
Vancouver Westside
Shaughnessy
Arbutus Ridge
Dunbar / Southlands
West Point Grey
Kitsilano
Fairview
South Cambie
Oakridge
Marpole
University (Endownment Lands)
To learn about the neighbourhoods located in the Vancouver Westside click on the neighbourhoods below. I have provided details on history, boundaries, amenities, schools, shopping and statistics for each neighbourhood.
KerrisdaleShaughnessy
Arbutus Ridge
Dunbar / Southlands
West Point Grey
Kitsilano
Fairview
South Cambie
Oakridge
Marpole
University (Endownment Lands)
Kerrisdale is one of the most southern located neighborhoods, opposite from the downtown core. Since the early European settlers of the 1900's many of the distinct architectural style homes reflecting Tudor, Spanish and Colonial remain. Kerrisdale also retains the basic development pattern established by the Wilson Road and Vancouver-Lulu island train tracks that serviced the area. Kerrisdale features 50 named Heritage structures and remains one of the most pleasant neighborhoods in Vancouver.
Kerrisdale is a neighbourhood featuring a mix of newer houses and older bungalows as well as various low and mid-rise rental and condo apartment buildings in its northern section. The neighbourhood is an ethnic mix of Caucasian and Asian Canadians.Kerrisdale styles itself as a village and the main shopping strip is along West 41st Avenue between Balsam and Maple Street containing an assortment of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and specialty retail shops.
Kerrisdale is a neighbourhood featuring a mix of newer houses and older bungalows as well as various low and mid-rise rental and condo apartment buildings in its northern section. The neighbourhood is an ethnic mix of Caucasian and Asian Canadians.Kerrisdale styles itself as a village and the main shopping strip is along West 41st Avenue between Balsam and Maple Street containing an assortment of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and specialty retail shops.

Boundaries of Kerrisdale:
- Blenheim Street to the west
- Granville Street to the east
- West 41st Avenue to the north
- Fraser River (North Arm) to the south
- Malkin Park
- Kerrisdale Park
- Kerrisdale Community Centre
- Kerrisdale Arena
- Mcleery Golf Course.
- Kerrisdale Elementary - 5555 Carnarvon Street 604.713.5446
- Maple Grove Elementary - 6199 Cypress Street 604.713.5356
- McKechnie Elementary - 7455 Maple Street 604.713.5356
- Magee Secondary - 6360 Maple Street 604.713.8200
- Crofton House (Girl's Private School) - 3200 West 41st Avenue 604.263.3824
- 14,735
- 22% - 19 and under
- 22% - 20 to 39
- 39% - 40 to 64
- 16% - 65 and over
- 59% -Single-detached house
- 28% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 11% -Apartment 5 storey's and above
- 1% -Detached duplex
- 36%
- 55% -English
- 31% -Chinese
- 2% -Korean
- 1% -German / French / Tagalog (Filipino)
- $70,409
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The central location of Shaughnessy within Vancouver allows for easy accessibility to neighbouring shopping districts such as Kerrisdale Village, Granville Corridor, South Cambie, Oakridge Centre and Granville Island.

Boundaries of Shaughnessy:
- West Boulevard to the west
- Oak Street to the east
- West 16th Avenue to the north
- West 41st Avenue to the south
- Angus Park
- Devonshire Park
- Shaughnessy Park
- Van Dusen Botanical Garden
- Shaughnessy Elementary - 4250 Marguerite Street 604.713.5500
- Point Grey Secondary - 5350 East Boulevard 604.713.8220
- York House (Girl's Private School) - 4176 Alexandra Street 604.736.6651
- Vancouver College (Boy's Private School) - 5400 Cartier Street 604.261.4285
- 8,900
- 22% - 19 and under
- 22% - 20 to 39
- 38% - 40 to 64
- 19% - 65 and over
- 69% -Single-detached house
- 18% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 7% -Detached duplex
- 3% -Row House
- 22%
- 58% -English
- 27% -Chinese
- 2% -Taiwanese / Tagalog (Filipino)
- $104,300
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Arbutus Ridge is a quiet suburban upscale neighbourhood made up of predominantly residential homes ideal for families and young professionals. The main shopping is shared with Kerrisdale along West 41st Avenue between Balsam and Maple Street. In addition, there is the Arbutus Village Shopping Centre located within the heart of the neighbourhood.

