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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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601 2528 MAPLE Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Pulse" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820930
601 2528 MAPLE Street Vancouver V6J 0B4 OPEN HOUSE: Oct 08, 202312:00 PM - 02:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, October 8, 2023 12:00PM - 2:00PM
$1,260,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820930
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 969 sq. ft.
Indulge in luxury in this 2-bedroom plus den sub-penthouse at the 'Pulse' building by Bastion Developments. Located in Kitsilano's prime Arbutus Greenway neighbourhood, this residence offers top-notch features: a sleek kitchen with premium appliances, marble floors, and Kohler fixtures. Enjoy natural light, spacious living areas, and two balconies overlooking a serene courtyard. With two parking spots, a storage locker, and pet-friendly, this home combines elegance with convenience. Steps from groceries, UBC transit, and the beach, welcome home of comfort and style. Open House on Sunday Oct 08 from 12-2pm More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- JENNIFER HILL
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3141 POINT GREY Road in Vancouver: Kitsilano House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821056
3141 POINT GREY Road Vancouver V6K 1B3
$12,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821056
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,859 sq. ft.
Introducing 3141 Point Grey Road, meticulously crafted and reimagined by Paul Merrick, boasting breathtaking ocean, city and mountain views from all three levels. Features include a private sun-filled courtyard with thoughtful landscaping, a soaring entry way, expansive dining and living room with truly spectacular views, a gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances opening to comfortable family room with direct patio access, three bedrooms up including a principal bedroom you will never want to leave complete with fully customized walk in closet and stunning ensuite. There is an office and bathroom down and rec-room with direct access to an incredibly spacious, waterfront patio space — perfect for both large cocktail parties and intimate dinner parties. This incredible property offers an extraordinary lifestyle for those desiring an exceptional waterfront home, mere minutes from downtown Vancouver. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - JENNIFER HILL
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301 2110 YORK Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "New York on York" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821192
301 2110 YORK Avenue Vancouver V6K 1C3 OPEN HOUSE: Oct 07, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, October 7, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PM OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE: Oct 08, 202301:00 PM - 03:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, October 8, 2023 1:00PM - 3:00PM OPEN HOUSE
$1,389,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821192
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,052 sq. ft.
RARELY AVAILABLE! “North of 4th” in Kitsilano, the most sought-after neighbourhood in Vancouver. Only 1 block to the beach, trendy restaurants,shops & transit! Don’t miss out on this exquisite, fully renovated 2Bed/2Bath w/ small office. N/E facing corner suite w/ spacious 203 sqft wrap-around patio showcasing treed outlook w/ mountain & city views! Enjoy the bright open concept kitchen, dining & living room, 2nd bedroom includes custom Murphy Bed. Relax on the cold winter nights w/ your wood burning fireplace! 2 side by side parking stalls & 2 lockers. Rainscreened 11-unitboutique building, 1 Pet & Rentals OK. Hurry this one won’t last! Join us at the OPEN HOUSES: Sat, Oct 7th from 2-4pm & Sun, Oct 8th from 1-3pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties and RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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302 2211 W 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "WESTPOINTE VILLA" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821219
302 2211 W 5TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 1S4 OPEN HOUSE: Oct 07, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, October 7, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Oct 08, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, October 8, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$650,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821219
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 628 sq. ft.
Home sweet home in the desirable and ever-so-charming neighborhood of Kitsilano! Enjoy outdoor activities galore with the beach just around the way. Just off the corner of 5th and Yew, this amazing location boasts a 1-bed 1-bath condo waiting for you to call home. Comes with 1 underground parking, 1 storage and pets and rentals are allowed. Call today! OPEN Sat/Sun Oct 7/8 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - JENNIFER HILL
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310 2330 MAPLE Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821267
310 2330 MAPLE Street Vancouver V6J 3T6 $619,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821267
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 724 sq. ft.
Bright and spacious, TOP FLOOR, 1 bedroom in the heart of Kitsilano. Updated kitchen and bathroom. Efficient floor plan. Large living room can accommodate your house-sized furniture and a bedroom big enough to fit a king-size bed. Tons of insuite storage. South facing balcony runs across the width of the apartment. Parking, storage locker and bike room. One pet welcome. Insuite laundry allowed with strata council permission. Awesome location; close to transit, shopping, restaurants, bike route, beach, parks, community gardens. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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207 1827 W 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Westshore" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821304
207 1827 W 3RD Avenue Vancouver V6J 1K9
$789,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821304
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 749 sq. ft.
Discover your dream urban retreat in the heart of Kitsilano! This fully renovated one-bedroom suite offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience for first-time homebuyers, couples, and investors alike. Step inside to find an open concept living area complete with an electric fireplace and a modem kitchen that is equipped with quartz counters and contemporary cabinetry. Offering ample storage for the aspiring chef. Enjoy a big balcony - the perfect spot for relaxing. You'll also appreciate the convenience of free shared laundry facilities, a dedicated parking space, and on-site storage. Nestled in the highly sought-after neighbourhood of Kitsilano, this property boasts an unbeatable location just steps from the vibrant shops and restaurants of W 4th. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - JENNIFER HILL
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203 2665 W BROADWAY in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Maguire" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820943
203 2665 W BROADWAY Vancouver V6K 2G2
$1,075,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820943
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 990 sq. ft.
