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West End , Vancouver
The West End of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is on the downtown peninsula neighbouring Stanley Park and the areas of Yaletown, Coal Harbour and the downtown financial and central business districts.
The definition of the "official neighbourhood" of the West End, according to the city, is the area west of Burrard Street, east of Denman Street, and south of West Georgia Street. Historically the term originated and remains used by Vancouverites to refer to everything from Burrard Street to Stanley Park, including the Stanley Park Neighbourhood west of Denman Street and the Coal Harbour Neighbourhood. Coal Harbour Neighbourhood is officially designated as west of Burrard and to the north of West Georgia, although the newly built areas between West Pender Street and the waterfront are expressly "Coal Harbour" and not considered part of the West End.
History
Like all of Vancouver, the West End was originally a forested wilderness. The area was purchased in 1862 by John Morton, Samuel Brighouse, and William Hailstone, three men known as the "Three Greenhorn Englishmen," or just the "Three Greenhorns," owing to the belief that the naive men paid too much for the remote land. The men had plans to establish a brickworks on the shore of Coal Harbour, and their land claim was originally staked with the hopeful intent of mining for porcelain clays, but the grade of clay was not fine enough for that use. When those plans failed (a lack of transportation being a key factor) they sold a good portion of the area, by then known as the Brickmaker's Claim, to Victoria investors who in turn tried to promote its development as New Liverpool. The only thing that happened with that scheme was a subdivision plan registered with the Land Titles office in New Westminster. Another name used for the property was the Brighouse Estate (Brighouse as a name came to refer to a particular part of Richmond, where "Greenhorn" J. Morton also owned property). One of the partners, observant that brick was a valuable building commodity despite the abundance of timber in the region, moved the brick-clay operations to Sumas Mountain, establishing the community of Clayburn, now a neighbourhood of Abbotsford.
Later, with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway, with its terminus at nearby Coal Harbour, the West End became Vancouver's first upscale neighbourhood, home to the richest railroad families. Many of these families lived along Georgia Street, known at that time as "Blue Blood Alley" for all the posh mansions built there. Later mansions (including the Davie mansion) were built in then remoter areas of the West End as the financial district's land values displaced the high-toned residences. This role was ultimately dropped with the increasing vogue for the upscale Shaughnessy neighbourhood, and as middle-class housing of various kinds began to fill out the West End. As the city grew, the West End became a transitory place for new arrivals from elsewhere in Canada, the United Kingdom, and later for immigrants from other countries, establishing a tradition of diversity. Following World War II, a significant German commercial community emerged along Robson Street, giving birth to the nickname Robsonstrasse, a name still occasionally used in marketing despite the loss of its original meaning.
Demographics
The West End is bordered by downtown on the one side, Stanley Park on the other and by water on two. The West End is home to a mixed population, old and young, of Canadians, immigrants and international transient residents. Like other downtown neighbourhoods, the West End is very densely populated. It is adjacent to the downtown core business and financial districts, with traffic calmed streets punctuated by concrete islands, sidewalk barricades, and mini-parks and many residential heritage buildings including The Manhattan, The Beaconsfield, The Beverly and The Queen Charlotte.
Close to 45,000 people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and sexual orientations live in the West End. The age group of 20-39 years consistently ranks the largest at 48%, followed by 40-64 at 34%, 65+ at 13% and under 19 at 6%. Containing 7.4% of the City’s population, the West End welcomed 14% of new Vancouverites between 2001 and 2006. The West End is also home to Western Canada’s largest LGBTQ community. Vancouver's gay village, called Davie Village, is centred primarily on Davie Street between Burrard and Bute.
The share of single-parent families in the West End is about 12%, compared to 17% for the City of Vancouver. Statistics also show that the West End is home to many children — the downtown peninsula now has more children than traditional family neighbourhoods such as West Point Grey or Kerrisdale. Lord Roberts Annex offers kindergarten to grade 3. The student population of Lord Roberts Elementary School (k-grade 7) represents 43 countries and 37 languages. King George Secondary School (grades 8-12) celebrated 100 years in 2014.
