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Posted by Aedis Realty on March 29, 2024
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Kitsilano Life

A Vancouver Beach Neighbourhood

Kitsiano 2The 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.

Kitsiano 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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  • 2188 W 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2822276

    2188 W 5TH Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6K 1S2
    Main Photo: 2188 W 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2822276
    $4,990,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2822276
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,528 sq. ft.
    ATTENTION: INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS - Rare opportunity to own within the newly approved Broadway Plan (Kitsilano North in the Broadway Plan). Max Potential of 6.5 FSR market rental tower. Your chance to be one of the first to own in this highly desirable development area. 5 minutes walk to the future Arbutus skytrain station. 10 min walk to Kits Beach. Close to shopping, restaurants, and schools. Several development options available under the Broadway Plan. To be sold together with 2182 W 5th Avenue. Each lot is 25’ x 120' (50’ frontage x 120’ Depth in total). Current home at 2188 W 5th is a 4 storey California Beach House style duplex and is separated into one two bedroom legal suite and one 3 bedroom legal suite. More details
    Listed by Dracco Pacific Realty
  • 3126 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2859914

    3126 W 12TH Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6K 2R7
    Main Photo: 3126 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2859914
    $4,880,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2859914
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    7
    Floor Area:
    3,681 sq. ft.
    Here is the stunning, custom built Kitsilano home that will WOW you! This well kept 8 years old home has been meticulously maintained and has fabulous floor plan. Top quality materials and workmanship. Open concept 10ft ceilings living and kitchen with high end appliances. All 4 upper bedrooms have ensuites. The basement has a media room and guest bedroom. There is a living room and one bedroom with large window and separate entrance can be easily convert to a bright, spacious rental suite. Professional design garden and extra large south facing yard. Walking distance to the heart of Kitsilano, shopping and Kit's beach, you won't be disappointed. This home has a lot of extra features that you have to see to appreciate. More details
    Listed by Magsen Realty Inc.
  • 3616 POINT GREY Road in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2777396

    3616 POINT GREY Road Kitsilano Vancouver V6R 1A9
    Main Photo: 3616 POINT GREY Road in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2777396
    $4,688,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2777396
    Bedrooms:
    7
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,969 sq. ft.
    For more information, click the Brochure button below. Panoramic OCEAN, MOUNTAIN & CITY attic VIEWS! This architecturally beautiful Craftsman house on Vancouver's prestigious Golden Mile is near the beach, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Jericho Tennis Club, Brock House, shops, restaurants, downtown & UBC. Relax on the wide covered front porch overlooking a beautiful garden of Rhododendrons. Original oak floors, wainscoting, pocket door, coffered high ceilings, wide grand switchback staircase, 7 bedrooms, walk-in closets, overheight ceilings (basement 7'7", attic 9'), large attic 25'x23', re-wired, re-plumbed, detached garage, paved alley. More details
    Listed by Easy List Realty
  • 1964 W 3RD Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2857633

    1964 W 3RD Street Kitsilano Vancouver V6J 1L1
    Main Photo: 1964 W 3RD Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2857633
    $4,499,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2857633
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    3,055 sq. ft.
    A striking statement. A rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent, minimalist contemporary custom built home with a prime & perfect location in Kits. Over 3000sf of modern luxury spread over 3 floors with its own separate legal 1 bed suite that can easily be part of your house. So impressive at all levels. The kitchen is the heart with an island fit for a party. Floor to ceiling windows overlooking a private landscaped courtyard for bbq’s. Over height ceilings, art walls, dining area for 10. Upstairs exquisite primary, amazing closets, two more b/rooms. Lower level media room all tucked away on a tree lined street. 2 car garage, Steps to the best shops, restaurants, Kits Beach, Tennis, Parks & downtown. Private showings only More details
    Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
  • 2704 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2857850

    2704 W 12TH Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6K 2P6
    Main Photo: 2704 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2857850
    $4,398,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2857850
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    4,218 sq. ft.
    Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a one-of-a kind property in Kitsilano! Situated on a xlrg, 8712 sf lot with 2 PIDs, this beautiful three story Craftsman style home is full of opportunity. Boasting, generous overhangs, covered front porch and tapered pillars, this home showcases expert craftsmanship. Take advantage of redevelopment potential with new R1-1 zoning. Restore & indulge in huge income producing capability while you get plans approved. Character home retention incentives may lend up to 0.85 FSR. Conveniently located within walking distance from shopping, main transit & bike routes. Kits beach, Connaught & Carnarvon parks. Minutes away from UBC. Carnarvon Elementary, Kitsilano Secondary catchment. More details
    Listed by Babych Group Realty Vancouver Ltd.
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