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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206 1950 ROBSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "THE CHATSWORTH" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2876669
206 1950 ROBSON Street Vancouver V6G 1E8 
$829,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876669
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 707 sq. ft.
Own your own private park next to the most beautiful park in the world! THE CHATSWORTH is a freehold concrete building WEST of DENMAN, with Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon, Robson St. & English Bay all at your doorstep. This large 1 bdrm suite was reno's in 2019 by designer Ben Bialek who merged the 770 SF patio with the 707 SF interior. Custom WALNUT cabinets and closets throughout are by David Josef Interiors complete with organizers. The kitchen boasts heated floors, top of the line appliances such as Liebherr, Bosch, AEG and Porter & Charles plus storage galore! The bathroom has heated floors, 2 sinks, a hanging toilet and a huge walk in shower (no tub). I can't list it all so come see for yourself. PRIVATE SHOWINGS ANYTIME + OPEN HOUSE May 11 &12. 2-4 PM More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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709 1028 BARCLAY Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2846376
709 1028 BARCLAY Street Vancouver V6E 0B1
$828,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2846376
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 671 sq. ft.
Patina - a luxury high rise in a prime West End/Downtown location. Lush landscaping, urban modernity and heritage all in one, integrated nicely with the renovated state of the art YMCA. The building boasts a grand lobby, gym, clubhouse, landscaped courtyard with lounge area, rooftop garden terrace, bike room, and 24hr concierge service. Facing he quiet tree-lined street this 1 bedroom + den unit offers a/c Italian tiles, in-floor radiant heating in the bathroom, and pure wool carpet in the bedroom. The kitchen features marble counters, soft closing cabinets with integrated high end appliances. Amble in-suite storage space, w/d, easy draw blinds, pleasant view over trees and city. 1 parking. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1307 1050 SMITHE Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "THE STERLING" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2867851
1307 1050 SMITHE Street Vancouver V6E 4T4
$799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867851
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 723 sq. ft.
Steps away from the vibrance of downtown, this meticulously updated 1 bed + den, 1 bath home combines modern luxury and convenience throughout 723 square feet of open-concept living space. This tranquil home offers sophisticated renovations including a gas fireplace, spa-like shower, modern flooring and a custom California closet office space ideal for remote work or study. The entertainer's kitchen features updated stainless steel appliances, gas range, and modern finishings. Lofty ceilings & floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light offering views of the city & ocean. Enjoy automated blinds to control light and privacy. The well-maintained building offers a jacuzzi, steam room, concierge, and gym with world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment at your doorstep. OPEN HOUSE SAT MAY 4th 2 -4 PM More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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904 1365 DAVIE Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2879288
904 1365 DAVIE Street Vancouver V6E 1N5
$799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2879288
- 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
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1004 1816 HARO Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "HUNTINGTON PLACE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2881126
1004 1816 HARO Street Vancouver V6G 2Y7
$789,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2881126
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 726 sq. ft.
Rarely available expansive one bedroom and den CORNER VIEW SUITE on the preferred quiet side of coveted Huntington Place ideally situated west of Denman steps to Stanley Park & English Bay w. resort style pool and gardens! Fully renovated suite incl open-plan kitchen w quartz surfaces, Kitchen-Aid double wall oven, french-door fringe, integrated cooktop. Spa-inspired bath boasts stunning custom tiles, modern granite vanity w ample storage. Top-spec genuine hardwood flooring throughout, deep and very private balcony with views to Stanley Park and beyond. The living - dining and former den provides endless space to entertain and relax, then retreat to a generous bedroom with views to inspire. Two large parking + one locker included, absolute dream location steps to parks, seawalls, beaches & more! More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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