Kitsilano neighbourhood (Vancouver)
Kitsilano is more urban in character than the rest of the West Side, being so close-in to Downtown (just across the Burrard St Bridge). Its access to the beaches and its yuppie beach lifestyle has made it Canada’s second best known neighbourhoods, after Toronto's Rosedale. The Fairview neighbourhood, next to False Creek and Granville Island, is densely developed with low- and highrise condos. Both neighbourhoods offer a lively street life and local shopping, with cafés, bookstores, boutiques and restaurants. In the summertime, these advantages also attract a lot of locals and tourists.
Homes
Homes in the Kitsilano/Point Grey run $900,000-several millions; with condos in the $275,000-1 million range.
Housing exists in a fair variety, including California bungalows, Arts & Crafts, and Edwardian character homes. Many homes are available for rental, including some heritage homes. There are several pockets of condo development, especially around Fairview.
Schools
There are lots of schools in the area (map). Post Secondary opportunities are abundant, with University of British Columbia, Emily Carr School of Art & Design, plus all the downtown institutions close.
Shopping
The are a couple of shopping districts in the community. There are of course lots of shops on West Broadway, West 4th, and right in Kits. Granville Island is close-by though a bit touristy. The closest shopping centre is Arbutus Village.
Recreation
Recreation here focuses on the waterfront with Kits beach and its outdoor pool. There’s also Vanier Park, with its Planetarium & Museums, and Hadden Park with the Maritime Museum.
Community Map
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