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®# R2389093
4788 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A9 
$32,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2389093
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,000 sq. ft.
Belmont Mansion, World Class Residence nestled in between Vancouver’s finest beaches and natural forests, point grey. Long crescent driveway,Grand Foyer 21ft ceiling, rounded skylight, butterfly stair case, Italian Marble floors.Bifold doors lead directly to two large private patio for in/outdoor living. Five Star pool with timeless mosaic pieces, marbles, and artworks, jacuzzi/steam, beach-inspired living room with whiskey bar,salt water aquarium.Theatre and Music room equipped with state of art sound system, Office seamlessly floats on top of the pool with large curving windows. Master with spa like sitting area, 3 other suites on 2nd, PENTHOUSE SUITE with wrap around balcony boasting Panoramic Ocean, Downtown and Mountains views. Timeless Masterpiece! More detailsListed by YVR International 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®# 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
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5791 NEWTON Wynd in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2452657
5791 NEWTON Wynd Vancouver V6T 1H6
$20,555,000Residential 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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1538 WESTERN Crescent in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2403782
1538 WESTERN Crescent Vancouver V6T 1V1
$18,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2403782
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- 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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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
- 604-688-8669
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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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1540 WESBROOK Crescent in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2461851
1540 WESBROOK Crescent Vancouver V6T 1V8
$13,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2461851
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,193 sq. ft.
In the desirable & prestigious University Endowments Land, rarely available freehold land with house, wonderful WATER & MOUNTAIN view available in Main & upper floor. Mainly Land value, large lot with 102 ft frontage. Hold the property for future investment or build your ideal DREAM home to be passed on for generations. Close to the UBC grounds, golf courses, beaches, tranquil parks & restaurants. Top catchment schools: University Hill Elementary & University Hill Secondary. Good property is always rare no matter how the market is changing. Don't lose the chance! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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1512 WESTERN Crescent in Vancouver: University VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2423947
1512 WESTERN Crescent Vancouver V6T 1V1
$11,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2423947
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,735 sq. ft.
BEST VIEW LOT IN PRESTIGIOUS UBC University Endowment Lands area. You can see unobstructed 180 degree view of water & North shore mountain even on ground level of property. High side of the street with existing U shape drive way. Top school catchment. University Hill Elementary & High School. Can build a world-class deluxe dream home on this rarely available lot. Easy to show. MUST SEE. Do Not miss out! More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - 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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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