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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2484 - 2490 W 4TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Fourplex for sale in "RM-4 MULTIPLE DWELLING" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2849941
2484 - 2490 W 4TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 1P3 
$3,750,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2849941
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,697 sq. ft.
2484, 2486, 2488, 2490 West 4TH AVENUE. Rare opportunity to own this very unique NonStrata FOUR-plex in Kitsilano, one of the most desirable areas in Vancouver Westside. Walking distance to all shops, restaurants and beaches. Functional layout, each suite has its own private entrance, ensuite baths and balcony/patio. All Two 2 bedroom suites, One 2 bedroom and a den and a 3bedroom are currently rented out. 4 designated parking spots at the back lane, Spacious storage lockers and bike room at the basement. This property is custom and quality built and well maintained over the years. All 4 suites are being sold altogether. Don't miss out this opportunity! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Westside
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3346 W 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2811631
3346 W 10TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 2E6
$3,728,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2811631
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,753 sq. ft.
Big Multi Suite Hse & Luxury Laneway Home w Huge Income, 50'X122' South R1-1 lot Heart of Kits. 3 Lvl 2723 SF Main Hse 4 S/C Suites: TOP 2 Bdrm $1940/mo; MAIN (Owner's) Char 2 Bdrm Suite w big living, dining, kitch, 200 SF deck @ $3250/mo est. GRD 2 cute Studios, $1220/mo & $1245/mo. REAR: Luxury 2 Lvl Laneway Hse, 1030 SF, 3 Bdrm 2 Bath, quality finish, $4350/mo. Inc $12,005/mo, $144,060/yr w upside! Superb loc, steps to transit, shops, restaurants, parks, schools, blks to Beach, mins to UBC, D/T. Turnkey Investment & for Family, Ext Family, Shared Ownership. Live in Main Suite collect $8755/mo or Live in Laneway collect $7655/mo mortgage help! Developers Path of New R1-1 Multi Unit Rezoning, pot. 6-8 Units. Show by Appt 2 Day Notice. Call LS Info Pkg. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3410 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2866855
3410 W 15TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 2Z1
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866855
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,836 sq. ft.
This modern 3 level 5-bedroom family home offers beautiful sunset views to the North Shore Mountains and is located in the heart of Vancouver’s most sought after Kitsilano neighborhood only a 5-minute drive to Locarno Beach. Enjoy spacious principal rooms with high ceilings providing a wonderful indoor-outdoor lifestyle with large entertainment size fully fenced terrace for family summer enjoyment. The home shows in almost new condition throughout with many additional features including a separate spice (wok) kitchen, air conditioning, low-e windows, pre-wired sound system, built in vacuum, security system with video, high efficiency hot water radiant heating and EV charger in the 2-car garage plus a 2-bedroom basement suite with private entrance. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. and Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3256 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2872164
3256 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V6K 1K8
$3,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872164
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,292 sq. ft.
North of 4th! This exquisite 1912 home seamlessly blends the charm of yesteryears with the convenience of contemporary amenities. Nestled in the heart of Kitsilano, one of the most sought after neighbourhoods. Designed for today's lifestyle, this home offers versatile living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertainment. This stunning backyard beckons with its natural beauty, inviting ambiance, and endless opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Entertain in style or simply bask in the sunshine from the comfort of inviting outdoor living spaces. From cozy seating areas to spacious dining patios, this backyard offers plenty of room for gatherings large and small, making it the perfect venue for al fresco dining, lively conversations, or lazy afternoons spent lounging in the sun. Other features include wood burning fireplace, oak & fir flooring throughout with radiant in floor heating on the main and lower level. 3 large beds upstairs with mountian view. Wine cllr, separate studio/gym space. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2483 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2843319
2483 W 6TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 1W2
$3,450,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2843319
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,541 sq. ft.
Exceptional Investment/Building Opportunity in Kitsilano! This home sits on a generously sized lot (50 x 120) with RT-8 zoning, and brings in approximately $105,888k in annual revenue. Boasting 4541 sqft of living space, it's a multi-unit home with potential. Recent upgrades include electrical, plumbing, and a new roof, ensuring a solid foundation for whatever you have in mind. Whether you're looking to design your dream home or develop a stratified duplex, the choice is yours. Prime location - you are steps away from Kits Beach, the seawall, and the vibrant W 4th Ave with plenty of shops and eateries to indulge in. This is a practical opportunity with a lot of potential. You don’t want to miss this! Showings ONLY BY APPT Thursdays 4:30-5:30 & Saturdays 11-12pm More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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