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Posted by Aedis Realty on March 28, 2024
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Kitsilano Life

A Vancouver Beach Neighbourhood

Kitsiano 2The 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.

Kitsiano Information Links:

http://shopwest4th.com/
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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  • 1936 WHYTE Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Triplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2851912

    1936 WHYTE Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6J 1B3
    Main Photo: 1936 WHYTE Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Triplex for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2851912
    $3,790,000
    Multifamily
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2851912
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,549 sq. ft.
    Don't miss the chance to call Kits Point home. This property offers 2549 sq ft of living space, ideally situated on a 33' lot with a south-facing yard. Zoned RT-9, it caters to various possibilities, from revenue generation to multi-generational living or creating your dream home. The main floor is filled with original charm, 2 spacious bedrooms, and original wood floors, while the airy top floor features a large south-facing deck for BBQs and two north-facing balconies. The renovated basement suite offers full-height ceilings and heated floors. Embrace Kits Point's allure, with proximity to Vancouver attractions, a 15-minute waterfront walk to Granville Island, nearby 1st and 4th Ave restaurants, Kits Beach sunsets, and waterfront dining. Open house Sat 23rd/ Sunday 24th 2-4pm More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Select Realty
  • 3346 W 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2811631

    3346 W 10TH Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6R 2E6
    Main Photo: 3346 W 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2811631
    $3,728,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2811631
    Bedrooms:
    8
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    3,753 sq. ft.
    Big Multi Suite Hse & Luxury Laneway Home w Huge Income, 50'X122' South R1-1 lot Heart of Kits. 3 Lvl 2723 SF Main Hse 4 S/C Suites: TOP 2 Bdrm $1940/mo; MAIN (Owner's) Char 2 Bdrm Suite w big living, dining, kitch, 200 SF deck @ $3250/mo est. GRD 2 cute Studios, $1220/mo & $1245/mo. REAR: Luxury 2 Lvl Laneway Hse, 1030 SF, 3 Bdrm 2 Bath, quality finish, $4350/mo. Inc $12,005/mo, $144,060/yr w upside! Superb loc, steps to transit, shops, restaurants, parks, schools, blks to Beach, mins to UBC, D/T. Turnkey Investment & for Family, Ext Family, Shared Ownership. Live in Main Suite collect $8755/mo or Live in Laneway collect $7655/mo mortgage help! Developers Path of New R1-1 Multi Unit Rezoning, pot. 6-8 Units. Show by Appt 2 Day Notice. Call LS Info Pkg. Showing Sat Feb 24 @ 11:30am by Appt More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services
  • 2483 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2843319

    2483 W 6TH Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6K 1W2
    Main Photo: 2483 W 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2843319
    $3,450,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2843319
    Bedrooms:
    9
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Floor Area:
    4,541 sq. ft.
    Exceptional Investment/Building Opportunity in Kitsilano! This home sits on a generously sized lot (50 x 120) with RT-8 zoning, and brings in approximately $105,888k in annual revenue. Boasting 4541 sqft of living space, it's a multi-unit home with potential. Recent upgrades include electrical, plumbing, and a new roof, ensuring a solid foundation for whatever you have in mind. Whether you're looking to design your dream home or develop a stratified duplex, the choice is yours. Prime location - you are steps away from Kits Beach, the seawall, and the vibrant W 4th Ave with plenty of shops and eateries to indulge in. This is a practical opportunity with a lot of potential. You don’t want to miss this! Showings ONLY BY APPT Thursdays 4:30-5:30 & Saturdays 11-12pm More details
    Listed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services
  • 2186 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Kitsilano" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2856436

    2186 W 15TH Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6K 2Y5
    Main Photo: 2186 W 15TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Kitsilano" (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2856436
    $3,199,900
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2856436
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,406 sq. ft.
    First time on the market! This rare offering, custom built half duplex in Kitsilano feels like a detached home on a large 50x125 lot, with 2,406 sq ft of interior space and overheight ceilings up to 11ft. This home was lovingly built and lived in by the owner developer and kept in immaculate, pristine condition. The kitchen will please the chef of the household with its large granite countertop spaces, premium appliances and two sinks for food preparation and cleaning. Enjoy hosting family meals in the cosy nook dining area, and entertain guests on the sun-drenched backyard patio. Upstairs features three spacious bedrooms including a primary bedroom with a balcony and completely redone bathrooms with radiant heating. Walking distance to Carnarvon Elm. and Kitsilano Sec. A must see! More details
    Listed by BakerWest
  • 3417 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2850160

    3417 W 2ND Avenue Kitsilano Vancouver V6R 1J3
    Main Photo: 3417 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2850160
    $3,177,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2850160
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    3,485 sq. ft.
    Explore the perfect Kitsilano location! This house is conveniently located just two blocks from the beach road, providing quick access to Jericho and Kits Beach. Enjoy breathtaking views and a peaceful neighborhood with excellent city connections. Everything you require is within walking distance—schools, parks, restaurants, beaches, and a vibrant shopping district on 4th Avenue. Each suite includes two bedrooms and ample storage, along with three private parking spaces. The upper suite boasts vaulted ceilings, adding a sense of spacious sophistication. Whether you're seeking an investment opportunity or comfortable living, this property is an ideal choice! Open House next Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st, 12-2PM More details
    Listed by eXp Realty
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