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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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3171 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2949148
3171 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V6K 1K7 
$2,350,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2949148
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,581 sq. ft.
Kits 3 bed 1/2 duplex offers modern comfort and timeless design. 9-ft ceilings, pot lighting & integrated speakers. Fiber optics available, ensuring fast internet. Maple wood flrs, with cozy carpeting in the bedrms. Large windows and skylights flood the home with natural light, with Hunter Douglas for privacy and elegance. Fireplace serves as a focal point, delivering ambiance/warmth on cooler evenings. Efficient gas boiler, providing radiant heat and hot water. Open kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring stone counters, high-end appliances, including a Liebherr fridge and Viking gas stove & wood cabinetry. Upstairs, the primary/bed has 11-ft ceilings, skylights & deck, & ensuite. Ample storage, a crawl space , and a single-car garage, this property checks all the boxes. Book a showing today More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- JENNIFER HILL
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611 2655 CRANBERRY Drive in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948737
611 2655 CRANBERRY Drive Vancouver V6K 4V5
$798,998Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948737
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 674 sq. ft.
Welcome to The New Yorker, a modern mid-rise gem nestled in the vibrant Arbutus Walk neighborhood. This spacious freshly painted 1 bedroom + den spans 674 square feet. The high ceilings create an airy ambiance with a cozy gas fireplace, while the large covered patio offers a perfect outdoor retreat. Spacious kitchen featuring ample cupboard space and maple cabinetry and granite countertops. Generously sized bedroom and his and hers wardrobes plus a private en-suite bath featuring a deep soaker tub. Location is everything, and this property doesn’t disappoint. Surrounded by picturesque bike paths, lush gardens, and serene parks, you’ll also find convenient access to public transportation and grocery stores. The building welcomes rentals/pets, 2 secure underground parking and a car wash bay. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - JENNIFER HILL
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1874 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948720
1874 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 1S8
$1,498,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948720
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,234 sq. ft.
Rarely available 3-storey townhome in an exclusive 6-unit heritage conversion in the heart of Kitsilano! This 2-bed plus den, 2.5-bath home blends modern comforts with timeless charm. Features include hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, newer stainless steel appliances, a cozy fireplace, and two private entrances—one leading to a peaceful, spacious front porch and the other on the ground level. Includes one secure parking stall and a storage locker. This home is ideally situated just a bike ride from the beach and steps from Kitsilano’s vibrant restaurants, upscale shopping, and amenities. Enjoy a relaxed beachside lifestyle with convenient access to downtown and the airport. This Kitsilano townhome is the one you've been waiting for! OPEN HOUSE: Sat/Sun Dec 7 & 8, 1-3 pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - JENNIFER HILL
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204 1933 W 5TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "SAHLANO PLACE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948828
204 1933 W 5TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 1P6
$628,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948828
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 655 sq. ft.
Come live in the heart of Kitsilano! This 665 sq/ft well taken care of 1 bedroom 1 bath. A must see apartment thats been completely renovated with sweeping City & Mountain views. Bonus wrap around patio for hosting friends and family on beautiful summer nights. Open kitchen with breakfast bar attached and stainless steel appliances. Excellent amlount of storage throughout. Amenities which include Parking, storage, in suite laundry and more. Heat and hot water is included with your maintenance fee. Bring your furry friend, Pets welcomed. Click our virtual tour for more info! More detailsListed by eXp Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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403 2181 W 10TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948830
403 2181 W 10TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 2H7
$750,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948830
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 685 sq. ft.
Wow! This one is a winner! Top Floor – Penthouse Unit–1 Bedroom + Den! Soaring over height ceilings lend a bright and airy feel to this Kits home. Gorgeous gleaming floors throughout the open concept living/dining area. Relax in the evenings with the cozy corner fireplace! Nice access to the balcony to unwind after a long day. Kitchen has a functional design with stainless appliances, gas stove, ample cabinets and counters plus an awesome skylight which lets in more natural light! Primary bedroom has walk-thru closet and access to bath area. Extra flex area is perfect for home office or den. Fantastic location – close to Arbutus greenway, new Skytrain station, shopping, cafes, restaurants, and more! Prof. measured by Excelsior at 685 sq. ft. 1 dog or 1 cat. Buyer to confirm all info. Open House Saturday Dec 7th 1-3pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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205 1823 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2949057
205 1823 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 5K5
$559,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2949057
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 516 sq. ft.
Amazing Location, closed to cafes, restaurants, shopping, trails, parks, transit and beaches. This one bedroom condo features: real hardwood floors, granite kitchen countertops, in suite laundry, large window, and gas fireplace. Located on the quiet side of the building away from Burrard Street. Includes one parking stall and storage locker. Building features: garden, bike storage rooms, visitor parking, electric vehicle charging stations. More detailsListed by Selmak Realty Limited - JENNIFER HILL
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2523 W 8TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2949389
2523 W 8TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 2B3 OPEN HOUSE: Dec 14, 202402:00 PM - 06:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, December 14, 2024 2:00PM - 6:00PM$2,625,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2949389
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,651 sq. ft.
