False Creek Redevelopment
The Industrial Past
The False Creek inlet of English Bay on the Strait of Georgia separates Downtown Vancouver from the rest of the city to the south. With the Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and the Frasr River, it is the least of the four bodies of water around the City of Vancouver to the north, west, and south. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. The Burrard Street, Granville Street, and Cambie bridges span the inlet, and the SkyTrain Canada Line tunnel crosses under it near the Cambie Street Bridge. In 1986, the north shore of False Creek was the main site of the Expo 86 World’s Fair.
False Creek once went as far east as Clark Drive. During World War I, the Great Northern Railway and the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway filled in that part for new land for yards and terminals. False Creek was the main industrial area of Vancouver through the 1950s, home to many sawmills, small port operations, and the western terminals of the major Canadian railroads. As industries relocated to other areas, the False Creek locale physically deteriorated. In 1960, the BC Forest Products plant and lumber storage facility on the south shore caught fire and burned to the ground in total destruction.
Changing Land Use
After the BC Forest Products disaster, the assertion of citizen participation in urban planning determined the future use of southside False Creek in debates on freeways and urban renewal projects. Influential citizens opposed plans for freeways through the city and radically changed decision making on land use. Major public involvement established priorities for an accessible waterfront seawall, mixed housing of market condominium, co-op, subsidized units, and houseboats formalized in a 1972 official development plan which reserved a third of the site for housing at 40 units per acre and the rest for park, waterfront, and community uses.
Northside False Creek became famous as the main site for Expo 86, after which the provincial government sold the site to a developer with ideas for a high-density waterfront community. A 1991 official development plan permitted the new market-based density accompanied by street-front shops and services, parks, community centres, daycares, and co-op and low-income housing. Most of the north shore is now a new neighbourhood of dense housing adding 50,000 new residents to Vancouver’s downtown peninsula.
Information Links:
cambievillage.com
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/southeast-false-creek.aspx
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/northeast-false-creek.aspx
http://www.falsecreekcc.ca
Transportation
Aquabus and False Creek Ferries operate daily service at points along False Creek from the Village Ferry to the Maritime Museum docks. English Bay Launch operates daily service from Granville Island to Bowen Island out in the strait “in under an hour.”
Recreation
False Creek is a very popular watercourse for dragon boating, canoeing, kayaking, public ferries, charter ships, and visiting pleasure boats. There are 10 marinas with berths for 1500 watercraft and several paddling clubs and boat rental facilities. Since 1986, False Creek has been the venue for the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival and other paddling events.
False Creek Wildlife
Since suspension of industrial activity, cormorants, ducks, geese, gulls, herons, kingfishers, and owls have returned as have harbour seals. In May 2010 a grey whale entered False Creek and traversed its full inland length before returning to the open water of the Strait of Georgia.
New False Creek Live MLS Listings
False Creek Redevelopment Vancouver, BC
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501 170 ATHLETES Way in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2750377
501 170 ATHLETES Way Vancouver V5Y 0B5 
$3,588,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2750377
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,974 sq. ft.
Welcome to Bridge! This spectacular 2-BR + office penthouse unit has an open 1,974 sf layout and north facing water city and mountain views. A 1,357 sf terrace allows for great outdoor enjoyment. Luxury living at The Village on False Creek offers German imported kitchens, luxury finishes throughout. State-of-the-art heating & cooling system, Miele SS appliances, gas range, oven, dishwasher and SubZero fridge. Amenities include Gold Medal Club, swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room. The Olympic plaza is anchored by Urban Fare Grocery, London Drugs, Legacy Liquor store & more. Steps from Canada Line & Expo SkyTrain Stations, bus lines, Aquabus & Seawall all within walking distance from your future home. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
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PH1603 89 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "PINNACLE LIVING FALSE CREEK" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2751544
PH1603 89 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 0G9
$2,999,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2751544
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,562 sq. ft.
PENTHOUSE on top of Olympic Village and centre stage to panoramic views of the downtown skyline, false creek, and north shore mountains. With 1562 square feet of living space this unit is fully renovated. Features a gourmet kitchen and open living & dining with unobstructed views. On one side the unit is the master bedroom with an incredible ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet and on the other side a den and two generous bedrooms with two tastefully renovated bathrooms. The over 750 sq ft of private outdoor space is finished unlike any other unit and provides a sky backyard (rooftop) with a view. Comes w two parking+ two storage lockers making this green living building an ideal space for the professional family. More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Downtown Realty - Aedis Realty
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208 1450 PENNYFARTHING Drive in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "HARBOUR COVE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2746151
208 1450 PENNYFARTHING Drive Vancouver V6J 4X8
$2,188,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2746151
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,391 sq. ft.
Rare 4-bedroom beauty in an unbeatable location for an unbeatable price! Lots of potential for a savvy buyer to create a swank & luxurious home or a great buy-and-hold property with 2 suites combined and a variety of rental options. One level, NE facing, almost 2400 SF, w/ an excellent floor plan & feels like a house! Light-filled, open grand rooms; huge living, dining & sitting area and 2 primary bedrooms w/ ensuites at opposite ends of this house sized condo. Every room opens to a balcony or one of the solariums that face a beautiful, quiet courtyard full of lush greenery & view of the Granville bridge. Lots of building amenities; concierge, pool, hot tub, squash ct, gym plus all and Steps to Granville Island, Marina & Seawall and all Granville Island has to offer. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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805 1616 COLUMBIA Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2751203
805 1616 COLUMBIA Street Vancouver V5Y 0B7
$1,999,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2751203
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,153 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Village on False Creek. This rarely available 05 floor plan comes with a fantastic unobstructed view of the water, Downtown Vancouver and park. This 1,153 sf 2 bedrooms 2 bath and a flex contemporary waterfront luxury home features an open floor plan, German Eggersman kitchen/bathroom cabinets, quartz counters, Miele & Sub zero appliances. Oversized balcony with roller shades let you enjoy your outdoor space with more privacy. Air conditioned indoor living space, over 9' ceiling height. Building comes with concierge, gym and lounge room. Gold Metal Club includes swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, large gym, and yoga room. Coffee shops, restaurants, London Drugs, park, seawall are just steps away. Open house Saturday Feb. 11th 2-4pm More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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1209 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "AVENUE ONE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2645481
1209 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,998,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2645481
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 972 sq. ft.
