Kitsilano Life
A Vancouver Beach Neighbourhood
The Kitsilano westside neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver in British Columbia is on the shore of English Bay on the north between the flanking neighbourhoods of Point Grey at Alma Street on the west and Fairview east at Burrard Street on the east. West 16th Avenue is the southern border with the neighbourhoods of Dunbar, Arbutus Ridge, and Shaughnessy. Notable neighbourhood landmarks are the Burrard Street Bridge, a five-lane, Art Deco style, steel-truss bridge constructed in 1932 to connect Kitsilano to Downtown Vancouver, the splendid Kitsilano Beach, and the Maritime Museum and MacMillan Space Centre, both in Vanier Park near the beach. Kitsilano hosts the annual Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Bard on the Beach outdoor Shakespeare festival, and Celebration of Light fireworks competition.
Mostly residential with commercial areas on West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, Kitsilano’s population was 40,595 according to the 2006 Census, a 2.5-percent increase from 2001. English is the dominant language of area residents followed by Chinese; however, French, German, Greek, Japanese, and Spanish are not uncommon. About 75.0 percent speak English as their native language, 4.5 percent Chinese, and 3.2 percent French. The 2006 neighbourhood median household income was $53,455, and 21.3 percent of residents live in low-income households.
Historical Development
Vancouver streetcar lines once had a loop at Arbutus & Cornwall, making the beach area easily accessible from the new city, then still mostly on the small Downtown peninsula on the north side of the Burrard Street Bridge over False Creek. The Lulu Island Railway opened an interurban line from Downtown Granville & Pacific streets to Richmond via Seventh Avenue and Arbutus Street through Kerrisdale in the 1890s, putting more of the neighbourhood within easy range of Downtown.
An inexpensive neighbourhood in the 1960s, Kitsilano attracted many countercultural residents from across Canada and the USA and became with Gastown one of two such city neighbourhoods gentrified in later decades. Easy access to Downtown Vancouver and walking distance to parks, beaches, and ever popular Granville Island in Fairview have made the neighbourhood very desirable. Following the days of the counterculture, many environmentalists came to Vancouver. Greenpeace opened its first office in Kitsilano in 1975 as did the Green Party of British Columbia in 1983.
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http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/kitsilano.aspx
http://kitscc.com
Parks and Beaches
Kitsilano has seventeen parks, six playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, and one of Vancouver’s finest, most popular beaches with a franchise restaurant, the heated, salt-water outdoor Kitsilano Pool open from May to September, longest (137 metres/150 yards) swimming pool in Canada, and the Kitsilano Showboat, which has operated since 1935 as essentially an open-air amphitheatre with free performances from local bands and dance groups to entertain residents and tourists and showcase amateur talent.
No New Beach Bicycle Trail for Now
After months of vocal opposition and a lawsuit, the Vancouver park board in February 2014 gave up on plans for a new $2.2 million bicycle trail through Hadden Park and Kitsilano Beach and directed its staff to improve safety on the present trail through the parks. Opponents obtained in November 2013 a court order enjoining the board from breaking ground on the project until the case against it could be heard fully. An opposition spokesman said she was happy that “we won’t be putting blacktop through our precious green space.” The discontinued proposed project would have completed the city’s Seaside Greenway route from Coal Harbour to Jericho Beach Park on English Bay in the Point Grey neighbourhood several miles west of Kitsilano Beach.
New Kitsilano Live MLS Listings
Kitsilano Life: A Vancouver Beach Neighbourhood
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3197 POINT GREY Road in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2560613
3197 POINT GREY Road Vancouver V6K 1B3 
$15,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2560613
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,304 sq. ft.
