Marpole in South Vancouver
Down by the River and the Airport
Marpole is a mostly residential neighbourhood of 23,832 inhabitants reported in the 2011 Census on the southern edge of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, northeast of Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island across the Fraser River. Approximate borders are Angus Drive on the west, 57th Avenue on the north, Ontario Street on the east and the river on the south. Immigration has been an important demographic in this neighbourhood. In 2006, 42 percent of Marpole residents were ethnically Chinese, 37 percent spoke Chinese as their native language, and 59 percent were foreign born. Marpole has a lower median household income and a higher share of low- income residents than Vancouver overall. Within Marpole, 32 per cent of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing. Most of the 4,000 units of relatively affordable rental housing date from before 1975.
Some History
Richard Marpole, for whom in 1916 residents of the small town of Eburne Station on the river renamed it in his honor, was General Superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division in Vancouver in the early 1900s. The coming of the Canadian Pacific to Vancouver triggered development of sawmills, shingle mills, and gravel companies in the region. By 1929, when it became part of the City of Vancouver, Marpole was a industrial centre. Construction over the river in 1957 of the Oak Street Bridge to Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and the USA border and in 1975 of the Arthur Laing Bridge to the airport has catalyzed many changes and intensified traffic and development.
Economic Development
Most Marpole trade stores and services are toward the southern end of Granville Street. Small corner shops cluster around Oak Street and 67th Avenue and Cambie Street and 57th Avenue. Some big box stores, manufacturers, and distributors are on Marine Drive east of the Arthur Laing Bridge; some heavy industry operates along the bank of the river.
Another large Marpole commercial district will be in the eastern part of the neighbourhood around Marine Drive and Cambie Street. The City of Vancouver has designated this area as the Marine Landing Precinct and approved for construction two residential high-rise towers, an office tower, 11 movie theatres, and a major grocery store.
Information Links:
http://marpoleonline.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/marpole.aspx http://www.marpoleoakridge.org
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/marpole-community-plan.aspx
New Community Plan for Marpole Future
In April 2014, Vancouver’s City Council unanimously approved a new Marpole community plan following a public hearing with most attending residents in favor. The new plan revamped last year’s proposal, which stalled over complaints that the city pushed for unnecessary and excessive density. City planners had proposed to rezone a large area of single-family residences dwellings for multifamily housing. The new, approved plan leaves 85 percent of present single-family areas unchanged. Most growth will be near major streets and transit stops with new townhomes in some single-family areas. The plan has four main themes: (1) encourage growth but respect neighbourhood character, (2) keep housing affordable, (3) improve transportation, and (4) add and enhance community amenities.
According to plan specifics, by 2041 there would be 835 new market rental units, 6,800 new market homes, upgrades to five parks, three new parks with a 10-acre sanctuary along the river, upgrades to the library and community centre, and 478 new child care spaces. So proceeds life in Marpole as the government attempts to moderate the forces of the market economy.
New Marpole Live MLS Listings
Marpole in South Vancouver
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615 455 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2834936
615 455 SW MARINE Drive Vancouver V5X 0H3 
$1,036,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834936
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 892 sq. ft.
W1 by Concord Pacific is the most luxurious project within the Cambie & Marine hub. Effortless access to the best westside neighbor with premier schools, supermarket, restaurants & the Canada Line. This 2 Br + Den overlooks the tranquil water feature garden. The interior is spacious & luxurious with timeless & quality finishes. Kitchen with Miele appliances. Bathroom with marble tiles. Exquisite resort style indoor & outdoor amenities with 24 hr concierge service & an automatic touchless car wash facility. Come experience first class living! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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205 7638 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale in "WINONA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2858104
205 7638 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 3H7
$999,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858104
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 857 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW - MOVE IN READY. This beautiful 2 BED, 2 BATH and FLEX residence at Winona has it all! Designed by GBL Architects with LEED Gold certification, this home features all the best including high end Wolf and SubZero appliance package, polished quartz counters with waterfall edge and bar seating in the gourmet kitchen. A/C, wide plank ENG HW flooring, bathrooms with hidden mirror storage and LED back lighting, non-adjacent bedrooms and 1 parking. This efficient floor plan also has a covered balcony running the whole width of the home for a bright and contemporary look. Centrally located in South Cambie, close to Oakridge, QE Park, Marine Gateway (T&T), Langara and the Canada Line. Move in today - just in time to meet all your new neighbours! OPEN HOUSE SAT, APR 20, 2-4PM. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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306 7638 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale in "WINONA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2856522
306 7638 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 3H7
$949,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2856522
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 795 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW - MOVE IN READY. This beautiful CORNER 2 BED, 2 BATH and FLEX residence at Winona has it all! Designed by GBL Architects with Leed Gold certification, this home features all the best including high end Wolf and SubZero appliance package, polished quartz counters with waterfall edge and bar seating in the gourmet kitchen. A/C, wide plank ENG HW flooring, bathrooms with hidden mirror storage and LED back lighting, non-adjacent bedrooms and 1 parking. This efficient floor plan also has a covered balcony running the whole width of the home for a bright and contemporary look. Centrally located in South Cambie, close to Oakridge, QE Park, Marine Gateway (T&T), Langara and the Canada Line. Move in today - just in time to meet all your new neighbours! OPEN HOUSE SAT, APRIL 20, 2PM-4PM More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2702 8189 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2862041
2702 8189 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 0G6
$948,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2862041
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 705 sq. ft.
Well kept 2 bedrooms 2 baths with 2 storage units, spacious handicap underground parking stall close to elevator, walk to skytrain station, banks, restaurant, TNT supermarket, daycare all in the community. Building is central air conditioned with strata fees covering even hot water except electric cost which is minimal. Gym and outdoor space on the 2nd floor, 24 hours concierge, unobstructed view and partial water view from balcony. Move in ready. More detailsListed by Medallion International Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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502 8238 LORD Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2865580
502 8238 LORD Street Vancouver V6P 0G7
$948,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865580
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 817 sq. ft.
Located in the highly desirable Cambie corridor on Vancouver's West side, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit at Northwest by Onni Group presents an exceptional investment opportunity. Positioned on the southwest corner, this residence showcases a variety of appealing features, including laminate flooring, stone countertops, integrated appliances featuring a gas range, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning, as well as NuHeat heated floors in the bathrooms. This unit offers a prime location at Cambie and Marine, directly opposite the Marine Drive Canada Line station. Easy reach of various amenities such as the Cineplex, T&T supermarket, and Shoppers Drug Mart.Includes one parking and one storage locker. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. Open house More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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