Marpole in South Vancouver
Down by the River and the Airport
Marpole is a mostly residential neighbourhood of 23,832 inhabitants reported in the 2011 Census on the southern edge of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, northeast of Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island across the Fraser River. Approximate borders are Angus Drive on the west, 57th Avenue on the north, Ontario Street on the east and the river on the south. Immigration has been an important demographic in this neighbourhood. In 2006, 42 percent of Marpole residents were ethnically Chinese, 37 percent spoke Chinese as their native language, and 59 percent were foreign born. Marpole has a lower median household income and a higher share of low- income residents than Vancouver overall. Within Marpole, 32 per cent of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing. Most of the 4,000 units of relatively affordable rental housing date from before 1975.
Some History
Richard Marpole, for whom in 1916 residents of the small town of Eburne Station on the river renamed it in his honor, was General Superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division in Vancouver in the early 1900s. The coming of the Canadian Pacific to Vancouver triggered development of sawmills, shingle mills, and gravel companies in the region. By 1929, when it became part of the City of Vancouver, Marpole was a industrial centre. Construction over the river in 1957 of the Oak Street Bridge to Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and the USA border and in 1975 of the Arthur Laing Bridge to the airport has catalyzed many changes and intensified traffic and development.
Economic Development
Most Marpole trade stores and services are toward the southern end of Granville Street. Small corner shops cluster around Oak Street and 67th Avenue and Cambie Street and 57th Avenue. Some big box stores, manufacturers, and distributors are on Marine Drive east of the Arthur Laing Bridge; some heavy industry operates along the bank of the river.
Another large Marpole commercial district will be in the eastern part of the neighbourhood around Marine Drive and Cambie Street. The City of Vancouver has designated this area as the Marine Landing Precinct and approved for construction two residential high-rise towers, an office tower, 11 movie theatres, and a major grocery store.
Information Links:
http://marpoleonline.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/marpole.aspx http://www.marpoleoakridge.org
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/marpole-community-plan.aspx
New Community Plan for Marpole Future
In April 2014, Vancouver’s City Council unanimously approved a new Marpole community plan following a public hearing with most attending residents in favor. The new plan revamped last year’s proposal, which stalled over complaints that the city pushed for unnecessary and excessive density. City planners had proposed to rezone a large area of single-family residences dwellings for multifamily housing. The new, approved plan leaves 85 percent of present single-family areas unchanged. Most growth will be near major streets and transit stops with new townhomes in some single-family areas. The plan has four main themes: (1) encourage growth but respect neighbourhood character, (2) keep housing affordable, (3) improve transportation, and (4) add and enhance community amenities.
According to plan specifics, by 2041 there would be 835 new market rental units, 6,800 new market homes, upgrades to five parks, three new parks with a 10-acre sanctuary along the river, upgrades to the library and community centre, and 478 new child care spaces. So proceeds life in Marpole as the government attempts to moderate the forces of the market economy.
New Marpole Live MLS Listings
Marpole in South Vancouver
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7827 MANITOBA Street in Vancouver: Marpole Townhouse for sale in "W 62nd Townhome" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2830492
7827 MANITOBA Street Vancouver V5X 0G9 
$1,668,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830492
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,589 sq. ft.
Vancouver Westside Cambie Corridor townhouse on quiet street, Intracorp W 62nd Townhome Collection. This almost 1,600SF, 3 Bedroom 2 and 1/2 bathroom unit is the best price on the market. Quality built townhome with high end appliances, air conditioning, spacious living area and bedrooms, plenty of outdoor space, plus 2 parking spots right at your basement entrance. Low maintainance fee and gas is included. The location is great, walk to elementary school, skytrain station, Langara Golf Course, Marine Gateway shopping, and short drive or transit to Oakridge Shopping Mall. School catchment J. W. Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary(IB Program). Please contact for more info. More detailsListed by Heller Murch Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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8377 FRENCH Street in Vancouver: Marpole Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2866138
8377 FRENCH Street Vancouver V6P 4W3
$1,600,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866138
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,325 sq. ft.
TO SHOW, MOVE IN READY! Welcome to Château, the latest development from Azora. A boutique collection of three and four bedroom townhomes in the heart of Marpole Village. Choose from two-level homes with 12' high ceilings on the main floor, a balcony off the living room, two main floor bedrooms and the principal suite upstairs with a west-facing rooftop deck. Enjoy two full bathrooms, a den, walk-in pantry, on demand hot water and an open floor plan. Luxurious finishes with Bosch appliance packages including gas stove, quartz countertops, engineered hardwood floors with in-floor radiant heat and air conditioning for your year-round comfort. Bike room right outside your door! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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501 7638 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale in "WINONA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2841825
501 7638 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 3H7
$1,599,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2841825
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,138 sq. ft.
Welcome to Winona - a boutique collection of 38 brand new condos built to Leed GOLD certification. This stunning SUB-PENTHOUSE SE CORNER, 2 BED, 2 BATH and FLEX home is an entertainer's dream. The large gourmet kitchen is ready for a catered function with its roomy dining area and entrance to your expansive 700 SF+ wrap around deck with views of the open horizon and Winona Park. High end finishes inc. Wolf gas cooktop, integrated SubZero fridge, quartz counters with waterfall edge, bar seating, A/C, ENG HW, non-adjacent bedrooms with walk-in closets/ensuites with heated floors and 2 side by side parking. Centrally located in South Cambie, close to Oakridge, QE Park, Marine Gateway (T&T), Langara and the Canada Line. OPEN HOUSE SAT, APRIL 20, 2PM-4PM More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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669 W 71ST Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2851407
669 W 71ST Avenue Vancouver V6P 2Z9
$1,595,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2851407
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,162 sq. ft.
Great Value, fabulous location, well-kept half duplex in Marpole that is a 5 min walk from Marine Drive Canada Line Skytrain (easy access to YVR and downtown Vancouver) and Marine Gateway Shopping Mall, enjoy a movie at the Cineplex Cinemas or grocery shop at the T & T Supermarket. Close to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary school and Sir Winston Churchill High school. Great starter home or investment property in this area. This property has 9 foot ceilings, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Keep the mortgage helper or open up the space to use the whole half duplex. More detailsListed by YVR International Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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8412 FREMLIN Street in Vancouver: Marpole 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2869093
8412 FREMLIN Street Vancouver V6P 3X2
$1,588,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869093
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,202 sq. ft.
Vancouver West Marpole Area. 3 bedrooms 3 baths back Duplex Unit. Open space concept on main floor, single car garage. Fenced back yard. Convenient location close to transit, restaurants, and shops. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary + Sir Winston Churchill Secondary catchment. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