Stunning home with Italian tiles and a private deck to enjoy year round. The well designed main floor boasts an open living space with efficient and thoughtful use of space. Two bedrooms on the middle level each with their own ensuite baths. Primary on the third floor with dual sinks and a large walk in closet. AC, radiant floor heating, smart lights, built-in speakers, and an advanced home security system with cameras are all centrally controlled with an iPad. Hide-A-Hose central vacuum. Park your car in a covered, EV ready garage equipped with an electric turntable to make your entry/exit a breeze! Dedicated storage room. Unbeatable location in the heart of Kitsilano, steps away to all the great shops and restaurants. Under 2-5-10 year home warranty. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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114 1844 W 7TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "THE CRESTVIEW" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948418
114 1844 W 7TH Avenue Vancouver V6J 1S8
$779,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948418
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 762 sq. ft.
Spacious and beautifully updated 1 bed + den in the heart of Kitsilano, featuring an expansive SW facing patio—perfect for entertaining / relaxing outdoors. This gem boasts in-suite laundry with a new LG w/d combo and custom cabinetry for added storage. Recent upgrades include a refreshed kitchen with sleek countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet, and Bosch dishwasher, plus lighting upgrades throughout. The bathroom shines with modern hardware and fixtures. Tucked on the quiet side of the building, this home offers serenity with unbeatable access to Kits Beach, Granville Island, and vibrant shops and cafes. Includes parking, storage, and is pet-friendly. An urban oasis with modern touches in Vancouver’s most sought-after neighborhood. Priced to Sell!!! Opens Dec. 7/8 2-4 More detailsListed by Royal LePage Westside - JENNIFER HILL
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208 3023 W 4TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Delano" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948583
208 3023 W 4TH Avenue Vancouver V6K 1R5
$899,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948583
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 847 sq. ft.
Fabulous opportunity to own in a fantastic Kits location! Located on the north (QUIET) side of the building at the DELANO. Two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a flex space for a den or storage. Buy with confidence in this fully rain-screened building with a newer roof(2022). This bright open plan features walnut laminate flooring, Kitchen with Silestone countertop and SS appliances, and a cozy gas fireplace in the livingroom. A lovely quiet balcony is perfect to enjoy a morning coffee. This well run building has a large fitness room, caretaker, and is pet friendly (2 cats, 2 dogs or 1 of each). Fantastic value in prime Kits location just steps to the beach, 4th ave shops & dining & minutes to UBC and Downtown! Easy to show & ready to move in! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - JENNIFER HILL
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407 2025 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "The Seabreeze" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948168
407 2025 W 2ND Avenue Vancouver V6J 1J6
$669,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948168
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 652 sq. ft.
Nestled in the heart of Kitsilano, this charming 1-bed, 1-bath penthouse offers a perfect combination of comfort, style, and convenience. Located just steps away from everything this vibrant neighbourhood has to offer, you'll be surrounded by fantastic restaurants, cozy cafes, unique retail shops, and, of course, the beautiful beach. The home features a spacious 611 square foot, north-facing deck where you can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and city skyline – and with the deck basking in sunshine throughout the day, it's the ideal spot for relaxing or entertaining. With pets and rentals allowed, this is the perfect space whether you're a pet owner, investor, or looking to make Kitsilano your new home. You'll also have the added convenience of a storage locker, shared laundry facilities, and access to an additional rooftop deck with views of the city and beyond. This rare gem (priced well under the assessed value!) in one of Vancouver’s most desirable neighbourhoods is not to be missed! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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213 1424 WALNUT Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Walnut Place" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948599
213 1424 WALNUT Street Vancouver V6J 3R3
$899,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948599
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 887 sq. ft.
KITS POINT! Completely renovated unit, down to the studs (with permits). This beautiful move-in ready home is located within an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city. Unit includes In-Suite Laundry, hardwood floors, granite counters, upgraded electrical, additional sound barrier insulation, and custom cabinetry. New Windows! The Spacious living/dining room opens onto your covered West Facing balcony to enjoy the peace and quiet of the tree-lined street. Benefit from a proactive strata council and great property management. Building has been well maintained and undergone many upgrades including elevator, new carpet and re-piping. 1 Parking, 1 Storage. Minutes to Kits Beach, Tennis Courts, Kits Pool, Cafe's and Burrard Str Bridge. Open House Dec 7 & 8 2-5pm! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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404 2485 LARCH Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "MONUMENT KITSILANO" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2948035
404 2485 LARCH Street Vancouver V6K 0A3
$1,749,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2948035
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 980 sq. ft.
Welcome to your dream home in the vibrant Kitsilano neighborhood! This spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in the prestigious Monument building offers a perfect blend of luxury and convenience. As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by high-end finishes and appliances in a thoughtfully designed open-concept living space. The true gem of this unit is the expansive deck, offering breathtaking views of the North Shore Mountains. Additional features include air conditioning (heat pump), secure underground parking, in-suite laundry, and ample storage space. Don’t miss this opportunity to live in one of Vancouver’s most sought-after locations. Some photos virtually staged with AI. More detailsListed by Hugh & McKinnon Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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