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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1507 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "PINNACLE ON THE PARK" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2686774
1507 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7 
$1,829,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2686774
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,120 sq. ft.
Prime NE CORNER 3 Bed + den + flex home at Pinnacle on the Park. Spectacular view of False Creek, the park, and mountains. Efficient floorplan with Chef's kitchen, king-size primary suite, home office(s), guestroom and plenty of storage space. Super comfortable heat pump cooling & heating and engineered hardwood & tile flooring throughout. TWO PARKING (one w/ EV) & 1 locker. Well managed More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1107 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Pinnacle on the Park" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2655690
1107 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$1,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2655690
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,114 sq. ft.
Pinnacle on the Park in False Creek! The FINAL development by prestigious PINNACLE in Olympics Village at False Creek!! Steps away from seawall, water, parks, and skytrain stations! SPACIOUS 1114sqft floorplan featuring 3Bed+2Bath+Solarium+Den plus an *EV Charging Parking Stall* and Locker!! Equipped with Smart Home System, top brand S/S appliances, A/C, engineering H/W floor thruout, and Elegant Walk-in Closet! The strata comes with 5-Star Resort-like amenities including Rooftop BBQ Terrace, Party Lounge, Fitness Centre, and Movie Theatre! Neighbouring with UBC, SFU, St. Paul Hospital, Lululemon Headquarter, MEC Flagship Store! This is THE ONLY place covering healthy living, elite working, and high quality education!! CALL NOW for Private Showing! OPEN HOUSE 2-4pm on Sat (2/26)&Sun(2/27)! More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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28 W 13TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VW Townhouse for sale in "The Brixton" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2668458
28 W 13TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 1V6
$1,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2668458
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,535 sq. ft.
Chorus Developments presents The Brixton, exquisitely designed character retention townhomes in the heart of the city. This 3 bed/3.5 bath home reflects the charming character of the neighbourhood, while also raising the bar for modern living. The open kitchen includes Caeserstone countertops & backsplash, Fisher Paykel/Bosch integrated appliances and a custom peninsula with waterfall edge. The high ceilings and abundance of windows allows in natural light and highlights the mountain views. The family room in the lower level enjoys direct access to the large front yard. Have peace of mind with built-in security system and the 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. Just a short stroll to Simon Fraser Elementary and in the Eric Hamber Sec catchment. Open house Sat & Sun 2 -4pm. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1191 E 15 Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2686765
1191 E 15 Avenue Vancouver V5T 2S7
$1,799,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2686765
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,430 sq. ft.
Brand new 3 bedroom 2.5 bath featuring high-end appliances from Sub-Zero and Wolf. Spacious open concept with high ceilings. Built in California style closets. Top quality build and design. No wasted space. Lots of storage under the staircase and crawl space. A must-see. Centrally located in Mount Pleasant East, between two great areas, Commercial Drive and Main st. 2-5-10 warranty. Minutes to downtown Vancouver. Please see link for video tour. https://youtu.be/QEec0JIvs4A OPEN HOUSE THIS SUN 1-2 pm More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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540 E 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2683689
540 E 16TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2V2
$1,798,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2683689
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,416 sq. ft.
Great living & investment potential. This classic Vancouver family home on a 33' X 121' lot with Duplex zoning offers 2,416 ft2 on 2 levels and has an authorizes 2 bedroom suite -542 E 16th. The suite features a tastefully updated interior with a windowed kitchen, stainless steel appliances, tiled back-splash, and newer flooring. Lots of room on the main with 1,182 ft2 and 3 bedrooms. The sunny fenced back yard, detached garage/workshop, enclosed Carport with back alley access complete this home. Located in popular Mount Pleasant between Main and Fraser, it's walking distance to shops, transit, restaurants & schools. Great options for your family, live in-multi generational living, as a mortgage helper with rental suite, a full rental, or re-development property. Don't miss this one! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Little Oak Realty (Mission) - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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