Mount Pleasant and the Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood Boundaries
In the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, City Hall on 12th Avenue at Cambie Street is on the west margin of the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. Beginning at City Hall, the neighbourhood boundary runs south on Cambie Street to 16th Avenue, turns left and runs eastward to Clark Drive, turns left there and runs to the north as far as 6th Avenue, where it turns left and runs westward on 6th Avenue, Great Northern Way, and 2nd Avenue to Main Street, where it runs north to Terminal Avenue, makes a left turn to the west to the south shore of False Creek as far as the Cambie Street Bridge, and from there runs south on Cambie Street back to City Hall. The neighbourhood hub is several blocks to the northeast of City Hall around the intersection of Main Street, Broadway, and Kingsway.
In 2006, Mount Pleasant had 23,615 people, a 3.8-percent decrease from 2001, with 62.0 percent of residents speaking English as their first language, 10.0 percent speaking Chinese, and 5.1 percent Tagalog. Median household income was then $37,782, and 31.7 percent of the population lived in low-income households. Once working-class, Mount Pleasant has seen a considerable rise in its standard of living since the early 1990s.
History
From 1888, when the first of them appeared, through the first decade of the 20th Century, several breweries came to the neighbourhood to make use of the waters of Brewery Creek. In 1890, the first streetcars ran south on Main Street to 1st Avenue and to Kingsway by 1897 to serve the substantial population centre around Broadway. An ability to commute quickly to the Downtown city centre drew many working families to the area south of Broadway. In that sense, Mount Pleasant was one of Vancouver’s first suburbs.
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Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has a mandate to make the neighbourhood a better place to live. Its community service began in 1976 with a youth leadership program operating from a local church basement, a free mobile income tax clinic operating from a trailer followed in 1977, and later that year the neighbourhood house opened a storefront building on East Broadway. Finally in 1995, came the spacious building at the busy corner of Broadway and Prince Albert Street. There the dedicated staff serves and assists more than 3,000 needy people annually.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, founded in 1894, one of the oldest nonprofit societies in the province. Neighbourhood houses developed from the 19th Century settlement house movement to minister to the needs of migrants from the countryside seeking employment in the cities, often leaving behind everything they knew. The settlement house movement established the first daycare nurseries for working parents, classes in English as a second language and adult literacy, and academic standards for the social work profession. The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia participates in programs of the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House leads a community literacy planning project, a community development outreach program to help new immigrants find and resources to enhance the lives of their families, and a Mandarin parenting program for grandparents who care for children regularly.
New Mount Pleasant Live MLS Listings
Mount Pleasant and the Neighbourhood House
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2510 FRASER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale in "Midtown Central" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2869176
2510 FRASER Street Vancouver V5T 3V4 
$939,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869176
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,677 sq. ft.
Attention Investors! Court-Ordered Sale! Completed in 2021, yet never occupied. This beautifully finished townhome spans four levels and boasts elegant Carrara polished backsplash, quartz countertops, and high-quality appliances. Enjoy a spacious deck off the kitchen, perfect for hosting gatherings. Public transit is right at your doorstep, and the walkability score is an impressive 89. Located in the vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, you'll be close to excellent dining options, schools, shopping centres, and parks. An opportunity you won't want to miss! More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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204 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Pinnacle on the Park" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864564
204 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$929,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864564
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 779 sq. ft.
Welcome to this exquisite 779 sq ft south-facing unit in the prestigious Pinnacle on the Park! Boasting a thoughtful and efficient layout, this unit features 2 Bedrooms, Den, AND Solarium, offering ample space for comfortable living. Luxury features like air cond, engineered hardwood, and bright windows that flood the space with sunshine. The chef's kitchen is equipped with high-end Bosch/Fisher Paykel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. This 2019 concrete building offers top-notch amenities, including a fitness center, party lounge, BBQ area, and rooftop patio providing endless opportunities to entertain. Convenience meets luxury with easy access to local shops, the seawall, parks, eateries, shopping, and transit making it a perfect blend of vibrant city living and local charm! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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624 180 E 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2856401
624 180 E 2ND Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K4
$920,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2856401
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 668 sq. ft.
This air conditioned 2 bedroom suite is centrally located near Olympic village, Science Centre and step away from sky train station. One of the most desirable neighborhood near downtown and Chinatown area. Laminate floor throughout and with top of line appliances. Amenities include fitness center, party room rooftop garden with barbeque facilities. Measurement for Kitchen includes dining area. Storage can be converted to Den. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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304 350 E 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Mainspace" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864099
304 350 E 2ND Avenue Vancouver V5T 4R8
$908,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864099
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 881 sq. ft.
REFRESHED AND READY for your design! Welcome to MAINSPACE. This industrial concrete/steel loft is zoned as a live/work studio in False Creek Flats. The creative tech/hub of this Mount Pleasant district. Exposed 10" ceilings, nearly 900 sq feet, polished concrete floors, north facing Juliette balcony with city/mountain views, 16' of wall-to-wall floor to ceiling windows and separate bedroom area. Insuite laundry and shared laundry. Expansive views from the common rooftop deck and a unique common Gallery for resident events. Pets are welcome. A walk score of 99! This community has Olympic Village Chinatown and Strathcona to the north, Main Street to the west, Emily Carr, Digital Arts Campus to the east and transit at Science World. Boutiques, pubs, indie shops and a lot of good food shape this hip chilled residential hood and it's unique atmosphere. ARTISTS - You can create what you imagine! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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703 180 E 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2868473
703 180 E 2ND Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K4
$899,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868473
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 776 sq. ft.
This bright and airy residence at the prestigious second+main development is located in the trendy neighborhood of Mount Pleasant. The desirable corner unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bath+Den, 8’ high ceilings over 776 sqft of living space, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a functional layout. The unit is located on the quiet side of the building and features A/C, a European designed kitchen and bathroom, premium appliances & fixtures, wide-plank flooring, and custom walk-in closets added by the owner. Building amenities include rooftop terrace w/ community kitchens, fitness room, party room/lounge, & bike wash & repair room. Enjoy the ease of being only steps away from it all - including Vancouver’s False Creek seawall, the best shops, restaurants, breweries, Olympic Village, & skytrain. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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