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Kitsilano, Vancouver
Kitsilano is a neighbourhood in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Known colloquially as "Kits", the neighbourhood is named after Squamish chief August Jack Khatsahlano. Kitsilano is located in Vancouver's West Side along the south shore of English Bay, between the neighbourhoods of West Point Grey and Fairview. With a population of 40,595 people as of 2006, the area is mostly residential with two main commercial areas, West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, known for their retail stores, restaurants and organic food markets. Notable landmarks in Kitsilano include the Burrard Bridge, Kitsilano Beach, and the Museum of Vancouver/H. R. MacMillan Space Centre.
The neighbourhood has played host to a number of annual events such as the Vancouver International Children's Festival, the Bard on the Beach outdoor Shakespeare festival, and the Celebration of Light fireworks competition. Kitsilano is the current or former home of a number of famous residents including environmentalist David Suzuki, writers William Gibson and Philip K. Dick, actors Ryan Reynolds, Jason Priestley, and Joshua Jackson, ice hockey players Trevor Linden and Ryan Kesler, and comedian Brent Butt.
History
The name 'Kitsilano' is derived from 'Xats'alanexw', the name of a Squamish chief. The area has been home to the Squamish people (known as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh in the Squamish language) since the 1800s when they moved into the area to work in saw mills and other industries started by early settlers. The Squamish finally surrendered the reserve to the federal government in 1946. There is still a small amount of Indian reserve land at the foot of the Burrard Street Bridge, called senakw (usually spelled Snauq historically) in the Squamish language, where Xats'alanexw, also known as August Jack Khatsahlano, lived.
The city's streetcar lines used to have a "loop" at Arbutus & Cornwall, which made "Greer's Beach", as the area first became known after the holdout settler who lived there, easy to get to from the new city, then still mostly contained on the downtown peninsula. With the opening of the Lulu Island Railway interurban line from Granville & Pacific to Richmond via Seventh Avenue and Arbutus Street to Kerrisdale in the 1890s, more of Kits was put within easy range of downtown and housing and commercial areas carved out of the forests and swamp. The lowland area beyond MacDonald, from 4th Avenue to King Edward, was known as Malaria Flats because of its swampy air. Like most of Vancouver, it had only a few decades before been covered in dense West Coast forest.
From the 1890s, the Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club in Granville Park became a trendy club for the local elite, hosting an annual Championship which attracted some nationally successful Canadian players.
The area was an inexpensive neighbourhood to live in the 1960s and attracted many from the counterculture from across Canada and the United States and was known as one of the two hotbeds of the hippie culture in the city, the other being Gastown. However, the area became gentrified by 'yuppies' in subsequent decades. Close proximity to downtown Vancouver, walking distance to parks, beaches and popular Granville Island has made the neighbourhood a very desirable community to live. One of the main concert venues in the city in the days of the counterculture was the Soft Rock Cafe (not to be confused with the Hard Rock Cafe), near 4th and Maple, later rebuilt into a modern shopping complex.
One remaining artifact of the 1960s is the Naam Cafe at 4th and Macdonald, providing vegetarian, vegan, and natural foods. The area is also known for having the first of certain kinds of restaurants, such as the California-style Topanga Cafe. Three of the first neighbourhood pub licenses in Vancouver are still located on 4th Avenue - Bimini's at Maple (reopened after a fire in 2007),Darby D. Dawes at MacDonald, and Jerry's Cove - the original name of Jericho - near Alma.
Greenpeace - founded in the home of Dorothy Stowe at 2775 Courtney Ave. in upper Point Grey near Pacific Spirit Regional Park and UBC - originally found a home in Kitsilano in the backroom of a small office on the SE corner of Broadway at Cypress, and shortly after that at 2007 4th Ave. and Maple (now 2009 due to address change), sharing the upstairs office with SPEC. The first offices of the Green Party of British Columbia were originally located in the home of longtime party leader Adriane Carr and her husband Paul George on Trafalgar Street, near 6th, in early 1983, before being moved by the summer of that year to offices near Broadway and Cypress, which also became the first offices of the Green Party of Canada.
Geography
Kitsilano is located in the West Side of Vancouver, along the southern shore of English Bay, with Burrard Street as the neighbourhood's eastern boundary, Alma Street its western boundary, and 16th Avenue its southern boundary.
Adjacent neighbourhoods include the West End northeast across the Burrard Bridge and False Creek, Fairview directly to the east, Shaughnessy to the southeast, Arbutus Ridge directly south, Dunbar-Southlands southwest, and West Point Grey directly west.
