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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706 1180 BROUGHTON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2800168
706 1180 BROUGHTON Street Vancouver V6G 2B1 
$899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2800168
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 548 sq. ft.
Welcome to luxury residence Mirabel by award winning local developer Marconi Open concept living with bright interior finishes and premium kitchen showcasing a Wolf Gas cooktop, Armony Cucine cabinetry, and integrated Sub-Zero fridge. Sleek en-suite featuring wall to wall Italian marble and black Brizo bathroom fixtures with automated lighting when you enter. All year-round comfort with high efficiency heat pump system for heat and air conditioning. Technogym on fifth floor skybridge area along with garden area. Located West end and only few minutes walk away from restaurants, shopping, seawall, and parks. Comes with 1 parking and 1 locker. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2501 1331 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "THE LIONS" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2861487
2501 1331 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 4S1
$899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2861487
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 745 sq. ft.
Welcome to The Lions Building! This charming property offers a spacious 745 sqft layout boasting two beds & two baths located in the heart of downtown. Step into a bright & open atmosphere flooded with natural light, thanks to the large windows. The open concept layout creates a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining & living areas. Ample in-suite storage, along with a solarium that doubles as a home office space. Enjoy all the excellent building amenities, including a spacious exercise center & recreation room complete with pool tables as well as 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. To top it off, enjoy the short proximity to Stanley Park, the Seawall & the shopping district on Robson Street, all within a leisurely 10-minute stroll from your doorstep. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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904 1365 DAVIE Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2866900
904 1365 DAVIE Street Vancouver V6E 1N5
$899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866900
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 555 sq. ft.
Welcome home to the beautiful Mirabel in Downtown West End built by Marcon. Quality construction matched with Henriquez Partners architecture and designed by award winning interior designer Alda Pereira. Chef inspired kitchens with Armony Cucine cabintery and Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances. 1 parking stall, 1 storage locker are included with this unit. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End filled with the vibrancy of boutique shops, trendy restaurants and cafes plus a short stroll to English Bay where you can enjoy amazing walks on the seawall and beach side living. A Must SEE!! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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206 1208 BIDWELL Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Baybreeze" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2872663
206 1208 BIDWELL Street Vancouver V6G 2K9
$899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872663
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 762 sq. ft.
Charming 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo nestled in the highly desirable West End of Vancouver. This well-maintained unit boasts modern living with a touch of elegance. With its prime location, you'll enjoy the convenience of a walkable neighborhood, just moments away from the breathtaking English Bay. The spacious interior features 1 large bedroom, perfect for restful nights. The two bathrooms offer added convenience and privacy. The kitchen is open to the living area which is full of natural light. The unit comes with in-suite laundry, parking and storage. Don't miss your chance to join one of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods. More detailsListed by Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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306 1200 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2874738
306 1200 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 1A6
$899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2874738
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 888 sq. ft.
Welcome to PALISADES in the heart of Downtown – Besides of Coal Harbour! Designed by famed architect James Cheng, details include Japanes Garden, impressive atriums, and water features. Excellent facilities & 24 hours concierge service. This treed outlook has 2 bedrooms, 2 FULL baths & DEN & Solorium with floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and a spectacular kitchen! This BOUTIQUE building surround by incredible shopping, banks & restaurants, a step away from Stanley Park, Sea Wall... Parking# 333, and Locker#205. EASY TO SHOW! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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