Mount Pleasant and the Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood Boundaries
In the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, City Hall on 12th Avenue at Cambie Street is on the west margin of the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. Beginning at City Hall, the neighbourhood boundary runs south on Cambie Street to 16th Avenue, turns left and runs eastward to Clark Drive, turns left there and runs to the north as far as 6th Avenue, where it turns left and runs westward on 6th Avenue, Great Northern Way, and 2nd Avenue to Main Street, where it runs north to Terminal Avenue, makes a left turn to the west to the south shore of False Creek as far as the Cambie Street Bridge, and from there runs south on Cambie Street back to City Hall. The neighbourhood hub is several blocks to the northeast of City Hall around the intersection of Main Street, Broadway, and Kingsway.
In 2006, Mount Pleasant had 23,615 people, a 3.8-percent decrease from 2001, with 62.0 percent of residents speaking English as their first language, 10.0 percent speaking Chinese, and 5.1 percent Tagalog. Median household income was then $37,782, and 31.7 percent of the population lived in low-income households. Once working-class, Mount Pleasant has seen a considerable rise in its standard of living since the early 1990s.
History
From 1888, when the first of them appeared, through the first decade of the 20th Century, several breweries came to the neighbourhood to make use of the waters of Brewery Creek. In 1890, the first streetcars ran south on Main Street to 1st Avenue and to Kingsway by 1897 to serve the substantial population centre around Broadway. An ability to commute quickly to the Downtown city centre drew many working families to the area south of Broadway. In that sense, Mount Pleasant was one of Vancouver’s first suburbs.
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Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has a mandate to make the neighbourhood a better place to live. Its community service began in 1976 with a youth leadership program operating from a local church basement, a free mobile income tax clinic operating from a trailer followed in 1977, and later that year the neighbourhood house opened a storefront building on East Broadway. Finally in 1995, came the spacious building at the busy corner of Broadway and Prince Albert Street. There the dedicated staff serves and assists more than 3,000 needy people annually.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is a member of the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia, founded in 1894, one of the oldest nonprofit societies in the province. Neighbourhood houses developed from the 19th Century settlement house movement to minister to the needs of migrants from the countryside seeking employment in the cities, often leaving behind everything they knew. The settlement house movement established the first daycare nurseries for working parents, classes in English as a second language and adult literacy, and academic standards for the social work profession. The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia participates in programs of the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House leads a community literacy planning project, a community development outreach program to help new immigrants find and resources to enhance the lives of their families, and a Mandarin parenting program for grandparents who care for children regularly.
New Mount Pleasant Live MLS Listings
Mount Pleasant and the Neighbourhood House
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201 234 E 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2868361
201 234 E 5TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 1H3 
$769,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868361
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 856 sq. ft.
2-level LIVE-WORK loft nestled in a GRANITE BLOCK BUILDING off of MAIN ST. Loved & taken care of for over 20 years by the current owner. Corner suite flooded with light from 16ft over height windows facing NW. Solid fir flooring throughout the unit. The open-concept layout features a spiral staircase leading to a spacious mezzanine/bedroom with gorgeous city views. Updated kitchen with granite countertops & s/s appliances. 59" roll top bathtub that is perfect for long hot soaks. Additional highlights include a heritage tin ceiling tiles from an old fire hall, rooftop patio with panoramic views & an in-suite gas fireplace that keeps the entire place warm in the winter . Gas included in strata fees. Walk Score 100, with bus & Skytrain a block away. Minutes from DT, Main & Olympic Village. More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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104 55 E 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2869215
104 55 E 10TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 1Y9
$749,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869215
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 715 sq. ft.
Gorgeous, spacious, and West of Main Street! This oversized one bedroom condo has been fully renovated with wide plank contemporary flooring, SS appliances, granite countertops, fresh white cabinetry, and updated bathroom. On a quiet tree-lined bike route in Mount Pleasant with easy access to transit, and a short walk to shopping, dining, or coffee on Main and Cambie. Huge private patio easily fits furniture, BBQ, firetable and garden beds. Beautiful layout features open kitchen with breakfast bar, living, dining, gas fireplace, in suite laundry and built in shelving. The bedroom with ensuite and walk in closet accommodates a king sized bed too. Large arched windows for lovely natural light. Pets and rentals okay, includes parking and storage. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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701 328 E 11TH Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale in "UNO" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2871448
701 328 E 11TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 4W1
$749,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871448
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 711 sq. ft.
Embrace the vibrant energy of Mount Pleasant. Welcome to Uno by lntracorp. Pleasant. Located on the quiet side of the building with no wasted space in this large, 1 bedroom+ den+ flex. It has spectacular CITY and MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Spacious and functional open floor plan with high-end finishes throughout! The kitchen is a chefs dream, with a gas range, newer appliances, and functional island. This well-maintained building offers a range of amenities, including a full gym, meeting lounge, & common area courtyard. Be right in the middle of Vancouver's hottest neighborhoods and enjoy all the restaurants, cafes and shops that it has to offer. BONUS: 2 PARKING SPOTS and 1 storage locker. OH Apr 20/21 2-4PM, don't miss out on this opportunity! More detailsListed by Stonehaus Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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802 1688 PULLMAN PORTER Street in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2838931
802 1688 PULLMAN PORTER Street Vancouver V6A 0H3
$749,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2838931
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 586 sq. ft.
Luxury living awaits at Navio At the Creek! Crafted by Rafii Architects, this upper unit embodies elegance and sustainability. Enjoy an energy-efficient, open-concept layout flooded with natural light. The gourmet kitchen features Bosch appliances, quartz countertops, and wide plank hardwood floors. Relax in the spa-like bathroom with a soaker tub and patio views. Amenities include a fitness room, secure parking with EV spaces, concierge 7 days a week 9-6 pm, and more. It's not just a home—it's a community. Enjoy a serenity lounge with kitchen and dining; rooftop garden. Parking is on P2 #158. Rentals allowed, pet-friendly, and ideally located near shops, parks, and the skytrain. Experience the blend of luxury, sustainability, and convenience at Navio At the Creek! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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320 180 E 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Mount Pleasant VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2847153
320 180 E 2ND Avenue Vancouver V5T 0K4
$749,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2847153
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 596 sq. ft.
Welcome to Second + Main . This 1 bedroom +1 bathroom features central air-conditioning, premium kitchen appliances, portable kitchen island. Amenities include: rooftop patio with BBQ area, kids playground, fitness centre & lounge room with kitchen . Located conveniently in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, just steps away from skytrain + bus, Olympic Village, restaurants, cafes & more . Easy access to downtown . 1 parking included . More detailsListed by 1NE Collective Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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