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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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109 2125 York Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "York Gardens" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000721
109 2125 York Avenue Vancouver V6K 1C4 OPEN HOUSE: May 11, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, May 11, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$964,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000721
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 735 sq. ft.
Welcome home YORK GARDENS one block from world-famous Kitsilano Beach. This stunning two-level 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence in the heart of Kitsilano offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and beachside living. This home lives like a townhouse, a thoughtful split-level design that separates living and sleeping areas for ultimate comfort. New appliances, renovated bathroom, in-suite laundry, pets allowed, secure parking, personal storage locker and a location that simply can’t be beat. Open house May 11th 2-4PM. More detailsListed by The Agency Vancouver
- JENNIFER HILL
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1816 Collingwood Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3001007
1816 Collingwood Street Vancouver V6R 3K5
$1,499,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3001007
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,220 sq. ft.
Experience effortless, one-level living in this stunning 2 bed 2 bath garden home, perfectly nestled North of Fourth in the heart of Kitsilano. Just 2 blocks from the beach & steps from beloved cafes, boutiques, & transit, this home offers the ultimate West Coast lifestyle in one of Vancouver's most desirable neighborhoods. Inside, a thoughtfully designed layout welcomes you with bright, open spaces, newly updated flooring, & seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen overlooks the dining area, leading into a warm living room with a fireplace & large windows that flood the space with natural light. French doors open onto an enchanting, private garden-lushly landscaped with greenery, creating a peaceful oasis for outdoor dining, relaxing & entertaining.OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 10TH 2:00-4:00 More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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4 1949 W 8th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000346
4 1949 W 8th Avenue Vancouver V6J 1W2 OPEN HOUSE: May 11, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, May 11, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$1,199,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000346
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,234 sq. ft.
If you are looking for more space or to downsize, this is the perfect apartment! Step into this beautifully maintained unit in a meticulously kept building in the heart of Kits. Two level living, this 1235 sq ft space enjoys open living space with a gorgeous kitchen that opens to the large dining & large living area, gas f/p, & then out to the lush garden patio surrounded by mature garden & trees for morning coffee or evening dinner. Updated throughout – kitchens, bathrooms, floors. Upstairs are two beds with a large primary bedroom - ample closets w/organizers & balcony. Rainscreen in ‘05 w/ new windows & roof, elevator mechanics in ’16. A few blocks to future train, steps to shops on Broadway or 4th, this IS the best location. 1 parking & 1 storage locker. Open Sat/Sun – 2 to 4 PM. More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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215 1961 Collingwood Street in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000334
215 1961 Collingwood Street Vancouver V6R 3K6 OPEN HOUSE: May 11, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, May 11, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$3,680,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000334
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,593 sq. ft.
Experience urban sophistication in this unique 3,593 sq. ft. concrete townhouse nestled in vibrant Kitsilano. This exceptional residence offers three spacious bedrooms and three elegant bathrooms within a thoughtfully designed layout. Main floor features spacious principal rooms with direct access the expansive the South terrace with dual gas hook ups and two separate North facing patios for seamless year round entertaining. The impressive primary suite occupies the entire top floor, featuring a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom and private sun deck—your personal sanctuary above the city. This premium property sits in a coveted neighborhood just minutes from, Camosun Park, Lord Byng Secondary School, and UBC. 4 parking included. More detailsListed by WESTSIDE Tom Gradecak Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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10 2485 Cornwall Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000453
10 2485 Cornwall Avenue Vancouver V6K 1B9
$1,298,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000453
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,401 sq. ft.
One of only 12 INDIVIDUAL ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED HOMES that seldom come on the market. KITSILANO’S BEST LOCATION. Quiet side of complex, ½ block to the beach, water, Kits pool & steps from restaurants, shopping and direct bus line to UBC & downtown. 5 minutes to downtown. 1 block to Point Grey Road promenade, seawall & bike route. Immaculate home boasting over 1,400 sq. ft. and offers an entertainment sized living & dining room, 2 large bdrms., den & bright kitchen opening to courtyard deck. Oversized skylights, f/p, insuite laundry, 2 secure parking, large locker & 3 decks. Notice to show please. This vibrant area is incomparable to anything Vancouver has to offer. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - JENNIFER HILL
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705 1808 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Kore" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000525
705 1808 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver V6J 0C4
$1,249,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000525
- 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. OPEN HOUSE: SAT. MAY 10TH 2-4PM More detailsListed by Domicile Real Estate Corp. - JENNIFER HILL
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2735 W 8th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000622
2735 W 8th Avenue Vancouver V6K 2B7 $1,799,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000622
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,178 sq. ft.
