West End May Take Off Again
West End Location
The West End neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver in British Columbia is the area from Burrard Street west to Stanley Park at the extremity of the downtown peninsula and from West Georgia Street south to False Creek and English Bay. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Downtown east of Burrard Street and Coal Harbor north of Georgia.
History
The first area land purchasers planned in 1862 to mine for porcelain clays and establish a brickworks, but the local clay was unsuitable for that purpose. With the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway, however, the West End soon became Vancouver’s first wealthy neighbourhood of rich railroad families along Georgia Street. As the city grew, the West End became a transitory place for new arrivals from elsewhere in Canada, the United Kingdom, and later other countries, establishing a neighbourhood history and tradition of diversity.
The rich moved on to Shaughnessy and other neighbourhoods early in the 20th century as new development brought in a more middle-class, transient population. Mansions converted to rooming houses, low-rise apartments appeared, and shops sprang up along the streetcar lines on Davie, Denman, and Robson streets. Following the Second World War, a significant German business community took root along Robson Street, “Robsonstrasse” in marketing parlance. The West End’s skyline soared in the ‘
60s and early ’70s, when developers built 220 high-rise apartments in 13 years.
Information Links:
http://westendbia.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/west-end.aspx
http://westendcc.ca
http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/west-end-community-plan-2013-nov.pdf
Demographics
In 2001 the densely populated West End had 42,120 residents, 12 percent of whom were single-parent families compared to 17 percent for the entire city. The census population was 44,543 in 2011, a small decline from 44,556 in 2006. From 1971 to 2011, West End population increased by 19 percent as city overall population increased by 42 percent. At 48 percent, the 20–39 age group is the largest at a proportion much higher than that for the city overall, 34 percent. The neighbourhood has two elementary schools and a high school.
Amenities and Attractions
Parks and beaches are abundant around and throughout the West End. English Bay Beach is thronged during the annual summer Celebration of Light fireworks display. Stanley Park with 1,000 mostly forested acres is one of North America’s largest urban parks. Entirely encircled by the Seawall, a paved path that begins Downtown and follows the coast around Stanley Park through the West End and around False Creek to Granville Island for rollerblading, cycling, jogging, or pleasant walking, the park also has many miles of inland trails crisscrossing in every direction. The Vancouver Aquarium and a miniature railway attract many of Stanley Park’s 8 million annual visitors. At the northern end of the Park, Prospect Point provides spectacular vistas of the Lions Gate Bridge to the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet.
Another West End Real Estate Boom?
According to the Colliers Spring 2014 LandShare Report on rezoning and development applications in Metro Vancouver, a new community plan has raised development potential in the West End neighbourhood, which may be on the verge of a dramatic expansion of real estate density. The report points to recent purchases of two properties as the first of many probable high-value West End transactions since the community plan relaxed density restrictions in the Georgia Street corridor to permit maximum heights of 500 feet.
New West End Live MLS Listings
West End May Take Off Again
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308 1009 HARWOOD Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2836845
308 1009 HARWOOD Street Vancouver V6E 0C2 
$1,190,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2836845
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 967 sq. ft.
Beautiful south facing 2 bed & 2 bath plus flex/den with air conditioning is located on WestEnd Harwood street. Corner suite with lots of nature lights. Concierge service in the lobby. Spacious living room, Sunny flex space, Kitchen with S/S Bosch appliances and Fisher & Paykel fridge, polished stone slab counter top with full stone backsplash. Steps to restaurants, 15 mins to Pacific Center and Yaletown Skytrain station, and more. One of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2706 2055 PENDRELL Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Panorama Place" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2870687
2706 2055 PENDRELL Street Vancouver V6G 1T9
$1,180,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870687
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 826 sq. ft.
RARE PARK SIDE PENTHOUSE - BREATHTAKING VIEWS of Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, Lost Lagoon, N. Shore Mountains, Sylvia Hotel, English Bay, Kits Beach. Complete privacy. Enjoy wine and tapas from your balcony and let the large windows fill the space with bright natural light. XL 1 bedroom home features over 800 SF of living space and is able to fit house-sized furniture. Thoughtfully Updated. Dbl glazed windows, eng HWF, quartz counters, Hunter Douglas shades, high-end apps. This well-maintained building enjoys an indoor pool, sauna & offers spectacular views from the massive shared roof deck. Seawall, cycling paths, golf, tennis & Denman St, shops & dining! 35% down. BONUS: Two lvl 2 EV chargers and 2 Modo @ PP. Showings by app ONLY. EASY TO SHOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2002 1277 NELSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "The Jetson" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2867901
2002 1277 NELSON Street Vancouver V6E 4M8
$1,149,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867901
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 966 sq. ft.
Embrace the opportunity to transform this 2-bed, 2-bath NE corner Penthouse spanning 966 sq ft into your dream urban retreat. With panoramic views of English Bay, Stanley Park, North Shore Mountains & Vancouver's skyline, this gem is primed for a stunning makeover. Imagine modern finishes, to complement the expansive windows and creating an oasis in the heart of the city. Unleash your creativity and design a home that reflects your vision. An oversized parking stall and a locker included. Sorry, no pets. Open Sunday April 28 2-4 pm More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1603 1020 HARWOOD Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2872147
1603 1020 HARWOOD Street Vancouver V6E 4R1
$1,124,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872147
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 999 sq. ft.
Introducing Crystallis, your gateway to urban living! Nestled at the heart of the city, this residential tower offers unparalleled convenience, with shopping, recreation, and public transit just moments away. Step into this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit boasting a generous patio showcasing stunning views of both water and cityscapes. Imagine the possibilities as you explore the option to acquire the adjacent unit, seamlessly merging them into a grand 4-bedroom residence. With direct access between units 1602 & 1603 already in place, the potential for creating your dream home is limitless. While unit 1602 is also available (Listing R2842801), unit 1603 presents a canvas awaiting your personal touch, ready to be transformed according to your vision. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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109 1279 NICOLA Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "OCEAN VISTA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2871373
109 1279 NICOLA Street Vancouver V6G 2E8
$1,120,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871373
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,309 sq. ft.
Spacious 1309 sq foot, modern 2 level townhouse feel condo, with private entrance, located just 1 block from the seawall. Fully updated 2 bedroom / 2 bath, featuring an entertainment area on each level, heated tile, Caesar stone waterfall countertops, elegant walnut staircase & upper level flooring. Built in oak cabinetry & office space with LED lighting throughout. A large home with quality workmanship, added bike room, underground parking, and dedicated storage. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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