From sunrise to sunset enjoy waterfront views of the city, North Shore Mountains and beyond! This elegant home is rare w/ the additional benefit of the quiet neighbouring park on Point Grey Road. This home has been totally rebuilt both structurally & mechanically & enjoys intimate views & features a private waterside deck for easy access for swimming, kayaking & paddle boarding. Endless details; radiant heated floors, open floor plan, entertainment sized rooms, skylights, impressive wainscoting, elegant lighting, 4 levels of decks and patios, hot tub & fire pit. Upstairs, a gorgeous master suite w/2 other lovely & scenic bedrooms. Below, a 2 bedroom walkout suite w/ loads of light - easily converted to an extension of the main home. Quiet traffic calmed cul-de-sac location - unbeatable! More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver
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3642 CAMERON Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2550251
3642 CAMERON Avenue Vancouver V6R 1A2
$7,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2550251
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,773 sq. ft.
THIS IS UNIQUE- A Bob Ledingham with Steve Hodder design. You will immediately be attracted to every aspect of this custom renovation that spared nothing - the light, the openness, the clever arrangement of rooms, the cellar down the spiral staircase, the kitchen with so many extra features INSIDE the drawers, the sunny backyard with amazing foliage, the entire floor for the primary bedroom, allowing for a sitting area with VIEWS you dream to have and a master bathroom that opens to a tropical garden, and on the top an unparalleled amount of clever space accommodating dining, kitchen and BBQ and never ending VIEWS all accessible with an elevator that runs to every floor. Two car garage that includes storage and mechanical room. THIS IS A LOVINGLY CREATED HOME WITH NO DETAIL LEFT TO CHANCE! More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
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3670 CAMERON Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2565530
3670 CAMERON Avenue Vancouver V6R 1A2
$7,495,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2565530
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,210 sq. ft.
One of the largest on Cameron Ave (49.5' wide). You must see this stunning home to appreciate its grace, charm, size & location. On this coveted street, this 2800'+ home built by Formwerks in 2001 w/ 3/4 beds, 2 1/2 baths, water, mountain & city views, this needs to be your next home. Highlights include double ceiling heights in the library/entertaining space w/ enormous windows out to the water views, large LR & DR w/ roaring fireplaces & an intimate den. A gem of a South facing garden w/ stunning landscaping, a 3 car garage with extra parking in front, soaring ceiling heights in every room, all on Vancouver's water's edge. Roll out of bed & you are at the beach, Jericho Tennis Club & Royal Van Yacht Club. This home feels like you have moved to Europe all with the beauty of Vancouver. First showings Tues Apr 20th and Thur Apr 22 - 10:30-12pm - must book appointment. More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
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1995 WHYTE Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2560624
1995 WHYTE Avenue Vancouver V6J 1B4
$6,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2560624
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,098 sq. ft.
Welcome to your custom home at Kits Point, THE premiere location in Kitsilano. Executive 2 Bedroom and Office dream home one block from Kits Beach. Views to Beach and city skyline outlined by the Northshore Mountains you will never want to leave home. Designed by German award winning architect Stefan Wiedemann as a custom west coast executive style home created with cement/wood/stone on 4 levels with over 3,000 SF of living space plus outdoor rooftop deck & additional patios perfect for entertaining and privacy. This home has everything, including your own elevator for each level and up to the rooftop deck! Orca smart home, breathtaking 13’ entrance ceilings, 11’ throughout the main level boasting a perfect Chef’s kitchen w Subzero, Wolf and Miele & and entertainers island. Radiant heat, floor to ceiling windows and two sets of eclipse doors! This is a must see! 3D Floorplan: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=EDyFc9sZ7oS More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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1322 MAPLE Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale in "KITS POINT" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2552024
1322 MAPLE Street Vancouver V6J 3R9
$6,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2552024
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,307 sq. ft.
Welcome to Kits Point, a highly sought after Kitsilano location. Just a few minutes stroll to all the best amenities in the heart of Kitsilano. Originally built in 1912 this home has been lovingly restored in 2018. With over 3300 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms this home can accommodate all of your families needs. This thoughtful interior floor plan provides generous room sizes and Nana glass wall system making the indoor and outdoor living seem virtually seamless. 2 bed legal suite is accompanied with 9ft ceilings providing a perfect solution for a shared living space for the in laws, rental accommodation or nanny suite. The more time spent in this home the more you can appreciate the level of intention put into every design decision. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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2385 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2515391
2385 W 15TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 2Y9
$5,568,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2515391
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,796 sq. ft.
