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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1611 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2419090
1611 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B7 
$21,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2419090
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 6,394 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to own this stunning estate-sized property over 1.3 acres with beautiful ocean and mountain views on prestigious Drummond Drive in prime Point Grey area! This well maintained home features spacious formal living room and dining room plus a large den on the main floor, 2 extra large master bedrooms and 3 generous sized bedrooms upstairs, a recreation room and wet bar in basement. Bring your creative ideas for renovations or build your dream mansion over 20,000 sf.. Private secured gated entry leading to front entrance with circular driveway overlooking the water and park-like gardens with fruit trees. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary School and Lord Byrng Secondary School. Minutes to private schools, UBC, shopping, beaches, parks and golf courses. Don't miss this unique and one-of-a-kind view property!! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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4736 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2467612
4736 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$16,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2467612
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 6,874 sq. ft.
Prestigious North of 4th & West of Blanca St in West Point Grey Area. really well maintained home, over 6000 sq ft, total 7 bdrms, 9 bathrooms on a large private 31,755 lot, with South facing back yard, peekaboo Water and Mountain Views on high side of street. 23x39 heated pool, Triple garage with 692 SF ste laneway house on top. Steps to Spanish Bank, Locarno Beach, Jericho Sailing Center, Royal Van Yacht Club. Easy access to shoppings, UBC, golf course & DT. Close to BC's top pub schls: Queen Mary Elementary, Lord Byng Secondary, & top Priv schs: WPGA,St. George's, Crofton, York House. Must See! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - 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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1716 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2404711
1716 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B6
$15,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2404711
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 8,604 sq. ft.
Private, hedged, estate w 200 ft. frontage, built in 1926, renovated. Gated entrance, circular drive, meticulous 8,604 +/- sq. ft. residence. Five generously-sized bedrooms, five baths, multi-car garage on .953 acres. Double-height foyer, formal living areas, fireplaces, kitchen w/custom millwork. Two full staircases. Flagstone terraces, entertainment areas, heated pool, spa. gardens, expansive, lawns, specimen trees/plantings. Nature walking path to sunken tennis court. Mountain, ocean, city views from second floor. Third floor office. Basement staff quarters. Classic exterior w interior modern amenities. Situated in prestigious Point Grey. Short distance to beaches, West 10th Avenue shops, restaurants, West Point Grey Academy, UBC, Pacific Spirit Park. Please inquire for a tour. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4818 FANNIN Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2436752
4818 FANNIN Avenue Vancouver V6T 1B2
$14,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2436752
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,238 sq. ft.
The only property in Point Grey with 330 Ft of View Frontage. House is in very livable condition, move in now or Build up to 22,200 Sqr Ft (0.6 FSR) dream home without all the restrictions from Shaughnessey/UBC. 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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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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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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4588 NW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2467018
4588 NW MARINE Drive Vancouver V6R 1B8
$10,999,990Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2467018
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,979 sq. ft.
Incredible BREATHTAKING VIEW OF NORTH SHORE, OCEAN, CITY & MOUNTAINS!! This luxurious Chateau, close to beach and perfectly designed by award-winning architect Loy Leyland. When you enter this home, you can see a mix of Chinese and Modern style. Excellent attention to every detail with the finest craftsmanship & finishings. Almost all rooms have views! Chef's kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero appliances. 3 bdrms & den upstairs. Basement features 3 bdrms, recreation, media & sauna. ALSO can enjoy outdoor entertaining and views at the same time from the rooftop deck. Just steps away from beach & park. Quick access to UBC, Kitsilano's W 4th shopping street where you can find restaurants/services/banks, Downtown etc. This warm contemporary home with views you are looking for! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific 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
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1720 SASAMAT Street in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2454023
1720 SASAMAT Street Vancouver V6R 4J2
$10,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2454023
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,048 sq. ft.
TRULY A MASTER PIECE DEFINITELY ONE OF KIND. ENJOY THE UNOBSTRUCTED BREATHTAKING VIEW WATER, MOUNTAINS. AN EXCEPTIONAL UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY NEW HOME. IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS POINT GREY LOCATION. STEPS away to SPANISH BANKS & JERICHO BEACH. This beautiful home simply offers Almost 4,100 sq. ft. PLUS amazing 172 sq. ft. roof deck. QUALITY is built into every detail. Over-height ceiling, hardwood floor throughout, open spacious Living, Dinner & gourmet kitchen with high-end kitchen cabinetry & appliances. 5 bedrooms & den, 6 baths, Media room. Step out to the PARK-LIKE GARDEN PATIO offers unbelievable entertainment & wet bar, radiant floor heating system, A/C, HRV. PRIVATE ELEVATOR, ADVANCED SMART HOME SYSTEM. SECURED private back yard w/SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. CLOSE TO WEST POINT GREY ACADEMY, LORD BYNG HIGH SCHOOL & QUEEN MARY ELEM, ST. GEORGE’S, CROFTON PRIVATE SCHOOL & UBC. DON’T MISS! MUST SEE! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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