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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2516 COURTENAY Street in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2868802
2516 COURTENAY Street Vancouver V6R 3X3 
$7,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868802
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,605 sq. ft.
The Eagle's Nest - Point Grey Panorama OCEAN AND CITY VIEWS on a large 73x207.4=15,140 sf lot. Renovate, or build your 10,000 sf dream home, or up to 15,140sf of Multiplex units. Current solid and very liveable 3,650sf home w/6 bedrooms plus den & 3 baths. Walk to OLPH & West Point Grey Academy, Trimble Park, Jericho Hill Community Centre & Pool, Jericho Beach, Pacific Spirit Park, West 10th Village shops, services, restaurants and transit. Queen Mary Elem., Lord Byng Sec., St. George’s & UBC all nearby. A true locational GEM awaiting your inspiration. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4582 W 14TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2869149
4582 W 14TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 2Y4
$7,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869149
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,146 sq. ft.
LUXURIOUS Brand NEW home in the well sought out Point Grey area. Close proximity to renowned private & public schools, Showcasing exceptional design with modern interiors. The main floor features 10ft ceiling of phenomenal spaces that capture natural light from all directions. Open plan with impressive living & dining areas, den, large kitchen with oversized island, wok kitchen, top of the line appliances, eating area and adjoining family room with custom entry wall unit. Sun drenched south facing garden. Upstairs floor features 11 ft vaulted ceiling, 4 bdrms & Stylish Master with large w/i closet and a spa-like ensuite. Lower level features Theatre, Wine Cellar with open bar, family room and large laundry room. Property also includes a 2 car garage and a 2 storey laneway housing unit. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4166 CROWN Crescent in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2865791
4166 CROWN Crescent Vancouver V6R 2A9
$6,960,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865791
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,048 sq. ft.
MUST SEE! Picturesque and charming character home on coveted and beautiful Crown Crescent. Architectural design by Loy Leyland & constructed by Feature Projects. This idyllic family home with mountain, ocean and city views exudes warmth throughout, from its bright and welcoming entrance, through the dining & living rooms, to the functional open concept kitchen, casual eating area and cozy family room which spill out into meticulous gardens and outdoor patio - an entertainer's dream - your guests and family will never want to leave! 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms on upper floor with loft area and space for two offices on top floor. Downstairs media room, bedroom & a 1 bedroom suite. Steps to WPGA, OLPH & UBC. More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4056 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2871257
4056 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 1Z5
$6,570,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871257
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,511 sq. ft.
Panoramic views of the ocean, mountain and city. Located in the heart of Point Grey. Custom Built with Point Grey View 4 beds + 4 Baths. Featured in Western Living & Homes & Garden. Post & Beam Construction using sustainable materials & Geothermal Heat. A perfect blend of craftsmanship & modern styles. Maintain very well, including newer Geothermal pump, new protection painting for all post and beam. Huge Californian brand cloth cabinet room in basement. Luxurious features include: open concept kitchen, family room with 10' ceiling, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Lower level has 1 bedroom, wine room, recreation room & home theatre room with 9' ceilings and exercise area. Close to shops, Queen Mary, Lord Byng School, Safeway & 6 bank branches More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4028 W 14TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2871039
4028 W 14TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 2X4
$6,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871039
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,478 sq. ft.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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