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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4883 - 4899 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2556384
4883 - 4899 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8 
$88,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2556384
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 1 acre(s)
Prestigious Point Grey the largest semi-waterfront lot at 5.05 acres (220,112 sqft). Drawing is available, permit not available. 3 individual lots (4883 Belmont=25,322 sqft, 4889 Belmont=67,910 sqft, 4899 Belmont=26,880 sqft). DRAWINGS OF PROPOSED 3 HOMES ARE AVAILABLE. Steps to Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, and Spanish Banks. Walk to UBC and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Close to BC's top public schools: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary and BC's top private schools St. George's and WPGA. All measurements and details are for the proposed house and are approximate. BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE AT THE MOST PRESTGIOUS AND SOUGHT AFTER STREET OF LUXURY HOMES! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
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4883 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2556191
4883 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8
$52,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2556191
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 19,953 sq. ft.
Prestigious Point Grey semi-waterfront large 2.877 acres lot (125322 sqft). Drawing is available, permit not available. The proposed home of 19955 sq ft features a well- thought out plan of 9 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, swimming pool, 3 garages and 2 large motor courts. Steps to Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, and Spanish Banks. Walk to UBC and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Close to BC's top public schools: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary and BC's top private schools St. George's and WPGA. All measurements and details are for the proposed house and are approximate. BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE AT THE MOST PRESTGIOUS AND SOUGHT AFTER STREET OF LUXURY HOMES! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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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
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4889 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2556208
4889 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8
$35,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2556208
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 18,954 sq. ft.
Prestigious Point Grey semi-waterfront large 1.559 acres lot (67910 sqft). Drawing is available, permit not available. The proposed home of 19955 sqft features a well-thought out plan of 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, swimming pool, sports court, and 3 garages. Steps to Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, and Spanish Banks. Walk to UBC and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Close to BC's top public schools: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary and BC's top private schools St. George's and WPGA. All measurements and details are for the proposed house and are approximate. BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE AT THE MOST PRESTGIOUS AND SOUGHT AFTER STREET OF LUXURY HOMES! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4714 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2571481
4714 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$24,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2571481
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,647 sq. ft.
THE BEST ppty on Drummond Dr. Panoramic ocean & mtn views on both 1st & 2nd flrs. Majestically located on the higher side of the st. w/lane access, 100ft frontage, wider at the back (152'), avg 226' depth, this 26,876sf property boasts the best fengshui of the whole block. No big trees, RS-1. Existing Tudor home offers approx. 5,200ft living space, 5 bdrm & 7 baths. Recent upgrades incl: new fence, new driveway, new landscaping, new flooring, baths, new appliances, new light fixtures etc. Electrical svcs upgraded to 300amp. Enhanced water main capacity. A new 16k sf+ contemporary home is being designed by renowned architect Stefan Wiedemann. Walk to Jericho Beach, WPGA. Short drive to UBC, Lord Byng Sec & Queen Mary Elem catchment. A world class trophy property on prestigious Drummond Dr. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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1784 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale in "Point Grey" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2564339
1784 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B6
$23,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2564339
- 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 Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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1784 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2564343
1784 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B6
$23,800,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2564343
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 Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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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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5771 NEWTON Wynd in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2564105
5771 NEWTON Wynd Vancouver V6T 1H6
$19,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2564105
- 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®# 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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