British Columbia University Endowment Lands
General Description
The unincorporated University Endowment Lands (Lands) surround the University of British Columbia between the City of Vancouver, Canada and the Strait of Georgia between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The mostly forested Pacific Spirit Regional Park composes about half of the 5.46 square miles of the Lands. On Point Grey at the end of the peninsula, high cliffs drop steeply to beaches 200 feet below.
Administration
The Province of British Columbia administers the Lands directly. In a 1995 referendum, residents voted against establishment of a municipal governing body. Administration of the University of British Columbia and its housing land is under a duality of the university and the University Neighbourhoods Association with the association performing most municipal services. The Lands have no mayor or municipal government. The University of British Columbia, the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and the Province of British Columbia administer areas of the Lands. Law enforcement is under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The City of Vancouver provides fire and rescue services under contract.
Climate
The Lands are close to seaside cliffs on the Strait of Georgia, and strong winds are frequent. Snowfalls are infrequent but more common than in the city farther inland because of the higher altitude of the Lands and their lack of urban development to generate heat. On a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water the Lands have more humidity than does Metro Vancouver as a whole. Fog is sometimes daily during winter months.
History
The University Site Act in 1911 set aside 175 acres in Point Grey for the university. The British Columbia University Loan Act in 1920 allowed an auction sale of 3,000 acres of Crown land on Point Grey for residential development. Auction proceeds went into a university endowment account. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, financially unable to develop the land, the university returned it to the government.
There have been many attempts to develop this area opposed by resident environmental activists. In 1988, the provincial government created Pacific Spirit Park, which functions as a greenbelt between the developed areas of the Lands and the City of Vancouver. Further development of the Lands will be difficult as it would require consultation with university students, staff, and faculty, environmental organizations, business organizations, residents, and the general public.
Information Links:
http://www.universityendowmentlands.gov.bc.ca
Population
Other than students living in university residences, the Lands’ residential population is small and mostly high-income professionals who can afford the very high realty prices. The 2001 census reported an official permanent population of 7,816 and around 40,000 undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Transportation
Only five roads lead from Vancouver into the Lands; however, the area is readily accessible by public transit. The UBC Loop is the western terminus of many TransLink bus routes
Economy
Most economic activity occurs around University Village and University Marketplace, which are next to each other just off the campus near University Boulevard and Allison Road, where there are several restaurants, some shops, medical clinics, and some services. Most university businesses operate in the Student Union Building.
New UBC Endowment Lands Live MLS Listings
UBC Endowment Lands, Vancouver
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4788 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2603554
4788 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A9 
$33,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2603554
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 11
- Floor Area:
- 10,548 sq. ft.
Perched high above the most prestigious street, this luxurious gated mansion commands sweeping views of both the water & mountains. The grand foyer with a double circular staircase, lavish use of Italian marble & custom millwork. Over 10,500 sq ft of grandeur living featuring 7 brms & 11 baths. LR & DR areas have outdoor terraces with stunning water views. This bespoke home has every luxurious amenity one can dream of: Resort-style indoor swimming pool & spa, gourmet kitchen, ent room, PH zen room, karaoke room, theatre room, etc. The interior offers an unparalleled blend of classic European architecture & modern elegance. Exquisite design & material & quality craftsmanship is apparent throughout this home. Close proximity to Spanish Banks, Jericho Beach, UBC & the best school catchments. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
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4883 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2676355
4883 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8
$33,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2676355
- Bedrooms:
- 1
OCEAN,WATER,MOUNTAIN,CITY VIEW VIEW VIEW!!! FANTASTIC PRICELESS VIEW EVER IN THE MOST PRSTIGIOUS VANCOUVER WESTSIDE POINT GREY -- BELMONT AVE BEST LOCATION WITH "RICH&FAMOUS" NEIGHBORHOOD! This is one of kind similar Water front lot which extending to NW Marine Drive and beach, Ocean, bordering with University Endowment Lands for privacy and like in the park! Total lot size 125,322 SQUARE FEET(2.88 Acres). STEPS TO SPANISH BANK,JERICHO BEACH,UBC AND CLOSE TO ROYAL YACHT CLUB,WEST POINT GREY ACADEMY,LORD BYNG SECONDARY, EASY ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN AND ALL AMENITIES. 4883-4889 Belmont Ave combine to sell total 4.44 Acre(193,232 SQF), total listing price $57,800,000. All offers will be presented to the sellers on April 28 Thursday at 11am. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4889 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2676345
4889 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8
$24,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2676345
- Bedrooms:
- 1
OCEAN,WATER,MOUNTAIN,CITY VIEW VIEW VIEW!!! FANTASTIC PRICELESS VIEW EVER IN THE MOST PRSTIGIOUS VANCOUVER WESTSIDE POINT GREY -- BELMONT AVE BEST LOCATION WITH "RICH&FAMOUS" NEIGHBORHOOD! This is one of kind similar Water front lot which extending to NW Marine Drive and beach, Ocean, bordering with University Endowment Lands for privacy and like in the park! Total lot size 67,910 SQUARE FEET (1.56 Acres).STEPS TO SPANISH BANK,JERICHO BEACH,UBC AND CLOSE TO ROYAL YACHT CLUB,WEST POINT GREY ACADEMY,LORD BYNG SECONDARY, EASY ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN AND ALL AMENITIES. 4883-4889 Belmont Ave combine to sell total 4.44 Acre(193,232 SQF), total listing price $57,800,000. All offers will be presented to the sellers on April 28 Thursday at 11am. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4763 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2683659
4763 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V6T 1C1
$22,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2683659
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 11,193 sq. ft.
