2028 W 11TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 2C9
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2875644
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 572 sq. ft.
Restore the outstanding interior design of this loft-style one bedroom city home in one of the most popular spots in Kitsilano. Excellent and efficient layout. This home needs TLC, but has great potential. Restore the existing contemporary design into your ideal space. The outlook is tranquil and green and complemented by a generous-sized patio. Concrete floors add a contemporary touch, complementing the considered, minimalist detailing throughout. Interesting sliding panel converts the open layout to a 1 bedroom space. Close proximity to the new Broadway Skytrain station at Arbutus. Parking, storage, bylaws to be verified. With a renovation, this could be a very nice space. Contact us for more details. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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407 2173 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "THE MALIBU" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2876411
407 2173 W 6TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 1V5
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876411
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 563 sq. ft.
COZY TOP FLOOR 1 bed/1bath condo located in the popular beachside community of Kitsilano. South facing unit with Vaulted window ceilings from the west gives this space a ton of natural light while the quiet, treelined street offers a lovely semi-private patio to enjoy your morning coffee or evening tea. Partly updated with laminate & tile flooring & granite countertops, this space will surely capture your heart the moment you see it. Close to the vibrant shops and restaurants on W 4th and a 10min walk to the beach. Rentals and pets ok. Unit comes with 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. Perfect for investors or first time home buyers! OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE - MAY 2(THURS)- 5-6 PM: MAY 4TH&5TH(SAT&SUN): 2-4PM More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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210 1950 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "MARQUIS MANOR" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2876940
210 1950 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 1W3
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876940
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 621 sq. ft.
Perfect, affordable 1 bedroom/1 bath condo with a spacious balcony on a quiet, one way, tree lined street in the heart of Kitsilano close to shops, cafes, Kits Beach, Arbutus greenway and the new rapid transit extension on Broadway. Ideal for first time buyer or as a wise investment in a very well-maintained building (lots of updates) with secure underground parking, storage locker, low maintenance fees and convenient shared laundry. One pet ok up to 11 kgs. Open Thurs May 2nd 5:30-7:00PM. Sat/Sun May 4th and 5th 2-4PM More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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