Like all of Vancouver, Kitsilano is located in traditional Coast Salish territory.
Demographics
As of 2011, Kitsilano had 41,375 people, a 1.95% increase from 2006. 12.6% of the population is under the age of 19; 42.1% is between 20 and 39; 34.5% is between 40 and 64; and 10.9% is 65 or older. 76.0% of Kitsilano residents speak English as a first language and 2.6% speak French. As of 2006, The median household income was $53,455, and 21.3% of its population lives in low-income households. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Arts and culture
Kitsilano is home to a number of Vancouver's annual festivals and events:
- Each June, Greek Day is an annual street festival celebrating Greek culture and cuisine along several blocks of Greek West Broadway, which is Vancouver's Greektown.
- Vanier Park is home to the Vancouver International Children's Festival (at Granville Island as of 2014) and "Bard on the Beach", the outdoor Shakespeare festival.
- The Celebration of Light is held on the waters of English Bay between Vanier Park and the West End.
- The Khatsahlano Street Party is held on 4th Avenue on a July Saturday.
Attractions
Parks and beaches
Kitsilano is home to 17 parks, which include six playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, and Kitsilano Beach, one of Vancouver's most popular beaches. Along with the beach itself, Kitsilano Beach Park also contains a franchise restaurant, Kitsilano Pool, and the Kitsilano Showboat. The Kitsilano Showboat, operating since 1935, is essentially an open-air amphitheatre with the ocean and mountains as a backdrop. All summer long, the showboat hosts free performances from local bands, dance groups, and other performers. Its main goal is to entertain residents and tourists, showcasing amateur talent. It is located on the south side of the Kitsilano Pool along Cornwall Avenue. Weather permitting, shows typically start at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Beatrice Leinbach, or Captain Bea, has been playing an active role in maintaining the showboat since the mid-1940s. As of 2006, she is the president of the non-profit Kitsilano Showboat Society.
Vanier Park is another one of Kitsilano's most popular parks, and is the location of the Museum of Vancouver, the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, as well as the public art installations Gate to the Northwest Passage by artist Alan Chung Hung and "Freezing Water #7" by Jun Ren
Buildings
Landmark buildings in Kitsilano include the Burrard Bridge, a five-lane, Art Deco style, steel truss bridge constructed in 1930-1932 connecting downtown Vancouver with Kitsilano via connections to Burrard Street on both ends, as well as several historic sites such as the Museum of Vancouver and H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, St. Roch National Historic Site of Canada, Kitsilano Secondary School, General Gordon Elementary School and the Bessborough Armoury. Busy Macdonald Street and some quiet, leafy adjoining streets still have some 1910s-1920s craftsman houses that cannot be found anywhere else in Vancouver. According to Exploring Vancouver, an architectural guide to the city:
Kitsilano developed as a less expensive suburban alternative to the West End. Endless rows of developer-built houses lined the grid of streets, their gabled roofs picturesque and not boring. Many resemble West End houses of preceding years, but have the wider proportions, broad verandahs, and wood brackets popularized by the newer and trendier California bungalow.
Government
Kitsilano is situated within the Canadian federal electoral districts of Vancouver Quadra and Vancouver Centre, currently held by Joyce Murray and Hedy Fry, respectively. Both are members of the Liberal Party of Canada. Provincially, Kitsilano lies within the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia electoral districts of Vancouver-Point Grey, Vancouver-Fairview, and Vancouver-False Creek. Vancouver-Point Grey is currently held by David Eby of the BC NDP, Vancouver-Fairview by fellow BC NDP member George Heyman, and Vancouver-False Creek by BC Liberal Sam Sullivan.
Kitsilano
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104 2268 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Connaught" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2992077
104 2268 W 12th Avenue Vancouver V6K 2N5 
$948,888Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2992077
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 927 sq. ft.
Experience life at The Connaught — a boutique residence nestled in the highly sought after Kitsilano area, right along a picturesque, tree-lined boulevard. This thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features a bright and airy open-concept layout with well-separated bedrooms for enhanced privacy. Enjoy generous living and dining areas that flow seamlessly into a covered solarium/den — perfect for year-round use. Unbeatable location with walkable access to IGA, Loblaws, Connaught Park, Kitsilano Secondary School & Community Centre, shops and cafes along the Broadway-Arbutus corridor, and the upcoming Arbutus SkyTrain Station. Includes one parking stall, a storage locker, and is pet-friendly! Open house April 26th & 27th from 2-4pm More detailsListed by eXp Realty
- JENNIFER HILL
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253 2565 W Broadway Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Trafalgar Mews" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2991666
253 2565 W Broadway Avenue Vancouver V6K 2E9 OPEN HOUSE: Apr 22, 202510:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDTOpen House on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM First Showing - Agents Open House - send clients!OPEN HOUSE: Apr 26, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, April 26, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Apr 27, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, April 27, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$824,800Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2991666
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 753 sq. ft.