Welcome to this gorgeous home in a tree-lined street of Vancouver West. This stunning elegant home boasts the ultimate of modern living space with great attention to details. Grand foyer, modern kitchen and wok kitchen with superior workmanship, high end appliances, large patio and balconies, 3-car garage, HRV, A/C and radiant floor heat. Total of 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. 3 large ensuite bdrms upstairs all w/ walking closets. Downstair offering a 2-beds legal suit, Sauna room, wine cellar and Home Theater. Easy access to UBC, golf club, beach park etc. Steps to Connaught Park. Perfect convenient location for your living. Call now to book your showings! 3D virtual tour : https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=kMNVeGaNFbS More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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2830 W 1ST Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2575414
2830 W 1ST Avenue Vancouver V6K 1H4
$5,480,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2575414
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,866 sq. ft.
WATER VIEWS!! Circa 1908. Fabulous Heritage B. RT 8. 40x 113 lot. Original Fir floors, mouldings, wainscoting, stained glass, bay windows in living room. Grand staircase to upper floor. Two HUGE porches facing the water, English Bay and North Shore mountains. This beauty is ready to be restored to its former glory. Location says it all! Steps to the ''Golden Mile'' and surrounded by parks. Must see. Showings by appointment Sat/Sun May 8/9th 3:30-5pm More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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2753 W 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2474397
2753 W 10TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 2K1
$5,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2474397
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 5,088 sq. ft.
Top-quality and custom built new home in Kitsilano area. 6094 sqft lot with 5088 sqft living space, main level features wide plank flooring, open concept ,bright and airy, gourmet kitchen with all Miele appliances, build-in fridge, chef’s wok kitchen with 6 burner gas range. Upper level features 4 bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom .Basement with a 2 bedroom legal suit plus 2 bedroom Laneway house for extra mortgage income ,Interior design by Ricky (RP design consultants Ltd),A/C, HRV, radiant heating, alarm system, 2-5-10 new home warranty and more. Catchment schools are General Gordon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary . Close to parks, beaches, top schools , shopping and restaurants . More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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2074 MCNICOLL Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale in "KITS POINT" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2575728
2074 MCNICOLL Avenue Vancouver V6J 1A8
$5,198,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2575728
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,664 sq. ft.
Located in one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Vancouver, KITS POINT, this stunning home is a true beach oasis! Located just steps to the water, enjoy the stunning views of Kits Beach, the mountains and park. Completely renovated in 2018/2019, to the highest of standards, this 3 bed & 3.5 bathroom home features a spacious main with abundant outdoor living off the living and family rooms. The tranquil master boasts a spa-like ensuite, custom built in cabinetry and a private balcony. A wine lover's dream! This beautiful home showcases an exclusive 800 bottle wine room. Just blocks from an eclectic selection of your dining and shopping favourites. This is truly a rare offering you don't want to miss. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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2545 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2536424
2545 W 15TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 2Z3
$4,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2536424
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,925 sq. ft.
Kitsilano NEWER custom built Luxury home on 50 x 125 Lot, facing south... 3 levels of Westside Kitsilano luxury living ~ 4000 SF on a tree lilned street. Top floor: 4 generous ensuite bdrms upstairs; Master Bedroom Spa & HUGE balcony. Main floor has an elegant living room with 2 fireplaces, fam rm, gourmet kitchen, Island, wok kit/mud rm, powder rm & office den. D/stairs has huge rec rm/wetbar, media rm, 1 guest rm/ steam rm & rough in for hot tub!! Other features include, A/C, HRV, sec system, radiant heat. Close to all major private schools, minutes to beach, School, Downtown!! A Rare Gem for your family & Book your private showing now! School Catchment: Carnarvon Elementary & Kitsilano Secondary. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
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