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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1801 1788 COLUMBIA Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Epic At West" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2832460
1801 1788 COLUMBIA Street Vancouver V5Y 0L7 
$2,980,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2832460
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,981 sq. ft.
Elevate your lifestyle in this luxurious NW corner penthouse at False creek Vancouver! With 3 beds, 3 baths, and 1981 sq ft of open living, revel in breathtaking views from every room. This residence boasts an integrated Subzero fridge, Wolf gas range, 2 balconies, and a wine cellar room. Conveniently located near Olympic Village retail shops, parks, and transit, with two side-by-side parking spaces and four lockers. Short-term rentals allowed. Live in opulence, minutes from downtown, and experience Vancouver at its best. Make this your home and daily escape! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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301 160 ATHLETES Way in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "Olympic Village" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2835830
301 160 ATHLETES Way Vancouver V5Y 0B5
$2,800,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2835830
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,645 sq. ft.
In the heart of false creek, this stunning 3 bedroom + den cozy home offers gorgeous seasonal water + mountain view and total privacy. On a quite treed line street, the building only has two units on each floor; rarely found wide open designed living room enjoys sunlight from the south, and the breeze from the north; unique floor plan comes with large balcony on both sides of the unit; Big floor to ceiling windows offers lots of natural light; High end designer kitchen, Subzero, Mile appliances; state of art heating and cooling system; 2 parking,1 locker; Amazing amenities includes gym, lounge, and more. Access to Gold Medal Club; Convenient location; Steps away from London Drugs, Urban Fare, restaurants, seawall, walking to skytrain station, community centre. Open: Dec 3, 2023 Sun 1-3 PM More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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906 518 MOBERLY Road in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale in "NEWPORT QUAY" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2831783
906 518 MOBERLY Road Vancouver V5Z 4G3
$2,539,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2831783
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,004 sq. ft.
EWPORT QUAY WITH WATER VIEWS OF FALSE CREEK FROM OLYMPIC VILLAGE TO GRANVILLE ISLAND – 518 Moberly boasts a quiet and timeless home in a unique location. This rarely available 3-bedroom sub-penthouse home features 2,004 SQFT of interior living and 585 SQFT of deck space. With over 500 SQFT of wrap-around windows spread over 2 private balconies, this spectacular home receives an abundance of natural light, with views of False Creek and the Vancouver skyline. Panoramic views, storage/laundry room, 2 washrooms, and granite counter tops throughout. Steps from Canada Line (to airport), walking distance to BC Place, shopping, restaurants, the seawall, and Granville Island, this large family home comes complete w 2 parking stalls/visitor parking/EV charger. Open: Sun December 10, 2-4PM More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1203 88 W 1ST Avenue in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2808867
1203 88 W 1ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 0K2
$2,180,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2808867
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,286 sq. ft.
Penthouse corner unit with Water, City and Mountain views located at False Creek, Olympic Village at THE ONE. Spacious living, floor to ceiling windows which brings in plenty of natural light and views of beautiful False Creek water, fully air-conditioned, open kitchen area, top of the line appliances, granite counter tops, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms plus a Solarium, 3 full baths. Comes with a balcony off the living room and a private rooftop terrace (over 200 sq. ft.) for your outdoor enjoyment. 2 side-by-side parking stalls, a storage locker plus a bicycle locker. Resort style amenities with an outdoor pool, hot tub, equipped gym and meeting room. Vibrant location, mins from Downtown, restaurants, shops, parks and the seawall all at your doorstep! More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1410 1768 COOK Street in Vancouver: False Creek Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2830710
1410 1768 COOK Street Vancouver V5Y 0N3
$1,988,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830710
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 967 sq. ft.
Luxury living in False Creek with coveted developer Concord Pacific, Avenue One. Stunning, panoramic Water and City views on your Large and Private Balcony. An open concept Floor Plan with gourmet Miele kitchen, Miele S/S appliances. The building comes with Fantastic amenities and 24 hour concierge, EV parkings. Steps away from popular restaurants, Sea Walk to CreekSide Community Centre. Measurements approx. to be verified by the Buyer. Open house (Sunday, Dec 3rd) CANCELLED. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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