Housing and
Zoning
The West Side has some of the most expensive
housing in the Greater Vancouver region. See our
Market Tracker for current house prices.
The West Side contains different types of
housing ranging from small bungalows, through condominium
complexes to multimillion-dollar waterfront estates. Older
"character" houses are popular on the West Side and you can
expect to pay a lot for them.
Although much of the housing is single family
housing, several neighbourhoods such as Downtown, the West End,
False Creek and Fairview Slopes have primarily apartments and
townhouse developments.
For details visit the City's
Planning and Land Use section on their Web site.
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
The West Side is a shopper's paradise and
attracts people from all over Greater Vancouver. Downtown
shopping revolves around Robson Street, with its designer
fashion stores, and Gastown, a popular tourist destination full
of small boutiques and gift shops.
Fourth Avenue, in the heart of Kitsilano, is
another trendy shopping spot. Browse through the upscale
boutiques, gift stores and bookstores or grab a bite to eat at
one of the many restaurants and cafes. South Granville Street
and 10th Avenue also have excellent shopping.
Downtown is home to General Motors Place
(hockey), BC Place (football), the Queen Elizabeth theatre, the
Vogue and Orpheum theatres and "movie theatre row" on Granville
Street.
Parks and
Recreation
The West Side is blessed with an abundance of
parkland and over 50 kilometres of beaches. Walking along the
water you can go from Kits beach to Jericho, Locarno, Spanish
Banks and "clothing optional" Wreck Beach.
Stanley Park, Pacific Spirit Regional Park,
VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Queen Elizabeth Park, and dozens of
smaller neighbourhood parks offer a wealth of recreational
opportunities within the city.
For more information visit the City of
Vancouver
Parks and Recreation site.
Transportation
Downtown Vancouver is only a 10 to 20 minute
drive from most other areas in the West Side. Access to bus
routes, SkyTrain stations and bikeways, makes it easy to get
around without a car.
Education
The West Side is part of the Vancouver School
District.
Community Services
The West Side has a full array of
community services. For details visit the City's
Communities section on their Web site.
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