Main Street Vancouver
Main Street Dimensions
Main Street in Vancouver, British Columbia is a major north-south thoroughfare that bisects the city nearly equally between the westside neighbourhoods that extend to the University Endowment Lands on the ocean and the eastside limits of Boundary Road, which marks where the the City of Burnaby begins. From north to south Main Street crosses the Vancouver neighbourhoods of Downtown Eastside, Chinatown, Strathcona, Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Sunset. Major east-west intersections with Main Street from north to south are Cordova Street, Hastings Street, Georgia Viaduct, Terminal Avenue, Broadway, 12th Avenue, King Edward Avenue, 33rd Avenue, 41st Avenue, 49th Avenue, and Southeast Marine Drive.
From Waterfront Road where it begins by the Burrard Inlet, Main Street runs southward all the way to Kent Avenue, where it ends by the Fraser River, Vancouver’s southern limit. En route, the street runs through Chinatown below Hastings Street, continues past the Pacific Central railway and the Main Street/Science World SkyTrain stations, and at Terminal Avenue ascends into the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a residential/commercial mixture that continues south of Broadway with numerous restaurants and some fashion retail. Property values in Mount Pleasant, once working-class, are definitely on the rise.
Between 33rd and 41st avenues Main becomes more residential in its ascent to high ground. In the Sunset neighbourhood south of 41st Avenue, the street acquires an Indo-Canadian character. The Punjabi Market district begins just north of 49th Avenue, south of which the street again becomes almost entirely residential. At Main Street’s intersection with Marine Drive in South Vancouver, it becomes big-box commercial with a Real Canadian superstore and a miscellaneous mix of low-rise office space, manufacturing, and warehousing.
History
On the north end, Main Street is just west of the historic site of Hastings Mill, the area around which Granville, the earlier settlement that later became Vancouver, grew. Main and Hastings mark the former centre of downtown Vancouver with the old central public library (now Carnegie Centre) and the old City Hall. The intersection is now a local catchword for the drug abuse, homelessness, poverty, and prostitution once endemic in Downtown Eastside.
Originally Main Street was Westminster Avenue as it connected at East 7th Avenue to New Westminster Road, now Kingsway. Local merchants arranged to change the name in 1910 to what they thought would bestow a more cosmopolitan character to their neighbourhood. At one time, Main Street had a bascule bridge over False Creek, which then flowed to Clark Drive over a mile farther east. During the First World War, the Great Northern and the Canadian Northern Pacific railroads filled in and reclaimed that land for use, removed the bridge, and reconnected the previously bridged Main Street segments.
Information Links:
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http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/mount-pleasant.aspx http://www.hillcrestcentre.com/default.aspx#.U8mATlZRHnc http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/mount-pleasant-community-plan.aspx
Revitalization Chic
A recent Seattle Times article describes Vancouver’s mid-city Main Street as “certifiably hip” though a place “where women of a certain profession once worked the street corners in stilettos” but where now “explosive growth in the city” and relatively “cheap rent in this Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Southeast Vancouver” have brought in many “new boutiques, novelty shops and fancy restaurants.” According to the article, “Main Street was crime-infested 20 years ago, but that just meant cheap rent to starving artists and Asian immigrants who were looking for studio and restaurant space. They led the revitalization.”
The article concludes that “For all the concerns of gentrification, Main Street appears unremarkable with its worn storefront signs with missing letters and storefronts in need of a new coat of paint. They just all seem to blend into this street’s gritty roots and who-cares-what-outsiders-think attitude.”
New Main Street Live MLS Listings
Main Street Vancouver
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4861 PRINCE EDWARD Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2832311
4861 PRINCE EDWARD Street Vancouver V5V 3Z1 
$5,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2832311
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,083 sq. ft.
You have not seen an East Vancouver home like this! Welcome to this exceptional 2019 custom built home by Turco Homes w/interiors designed by Kalu Interiors. Sitting on a huge 36 x 184 sunny West Lot w/lane behind and side, and too many custom features to list, this property offers an unparalleled living experience. Main house spanning over 4,200sqft is a meticulously crafted floorplan showcasing 5 large bed (4 upstairs) & tremendous rec room. Indulge in the lavishly appointed kitchen, equipped w/ top-of-the-line Thermador & Miele appliances. The outdoor space is a true oasis featuring an open and covered deck with a built-in bbq station, huge lawn and an amazing sports court. A/C & Radiant heating. Two rental incomes: 2 bed basement suite & 2 bed laneway. Open House Sat Dec 2, 2-4pm More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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74 E 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2643520
74 E 37TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1E2
$4,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643520
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,100 sq. ft.
Attention Builders and Investors! WUW, Rezoning was changed Now! It can rebuild 12 Floor Apartment Now. Very Solid and livable House: Great location in the Heart of East Vancouver. One minute Life Circle, Long Term Holding. BUILDING LOT ZONED FOR A RENTAL/ RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. Nearby Schools General Brock Elementary School, Sir William Van Horne Elementary School ,John Oliver Secondary School, Eric Hamber Secondary School and more. Close to Queen Elizabeth Park, Langara , Cambiea Skytrain station, Oakridge Shop Mall and all of Main street. Great Investment Chance, Motivated seller, Try offers. ACT NOW IF YOU ARE SMART BUYERS! This won't last! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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211 E 38 Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2820867
211 E 38 Avenue Vancouver V5W 1H3
$4,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820867
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,079 sq. ft.
EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! LAND VALUE! Perfect Corner Double Lot 66.6ft by 110ft Located on the corner of E 38th Ave and Main St. Rarely available in this area. Act Fast! Convenient Area & Best location on Main St. surrounded by restaurants, shops, schools, transit and parks including Iconic Queen Elizabeth Park. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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28 E 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2828580
28 E 19TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 1H7
$4,799,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2828580
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 3,703 sq. ft.
Step inside this semi-custom gem, Nestled in Vancouver's coveted Main Street neighborhood, this enclave stands as a beacon of desirability. Here, you'll find the perfect balance between urban convenience and serene tranquility. Situated between the bustling Main and Cambie Streets, it offers easy access to the local market while providing a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. Minutes away from downtown, Gastown, and Chinatown, this location is the epitome of accessibility, ensuring you're never far from the vibrant heart of Vancouver. Yet, when you return home, you'll be greeted by lush greenery and the serenity of a quiet street, offering a true sanctuary from the urban rush. Call today to book your private showing. More detailsListed by eXp Realty (Branch) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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357 E 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2817153
357 E 33RD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2Z8
$4,345,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2817153
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,105 sq. ft.
WOW. CRAZY LARGE LOT. Attn Developers- ¦ 41.9 x 229.25 ft lot ¦ . NEARLY 10,000 sq ft buildable. 1 Block to Main and a couple more to Queen Elizabeth and Riley Parks. Dream location. Capitalize on the newly PASSED CoV MULTIPLEX policy with this gem and a 1 FSR and lane access! This lot is already orphaned on the block with a Town house complex directly to the west and two similar sized lots to the east - EACH with 6 units in progress - Basically it is like three duplex lots in one shot in a in a fantastically desirable location with MASSIVE END PRODUCT APPEAL AND HUGE SALE PRICES PER FOOT. Not many lots like this particularly in a location that is THIS GREAT. Call today! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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