Boundaries of Arbutus Ridge:
- Mackenzie Street to the west
- West Boulevard / Arbutus Street to the east
- West 16th Avenue to the north
- West 41st Avenue to the south
- Quilchena Park
- Prince of Wales Park
- Trafalgar Park
- Carnarvon Park
- Arbutus Club (Private)
- Ridge Theatre
- Arbutus Village Recreation Centre
- Carnarvon Elementary - 3400 Balaclava Street 604.713.5396
- Trafalgar Elementary - 4175 Trafalgar Street 604.713.5475
- Prince of Wales Secondary - 2250 Eddington Drive 604.713.8974
- 15,910
- 23% - 19 and under
- 20% - 20 to 39
- 38% - 40 to 64
- 19% - 65 and over
- 40% -Single-detached house
- 23% -Apartment 5 storey's and above
- 21% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 11% -Detached duplex
- 5% -Row House
- 32%
- 46% -English
- 37% -Chinese
- 3% -Korean
- 2% -Greek
- 1% -French / German
- $56,113
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Southlands is located on the flood plains south of South West Marine Drive bordering the North Arm of the Fraser River. Southlands is considered a rural oasis with its natural landscape and tranquil atmosphere. The neighbourhood has some of the most expensive properties in Greater Vancouver featuring multi-million dollar estates on secluded acreages. It is not uncommon to drive through the Southlands and having to yield to horses out on a casual stroll with their owners.
The main shopping strip is located on Dunbar Street between West 16th and West 30th Avenue and also the intersection of West 41st Avenue. Here you will find restaurants, coffee shops, markets and retail businesses.

Boundaries of Dunbar / Southlands:
- University Endowment Lands to the west
- McKenzie Street to the east
- West 16th Avenue to the north
- Fraser River (North Arm) to the south
- Balaclava Park
- Comosun Park
- Chaldecott Park
- Memorial West Park
- Musqueam Park
- Eaglequest at Musqueam Golf Club
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club (Private)
- Southlands Riding Club
- Southlands Elementary - 5351 Camosun Street 604.713.5414
- Lord Kitchener Elementary - 4055 Blenheim Street 604.713.5454
- St. George's School (Boy's Private School) - 3851 West 29th Avenue 604.224.1304
- 21,745
- 25% - 19 and under
- 20% - 20 to 39
- 40% - 40 to 64
- 15% - 65 and over
- 71% -Single-detached house
- 23% -Detached duplex
- 5% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 19%
- 70% -English
- 17% -Chinese
- 2% -German
- 1% -Korean / French
- $56,113
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Boundaries of West Point Grey:
- University Endowment Lands to the west
- Alma Street to the east
- English Bay to the north
- West 16th Avenue to the south
- Jericho Beach Park
- Lacarno Park
- Spanish Bank Beach Park
- Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
- Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help - 2550 Camosun Street 604.228.8811
- Queen Elizabeth Elementary - 4102 West 16th Avenue 604.713.5408
- Queen Mary Elementary - 3851 2000 Trimble Street 604.713.5464
- University Hill Elementary - 5395 Chancellor Boulevard 604.713.5350
- Lord Byng Secondary - 3939 West 16th Avenue 604.713.8171
- University Hill Secondary -2896 Acadia Road 604.713.8258
- 12,795
- 21% - 19 and under
- 24% - 20 to 39
- 39% - 40 to 64
- 16% - 65 and over
- 44% -Single-detached house
- 23% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 22% -Detached duplex
- 8% -Apartment 5 storey's and above
- 1% -Row House
- 35%
- 70% -English
- 13% -Chinese
- 2% -French / German
- 1% -Farsi (Persian) / Spanish
- $84,448
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Kitsilano is often called the land of beautiful beaches and people with its trendy eclectic vibes most evident during the summer months. There is no shortage of areas to shop as a unique blend of supermarkets, retail stores, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and everything in between can be found throughout the Kitsilano neighbourhood. Notable shopping strips are along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway. To live here is to be a part of a lifestyle evident by its younger and culturally diverse demographic interested in a healthy and social outdoor lifestyle.
The main attraction is definitely the Kitsilano Beach waterfront equipped with outdoor pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, beach volleyball and the seawall offering endless possibilities.

