The Sweet Life in Point Grey
Point Grey at a Glance
The Point Grey neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, faces English Bay to the north, abuts the University Endowment Lands at the end of the Burrard Peninsula to the west, and extends to 16th Avenue to the south and to Alma Street to the east. Most of the northern border on the ocean bay is parkland and beach shoreline with steep slopes down to the water at Locarno Beach and the Spanish Banks.
Resident population within that defined area is just under 12,000. In Point Grey, the top five ethnic cohorts, as in Metro Vancouver, are English, Scottish, Canadian, Irish, and Chinese but proportionally more English and Scottish and fewer Chinese. Languages in order of prevalence are English, Chinese, German, Greek, Japanese, and Dutch with relatively fewer numbers of Chinese and Punjabi speakers than the Metro Vancouver average. The $105,404 average household income compares to $64,889 for the City of Vancouver and $68,853 for Metro Vancouver. The $950,000+ average house sale price is significantly higher than the Vancouver average generally. There is no nonmarket housing within or near Point Grey.
Business Opportunities and Transportation Resources
The main commercial area of shops and services is in the Point Grey Village Business Improvement Association area between Tolmie and Discovery streets along West 10th Avenue. The association says commercial businesses catering to affluent professionals will find a profitable market in the Point Grey Village area, where zoning accommodates all sorts of goods and services in a central neighbourhood location also close to the growing University of British Columbia (UBC) residential area, where there is significant opportunity for businesses to take advantage of this expanding market segment.
No rail transit reaches Point Grey, but there is plenty of street parking to make the Point Grey Village merchants easily accessible by vehicle. Frequent bus service along Routes ##7, 9, and 17 and night service routes between Downtown and Dunbar and UBC operate along 10th Avenue and Alma Street. The 99-B Route is a convenient service to Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver Community College, and the SkyTrain Expo and Millennium lines.
Point Grey Fiesta
The annual Point Grey Fiesta began in 1986, Vancouver’s centennial year, which coincided with the Expo ’86 world’s fair, when a small group of Point Grey organizers formed the Point Grey Fiesta Committee. The festivities formally start the summer with a Saturday morning parade on West 10th Avenue and continue the weekend celebration with stage performances and exhibitions in Trimble Park, where carnival rides, contests, and games continue from Friday to Sunday. The volunteer members of the Point Grey Fiesta Committee plan and oversee the activities and attractions with care as a financially self-sustaining but nonprofit annual neighbourhood community event that brings together 
social and business groups with visitors and day-trippers for a day of community fun and frolic. The fiesta is a village celebration with a small-town parade, amateur stage performances, and a carnival.
Information Links:
http://www.shopwestbway.com/
http://pointgreyvillage.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/point-grey.aspx
http://www.westpointgrey.org
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/west-point-grey-community-vision-full-report.pdf
New Point Grey Live MLS Listings
The Sweet Life in Point Grey, Vancouver, BC
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4883 - 4899 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2556384
4883 - 4899 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8 
$88,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2556384
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 1 acre(s)
Prestigious Point Grey the largest semi-waterfront lot at 5.05 acres (220,112 sqft). Drawing is available, permit not available. 3 individual lots (4883 Belmont=25,322 sqft, 4889 Belmont=67,910 sqft, 4899 Belmont=26,880 sqft). DRAWINGS OF PROPOSED 3 HOMES ARE AVAILABLE. Steps to Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, and Spanish Banks. Walk to UBC and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Close to BC's top public schools: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary and BC's top private schools St. George's and WPGA. All measurements and details are for the proposed house and are approximate. BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE AT THE MOST PRESTGIOUS AND SOUGHT AFTER STREET OF LUXURY HOMES! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4883 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2556191
4883 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8
$52,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2556191
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 19,953 sq. ft.
Prestigious Point Grey semi-waterfront large 2.877 acres lot (125322 sqft). Drawing is available, permit not available. The proposed home of 19955 sq ft features a well- thought out plan of 9 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, swimming pool, 3 garages and 2 large motor courts. Steps to Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, and Spanish Banks. Walk to UBC and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Close to BC's top public schools: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary and BC's top private schools St. George's and WPGA. All measurements and details are for the proposed house and are approximate. BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE AT THE MOST PRESTGIOUS AND SOUGHT AFTER STREET OF LUXURY HOMES! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4868 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2529877
4868 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$37,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2529877
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,983 sq. ft.
The best location: Drummond Drive in Point Grey neighbourhood! A park-like estate of approx. 58630 sqft with professionally landscaped garden, outdoor tennis court, indoor swimming pool, video monitored gate, wide interlocking circular driveway etc. Top school catchment: Lord Byng Secondary, Queen Mary Elementary, University Hill Elementary & West Point Grey Academy. Within minutes from Locarno Beach, Jericho & Spanish Park, UBC Campus, St. George's, University Golf Club, West 4th shopping etc. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4889 BELMONT Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2556208
4889 BELMONT Avenue Vancouver V6T 1A8
$35,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2556208
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 18,954 sq. ft.