Social issues
West End residents have been very active in shaping their neighbourhood and maintaining its liveability. In the 1970s, residents banded together to calm traffic that was using the neighbourhood as a shortcut between downtown Vancouver and the suburbs of the North Shore, across the Lions' Gate Bridge. They also staged a successful "Shame the Johns" campaign to rid the West End of the prostitution that was then prevalent in the neighbourhood. This campaign was aided by a 1984 injunction granted by then-B.C. Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern which banned prostitutes from working west of Granville Street. This forced prostitutes away from the relative safety of Davie Street into Yaletown, then a warehouse district, and eventually into the Downtown Eastside, where already vulnerable prostitutes were even more open to violence and abuse. Today, groups such as the West End Citizens Action Network, the West End Residents Association and West End Neighbours continue to be actively involved in keeping the West End liveable, albeit from different political perspectives.
Amenities
The West End is particularly famous among visitors for Robson Street. It was historically known as the Robsonstrasse, for the postwar period when it was a hub for immigrants from Germany, and was home to owner operated boutiques, schnitzel houses and other bistro-style dining establishments until the 1980s when the transition to the current fashionable shopping and dining area stretching from Burrard Street to Jervis Street, began. Many restaurants and shops can also be found along Denman Street closer to Stanley Park, and Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis streets.
Numerous parks and beaches can be found throughout the West End including Alexandra Park, Cardero Park, Nelson Park, Stanley Park and Sunset Beach. These parks range in size from 0.22 hectares (Morton Park) to over 406 hectare (Stanley Park). A portion of the Stanley Park Seawall promenade runs along the waterfront from Burrard Bridge to Ceperly Park.
The area is also known for English Bay Beach, a large park on English Bay which is thronged during the annual Celebration of Light fireworks display each year mid-summer. St. Paul's Hospital, one of Vancouver's largest and oldest health facilities, sits at the neighbourhood's eastern edge on Burrard Street.
Community Centres in the West End include the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, West End Community Centre, Coal Harbour Community Centre and Barclay Manor. Depending on the centre, they offer swimming pools, gyms, fitness centres and an ice rink, as well as many meeting and all-purpose rooms for rent.
The West End is not to be confused with the West Side (which denotes the western half of the non-downtown part of Vancouver city to the south) or West Vancouver ("West Van"), a separate municipality. (Conversely, and to the confusion of some, "East Van," "the East End," and "the East Side" all denote East Vancouver.)
Accolade
On November 4, 2015, The Canadian Institute of Planners announced winners of its fifth annual Great Places in Canada contest. A jury of seven professional planners named the West End as the Great Neighbourhood. Juror Jaspal Marwah MCIP, RPP stated that “the West End makes it easy, safe and inviting for residents to walk and bike to work, to access thriving local businesses and to explore Vancouver’s beaches, trails and Stanley Park. Transit access, traffic calming, street furniture, treed promenades, pocket parks and public spaces reflect a thoughtful approach to place-making. Home to the city’s LGBTQ community, the West End’s density is evenly matched by its diversity of residents, and by a strong commitment to creating an inclusive community that prioritizes affordable housing.”
West End
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202 1350 COMOX Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Broughton Terrace" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2748906
202 1350 COMOX Street Vancouver V6E 4E1 
$599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748906
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 611 sq. ft.
Broughton Terrace is conveniently located in the west end and is a short walk to Davie and Robson, steps from the beach, shopping, bars and restaurants. Open concept layout with one bedroom and patio that was closed in and used as a second bedroom with strata's approval. All appliances have been removed and this unit awaits your renovation ideas, perfect for an investor or first time home buyer. Unit also features a large communal roof-top patio, one parking stall and storage locker. Rentals 100%, 2 pets allowed... More detailsListed by Momentum Realty Inc.
- JENNIFER HILL
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- 1 (604) 3158840
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303 1005 BEACH Avenue in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "THE ALVAR" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749209
303 1005 BEACH Avenue Vancouver V6E 3W2
$1,298,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749209
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,138 sq. ft.
Welcome to The Alvar by Concert Properties! This spacious and beautifully appointed corner suite on traffic calmed Beach Ave offers open concept living & dining in a fully air-conditioned building! Featuring elegant engineered hardwood flooring throughout, new fireplace w/ marble hearth, generous sized bedrooms, solarium, office and ample storage. The kitchen is equipped w/ new counter tops, backsplash & all new S/S appliances including Fisher Paykel fridge, Asko dishwasher and Faber slide-out rangehood. Heat and A/C included in the maintenance fee. Comes w/ 1 Parking w/ EV charger & 1 storage. Located in one of the most sought after neighbourhoods and only steps away from the seawall, Sunset Beach, Granville Island, Stanely Park, shopping & restaurants. Showings by private appointment. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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307 1009 HARWOOD Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "MODERN" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749228
307 1009 HARWOOD Street Vancouver V6E 0C2 OPEN HOUSE: Feb 04, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, February 4, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Feb 05, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, February 5, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$725,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749228
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 623 sq. ft.