Living in Kits is the best! Welcome to Trafalgar Mews! Walking distance to everything or easy transit. This One bed and den is 753 SF plus an enclosed deck (den) of 43 SF. South facing condo with an front door entering into the courtyard. Easy walk up or take the elevator. In suite laundry, great eating area in the kitchen and large bedroom with walk in closet! The unit has large windows and has one secure parking stall and one storage. Lots of visitor parking too. Perfect for downsizing or first home buyer! Call for private appointment. First showing - Tuesday April 22, 10-12 noon at Agents Open House, send clients! More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - JENNIFER HILL
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106 2858 W 4th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Kitswest" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2991929
106 2858 W 4th Avenue Vancouver V6K 1R2
$489,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2991929
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 435 sq. ft.
Discover the allure of Kitsilano living at KITSWEST, ideally situated in the heart of this coveted Vancouver neighbourhood. Just steps from the waterfront, this functional studio unit offers a modern and comfortable urban experience. A unique highlight of this property is its expansive, private fenced backyard, providing an exceptional outdoor space for entertaining and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Kitsilano community, with its renowned parks, excellent schools, and diverse shopping and dining options all within easy reach. This is a rare opportunity to own an exceptional property in one of Vancouver's most desirable locations. Open House: April 20, Sun, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Real Broker - JENNIFER HILL
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705 1808 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Kore" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2991154
705 1808 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver V6J 0C4
$1,289,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2991154
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 875 sq. ft.
Pleased to present this spacious, light-filled Penthouse at 'Kore' in Kitsilano. Freshly updated and feels like a brand new space ready for your occupancy. A unique offering,only 4 units on the PH level, these homes rarely come for sale. This corner unit features water & mountain VIEWS, 2 sep. bedrooms, flex space (office or extra storage) and 2 full baths. Design finishings: Engineered H/W floors, floor-to-ceiling windows throughout living areas, new carpet in bedrooms and freshly painted throughout. Luxury kitchen with large quartz island, s/s appliances and gas range. Enjoy the southwest terrace with 180 sf of outdoor space for entertaining,or dinner parties. Additional building highlights: Bike storage, gym, garden space and common room. 2 parking incl. O/H: APRIL 19TH + 20TH 2PM-4PM More detailsListed by Domicile Real Estate Corp. - JENNIFER HILL
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PH5 1827 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Westshore" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2991449
PH5 1827 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver V6J 1K9
$1,080,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2991449
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 889 sq. ft.
Dream Home in the Perfect Location: North of 4th!!! This bright and spacious 2-bedroom penthouse loft features soaring ceilings and impressive volumes throughout. Beautifully updated with engineered hardwood flooring, renovated bathroom, stainless steel appliances in the open-concept kitchen. Enjoy quiet, privacy, and views from your oversized private balcony, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a well-managed building, this home offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and location. More than a home, it's a life-style. Just steps to Kits beach, seawall, Granville Island & 4th ave shops & restaurants. Cat and Dog Welcome. Comes with 1 parking + 1 storage. Open House Th 04/17 from 5 to 6pm, Sat 04/19 from 2 to 4 pm. Welcome home in the best neighbourhood in the world!!! More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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3248 W 2nd Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale in "North Of Fourth" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2990412
3248 W 2nd Avenue Vancouver V6K 1K8
$2,950,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2990412
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,136 sq. ft.
ALL DUPLEXES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL. Top 2/3 on just 2 floors, this 2100sf+ duplex feels more like a house. It’s located in coveted N. of Fourth, an oasis in the city that includes parks, beaches, sailing & tennis clubs close to home. Restaurants & shopping are a short walk away. Whether you want morning or afternoon sun, or some shade to read a book, there is a deck or patio to relax & enjoy this quiet city neighbourhood. Completely rebuilt in 1997 with an additional bedroom level renovation in 2012, this Heritage designated property offers a traditional layout of 3 bedrooms & 2 baths up with spacious living on the main. Decks, patio, & private S. facing garden complete this classic city home offering a mix of original features & modern conveniences. BY APPT ONLY. Offers April 21, 1pm More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - JENNIFER HILL
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407 2788 Vine Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2990496
407 2788 Vine Street Vancouver V6K 4S5
$879,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2990496
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 766 sq. ft.
