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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1701E 1365 DAVIE Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Mirabel" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2695644
1701E 1365 DAVIE Street Vancouver V6E 1N5 
$4,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2695644
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,118 sq. ft.
Welcome to Mirabel: A collection of refined estate homes + Penthouse residences by Marcon. This contemporary Sub-Penthouse boasts 3 beds/3.5 baths w/ 2 expansive balconies to soak in the stunning views of the West End. Kitchen is a chef's dream w/ modern, matte-finish Italian cabinetry by Armony Cucine & top of the line appliances including Wolf gas cooktop + wall oven w/ Sub-Zero integrated fridge. Enjoy the minimalist ensuite styling w/ Italian marble throughout. Mirabel was designed to highlight the dramatic views afforded by this sought-after location. High-efficiency heating and air conditioning system for year-round comfort. 2 parking 1 storage included. Limited time promotion on next 5 homes sold: 5% Purchaser Incentive + 5% GST included! More detailsListed by Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. and Rennie Marketing Systems
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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1702 1171 JERVIS Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "The Jervis" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2696968
1702 1171 JERVIS Street Vancouver V6E 0C9
$4,498,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2696968
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,494 sq. ft.
Welcome to THE JERVIS, a modern luxury boutique building by Intracorp. This unique & exquisite home spans 2500sqft w/180degree views from the Ocean over English Bay to the North shore mountains and everything in between. Massive open space featuring 3 bdrms/ 3 baths & 2 stunning covered outdoor living spaces to soak in the sunrise and sunsets. Over $200K in Custom upgrades: specialty millwork, sliding glass wall panels between 2nd & 3rd bedroom, automated blackout blinds, Lutron Smart home Integrated audio system & lighting control, heated floors, marble backsplash/counters & PRIVATE 2 CAR EV GARAGE & STORAGE ROOM. Floorplan: perfect for house sized furniture, large feature walls for art, 9ft ceilings, in-suite storage room, pantry & laundry room PLUS a dream master spa bath & walk-in closet movies are made from. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End filled with the vibrancy of boutique shops, trendy restaurants, & cafes plus a short stroll to Sunset beach. Pet and Rental friendly More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1488 2088 BARCLAY Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2639955
1488 2088 BARCLAY Street Vancouver V6G 1L5
$4,480,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2639955
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,018 sq. ft.
The Presidio, a very unique building designed by World famous Architect Richard Henriquez. The suite occupies the entire 14th floor with spectacular water, mountain, tree view from almost every window. Quiet and serene location with only 28 residences in the complex, very exclusive. Main floor with Elegant foyer and party room complete with Piano and Bar kitchen. Beautiful back garden. Live-in caretaker. Fully air-conditioned 3 BR unit, all BR has enste bath. Master bed room has a large walk-in closet and a TV sitting room. Office is used as MJ/card room. Very well kept suite and in mint condition. Suite is the summer home for the present owner, Many visitor Parking stalls, Bike room and storage. Great price for a fussy buyer. More detailsListed by Unilife Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1402 1550 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2422507
1402 1550 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 1A5
$4,352,888Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2422507
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,176 sq. ft.
Kengo Kuma on Alberni! Developed by Westbank. All units SOLD OUT. Building under construction. Estimated completion is 2021. Located on 1550 Alberni Street, Vancouver. Will be a stunning new landmark of west coast of North America. Every detail inside and outside of the building designed by Japanese architect master Kengo Kuma. More details please visit Westbank's website. This 2 bed, 2 bath unit comes with 1 parking stall and has its own 829 sq.ft.balcony ( with a private inner Japanese garden on balcony) facing north west where yo can see Stanley Park and North Shore Mountains. Amenities include gym, indoor swimming pool, art gallery, wine tasting room and soundproof listening/music room More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3 1861 BEACH Avenue in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "THE SYLVIA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2653967
3 1861 BEACH Avenue Vancouver V6G 1Z1
$4,250,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2653967
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,460 sq. ft.
PRESTIGIOUS waterfront residence in one of the most sought-after West of Denman locations, Beach Avenue! With only one exclusive suite per floor, this 3 bed, 3 bath home is sure to impress any buyer. Fantastic layout with 2460 sq ft of luxury living space that features private elevator access, floor to ceiling windows, an abundance of natural light, huge principal rooms + a south facing covered patio w/ gorgeous water views. The large open chefs kitchen has tons of cabinet + counter space, a separate eating area+walk in pantry. The spacious master bedroom features spa-like bathroom w/ separate tub and shower, walk in closet, plenty of storage+ another private covered patio w/ ocean views. Steps to English Bay Beach, Stanley Park, Restaurants, shops and more! https://tinyurl.com/mrx8vbts More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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