The Sweet Life in Point Grey
Point Grey at a Glance
The Point Grey neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, faces English Bay to the north, abuts the University Endowment Lands at the end of the Burrard Peninsula to the west, and extends to 16th Avenue to the south and to Alma Street to the east. Most of the northern border on the ocean bay is parkland and beach shoreline with steep slopes down to the water at Locarno Beach and the Spanish Banks.
Resident population within that defined area is just under 12,000. In Point Grey, the top five ethnic cohorts, as in Metro Vancouver, are English, Scottish, Canadian, Irish, and Chinese but proportionally more English and Scottish and fewer Chinese. Languages in order of prevalence are English, Chinese, German, Greek, Japanese, and Dutch with relatively fewer numbers of Chinese and Punjabi speakers than the Metro Vancouver average. The $105,404 average household income compares to $64,889 for the City of Vancouver and $68,853 for Metro Vancouver. The $950,000+ average house sale price is significantly higher than the Vancouver average generally. There is no nonmarket housing within or near Point Grey.
Business Opportunities and Transportation Resources
The main commercial area of shops and services is in the Point Grey Village Business Improvement Association area between Tolmie and Discovery streets along West 10th Avenue. The association says commercial businesses catering to affluent professionals will find a profitable market in the Point Grey Village area, where zoning accommodates all sorts of goods and services in a central neighbourhood location also close to the growing University of British Columbia (UBC) residential area, where there is significant opportunity for businesses to take advantage of this expanding market segment.
No rail transit reaches Point Grey, but there is plenty of street parking to make the Point Grey Village merchants easily accessible by vehicle. Frequent bus service along Routes ##7, 9, and 17 and night service routes between Downtown and Dunbar and UBC operate along 10th Avenue and Alma Street. The 99-B Route is a convenient service to Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver Community College, and the SkyTrain Expo and Millennium lines.
Point Grey Fiesta
The annual Point Grey Fiesta began in 1986, Vancouver’s centennial year, which coincided with the Expo ’86 world’s fair, when a small group of Point Grey organizers formed the Point Grey Fiesta Committee. The festivities formally start the summer with a Saturday morning parade on West 10th Avenue and continue the weekend celebration with stage performances and exhibitions in Trimble Park, where carnival rides, contests, and games continue from Friday to Sunday. The volunteer members of the Point Grey Fiesta Committee plan and oversee the activities and attractions with care as a financially self-sustaining but nonprofit annual neighbourhood community event that brings together 
social and business groups with visitors and day-trippers for a day of community fun and frolic. The fiesta is a village celebration with a small-town parade, amateur stage performances, and a carnival.
Information Links:
http://www.shopwestbway.com/
http://pointgreyvillage.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/point-grey.aspx
http://www.westpointgrey.org
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/west-point-grey-community-vision-full-report.pdf
New Point Grey Live MLS Listings
The Sweet Life in Point Grey, Vancouver, BC
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4868 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2529877
4868 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4 
$37,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2529877
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,983 sq. ft.
The best location: Drummond Drive in Point Grey neighbourhood! A park-like estate of approx. 58630 sqft with professionally landscaped garden, outdoor tennis court, indoor swimming pool, video monitored gate, wide interlocking circular driveway etc. Top school catchment: Lord Byng Secondary, Queen Mary Elementary, University Hill Elementary & West Point Grey Academy. Within minutes from Locarno Beach, Jericho & Spanish Park, UBC Campus, St. George's, University Golf Club, West 4th shopping etc. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1611 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2521126
1611 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B7
$21,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2521126
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,394 sq. ft.
Prestigious Drummond Drive in Prime Grey area! Rare opportunity to own this stunning estate-sized property over 1.3 acres capturing beautiful Ocean and mountain views! This well kept home features spacious living and dining rooms plus a large den on the main floor, two extra large master bedrooms and three generous sized bedrooms upstairs, walk-out basement to the large patio has a huge recreation room and a wet bar. Bring your creative ideas for renovations or build a dream mansion of over 20,000 sf! Private secured gated entry with to the front entrance with circular driveway overlooking the water and park-like gardens with lots of fruit trees. School catchment - Queen Mary Elem. School and Lord Byrne Sec. School. Minutes to private schools, UBC, beaches, parks and golf courses. Don't miss this unique and one-of-a-kind property!! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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4768 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2480658
4768 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$16,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480658
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,667 sq. ft.
World class estate on prestigious Drummond Drive on 37,639 sf lot. Private gated residence has ocean & mountain views and circular driveway. Designed by Kingsley Lo, French mansion has 12,667 sf of luxurious living with modern open floorplan for hosting dinner parties. 9 bedrooms including 2 master bedrooms and a penthouse suite. Open kitchen has Subzero & Thermador appliances. Double height foyer and living room w/ wet bar. Spectacular glass enclosed indoor pool w/ hot tub. Downstairs games room and 2 more bedrooms for guests or nanny quarters. Private backyard has tournament sized tennis court. Home has radiant floor heating, air conditioning and 4 car garage. Walking distance to golf and beaches. Short drive to UBC and top private schools. School catchment: Lord Byng and Queen Mary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4818 FANNIN Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2517620
4818 FANNIN Avenue Vancouver V6T 1B2
$15,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2517620
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,238 sq. ft.
