Fairview Amenities and Attractions
Fairview Overview
Fairview, a neighbourhood on the west side of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, runs from 16th Avenue in the south to the False Creek inlet including Granville Island in the north and from Burrard Street in the west to Cambie Street in the east. Some city offices are on the eastern fringe of Fairview across Cambie Street from Vancouver City Hall. The 2006 Census reported a Fairview population of 29,295, up 3.1 percent from 2001. Young urban professionals and students comprise the largest demographic; 42 percent of residents are in their 20s and 30s.
West Broadway is an important medical and health care centre around Vancouver General Hospital, the BC Cancer Agency, BC Cancer Research Centre, BC Healthy Living Alliance, and BC Centre for Disease Control. City Square Mall, Granville Island, and South Granville Rise are major neighbourhood retail shopping areas.
All major roads into Downtown pass through Fairview and Burrard Street, Cambie Street, and Granville Street bridges over False Creek. Fairview has two SkyTrain rapid transit rail stations on the line from Downtown to Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport.
Early Developments
The opening of the Moodyville and Hastings mills on Burrard Inlet in the 1860s made Fairview one of the first Lower Mainland areas to be logged yet mostly undeveloped until construction of the electric railway system of the 1890s. Then the Fairview Loop ran from downtown up Main Street to Broadway to Granville Street and back to downtown. With easy access to the city core came commercial and residential development that filled out the neighbourhood, which north of West Broadway has fine views of Downtown and the North Shore Mountains, inspiring the name Fairview.
Information Links:
cambievillage.com
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/fairview.aspx
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/douglas/website/index.html
http://www.falsecreekcc.ca/
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/victoria-fraserview-killarney-community-vision-full-report.pdf
Fairview Housing
There are some multi-unit Victorians and duplexes, but apartments and condominiums are more common housing options in Fairview. Newer high-rise condos and apartment complexes dot the landscape, but most housing reflects pre-1970s zoning that permitted buildings of no more than three stories. Housing prices and rents have risen steadily in recent years, though Fairview is still less expensive than are neighbourhoods farther west.
Fairview Restaurants and Shops
Fairview has some of Vancouver’s best restaurants. West has won Vancouver magazine’s Restaurant of the Year Award four times, and the New York Times has proclaimed Vij’s “among the finest Indian restaurants in the world.” On West Broadway are the popular Memphis Blues and Banana Leaf. South Granville Street is famous for its art galleries, antique and modern furniture home décor shops, and mix of high-end and mid-range fashion.
Granville Island
Fairview’s most famous landmark is a top attraction. A formerly industrial area, Granville Island now attracts 10 million visitors a year to shops, restaurants, and spectacular views. The island, actually a peninsula into False Creek across from Downtown, is home to the Granville Island Public Market and host to Canada Day celebrations, musical and dramatic festivals, and cultural events. Granville Island amenities are a full-service marina, a boutique hotel, the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, the False Creek Community Centre, Vancouver’s only professional improvisational theatre company, several fine arts galleries, and numerous specialty shops. Two remnants of industrial era are a machine shop and a concrete plant.
Since redevelopment in the 1970s, Granville Island has maintained craft studios for glassblowers, printmakers, luthiers, saké makers, jewelers, potters, boatbuilders, and woodworkers. The farmers market has operated daily since the early 1990s.
New Fairview Live MLS Listings
Fairview Amenities and Attractions
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PH 9 2838 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "Heritage Court" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2811950
PH 9 2838 BIRCH Street Vancouver V6H 2T6 
$4,998,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2811950
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,674 sq. ft.
Absolutely one of a kind! Spectacular 2 level 3,600 sq. ft . penthouse with 360 degree city, mountain and water views in South Granville. Fabulous new renovation with gorgeous white oak hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen and much more, The many, many features of this 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home include : Direct elevator access to and between both levels, AC, 7 balconies and 1,090 sq. ft. full floor private rooftop deck, 4 car underground secured private parking garages, wine cellar and separate 1st floor 150 sq. ft . office with 2 pc' washroom. Spacious principal rooms throughout all with views . A short stroll to fabulous shopping, restaurants and transit. A must see for those seeking the ultimate lifestyle in a private penthouse. By appointment. More detailsListed by Maude, MacKay & Company Limited
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1115 W 11TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2810824
1115 W 11TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1K4
$4,499,900Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2810824
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,642 sq. ft.
