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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4278 W 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2871186
4278 W 12TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 2P7 
$4,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871186
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,465 sq. ft.
This meticulously maintained Point Grey family house offers stunning mountain views from a tranquil, cherry blossom-lined street. Numerous upgrades include the roof, skylights, furnace, windows, drain tiles, and new hot water tank(2023). 2 bedrooms upstairs, one on the main floor, and 2 downstairs with a separate entrance, the layout allows for easy conversion into a suite. Prime location close to Lord Byng Secondary, Queen Elizabeth Elementary & West Point Grey Academy. Easy access to UBC, beach parks and West 10th shop street. Whether you invest or build your dream home, this property presents an ideal opportunity! Open house: Apr 20 & 21, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4541 W 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2847662
4541 W 5TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 1S6
$4,088,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2847662
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,310 sq. ft.
Nestled in the most prestige West Point Grey area. The rarely find beautiful rooftop patio creates an inviting space for both relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy the Panoramic Million-Dollar view of the Ocean and the City in the dawn and twilight. Watch the English Bay fireworks on your private patio with wine and cakes, or a short walk in the sun to the Jericho Beach and the Trimble Park with friends and families. This home brings you the ultimate luxury living experiences!! Step inside to discover a meticulously crafted interior that seamlessly blends modern elegance with functionality. This masterpiece is just minutes away from renowned schools including WPGA, Lord Byng, Queen Mary, York House, St. George's, and OLPH.Showings by appointment on April 13&14Saturday&Sunday2-4pm More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4345 LOCARNO Crescent in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2875597
4345 LOCARNO Crescent Vancouver V6R 1G2
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2875597
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,313 sq. ft.
This classic period-built family home is nestled on a quiet street in a desirable neighborhood with all the amenities that life in Point Grey has to offer. Move in or renovate to your personal satisfaction. But there's so much MORE: Fully-issued city Development and Building Permits are in place, with approved plans to construct a redesigned 3,262 SQFT house. Build this contemporary home wrapped with sophisticated tradition. Live-in while preparing for construction or build it right away. Just steps a short walk to Locarno Beach and Spanish Banks. Ideally situated only a short drive to UBC, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, West Point Grey Academy, Jericho Beach and downtown Vancouver. Discover this hidden gem in prestigious Point Grey! OPEN: Apr 28 Sun2-4 More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4615 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2858125
4615 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 1X4
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858125
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,220 sq. ft.
In the esteemed Point Grey, discover a 3,200 sq ft contemporary architectural gem by James Cheng, inspired by Arthur Erickson. This 3 bed/3 bath+ 2 bed basement suite showcases Cheng's signature integration of natural light, luxurious craftsmanship, and an open-concept design that merges indoor and outdoor living. Located near top schools, it's a rare opportunity to own a piece of Vancouver's architectural heritage. More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4633 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2871260
4633 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6R 1X4
$3,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871260
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,502 sq. ft.
Location! Location! West Point Grey. Great school catchments. (Queen Mary Elementary School & Lord Byng Secondary School) Few Mins to UBC, close to future Skytrain station. Near bus route, i.e . direct bus route to UBC and downtown. walking distance to banks, restaurants and shops. Lot size: 36.70 x 112.70 3 car garage. Spacious 3 bedrooms with studio in basement. Well kept property. More detailsListed by Leung Realty & Associates Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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