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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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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4619 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2531907
4619 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N5
$18,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2531907
- 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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4474 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2541047
4474 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N1
$18,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2541047
Panoramic unobstructed view in complete privacy from this prestigious Point Grey property. View sweeps from Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver all the way to eastern horizon, encompassing the city. Enjoy sunrise and sunsets, City lights by night, shops at anchor and sailboats by day, all embrace by the mountains. More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty - Aedis Realty
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5791 NEWTON Wynd in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2452657
5791 NEWTON Wynd Vancouver V6T 1H6
$17,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2452657
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 10,209 sq. ft.
Located in Prestige UEL,sitting on a beautiful private 30000SF land,this tailored modern European style estate boosts 10209SF living space with 6 BRs & 9 baths in total of 3 FLs. Grand double foyer,a piano bar connecting the kitchen/dinning/living/family and eating area to a huge open-concept luxury space for you to relax while enjoy the beautiful garden & view. A doored wok kitchen for all gourmet cooking without smelling the house.Take the elevator or walk up the curved stairs to 2 luxury master suites with amazing water&mountain view, and another 2 cozy suites looking out to front yard. In the lower floor, rec room/pool/Sauna/wine ceilar/bar and home theater satisfy your all entertainment needs, +2 bright suites for guests. Smart home system&fully air-conditioned. Great Value !!! More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5771 NEWTON Wynd in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2525881
5771 NEWTON Wynd Vancouver V6T 1H6
$17,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2525881
- 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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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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1538 WESTERN Crescent in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2497239
1538 WESTERN Crescent Vancouver V6T 1V1
$14,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2497239
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 10,238 sq. ft.
Amazing mansion completely rebuilt in year 2000 with "water & mountain view" in the UBC area. This high quality custom built home has a grand foyer, open floor plan, entertainment size living and dining areas, gourmet kitchen, library & den. Upstairs features a roof deck, 3 bedrooms with en-suite and a large master bedroom, additional 400' attic was not included in the square footage. Basement features a covered swimming pool, theatre room & nanny's suite. Too many to list, and don't miss it. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - 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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