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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1001 1967 BARCLAY Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "The Palasades" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2862284
1001 1967 BARCLAY Street Vancouver V6G 1L1 
$499,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2862284
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 428 sq. ft.
Enjoy living West of Denman and a block to Stanley Park in this concrete mid-rise with views looking over Lost Lagoon and the north shore mountains. 4 blocks to English Bay Beach, restaurants and cafes around the corner. This North East corner studio has a well laid out floorplan. Quiet with a nice balcony. Amazing rooftop deck to enjoy the fireworks and the view. Strata fees include heat and free laundry. Includes 1 storage locker. More detailsListed by Oneflatfee.ca
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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511 1270 ROBSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2863144
511 1270 ROBSON Street Vancouver V6E 3Z6
$499,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2863144
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 529 sq. ft.
Welcome to Robson Gardens! This condo is a perfect opportunity for investors and first-time home buyers. Situated within walking distance of Downtown, residents can easily access shopping and dining options. Explore the vibrant city life with trendy boutiques, upscale restaurants, and cozy cafes at your fingertips. Iconic destinations like Stanley Park, English Bay, and Coal Harbour are just a few blocks away, offering endless leisure options. This 529 sq ft condo boasts a lovely balcony and includes a storage locker for added convenience. Embrace urban living at its finest in this prime location. More detailsListed by Oneflatfee.ca - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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415 1655 NELSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2870751
415 1655 NELSON Street Vancouver V6G 1M4
$499,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870751
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 430 sq. ft.
First-time Buyer and Investor Alert! Embrace urban luxury in this top-floor studio suite, ideally located steps from Denman St for daily essentials, dining, and coffee shops, and moments from picturesque English Bay and the seawall. Upgraded with new appliances, kitchen cabinets, and a sleek modern bathroom, this unit offers both style and functionality. Ample storage and an underground locker provide convenience, while included underground parking adds to the ease of city living. Discover the perfect fusion of style, steps to Stanley Park, and coastal charm in this prime property. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity! OPEN HOUSE APRIL 20 FROM 2-4PM. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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304 1270 ROBSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "ROBSON GARDENS" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2865713
304 1270 ROBSON Street Vancouver V6E 3Z6
$489,999Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865713
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 581 sq. ft.
BEST PRICED CONDO! Enjoy living at Robson Gardens! This 581sq ft 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom condo in the West End is perfect for a first time buyer, someone downsizing or an investor. Experience everything right at your doorstep while walking to everything! This condo offers the convenience of shopping and dining at numerous award winning restaurants/bars. This unit has a storage locker, a shared bike room, optional parking for rent in the secured underground, and a spacious rooftop balcony on 7th floor! Stop renting... Call your realtor to book your appointment today. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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503 1367 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "The Lions" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2872281
503 1367 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 4R9
$488,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872281
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 400 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Lions - located in one of Vancouver's most desirable locations steps to world class shopping and restaurants! This studio offers a functional floorplan with insuite storage, underground storage locker and parking. The building offers 24 hr. concierge, gym, sauna, guest suite, party room and media room. This prime location has Robson St., Stanley Park, Coal Harbour and the business district right at your doorstep. Ideal home for investor or 1st time home buyer. Pets and Rentals allowed. Open House Sunday 2-3:30 pm. More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
