West End May Take Off Again
West End Location
The West End neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver in British Columbia is the area from Burrard Street west to Stanley Park at the extremity of the downtown peninsula and from West Georgia Street south to False Creek and English Bay. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Downtown east of Burrard Street and Coal Harbor north of Georgia.
History
The first area land purchasers planned in 1862 to mine for porcelain clays and establish a brickworks, but the local clay was unsuitable for that purpose. With the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway, however, the West End soon became Vancouver’s first wealthy neighbourhood of rich railroad families along Georgia Street. As the city grew, the West End became a transitory place for new arrivals from elsewhere in Canada, the United Kingdom, and later other countries, establishing a neighbourhood history and tradition of diversity.
The rich moved on to Shaughnessy and other neighbourhoods early in the 20th century as new development brought in a more middle-class, transient population. Mansions converted to rooming houses, low-rise apartments appeared, and shops sprang up along the streetcar lines on Davie, Denman, and Robson streets. Following the Second World War, a significant German business community took root along Robson Street, “Robsonstrasse” in marketing parlance. The West End’s skyline soared in the ‘
60s and early ’70s, when developers built 220 high-rise apartments in 13 years.
Information Links:
http://westendbia.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/west-end.aspx
http://westendcc.ca
http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/west-end-community-plan-2013-nov.pdf
Demographics
In 2001 the densely populated West End had 42,120 residents, 12 percent of whom were single-parent families compared to 17 percent for the entire city. The census population was 44,543 in 2011, a small decline from 44,556 in 2006. From 1971 to 2011, West End population increased by 19 percent as city overall population increased by 42 percent. At 48 percent, the 20–39 age group is the largest at a proportion much higher than that for the city overall, 34 percent. The neighbourhood has two elementary schools and a high school.
Amenities and Attractions
Parks and beaches are abundant around and throughout the West End. English Bay Beach is thronged during the annual summer Celebration of Light fireworks display. Stanley Park with 1,000 mostly forested acres is one of North America’s largest urban parks. Entirely encircled by the Seawall, a paved path that begins Downtown and follows the coast around Stanley Park through the West End and around False Creek to Granville Island for rollerblading, cycling, jogging, or pleasant walking, the park also has many miles of inland trails crisscrossing in every direction. The Vancouver Aquarium and a miniature railway attract many of Stanley Park’s 8 million annual visitors. At the northern end of the Park, Prospect Point provides spectacular vistas of the Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet.
Another West End Real Estate Boom?
According to the Colliers Spring 2014 LandShare Report on rezoning and development applications in Metro Vancouver, a new community plan has raised development potential in the West End neighbourhood, which may be on the verge of a dramatic expansion of real estate density. The report points to recent purchases of two properties as the first of many probable high-value West End transactions since the community plan relaxed density restrictions in the Georgia Street corridor to permit maximum heights of 500 feet.
New West End Live MLS Listings
West End May Take Off Again
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902 1888 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Residences of 1888 Alberni" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2848026
902 1888 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1B3 
$1,688,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2848026
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,563 sq. ft.
Experience elegance in this spacious 2 bdr,2 bth condo located in Vancouver's West End. With only 2 units per floor, a secured elevator opens into your private lobby, offering an exclusive entrance. Inside, you'll find a well-structured layout, exquisite Brazilian Cherry floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing panoramic views of Coal Harbour Marina, Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon, and the North Shore Mountains. This pet friendly building offers a range of amenities, from an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise facility to a social room and recreation room. For your convenience, there are 2 parking stalls, 1 storage locker, a bike room, along with visitor parking. Enjoy living right next to Stanley Park with easy access to diverse dining options, grocery stores, shops, and so much more. More detailsListed by eXp Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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501 2088 BARCLAY Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "THE PRESIDIO" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2872136
501 2088 BARCLAY Street Vancouver V6G 1L5
$1,649,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872136
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,409 sq. ft.
The iconic Presidio on Stanley Park by renowned architect Richard Henriquez. This unique boutique building with only 2 homes per floor offers an unmatched location only steps from Lost Lagoon, shopping on Denman Street and Stanley Park. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a large living room, separate dining area, and spacious enclosed sunroom perfect for an office. A huge, circular master suite offers plenty of natural light. Plenty of storage throughout the home, including a laundry room and numerous closets. High-end, well cared for kitchen appliances, 2 parking spaces with EV charging, and a storage locker are all included. The building is in excellent condition and benefits from a live-in caretaker. Open House Saturday and Sunday 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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902 1860 ROBSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Stanley Park Place" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2839404
902 1860 ROBSON Street Vancouver V6G 3C1
$1,638,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2839404
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,214 sq. ft.
Welcome to Stanley Park Place, an iconic gem in the heart of the West End. This meticulously redesigned suite nestled West of Denman, exudes luxury and grandeur. The gourmet kitchen showcases Fisher & Paykel appliances, pristine white oak cabinets, a paneled fridge, dual dishwashers, induction stove, and an oversized island with stunning waterfall edge. The rooms are generously proportioned exuding an air of sophistication from the refined Lutron lighting to the white oak flooring and the grace of Hunter Douglas shades. The bathrooms provide a spa-like experience with heated floors and curbless showers. Two parking spaces and heated locker add the finishing touches to this flawless package. Walk, bike, or blade to Stanley Park, miles of Sea Wall, Coal Harbour and the best restaurants. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1504 1835 MORTON Avenue in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2867551
1504 1835 MORTON Avenue Vancouver V6G 1V3
$1,638,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867551
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,500 sq. ft.
Once in a Life Time Opportunity to own this most amazing opportunity in the iconic Ocean Towers on Vancouver's English Bay. Enjoy breathtaking, stunning Ocean Views of the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore Mountains. Almost fifty feet of continuous glass windows of both English Bay and the North Shore provide unobstructed, spectacular views. The home must be seen to be appreciated! Please schedule your own private viewing today! NO PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX, NO EMPTY HOMES TAX. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1703 1995 BEACH Avenue in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "HUNTINGTON WEST" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2847171
1703 1995 BEACH Avenue Vancouver V6G 2Y3
$1,628,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2847171
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,010 sq. ft.
Waterfront living with everything at your doorstep at Huntington West. Corner unit with unobstructed English Bay and city views, one parking, one locker, and in-suite laundry. Just steps to the beach, the Seawall, Stanley Park, shops, and restaurants. Stunning 360 degree water, city and mountain view from the rooftop deck. Pets not allowed. No open house - all showings by appointment only. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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