A rare opportunity for investors to own a side by side duplex with future development potential in the heart of Vancouver’s sought-after west side neighbourhood of Fairview. Functional floor plan offers a total of 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across 3,642 sqft. Each side features 2 bedrooms on upper floor plus bedroom(s) and additional kitchen with separate entry on lower floor. Located on West 11th just off Oak Street, this South facing property is in close proximity to amenities along South Granville Village and West Broadway, Vancouver General Hospital, BC Cancer Centre, and upcoming Broadway Subway with stations at Granville Street and Oak Street. Don’t miss this investment opportunity situated within the Broadway Plan! More detailsListed by Promerita Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1121 W 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2745976
1121 W 16TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1S7
$3,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2745976
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,465 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to purchase a low-rise secured market rental land assembly site as part of the Broadway Plan. This residence could be purchased with the two neighbouring properties including the corner lot which would equate to a total building site of 198 X 101.6 feet (20,116 sq.ft) The FSR according to the Broadway plan reaches up to 2.7. Located in a highly coveted location with easy access to South Granville shopping district, Cambie Village, the new Broadway subway 5 blocks away at Oak and Broadway, and across the street from the prestigious First Shaughnessy neighbourhood. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1121 W 16TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2745873
1121 W 16TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1S7
$3,999,999Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2745873
Broadway Plan Development Opportunity! 1121 W 16th Avenue is part of a potential three lot development site at 16th Avenue, 1/2 block west of Oak – Property next door at 1111 W 16th Avenue and 1131 W 16th Avenue is also for sale, call listing agent for more details. All three lots consists of 20,116 sqft. This is low-rise secured market rental development with up to 2.7 FSR. Phenomenal location with close proximity to new subway, multiple shopping areas and lots of parks nearby. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3170 - 3180 ASH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2759105
3170 - 3180 ASH Street Vancouver V5Z 3C9
$3,500,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2759105
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 4,296 sq. ft.
Don't let this investment opportunity pass by...a rare SxS duplex on a corner lot just off the Cambie Village, and blks to Douglas Pk. Priced $454,000 below 2023 Assessment. Income is low but huge potentials. Zoning is already multi-family (RM-4) - no rezoning required, so excellent redevelopment possibilities (especially being on a corner property). Location location! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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L02 788 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "LA FORTUNA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2819738
L02 788 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 1E1
$3,399,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819738
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,501 sq. ft.
788 West 8th Avenue - Unique Potential Development Opportunity - Southeast Corner of 8th & Willow Street located within the Broadway Plan. Proposed development of Hotel, Strata Office, Medical Strata Office. L01, L02, 201, 202, and 208 must be purchased together. Rare Opportunity to purchase 5 Strata lots out of a 19 strata lot complex. Please contact the listing agent for more information and details on the potential development opportunity that exists. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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L01 788 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale in "LA FORTUNA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2819735
L01 788 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 1E1
$3,399,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819735
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,529 sq. ft.
788 West 8th Avenue - Unique Potential Development Opportunity - Southeast Corner of 8th & Willow Street located within the Broadway Plan. Proposed development of Hotel, Strata Office, Medical Strata Office. L01, L02, 201, 202, and 208 must be purchased together. Rare Opportunity to purchase 5 Strata lots out of a 19 strata lot complex. Please contact the listing agent for more information and details on the potential development opportunity that exists. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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105 788 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW Condo for sale in "LA FORTUNA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2830670
105 788 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 1E1
$2,730,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830670
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,305 sq. ft.
LA FORTUNA at 788 West 8th Avenue is a Unique Development Opportunity. A 19 strata lot complex, located on the Southeast Corner of 8th & Willow Street, 1 block to Broadway. Situated in the "Uptown/Cambie North - Area A" of the Broadway Plan that supports building heights of up to 32 storeys for commercial developments (e.g. Medical Strata Office, Hotel, Strata/Rental Office etc). Comparable development applications propose FSR of 6-8. The plan strives to create key office locations and health districts in the heart of Vancouver, and facilitate a “Second Downtown”. Contact the listing agent for more information and details on this HOT potential development opportunity. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4 2366 BIRCH Street in Vancouver: Fairview VW Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2825249
4 2366 BIRCH Street Vancouver V6H 0C7
$2,649,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2825249
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,603 sq. ft.
Welcome to JOIE. Set at the corner of West 8th Avenue and Birch Street in South Granville/Fairview Slopes. This 1514 SF Concrete Townhouse Penthouse features 3 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms and interiors features full size high end Miele integrated appliances, air conditioning, radiant heating, wide plank white oak floors, designer lighting, and its own PRIVATE ELEVATOR linking the home directly to 2 secure parking stalls (with EV outlet). This luxurious residences offer outdoor space on every level with a massive roof top deck, deck off the living room to enjoy the stunning unobstructed panoramic views of False Creek, downtown skyline and North Shore mountains. Designed by award winning Kelly Deck design these concrete residences are truly a rare offering and one of a kind. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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837 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Fairview VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2823711
837 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 1C2
$2,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2823711
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,082 sq. ft.
Looking for the perfect mix of busy commercial hub and quaint, tree-lined residential property? Or looking for small project to put your creativity to the test and showcase your unique architecture designed for multi-famil y concepts for your own needs /rentals ? Don't miss out on this phenomenal development site ! Few options stratified rebuild main house & infill home; FM-1 multi-family zoning permits up to 1.5 FSR. It also falls under Broadway Plan [ Fairview Slopes Area A ] & walking distance to the future of the planned Fairview - VGH station. Density & development options is to be verified independently by buyer. This neighbourhood is quintessential in its proximity to shopping, restaurants, hospital, beautiful parks, Granville Island & excellent transit networks. More detailsListed by 1NE Collective Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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