Boundaries of Kitsilano:
- Alma Street to the west
- Burrard Street to the east
- English Bay to the north
- West 16th Avenue to the south
- Vanier Park
- Kitsilano Park
- Connaught Park
- Kitsilano Community Centre
- Maritime Museum
- Vancouver Museum
- HR Macmillan Space Centre
- Conservatory of Music
- Bayview Elementary - 2251 Collingwood Street 604.713.5433
- Henry Hudson Elementary - 1551 Cyprus Street 604.713.5441
- Lord Tennyson Elementary - 1936 West 10th Avenue 604.713.5426
- General Gordon Elementary - 2896 West 6th Avenue 604.713.5403
- Kitsilano Secondary - 2550 West 10th Avenue 604.713.8961
- 41,375
- 13% - 19 and under
- 42% - 20 to 39
- 35% - 40 to 64
- 11% - 65 and over
- 68% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 11% -Detached duplex
- 7% -Single-detached house
- 6% -Semi-detached house
- 6% -Apartment 5 storey's and above
- 57%
- 78% -English
- 5% -Chinese
- 3% -French
- 2% -German / Spanish
- 1% -Greek
- $60,147
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Fairview which overlooks False Creek from the south and extends to West 16th Ave began development in the early 1900's beginning with single family homes and a hospital spanning 2 city blocks at West 10th Avenue and Heather. It was not until the 1920's to 1960's that Fairview exploded into an apartment district after rezoning. Further zoning decisions in response to the growing population increased low-rise apartments and commercial establishments between the 1970's and 1980's to really shape the Fairview neighbourhood to what we are accustomed to today. Its proximity to both the waterfront and the downtown core makes it a highly desirable location to reside especially for young families and single professionals.
Similar to Kitsilano the neighbourhood offers a variety of shopping strips to cater to the dense population. The Broadway Corridor between Cambie and Granville Street is filled with a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, retail outlets and medical supply stores.
The South Granville strip between West 6th and West 16th Avenue contains a upscale mix of restaurants, coffeeshops, retail shops, art galleries and antique shops. Along Burrard and West 4th Avenue is the start of the shopping strip that continues along West 4th Avenue into Kitsilano.
The development of the rapid transit line along the Cambie Corridor connecting the Vancouver Airport and downtown Vancouver has brought new developments introducing large retail businesses and restaurants to the neighbourhood.
The heart and soul of Fairview would have to be Granville Island which began its inception in the early 1970's. Today Granville Island offers a myriad of amenities such as restaurants, retail businesses, art galleries, studios and the renowned Public Market. A combination of colorful stalls, rich aromas and lavish displays showcases the finest in gastronomic delights.