Mozaiek, conveniently located in the Arbutus Walk Community right across the Connaught Park! This RARE penthouse I-bedroom + den is located in a well-maintained CONCRETE building built by Concert Properties. Featuring 9-foot ceiling, hardwood floors, granite countertops, S/S appliances and gas fireplace. The spacious living area features a double French doors that opens onto the balcony! Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and the future Arbutus Skytrain Station. 1 parking and 1 storage locker included. More detailsListed by Sunstar Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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105 2480 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Westvale" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2990551
105 2480 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver V6K 1L8
$1,175,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2990551
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,075 sq. ft.
Stunning, rainscreened 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm family & pet friendly corner garden suite in Vancouver’s highly sought after Kitsilano neighborhood, North of 4th. This rare ground-level gem offers effortless living, 2 private gates, & expansive 800+ sq. ft. patio, beautifully surrounded by mature trees & greenery for ultimate privacy. Step inside to spacious living room W/ cozy wood-burning fireplace. The brand-new modern kitchen boasts premium Silestone counters & top-of-the-line Samsung Smart Range & Fridge W/ Family Hub™, LG QuadWash dishwasher, & Frigidaire Quiet Pack laundry. Gorgeous luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout. 2 underground parking stalls & 1 storage locker. Just steps away from boutique shops & less than 10 min walk to the iconic Kits Beach. Waiting for you to call home! More detailsListed by FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate - JENNIFER HILL
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2415 W 13th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2990694
2415 W 13th Avenue Vancouver V6K 2S7
$3,750,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2990694
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,750 sq. ft.
Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street is this solidly built home. Open & spacious layout with 17'ceiling & spiral staircase grand foyer. New interior paints throughout, new roof, new tank-less water heater. All 3 bedrooms on the upper floor are ideally en-suited. Lovely functional backyard with no big trees!! Nice 3-car garage. Superb desirable location in walking distance to parks, schools, recreations, community centre, fitness club, groceries, nice restaurants, boutiques & transits. Pretty green tree-top views & some mountain-top views. Well priced great value property whether to move in, invest, hold or build. Awesome purchase opportunity not to miss!! Open House 2pm-4pm Sunday April 20. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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1 2936 W 12 Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2990910
1 2936 W 12 Avenue Vancouver V6K 2R3
$2,699,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2990910
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 1,993 sq. ft.
Welcome to this brand new net zero ½ duplex, built with superior design and other features to offer an eco friendly choice for a more sustainable future. This 4 Bed, 5 bath home features high end finishing’s and impeccable attention to detail throughout. Thoughtfully designed with over height ceilings, engineered hardwood, modern lighting, heat pump, central A/C, ERV, dedicated EV charging & much more. The main floor is perfect for entertaining with open concept living, custom cabinetry and millwork with quartz countertops and a Wolf appliance package. The walk out basement with wet bar and bathroom offers flexibility for an additional bedroom, playroom, home office or more. Proudly presented by Georgie Award winning Tectona Developments, Harmony Sense Interiors and Architrix More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - JENNIFER HILL
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2741 W 14th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2991066
2741 W 14th Avenue Vancouver V6K 2X1
$2,690,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2991066
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,086 sq. ft.
LAND VALUE ONLY. Builder alert! Fabulous opportunity to own part of Kitsilano History with this 33' x 122' lot on the tree lined 14th Ave. With back alley access on the North Side. 2 bedroom 2 full bath up stair. 1 Bed room with 1 bath down stair. Great location close to Connaught and Carnarvon Park. Only a short walk to all the Broadway shops and restaurants and future sky train (Arbutus Station). Amazing development potential. Being Sold as is, where is. Development potential-housing up to six-storey. (Check with city villages planning program). Contact realtor for more info. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - Metroland Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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302 2330 Maple Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Maple Gardens" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2989841
302 2330 Maple Street Vancouver V6J 3T6
$524,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2989841
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 453 sq. ft.
Great value for this top floor studio unit in the heart of Kitsilano. This bright, updated unit features a great floorplan with an inset bed area and lots of closet space. Install a room divider for privacy or leave it open to enjoy the partial mountain view through the windows. This unit has room for a dining area or pull up a stool to the bar counter top in the kitchen. Enjoy the full width balcony with the spring blooms from plum and cherry trees on this beautiful treed street. This unit is cool in the summer, wired for fiber internet and comes with 1 pkg, a large storage locker and the building has a secure bike room. Walk or bike everywhere, Kits Beach, the Arbutus greenway, many great restaurants and pubs, upcoming Skytrain or shops on 4th Ave. This location can't be beat! Pets OK! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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