Irreplaceable property with panoramic view of ocean, city and mountains, and located in the most prestigious West Point Grey area. Close to West Point Grey Academy, UBC, LORD BYNG, QUEEN MARY ELEMENTARY, ST. GEORGE'S, CROFTON and YORK HOUSE. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4688 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2514807
4688 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N4
$13,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2514807
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,926 sq. ft.
A rare opportunity to own this luxurious residence nestled in the most prestigious seaside neighbourhood of POINT GREY in Vancouver Westside. Sitting on this 11000sq ft big lot is a custom built 5900 sq ft home designed by renowned architect Ben Ling and built with meticulous craftsmanship. The home comes with 5 private bedrooms with en-suites including a master getaway with a vista view of Downtown. The home also boasts desirable features such as a grand entrance, a chef’s kitchen, a spice kitchen, a wine cellar, high ceilings throughout, big windows etc. Host your big family and friend gatherings by your indoor pool and in your rec/game room, or have a quite get-together in the secluded tea room. Lastly, you can enjoy a sun-drenched outdoor time in the south-facing professionally-landscaped Japanese garden. Queen Mary and Lord Byng catchment. Minutes away from Spanish Banks, Jericho Beach Park and UBC. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4639 SIMPSON Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2412221
4639 SIMPSON Avenue Vancouver V6R 1C2
$11,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2412221
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,939 sq. ft.
One block to Locarno Beach! North of Fourth- one of the coveted locations! Sweeping views of beach, water, downtown and North Shore mountains. Designed by reputable Fonnwerks, built by renowned westside builder to the highest standard. Grand foyer, European kitchen, wok kitchen, high end appliances, HRV, A/C, radiant heating. Rooftop large patio with 180 degree breathtaking views. Upper floor has 3 large luxury bedrooms all with ensuites. Basement offers huge recreational area, bar, wine cellar and two bedrooms. Laneway studio just beside double garage. Close to BC's top schools: West Point Grey, Lord Byng, Queen Mary. Golf course, shopping, Jericho Beach & UBC nearby. Must see! Open house Sunday Mar 15 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4625 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2506229
4625 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N5
$11,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2506229
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 5,786 sq. ft.
One of a kind VIEW home with over 5,700 sqft, rebult by Townline Homes. ENJOY THE UNOBSTRUCTED BREATHTAKING VIEW WATER, MOUNTAINS. IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS POINT GREY LOCATION. STEPS away to SPANISH BANKS & JERICHO BEACH.This house was stripped to the studs/drywall and rebuilt into a new home with contemporary finishing's while restoring and updating the historic unreplaceable bones of the house. Incredible VIEWS from the deck which can not be replicated under current bylaws. Terrific layout for entertaining and family living. Top of the line Snarido Italian gourmet kitchen. Many extra features include: Control4 entertainment system, automatic blind system, security system, radiant heat, A/C, built-in back-up generator for power outages and much more. Must see! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty and Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
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4651 SIMPSON Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2469249
4651 SIMPSON Avenue Vancouver V6R 1C2
$11,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2469249
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,283 sq. ft.
Located in Point Grey, step away to Locarno Beach, sitting on a 9000(60 x 150) sqft lot. This spectacular home offers 5283 sqft of spacious floor plan with attention to detail throughout. Total of 5 bedrooms and 6 full bath/ 2 half bath. Second floor has three ensuites bedrooms, north facing master bedroom with beautiful mountain, water and city view. Den on the main floor includes a full bath which can be turn into a bedroom. Functional layout, H/W flooring, wok kitchen comes with high end appliances, HRV, A/C. Basement with home theatre, huge recreation room & 2 guest bedrooms. 3 car garage. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary & Lord Byng Secondary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4408 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2473394
4408 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N1
$10,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2473394
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,013 sq. ft.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BRAND NEW CUSTOM HOME W/ CITY, WATER & MOUNTAIN VIEW on a large 5557 SF lot (33x168.8) in prestigious POINT GREY! Exquisite modern design & admirable craftsmanship. High-end finishing and materials throughout. HRV, AC, Radian heating, Home Theatre & 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. 4013 SF living space includes 4 bdrms & 7 baths, and 1 bdrm laneway house. Main level features high ceilings, gourmet kitchen & wok-kitchen w/ top of the line appliances. 3 comfort ensuite bdrms in upper level and 1 bdrm downstair. Private SOUTH facing back yard. Steps to BC's top public schools: Lord Byng Secondary and Queen Mary Elem. Close to Top private schools: WPGA and St. George's. Easy access to UBC, Downtown, Richmond and YVR airport. HIGHEST QUALITY LIFESTYLE HIDDEN IN A TRANQUIL SETTING! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4150 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2507491
4150 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 1Z6
$10,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2507491
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,650 sq. ft.
Spectacular and stately custom built home with city, water & mountain view on a large 7890 SqFt lot in prestigious Point Grey! Designed by reputable architect Ben Ling, built by renowned German builder to the highest standard. EXQUISITE design, QUALITY is built into every detail, MAGNIFICENT landscaping. Geothermal heating, filter water, copper gutter, handmade millwork, top brand appliances, Hunter Douglas blinds, Italian lighting, home theatre, wine cellar. Upper floor has 3 large luxury bedrooms all with amazing views. Large garden terrace overlooking a beautiful pebble pond. HIGHEST QUALITY LIFESTYLE HIDDEN IN A TRANQUIL SETTING! Close to BC's top schools: West Point Grey Academy, Lord Byng, Queen Mary. Golf course, shopping, Jericho Beach & UBC nearby. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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