Boundaries of Fairview:
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Similar to Kitsilano the neighbourhood offers a variety of shopping strips to cater to the dense population. The Broadway Corridor between Cambie and Granville Street is filled with a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, retail outlets and medical supply stores.
The South Granville strip between West 6th and West 16th Avenue contains a upscale mix of restaurants, coffeeshops, retail shops, art galleries and antique shops. Along Burrard and West 4th Avenue is the start of the shopping strip that continues along West 4th Avenue into Kitsilano.
The development of the rapid transit line along the Cambie Corridor connecting the Vancouver Airport and downtown Vancouver has brought new developments introducing large retail businesses and restaurants to the neighbourhood.
The heart and soul of Fairview would have to be Granville Island which began its inception in the early 1970's. Today Granville Island offers a myriad of amenities such as restaurants, retail businesses, art galleries, studios and the renowned Public Market. A combination of colorful stalls, rich aromas and lavish displays showcases the finest in gastronomic delights.

Boundaries of Fairview:
- Burrard Street to the west
- Cambie Street to the east
- False Creek to the north
- West 16th Avenue to the south
- Charleson Park
- Granville Park
- City Square Mall
- Vancouver General Hospital
- BC Cancer Research Centre.
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary - 1166 West 14th Ave 604.713.4585
- Blessed Sacrement School - 3020 Heather Street 604.876.7211
- 31,440
- 9% - 19 and under
- 41% - 20 to 39
- 35% - 40 to 64
- 15% - 65 and over
- 64% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 30% -Apartment 5 storey's and above
- 4% -Row House
- 58%
- 73% -English
- 7% -Chinese
- 3% -French
- 2% -Japanese / German / Spanish
- $61,431
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South Cambie
South Cambie is the smallest neighbourhood in Vancouver and yet have undergone some rapid changes. Traditionally, the neighbourhood has been dominated by single family homes but due to demographic demands a greater mix of housing developments are on the rise. The recent addition of a rapid transit system (Canada Line) along Cambie Street connecting the Airport to Downtown has created new condominium and rental opportunities. In addition other types of housing such as duplexes and smaller homes on shared lots are becoming available due to new zoning changes. Many single family homes have an additional suite to cater towards the growing popularity of South Cambie.
The main shopping strip is along the Cambie Street corridor between West 16th and West 23rd Avenue. The variety of supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops and independent stores plus the ease of commuting to other shopping districts such as Broadway Street and Oakridge Mall is ideal.
The neighbourhood also boarders the Riley Park neighbourhood which is home to the 2nd most visited park in Vancouver in Queen Elizabeth Park. It is joined by Hillcrest Park and Riley Park to include amenities such as Queen Elizabeth Pitch and Putt Golf Course, Nat Bailey Stadium (Baseball), Aquatic Centre and the Riley Park Ice Rink.

Boundaries of South Cambie:
- Oak Street to the west
- Cambie Street to the east
- West 16th Avenue to the north
- West 41st Avenue to the south
- Douglas Park
- Heather Park
- Braemer Park
- BC Children's Hospital
- BC Women's Hospital
- St. Vincents Hospital
- Edith Cavell Elementary - 500 West 20th Avenue 604.713.4932
- Emily Carr Elementary - 4070 Oak Street 604.713.4932
- Eric Hamber Secondary - 5025 Willow Street 604.713.8927
- 7,680
- 19% - 19 and under
- 32% - 20 to 39
- 33% - 40 to 64
- 15% - 65 and over
- 37% -Apartments under 5 storey's.
- 34% -Single-detached houses.
- 20% -Detached duplex
- 40%
- 64% -English
- 19% -Chinese
- 2% -French / Japanese / Spanish
- 1% -German
- $70,883
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Oakridge is a relatively new community developed in the early 1950's when Canadian Pacific Railways (CP Rail) decided to utilize their land to construct residential and commercial developments. The areas predominant architectural style is the bungalow a popular style built during the post World War II boom. Oakridge is mainly a single family residential neighbourhood comprised of middle to the wealthy class homes with most houses in the area boasting big lots. The neighbourhood is very popular amongst the Chinese and Jewish communities. The main shopping strip is definitely Oakridge Centre which is one of two main shopping malls located in Vancouver.

