The Neighbourhoods of Vancouver
The Vancouver real estate market is active and diverse; From elegant old mansions in Shaughnessy to 550 sf lofts in Yaletown.
What distinguishes Vancouver's real eatate market from that of other cities is the number of condos available downtown; there are more than 100,000 Vancouverites living downtown, with more moving in every day.
Building in the downtown area has boomed in the past and the high rises are, for the most part, the last word in convenience, beauty and the effecient use of space - what Vancouver calls EcoDensity.
If you're not looking for the last word in contemporary, you'll love the West End with its perfectly maintained and beautiful old apartment buildings, some of which look out over English Bay.
Whether seeking solace, activity, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a neighbourhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important decisions you'll make in the home-buying process; your choice of environment will affect the way you experience your new home. This is a very personal decision, influenced by countless unique factors colouring your own lives.
Downtown Peninsula
The following is a list of the neighbourhoods in Vancouver's Downtown Peninsula including both sides of False Creek and the South Granville Slopes. Each one contains an overview of its unique attributes, along with homes that are for sale in that neighbourhood, and more specifically, homes that are currently for sale in particular high rise towers in that area. Click on each for more detail & information.
Map of Downtown Peninsula
The West Side
The following is a list of the neighbourhoods in Vancouver's West Side outside of the Downtown Peninsula including South False Creek and the South Granville Slopes. Each one contains an overview of its unique attributes, along with homes of all types that are for sale in that neighbourhood. Click on each for more detail and information.
Map of the West Side