Enjoy uncompromised luxury with this 2 bedroom+1 den unit in the newly completed Avenue One by Concord Pacific. Thoughtfully finished from top to bottom with Miele appliances, central air conditioning, marble backsplash up to the ceilings, built-in kitchen and closet organizers/ fittings, valance lighting. Den is big enough for use as office or guest bed. Building offers exercise centre, party lounge with kitchen and pool table, pet grooming centre, and automated car wash! Location is second to none with Chinatown, Mount Pleasant, Olympic Village Station, South False Creek Seawall, Science World, all within minutes. You don't need a car, but we have a parking stall for you with private EV charging. School catchment: elementary: Simon Fraser Elementary; Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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405 1425 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "MODENA OF PORTICO" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2743083
405 1425 W 6TH Avenue Vancouver V6H 4G5
$1,799,999Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743083
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,640 sq. ft.
Welcome to Modena of Portico a showcase Bosa development in the vibrant and stylish South Granville neighbourhood (tree lined streets, cafes, shops, theatres & art galleries). Outstanding amenities include well-equipped gym, hobby workshop, sauna, hot tub, steam room and more. Exquisite quiet NE corner unit boasts massive windows allowing natural light, panoramic city views from park next door to the mountains. 2 BR & huge Den airy and bright. Enjoy an open floor-plan, exceptional custom millwork and recent reno to kitchen, bath and floors! Bonus 2 side by side EV ready parking + 2 large storage! Scenic options for walks, bike paths on False creek seawall and transit (bus lines nearby & future Broadway Skytrain stop). Contact now for showings! Open House Feb 5, 3-4pm! More detailsListed by Stonehaus Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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1307 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "AVENUE ONE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2740443
1307 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2740443
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 984 sq. ft.
The BEST luxurious False Creek "2 bedroom + den" home with water, city and mountain views is now available. With clear city, mountain and water views at your doorstep, this is the opportunity to live in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. This beautiful corner unit boasts a 270-degree view from a huge L-Shape balcony: North, West, East, making it a very rare find. You will enjoy the stunning False Creek – BC Place – Rogers Arena and Downtown view from a quiet perspective. Built by very reputable developer Concord Pacific, finished with Miele appliances, close to all amenities including transit, dining, parks, recreation and culture, Pet SPA area on site, etc. This is a showstopper. The perfect view, the perfect location, 24-hour concierge service! More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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1785 COLUMBIA Street in Vancouver: False Creek Townhouse for sale in "AVENUE ONE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749354
1785 COLUMBIA Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,750,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749354
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,303 sq. ft.
A one of a kind townhouse in Concord's spectacular AVENUE ONE, one of the largest units in the complex and boasts a corner location facing the serene water garden and surrounding waterfront park. Over 1300+sf, with 2bdrm/3bath and huge private outdoor terrace (400+sf of outdoor space in total) This airy two level home offers floor-ceiling windows that brighten even the darkest winter morning. YES, shops/restaurants/transportation are literally outside your door, this home offers parking and an xtra large strge locker. Pets enjoy their own spa. An automated car wash is onsite. Not convinced yet? Viewing is believing who doesn't like indoor/outdoor dining, state of the art appliances, A/C, + more in an ultra smart layout. Prof gym and 24hr concierge. Call your REALTOR® to view! More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
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801 63 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "PINNACLE LIVING FALSE CREEK" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2744659
801 63 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 0G8
$1,689,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2744659
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,331 sq. ft.
RARE Subpenthouse-level 3 Bed + Den corner home North, South & Western exposure with 2 large terraces to enjoy the outdoors and view. Extra high ceilings (almost 10ft!), floor-to-ceiling windows allows lots of natural light. House-sized kitchen with breakfast island, 3 queen/king bedrooms, extra bright den space, and plenty of storage. Well managed building with gym, party room, children's play area, & rooftop communal garden. Perfect for family who enjoys the amenities & vibrancy of False Creek/Olympic Village. Some photos virtually staged. Tenanted mtm. Available. More detailsListed by Anson Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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1587 MARINER Walk in Vancouver: False Creek Townhouse for sale in "The Lagoons" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2750936
1587 MARINER Walk Vancouver V6J 4X9
$1,500,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2750936
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,523 sq. ft.
Spectacular Price, Stunning Location, False Creek Waterfront. Luxury 2 level 2 Bedroom & 3 balcony-deck areas Townhome. 1523 sq. ft. The Prestigious Lagoon’s complex On the False Creek Sea-Wall, gaze at the oceanfront, luxury yachts and, private marina, Enter through your private garden, gaze at lotus flowers & wild birds. This home is a sanctuary, soft & elegant contemporary design which is classically understate, open & breathtaking. Steps to Granville Island. fresh bakeries, fish at the federal fishery & farmers market. A World Class location, theatres, restaurants, sea & land buses, sailing, kayaking, biking & sea adventures.. Pets & rentals are welcomed. Viewings are easy & flexible to arrange by appointment or come to the open house Saturday & Sunday 12PM to 2PM. All are welcome. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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