Prestigious Point Grey semi-waterfront large 1.559 acres lot (67910 sqft). Drawing is available, permit not available. The proposed home of 19955 sqft features a well-thought out plan of 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, swimming pool, sports court, and 3 garages. Steps to Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, and Spanish Banks. Walk to UBC and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Close to BC's top public schools: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary and BC's top private schools St. George's and WPGA. All measurements and details are for the proposed house and are approximate. BUILD YOUR DREAM ESTATE AT THE MOST PRESTGIOUS AND SOUGHT AFTER STREET OF LUXURY HOMES! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4714 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2571481
4714 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$24,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2571481
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,647 sq. ft.
THE BEST ppty on Drummond Dr. Panoramic ocean & mtn views on both 1st & 2nd flrs. Majestically located on the higher side of the st. w/lane access, 100ft frontage, wider at the back (152'), avg 226' depth, this 26,876sf property boasts the best fengshui of the whole block. No big trees, RS-1. Existing Tudor home offers approx. 5,200ft living space, 5 bdrm & 7 baths. Recent upgrades incl: new fence, new driveway, new landscaping, new flooring, baths, new appliances, new light fixtures etc. Electrical svcs upgraded to 300amp. Enhanced water main capacity. A new 16k sf+ contemporary home is being designed by renowned architect Stefan Wiedemann. Walk to Jericho Beach, WPGA. Short drive to UBC, Lord Byng Sec & Queen Mary Elem catchment. A world class trophy property on prestigious Drummond Dr. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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1784 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale in "Point Grey" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2564339
1784 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B6
$23,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2564339
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
Prime Point Grey location! One of the biggest lots in Point Grey, over 75,000 s.f of land. Very quiet and private settings perfect for your dream home with amazing views of the water and the north shore mountains. Building permit & development permit approved and obtained by the city to build a contemporary, concrete and glass home, designed by the award winning architects Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses.Located just steps to the beach, close to UBC, and all of Point Grey amenities. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary & Lord Byng Secondary. Call us for more details and information package. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1784 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2564343
1784 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B6
$23,800,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2564343
Prime Point Grey location! One of the biggest lots in Point Grey, over 75,000 s.f of land. Very quiet and private settings perfect for your dream home with amazing views of the water and the north shore mountains. Building permit & development permit approved and obtained by the city to build a contemporary, concrete and glass home, designed by the award winning architects Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses.Located just steps to the beach, close to UBC, and all of Point Grey amenities. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary & Lord Byng Secondary. Call us for more details and information package. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1611 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2521126
1611 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B7
$21,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2521126
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,394 sq. ft.
Prestigious Drummond Drive in Prime Grey area! Rare opportunity to own this stunning estate-sized property over 1.3 acres capturing beautiful Ocean and mountain views! This well kept home features spacious living and dining rooms plus a large den on the main floor, two extra large master bedrooms and three generous sized bedrooms upstairs, walk-out basement to the large patio has a huge recreation room and a wet bar. Bring your creative ideas for renovations or build a dream mansion of over 20,000 sf! Private secured gated entry with to the front entrance with circular driveway overlooking the water and park-like gardens with lots of fruit trees. School catchment - Queen Mary Elem. School and Lord Byrne Sec. School. Minutes to private schools, UBC, beaches, parks and golf courses. Don't miss this unique and one-of-a-kind property!! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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4619 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2531907
4619 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6R 1N5
$18,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2531907
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,685 sq. ft.
A Very Rare Opportunity in Vancouver's most exclusive seaside location. This unique and contemporary new house is built of steel & concrete by renowned architech w/ breathtaking unobstructed ocean & mountain views. 11,136 sqft (66.08*168.53) lot, 6685 sqft living area with total 4 bdrm 6 bath. Spectacular high ceiling grand foyer, open concept layout, granite counters, s/s appliances, HRV & air conditioning. 3rd floor has large rood deck w/ mountain, city & water views. Grand floor includes 2 bdrms & wet bar, lower floor offers GYM & Gold Exercise room. Outdoor swimming pool, professional garden. Well designed coach house is good for guests. Queen Mary & Lord Byng catchment. 2-5-10 year warranty! Truly high quality. Pleasure to show! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4768 DRUMMOND Drive in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2480658
4768 DRUMMOND Drive Vancouver V6T 1B4
$16,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480658
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,667 sq. ft.
World class estate on prestigious Drummond Drive on 37,639 sf lot. Private gated residence has ocean & mountain views and circular driveway. Designed by Kingsley Lo, French mansion has 12,667 sf of luxurious living with modern open floorplan for hosting dinner parties. 9 bedrooms including 2 master bedrooms and a penthouse suite. Open kitchen has Subzero & Thermador appliances. Double height foyer and living room w/ wet bar. Spectacular glass enclosed indoor pool w/ hot tub. Downstairs games room and 2 more bedrooms for guests or nanny quarters. Private backyard has tournament sized tennis court. Home has radiant floor heating, air conditioning and 4 car garage. Walking distance to golf and beaches. Short drive to UBC and top private schools. School catchment: Lord Byng and Queen Mary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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