Nestled in the dynamic core of Kitsilano, this 990 sqft concrete building offers an urban retreat with 2 chic bedrooms, 2 modern bathrooms, and breathtaking North Shore Mountain vistas from your vast deck where you can practice yoga or entertain friends! With in-suite laundry, EV Charger an oversized storage unit on the same floor, a den, stainless steel appliances, and a pet-friendly policy, convenience meets sophistication. Tailored for the urbanite who values genuine experiences, traditional craftsmanship, and the energy of the city. Your perfect pad awaits! Sneak Peek Wed Oct 4th 5-6:30, Open House Sat/Sun Oct 7/8 1-4pm More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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208 2125 YORK Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "YORK GARDENS" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820672
208 2125 YORK Avenue Vancouver V6K 1C4
$799,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820672
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 969 sq. ft.
MASSIVE 969 sqft of spacious living AT THE BEACH in beautiful Kitsilano. You will love this amazing location at York and Arbutus. Steps to Kits Beach, all of the fabulous restaurants and shops on 4th, Yew, Cornwall and more! 5 minute drive or 15 minutes on your bike to downtown Vancouver. Buy with confidence in this well maintained and beloved strata. Updates include Parking Membrane (2020),Windows, Elevators, Re-Piping (2016),Roof (2010). You'll love the tasteful updates inside the suite including quality wide plank laminate flooring, open concept kitchen overlooking your gracious living room and enclosed solarium. IN SUITE laundry, secured underground parking and storage locker are all included. Pets and rentals allowed. More detailsListed by Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - JENNIFER HILL
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401 2815 YEW Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820324
401 2815 YEW Street Vancouver V6K 3H6
$1,148,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820324
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,161 sq. ft.
Vancouver - Kitsilano finest location, spacious bright Penthouse,quiet SW corner in rear of building. Excellent open floor plan with huge floor-to-ceiling bay windows. Open Kitchen with updated granite tops & S/S appliances. Two updated bathrooms with slate tile, custom California walk-in closet off master bedroom, two patios, two side by side parking stalls & 2 storage lockers. Close to new IGA & London Drugs. 1 block to Connaught Park, Arbutus and just a couple minutes to Broadway. First showing open house Sat Sept 30, from 2-4 pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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506 2483 YEW Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "NEW POINTE TERRACE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820403
506 2483 YEW Street Vancouver V6K 3H3
$1,099,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820403
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,088 sq. ft.
An Exquisite Residential Suite In The Heart of Kits. This freshly renovated gem offers 2 bedrooms & 2 baths in a highly coveted area. The openness of the living & dining area envelops you & is accentuated by the abundant natural light that pours in. This area allows for an array of design possibilities & opens up onto a rooftop patio, the perfect backdrop for your morning coffees or evening soirees. The 270 degree view extends across nearly 3/4 of the compass & provides an immersive & ever-changing visual experience. The kitchen, though modest in size, exudes an air of refined functionality where efficiency meets elegance in perfect harmony. The bedrooms are a sanctuary of comfort where the expansive windows frame picturesque views. This residence is more than a home, it's a lifestyle. Here you'll have access to the finest amenities & dining experiences. Easy access to the Arbutus Greenway, St. Augustine School, transit, UBC, & Downtown. Bonus = 2 side-by-side parking stalls. 1st showing at Open House Sun 3-5 More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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308 1450 LABURNUM Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Kit's Point" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2819446
308 1450 LABURNUM Street Vancouver V6J 3W3
$598,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819446
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 558 sq. ft.
Kit's Point... Beachside Living in a well kept Condo On quite Laburnum St. Top floor, Spacious 1 Bdr. Condo Looking East with extra high ceilings. This Building is known for it's Pro-Active Strata. Updated Plumbing, Boiler, Patios and Decks and Elevator. (2018) Big Exterior Reno (Rain Screen) was completed in 2021. Easy access to Downtown and steps to all the Recreation at Kit's Beach. 4th. Ave Shops and Restaurants are just up the hill. Pet and Rental friendly. Suite #308 Top Floor. All showings by appointment only. Need 48hrs. More detailsListed by Royalty Group Realty Inc. - JENNIFER HILL
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209 2929 W 4TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Madison" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2819534
209 2929 W 4TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 4T3
$798,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819534
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 713 sq. ft.
BIG 1-bed + den with a HUGE private terrace in a well-maintained building in the heart of Kitsilano. This north-facing 713 sq ft home is well-proportioned with space for everything: generous living room, open-concept kitchen w/ maple-style cabinets, ample work and storage space, large bedroom that easily fits queen-sized furniture and offers Jack-and-Jill closets and cheater ensuite, and a den that is perfect for a home office or nursery. Enjoy the extended living space of a nearly 300 sq ft terrace for entertaining, gardening or BBQs. Just steps from restaurants, shops, and transit and a short walk to the ocean, Kits Beach, and schools. The Madison is a boutique style proactive building. Rentals allowed. Pets allowed w/ some restrictions. Parking included. Showings by appointment. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - JENNIFER HILL
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