Set on a 40x105 lot in sought-after Kitsilano, duplex offers 1,178 sq.ft. well-planned One levels, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths—ideal for families or downsizers seeking space without compromise. The main floor features white oak hardwood, a sleek Wolf Range in kitchen, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a sunny patio and deck. Three bedrooms on the Main level plus a top floor retreat with full bath, balcony, and storage. North-facing with great natural light at the rear, heat pump for year-round comfort with heating and cooling, and a private pkng pad. Now selling with completion expected in July 2025—an exceptional opportunity for new construction in a cherished west side neighbourhood. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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403 3668 W 10th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "Raphael" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2999610
403 3668 W 10th Avenue Vancouver V6R 2G3
$3,595,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2999610
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,647 sq. ft.
Stunning, brand new Kitsilano Penthouse! Raphael is a new boutique concrete bldg, steps to the best of Kits, Pt Grey & Dunbar. Spanning 1647 SF of air conditioned interiors, lovely prinicipal rms in this SW corner PH over look a private & tranquil 520 SF walkout patio. An addt'l 609 SF roof deck offers city, mtn & water views. Thoughtful customizations designed prior to construction incl flexibility of double primary suites - perfect for spreading out or hosting guests. So many ways to approach this unique space. Interior design by Ste Marie Studio: Subzero & Wolf appliances w/ marble counters & Italian cabinetry. Wide plank brushed oak flooring. B&O smart home technology controls climate, lighting, sound & power blinds throughout. 3 parking (EV ready), 5 lockers & gym. Pets & rentals ok. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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104 1867 W 3rd Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Condo for sale in "St Claire Court" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2999703
104 1867 W 3rd Avenue Vancouver V6J 1K9
$609,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2999703
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 686 sq. ft.
This is the one you have been waiting for - this fantastic Kits location has everything you need at your doorstep - restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, transportation, Granville Island, and of course the Beach. This large 1 bedroom is waiting for your decorating ideas - and the sky's the limit on this one - great space - and a very large outdoor patio - don't delay - call today for your private viewing. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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3624 W 1st Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000015
3624 W 1st Avenue Vancouver V6R 1H2
$1,788,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000015
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,558 sq. ft.
Step into a storybook setting with this enchanting 1/2 duplex nestled in the heart of Vancouver’s coveted seaside neighbourhoods of Kitsilano & Point Grey. Just blocks from Jericho beach, parks, the yacht club, tennis club & 1 blk to waterfront. This home has 2 bedrooms on the second floor, with additional office above, & den/flex space below. Features include bright skylights throughout, gas fireplace, mahogany hardwood floors, marble countertops in the kitchen, a new roof, and new carpeting throughout. French doors lead to the picturesque patio, with additional rooftop deck for star gazing. Gorgeous treelined street with private front hedged entry. Offers plenty of storage with a large crawl space & detached garage with lane access. A rare blend of storybook charm & urban coastal living! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - JENNIFER HILL
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12 2880 W 4th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale in "Live 4th" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000332
12 2880 W 4th Avenue Vancouver V6K 1R2
$1,128,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000332
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 943 sq. ft.
Introducing Live4th: An exclusive collection of boutique concrete townhomes nestled on iconic 4th Ave. These 12 exquisite townhomes have been thoughtfully updated, each boasting two bedrooms spread across two levels, complete with spacious private rooftop terraces that offer breathtaking views of the majestic North Shore Mountains & Vancouver skyline. Modern interiors feature extensive renovations, ensuring a blend of style & functionality. From updated flooring, lighting fixtures, refreshed paintwork, rejuvenated bathroom, & ensuite laundry to modernized kitchen with new countertops & full-sized appliances. Feel at ease with secured, gated upper-level parking & underground storage lockers. No Elevator. 2 Parking & 1 Locker. OPEN HOUSE: Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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6 2880 W 4th Avenue in Vancouver: Kitsilano Townhouse for sale in "Live 4th" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3000335
6 2880 W 4th Avenue Vancouver V6K 1R2
$948,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3000335
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 852 sq. ft.
Introducing Live4th: An exclusive collection of boutique concrete townhomes nestled on iconic 4th Ave. These 12 exquisite townhomes have been thoughtfully updated, each boasting two bedrooms spread across two levels, complete with spacious private rooftop terraces that offer breathtaking views of the majestic North Shore Mountains & Vancouver skyline. Modern interiors feature extensive renovations, ensuring a blend of style & functionality. From updated flooring, lighting fixtures, refreshed paintwork, rejuvenated bathroom, & ensuite laundry to modernized kitchen with new countertops & full-sized appliances. Feel at ease with secured, gated upper-level parking & underground storage lockers. No Elevator. 2 Parking & 1 Locker. OPEN HOUSE: Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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