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®# R2697894
1507 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7 
$1,799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2697894
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,120 sq. ft.
VIEW from all rooms in this NE corner 3 Bed + den + flex home at Pinnacle on the Park. Spectacular view of False Creek, the park, and mountains. Efficient floorplan offers full chef's kitchen, king-size master suite, well sized bedrooms, den and storage space. Super comfortable with air conditioning, 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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2841 PRINCE ALBERT Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2681901
2841 PRINCE ALBERT Street Vancouver V5T 3X5
$1,789,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2681901
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,829 sq. ft.
Located in charming, tree-lined Mount Pleasant neighbourhood this very spacious 4 level Home boasts lovely character. Divided into 3 separate units with lovely tenants,the Main floor features a large 2 bedroom suite with bright living and dining room. Downstairs is a 1 br private unit with slate flooring. (This is unathorized accommodation) Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms and living/dining areas.(Legal suite) Shared laundry and workshop/bike storage located on the garden level. Quiet, peaceful back yard. Call to view! More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1606 1708 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "Pinnacle on the Park" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2677255
1606 1708 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5T 0J7
$1,769,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2677255
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,109 sq. ft.
NW corner home on the 16th floor of Pinnacle on the Park, offers clear views of the mountains, park and False Creek. Super efficient 1109 sq.ft 3 bedroom + den with no wasted space. Perfect city home with full-size chef's kitchen, enough rooms for home office and guests, the comforts of a new building under warranty, and in-suite storage space. Within minutes walk to the sea wall, amenities, restaurants, shopping and transit. More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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PH5 250 E 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "District" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2691724
PH5 250 E 6TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 0B7
$1,750,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2691724
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,282 sq. ft.
Prestigious penthouse home at the District! Penthouse 5 is the largest home in the development at over 1280 sq feet, + a 900 sq foot private rooftop deck for over 2100 sq feet of total private space. Enjoy sweeping views of the downtown Vancouver skyline, north shore mountains and breathtaking sunsets. The interior features 2 well appointed bedrooms, an additional flex/den space off the kitchen and a large open concept living and dining area. The home also features two full bathrooms including a 4 piece master ensuite and includes 3 parking stalls! One owner home that has never before been on market. Move in and enjoy the Summer of your dreams! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2705 GUELPH Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Townhouse for sale in "The Block" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2684770
2705 GUELPH Street Vancouver V5T 3P6
$1,649,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2684770
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,806 sq. ft.
Stunning 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom end unit at "The Block" in trendy Mount Pleasant. This well known designers own modern-style townhome offers the perfect open concept plan with herringbone hardwood floors throughout the main area. The spacious living room includes loads of custom millwork and the gorgeous gourmet kitchen features stunning kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, brick backsplash and high-end s/s appliances with a gas cooktop. The 2nd level offers 2 generously sized bedrooms, one w/ cheater ensuite & the other with balcony. Walk up to the spacious master featuring a spa like master bath w/custom steam shower & patio. Above is a private HUGE ROOFTOP DECK featuring unobstructed views of the North Shore & Downtown which is perfect for entertaining. 2 parking w/ direct access. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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