McEnroe, "You can't be serious!?" Yes, this is Serious! This is it! Your Very Own Tennis Court! Masterpiece! Luxury Mansion! Best architect, Evoke & builder, CE Miles. Pt Grey! Pure Simplicity, Class & Luxury! Top of line- 11,000+ ft living, 32,000+ ft lot. Open “en plein air” Space- kit, din & liv connects to infinity pool & Tennis Court! 2900 ft- decks & balconies. Unique Glass Atrium with lots of natural light. Floating staircase w. metal wall banister! 6 bdrms, 10 baths. Concrete floors & walls vs walnut millwork, plank flrs & 24’ high ceil. Gaggenau, Sub-0, Wolf, Hansgrohe & Duravit lux baths, Carrara marble, wine cellar, steam, AV & 48’ X 22’ skateboard rms, gym, coach hse, A/C, radiant ht, hot tub, Crestron & smart home, green roof, 3 f/p, 3 skylights, Bal 2-5-10. This is Serious! More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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1784 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2660952
1784 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B6
$21,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2660952
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
Prime Point Grey location! One of the biggest lots in Point Grey, over 75,000 s.f of land. Very quiet and private settings perfect for your dream home with amazing views of the water and the north shore mountains. Building permit & development permit approved and obtained by the city to build a contemporary, concrete and glass home, designed by the award winning architects Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses. Located just steps to the beach, close to UBC, and all of Point Grey amenities. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary & Lord Byng Secondary. Call us for more details and information package. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5550 KINGSTON Road in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2632570
5550 KINGSTON Road Vancouver V6T 1J1
$19,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2632570
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 8,042 sq. ft.
The 108 x 195 lot with direct south and north exposure. This rare "Art Moderne" inspired residence has floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, maximizing abundant nature light and panorama mountain and water view. A floor plan with generous foyer. 4 grand ensuite bedrooms on four corners upstairs, 2 living rooms, a private study, open kitchen, and a wok kitchen on main floor. Nanny's quarter, gym, luxury home theater, recreational area, wet bar in basement. Beautifully treelined premises enveloping a meticulously landscaped garden offers superb privacy. Close to the UBC, a top university in Canada and lovely campus featured in movies. A magnificent presence in Vancouver. JOIN US AT OPEN HOUSE ON SUN MAY 1 FROM 1:30-4:00PM AND SAT MAY 7 FROM 2:00PM-4:30PM. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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5550 NW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2649376
5550 NW MARINE Drive Vancouver V6T 1A2
$18,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2649376
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 6,740 sq. ft.
This stunning English Tudor style estate is located in the most prestigious UBC neighbourhood. This world class residence sits on nearly 1 acre of beautifully manicured gardens & boasts spectacular ocean & mountain views from all levels. Offers grand luxurious living with over 6,700 SF across 3 expansive levels. Enter through the foyer to find the exquisite great room with fireplace, library/study and formal dining room. This elegant Tudor estate offers complete privacy while just minutes from Jericho Tennis Club, Royal Van Yacht Club & surrounded by some of the most expensive real estates in Vancouver. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5771 NEWTON Wynd in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2678819
5771 NEWTON Wynd Vancouver V6T 1H6
$18,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2678819
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,505 sq. ft.
Spectacular custom built home in prestigious UBC area sits on a 30,000 sq ft lot. Incredible view overlooking the English Bay, Mountains & City. This over 11,500 sq ft home built w/ top quality workmanship throughout, granite foyer, spiral staircase, extremely spacious living, dining & family rms. Gourmet kitchen & wok kit w/ granite countertops, high end appliances. Upstairs w/ a huge master bedroom ensuite & 5 additional bedrooms (4 ensuites). The bsmt is an entertainer's delight w/ a fully equipped gym, large rec rm, media rm, steam rm & a guest bedroom. Other features include 40' indoor swimming pool, dual heating sys, A/C, HRV & heated driveway. 4 car garage, fully landscaped garden & huge beautiful patio. A real pleasure to show. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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4619 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2646308
4619 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N5
$18,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2646308
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,685 sq. ft.
A Very Rare Opportunity in Vancouver's most exclusive seaside location. This unique and contemporary new house is built of steel & concrete by renowned architech w/ breathtaking unobstructed ocean & mountain views. 11,136 sqft (66.08*168.53) lot, 6685 sqft living area with total 4 bdrm 6 bath. Spectacular high ceiling grand foyer, open concept layout, granite counters, s/s appliances, HRV & air conditioning. 3rd floor has large rood deck w/ mountain, city & water views. Grand floor includes 2 bdrms & wet bar, lower floor offers GYM & Gold Exercise room. Outdoor swimming pool, professional garden. Well designed coach house is good for guests. Queen Mary & Lord Byng catchment. 2-5-10 year warranty! Truly high quality. Pleasure to show! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4722 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2663421
4722 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$16,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2663421
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,643 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to own the Prestige Drummond Dr. 25,613 sq.ft. estate-sized property with City & Mountain Views, Superior location with total privacy and a wonderful large South facing landscaped lot. The Spanish style house is very livable and well kept, the family room facing the south patio with a meticulously maintained garden and a little pond. Driveway from front gated entry lead to secured direct access to double garage which is just steps to the kitchen entry door. Extra double garage at back lane. Walk to the Locarno beach, Jericho Park, less than 5 mins drive or bike to UBC Campus and Golf course, 10 mins drive to downtown. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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