Boundaries of Oakridge:
- Granville Street to the west
- Ontario Street to the east
- West 41st Avenue to the north
- West 57th Avenue to the south
- Tisdall Park
- Montgomery Park
- Columbia Park
- Langara Golf Course
- Jewish Community Centre
- Jamieson Elementary - 6350 Tisdall Street 604.713.5367
- Van Horne Elementary -5855 Ontario Street 604.713.4965
- Sir William Osler Elementary -5970 Selkirk Street 604.713.4925
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary - 7055 Heather Street 604.713.8189
- Langara College - 100 West 49th Avenue 604.323.5322
- 12,440
- 20% - 19 and under
- 23% - 20 to 39
- 37% - 40 to 64
- 20% - 65 and over
- 46% -Single-detached house
- 22% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 18% -Apartment 5 storey's and above
- 7% -Detached duplex
- 5% -Row House
- 35%
- 50% -Chinese
- 31% -English
- 3% -Korean
- 2% -Taiwanese / Tagalog (Filipino) / Punjabi
- $55,594
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The main shopping strip is located on Granville between West 63rd and West 70th Avenue which consists of a supermarket and a variety of restaurants, coffee shops and independent stores. For larger commercial establishments such as Supermarkets, Restaurants, Hotels, other commercial and light industrial related businesses can be found along South West Marine Drive between Granville and Main Street. Major Industrial businesses can be found at the most southern tip of the community bordering the North Arm of the Fraser River.

Boundaries of Marpole:
- Angus Drive to the west
- Ontario Street to the east
- West 57th Avenue to the north
- Fraser River (North Arm) to the south
- Winona Park
- Oak Park
- Shannon Park
- Riverview Park
- Ash Park
- Eburne Park
- Marpole Community Centre
- David Lloyd George Elementary - 8370 Cartier Street 604.713.4895
- Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary - 7350 Laurel Street 604.713.4925
- Sexsmith Elementary - 7455 Ontario Street 604.713.4901
- Van Horne Elementary - 5855 Ontario Street 604.713.4965
- Ideal Mini School (Secondary) - 855 West 59th Avenue 604.713.5842
- 23,835
- 19% - 19 and under
- 29% - 20 to 39
- 40% - 40 to 64
- 13% - 65 and over
- 53% -Apartment under 5 storey's
- 24% -Single-detached house
- 10% -Detached duplex
- 6% -Semi-detached house
- 5% -Row house
- 57%
- 39% -Chinese
- 39% -English
- 4% -Tagalog (Filipino)
- 2% -Japanese
- 1% -Russian / Spanish
- $48,308
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The preservation of the natural landscape in the University neighbourhood began during the early 1900's. The land Act allowed land to be set aside for the University of British columbia's future developmental use. In 1989, the Pacific Spirit Regional Park which spans 1800 acres of forest was created and preserved for renewal as a result of the greenspace conservation efforts.
The majority of the neighbourhood is dedicated to the University lifestyle and accommodations are typically for students and teachers on a controlled rental basis. However, there is a small community of homes within the University in a location called University Hill. Here you will find some of Greater Vancouver's most expensive multi-million dollar estates. Secluded within acreages of forest and the University Campus along with phenomenal views of the ocean and mountains make this area very exclusive. There are various shops and restaurants within the University Campus however the main shopping strip is along West 10th and West 4th Avenue as you exit the University neighbourhood.
Boundaries of University (Endownment Lands):
- South West & North West Marine Drive to the west
- Blanca Street & Camosun Street to the east
- North West Marine Drive & West 16th Avenue to the north
- South West Marine Drive to the south
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Wreck Beach
- Museum of Anthropology
- UBC Botanical Garden
- Nitobe Memorial Garden
- University of British Columbia -2329 West Mall 604.822.2211
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All community statistics stated above is based on the Census Data published by Statistics Canada (2011)
All Average home prices stated above is based on data provided by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
All Average home prices stated above is based on data provided by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver