Renfrew-Collingwood Up and Coming
People and Boundaries
Renfrew–Collingwood, the second most populous Vancouver neighbourhood after Downtown, had over 50,000 residents in the 2011 Census. A large, diverse eastside neighbourhood on the Vancouver-Burnaby boundary with substantial business centers and some fast-growing residential sectors, this neighbourhood had a population of 44,950 in 2001, 43.6 percent of whom then spoke Chinese as their first language. Canada’s 2011 census reported only 28 per cent of Renfrew-Collingwood residents as native English speakers. Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese are the languages heard most often on the streets.
Renfrew–Collingwood’s northern border is Broadway, East 41st Avenue is on the south, Nanaimo Street on the west, and Boundary Road on the east. Kingsway runs through the southern part of the neighbourhood, Grandview Highway through the middle, and the Trans-Canada Highway through the northeast corner.
History
In 1861, Colonel Richard Moody built a military trail through the area from New Westminster to English Bay. By 1891, Canada’s first electric interurban railway along Vanness Avenue connected Vancouver’s Downtown to New Westminster and opened the area to what became the thriving community of Collingwood near the present intersection with Joyce Street, and to the north the Renfrew district began to grow in the 1920s.
Over the years, the two areas grew together with commercial developments along Kingsway, Grandview Highway, and Boundary Road and growing numbers of condominiums and multi-family residential developments joining traditional single-family 
homes throughout. Two SkyTrain lines, five stations, and interconnecting bus routes now serve neighbourhood transit needs well. Many immigrants find Renfrew-Collingwood attractive for that reason.
Information Links:
http://shopcollingwood.ca/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/renfrew.aspx
http://www.renfrewcc.com
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/renfrew-collingwood-community-vision-full-report.pdf
Future Development/Collingwood Village
In 2007, the City of Vancouver announced several neighbourhood centre programs as parts of an Eco-Density initiative to rezone Renfrew–Collingwood from single-family to duplex with rowhouses along busy streets to increase density and encourage commercial development along Earles and Rupert streets. The plan is controversial; many residents want their neighbourhood to retain its traditional single-family home character.
The Collingwood Village community around the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain station is a story of successful redevelopment that might be instructive in the ongoing unrest over plans to redevelop neighbourhoods across the city. Renfrew-Collingwood once faced the unpleasant prospect of too many people packed into multifamily homes, but residents worked with the city government and a sympathetic developer to reach a satisfactory result. A new daycare facility was a welcome amenity.
Completed in 2006, Collingwood Village was the largest master-planned community in British Columbia at that time. The developer constructed 16 condominium and rental buildings of four-storey town homes and mid- and high-rise apartments. Since the 1990s, 2,700 new homes have gone up on what had been industrial land south of Vanness Avenue and east of Joyce Street. Kingsway shops and services are a few blocks south. More than a quarter of the community is parkland.
In 2011, the city council approved a rezoning proposal for 33 parcels of land east of Collingwood Village within Boundary Road, Vanness Avenue, and Ormidale Street to be developed as Wall Centre Central Park, three residential towers of 28, 29, and 30 storeys, all higher than any present Collingwood Village structure. In April 2013 the first 623 units went on sale, almost half priced under $300,000.
New Renfrew-Collingwood Live MLS Listings
Renfrew-Collingwood Up and Coming
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PH10 5438 RUPERT Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "QUEENSLAND" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2876528
PH10 5438 RUPERT Street Vancouver V5R 2K3 
$715,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876528
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 838 sq. ft.
BEST priced 2 bed 2 bath penthouse/TOP floor unit in the heart of Collingwood VANCOUVER. This location cannot be beat. Offering a generous 838 sq ft of living space with insuite laundry, storage and an enclosed den/solarium for work or flex space. Great view of the mountain from all bedrooms, and the enclosed solarium!! Open and functional layout, spacious kitchen area, and comes with 1 parking. Steps to Joyce-Collingwood skytrainnstation, bus stop in front of the building, and minutes drive to Downtown Vancouver or Metrotown Burnaby. Close to Central Park,T&T supermarket, shops, restaurants and walking distance to elementary and secondary schools. Move in Ready, low maintenance fee, pets and rentals are allowed. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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302 3050 KINGSWAY in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "The Rupert" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2848546
302 3050 KINGSWAY Vancouver V5R 5J7
$710,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2848546
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 770 sq. ft.
Welcome to RUPERT by Kaval - A limited collection of 21 Boutique residences, located in the vibrant Collingwood community. Relish a lifestyle of convenience catered to your daily needs. Steps to Vancouver Public Library, Schools, Cafes, parks, shops, restaurants and much more! Travel to downtown in minutes, or hop onto the Joyce skytrain and onto readily accessible bus routes nearby. From your close proximity to all major banks and grocery stores, your errands can be completed in half the time. After a busy day, relax in a home with aesthetically pleasing colour tones, classic clean finishing, high ceilings, oversized balconies, and large interior storage spaces! Rupert is a place of belonging catered to your lifestyle & needs. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5188 CHAMBERS Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2858425
5188 CHAMBERS Street Vancouver V5R 0G2
$699,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858425
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 907 sq. ft.
Step into the charm of this exceptional Garden Townhome corner unit, where luxury meets tranquility on Chambers Street. Immerse yourself in the serenity within walking distance to parks, schools, delectable dining, and convenient transit options. This impeccably crafted residence features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and even comes with an additional storage locker. Bright and airy living space and open concept kitchen. Whether you're seeking an ideal living space or a smart investment, this home is a gem. Don't miss the deal! OPEN HOUSE SAT MAY 18TH & MAY 25TH 2-4PM. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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203 4818 ELDORADO Mews in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2876719
203 4818 ELDORADO Mews Vancouver V5R 0B3
$699,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876719
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 729 sq. ft.
Great location-nanaimo & Kingsway by wall centre. bright Conner(southwest) unit with large balcony, nice floor plan ,2 bedrooms+1 den+1 flex(can be used as the third bedroom or kids room),quiet facing, functional design, no waste space, spacious living room with large window, bright and warm, open kitchen with granite countertops, GE S/S appliances, laminate flooring. 2 level amenities with gym room,party room and more. 10 mins walking to T&T supermarket.steps to shopper drug mart, bank, restaurants and more, Bus stop at front to Metrotown,UBC and downtown. 1 parking+1 locker. can't miss. just book your private showing.Open House on Sat(May 18) 2-4 pm . More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1703 5189 GASTON Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE Condo for sale in "MACGREGOR" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2849614
1703 5189 GASTON Street Vancouver V5R 6C7
$699,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2849614
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 759 sq. ft.
***OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18TH, 2024 2-4PM*** SE corner 2 bdrm & 2 bath unit w/ balcony, Bright and spacious layout. New laminate floor, new fresh paint. Great view of city and mountains. Steps to Joyce Skytrain, school, and shops. Insuite laundry, 1 underground parking & storage room plus self-serve car wash. Ready to move in. More detailsListed by Zolo Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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