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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4603 1128 W GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "SHANGRI-LA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2840563
4603 1128 W GEORGIA Street Vancouver V6E 0A8 
$3,990,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2840563
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,441 sq. ft.
LIVE LIKE ROYALTY in this opulent 2-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence nestled within the prestigious Shangri-La. Meticulously upgraded with approximately $300k in enhancements, this suite boasts hardwood floors, state-of-the-art appliances, a bespoke temperature-controlled wine room, and automated shades & lighting. Revel in unobstructed vistas of the North Shore Mountains and Coal Harbor that will elevate your entertaining prowess in the expansive living and dining areas equipped with a built-in sound system. Retreat to the master quarters where a window-side soaker tub and spacious walk-in shower beckon you to unwind. This breathtaking property provides privileged access to the Shangri-La's 5-star hotel amenities, including a fitness center, pool, and a 24/7 concierge. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1003 1568 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2860237
1003 1568 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1A5
$3,980,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860237
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,417 sq. ft.
Brand new unit in the building listed on MLS by LDG Realty!! Just completed, NO GST! Welcome to Kengo Kuma Alberni by Westbank, an awe-inspiring architectural masterpiece situated in the highly coveted West End Coal Harbour area. Immerse yourself in luxury with our exquisite 2 BR suite that boasts close to 1417 sq ft of interiors and over 725 sq ft of outdoor balcony space, offering breathtaking views. This exclusive corner suite also features its own Japanese zen garden, insuite storage, additional storage downstairs, parking, insuite laundry and top-of-the-line interior design finishing including Kohler fixtures, Miele appliances and quartz countertops. Enjoy convenience with Robson St Shopping, the stunning waterfront seawall & Stanley Park. Strata new rules: Open house by appointment only, if no one schedule then open house will be cancelled. More detailsListed by LDG Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1601 1236 BIDWELL Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Alexandra Park" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2851052
1601 1236 BIDWELL Street Vancouver V6G 2K9
$3,785,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2851052
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,855 sq. ft.
ICONIC one-of-kind penthouse with private 743 SF roof garden complete w outdoor kitchen, dining & seating area, 400K of improvement via Plaidfox design team. Situated on English Bay, boasting unobstructed ocean / mountain views! Create, impress in an expansive kitchen overlooking the beach incl. top-spec Gageneau Sub-Zero, Thermador appliances, grand custom island! Open the sliding dining room patio doors and feel like you're dining on the beach, while enjoying the cozy fireplace light backed by soaring 2 storey ceilings. Primary suite provides sophisticated elegance, entirely clad in custom built-in closets w/ window bench to savour sunset / ocean views! Two Carrera marble clad bathrooms with views to inspire! Second bedroom serves as studio space or guest suite! Private tours by appt. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty and Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3302 1568 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Kengo Kuma" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2834258
3302 1568 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1A5
$3,750,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834258
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,182 sq. ft.
This is a magnificent upgraded 2-bed, 2-bath large unit on the 32nd floor of the luxurious Kengo Kuma on Alberni. This north-east-facing residence boasts 1182 sq. ft of well-appointed living space, featuring stunning interiors with an elegant curved wood feature wall in each room, oversized 243 Sqft balconies with Japanese stone garden, Miele appliances, and stone countertops. Take in the breathtaking views of the North Shore mountains and water views of Stanley Park from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The building offers an array of amenities, including a Japanese moss garden, 25m pool, wine room, on-site Michelin starred Japanese restaurant, gym, and music room. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to top-rated restaurants, shopping, and Stanley Park. NO GST! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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401 2015 BEACH Avenue in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2872018
401 2015 BEACH Avenue Vancouver V6G 1Z3
$3,700,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872018
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,197 sq. ft.
The best waterfront unobstructed ocean view concrete condo at English Bay, facing water and beach, with Stanley Park on the side! Buyers, think again, where can you get spacious quiet Oceanview, beach, forest, sunshine, and urban living all together at one place? Huge 2200SF|3Bed|2Bath|2parking Spacious & corner unit in a low density 5 story 10 units building. High end S/S appliances. Radiant in floor heating and Versace Tiles through out the unit bring you comfort, elegant and luxury living. It’s a rare opportunity to own this precious gem with great potential for increasing value in the long run. Don’t miss out. Showing is flexible. Openhouse Apri20/21, Sat/Sun 2-4:00pm More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty and RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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