In the heart of Downtown, welcome to sought after Modern building in the West End Vancouver. This 1 bed and den features air-conditioning, quartz countertops, in-suite laundry, and high end appliances. You're steps away from the restaurants, cafes, beach, and shopping, all yours to explore without needing a car. The Modern has a fully equipped fitness center, entertainment lounge, outdoor podium level patio, 1 parking, 1 storage and a concierge. Contact your realtor for a private viewing. Open House Sat and Sun Feb. 4&5 from 2pm-4pm. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Encore - JENNIFER HILL
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1101 1238 BURRARD Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Altadena" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749382
1101 1238 BURRARD Street Vancouver V6Z 3E1 OPEN HOUSE: Feb 04, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, February 4, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Feb 05, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, February 5, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$675,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749382
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 659 sq. ft.
Great investment opportunity! Short term rental allowed building in downtown Vancouver. Large 1+den (can be Jr. 2BR to boost rental income) with large in-suite storage room. The unit boasts 9ft high ceiling throughout, brand new renovation with laminate flooring and paints, cozy gas fireplace in living room and brand new dishwasher. The building is also extremely well maintained with updated lobby, hallways and plumbing. Common amenities include fitness gym, sauna, party lounge and theatre room. 1 secure parking. 2 pets, rentals allowed. Move-in ready, quick possession possible. Public Open House Feb 4th & 5th, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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PH1-801 1225 BARCLAY Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "LORD YOUNG TERRACE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749408
PH1-801 1225 BARCLAY Street Vancouver V6E 1H5 OPEN HOUSE: Feb 04, 202312:00 PM - 02:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, February 4, 2023 12:00PM - 2:00PM
$1,379,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749408
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,289 sq. ft.
Immaculate, tastefully renovated PENTHOUSE suite w/ sweeping views on the perfect tree-lined street in the city’s cherished West End. Enjoy complete privacy w/ one half of the entire top floor (no common walls!) w/ a contemporary double-sided gas fireplace, coffered ceilings, crown mouldings, two SUN-DRENCHED patios, & engineered wood flooring. Dreamy Chef’s Kitchen with a lantern SKYLIGHT, high end S/S appliances, modern cabinetry & marble counters/backsplash. Huge primary bed w/ SPA-LIKE ensuite inc. glass walk-in shower, deep soaker tub & heated marble flooring. Large 2nd bed & guest bath. Art-Deco inspired boutique bldg w/ proactive strata. Steps to Robson/Alberni shopping, Stanley Park & Coal Harbour. One parking. A truly exceptional place to call home. OPEN HOUSE Feb 4, 12PM-2PM More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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602 1838 NELSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749441
602 1838 NELSON Street Vancouver V6G 1N1 OPEN HOUSE: Feb 05, 202302:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, February 5, 2023 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$1,085,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749441
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 959 sq. ft.
The perfect place to call home WEST OF DENMAN! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated 2-bdrm, 2-bath corner-unit in one of the West End's best maintained buildings. Sunlight flows through the living area onto the balcony, where you can enjoy partial views of English Bay. Upgrades incl. full kitchen reno, new flooring in both bedrooms, and more. With only 4 homes per floor, this rain-screened & re-piped building is perfect for residents who take pride in ownership and enjoy a sense of community. Benefits incl. in-suite laundry, fitness centre & sauna, plus beautifully manicured gardens and a well-kept lobby to welcome you home. Restaurants, cafes, the beach, Stanley Park, shopping and more, all steps away - everything you deserve, right where you want to be. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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1105 1288 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2749158
1105 1288 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 4N5
$979,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2749158
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 905 sq. ft.
Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom and a solarium/office unit at the Palisades. Designed by renowned architect James Cheng, one of the most beautiful building in the cusp of Coal Harbour. Beautiful well kept unit with one of the most efficient floor plans. Over 900 sqft with fantastic North West facing with a peek a boo view of the ocean and mountain. Floor to ceiling windows, laminate flooring and newer appliances. Walking distance to all the shoppings, restaurants, seawall, Stanley Park and more. Downtown living at its finest! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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1202 1111 HARO Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Eleven Eleven Haro" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2748856
1202 1111 HARO Street Vancouver V6E 1E3
$1,138,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748856
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,098 sq. ft.
A rarely available Southwest updated corner home in a well maintained building, walking distance to amazing restaurants and luxury shopping. This immaculate, large 2 bedroom suite is move-in ready featuring floor to ceiling windows offering stunning city views; peek-a-boo to English Bay and Cypress Mountain! Separate bedrooms for privacy and a large laundry/office/flex room & solarium offer ultimate space & functionality. Gym, sauna, amenity room/s, theatre, workshop & bike room are all in one building! Call your REALTOR for a private showing. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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2004 1740 COMOX Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Sandpiper" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2748875
2004 1740 COMOX Street Vancouver V6G 2Z1
$589,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748875
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 621 sq. ft.
Penthouse suite with expansive views in the heart of the West End. The Sandpiper is situated in a prime West End location steps from the best restaurants, shops, transit and English Bay beach. This bright North-West facing unit offers a functional floor plan and updated bathroom. Fantastic storage throughout. Enjoy mountain, city and water views from every room. 1 secured parking spot and storage locker. Quick possession available! Open Sunday January 29th 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - JENNIFER HILL
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1701 1111 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Shangri-La" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2748321
1701 1111 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 4V2
$2,298,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748321
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,345 sq. ft.
West coast modern style! This exquisite home has been completely redesigned by Falken Reynolds & meticulously reno'd. The quality of this home will impress. The designer kitchen offers new high end appliances, caesarstone counters, ample cabinet space & Miele gas stove. Cozy up by the marble gas f/p & enjoy the spacious & open living/dining concept w/ designer lighting. The 200SF patio is ONE OF A KIND & open for sunshine exposure & entertaining. Quality custom millwork in the 2nd bedroom provides office setup plus murphy bed. Additional millwork in the primary bedroom, makeup desk, wardrobe, cabinetry & storage. SW exposure keeps this condo full of natural light & A/C keeps the home at an optimal temperature year round. Shangri-La's amenities are 1st class offering a fitness centre, concierge, spa and outdoor pool. Excellent opportunity to own in a world class building. Live/Work zoning! Enjoy chi-chi Alberni Street, steps to the best restaurants in the city and glamourous high end retail shopping experience. More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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1001 1850 COMOX Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "El Sid" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2748937
1001 1850 COMOX Street Vancouver V6G 1R3
$369,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748937
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 588 sq. ft.
1001- 1850 Comox Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1R3, Renovated (9 yrs ago-$20K) SE facing 580 sf 1 bed at the “El Cid” (West of Denman). This leasehold Prepaid NonStrata bldg sits in the heart of English Bay with magnificent Stanley Park at your doorstep. The building already has had $6M of extensive renos to the exterior and lobby (call LB re pending boiler, piping & exterior work that is coming up-$30K/suite). Maintenance Fee of $708/mo includes property taxes, hot water and heating. Features 3 elevators, gorgeous grounds, heated indoor pool (on lobby level) w/sunny private patio, bike room & 360 degree views of Vancouver from the 27th floor indoor/outdoor lounge. Shared Laundry located on P1 level. Purchase price includes 1 out door Park Stall#148 and 1 storage locker #82 located in basement level. Was rented at $2600/mo furnished, tenant moving Jan 31, 2023, Prepaid Lease expires December 2073 More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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401 1935 HARO Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Sundial At The Park" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2747997
401 1935 HARO Street Vancouver V6G 1H8 OPEN HOUSE: Feb 05, 202303:00 PM - 04:30 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, February 5, 2023 3:00PM - 4:30PM
$1,199,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747997
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,017 sq. ft.
A rare opportunity to own a spacious two-bed, two-bath home WEST OF DENMAN at the edge of the lost lagoon and Stanley park. This suite is located in a concrete & fully rainscreened building boasting over 1000 sq. ft, w/ a bright open floorplan that offers an abundance of natural light. This home features large-scale rooms, a kitchen with an eating area, in-suite laundry, and a flex room which is perfect for a home office. The south exposure from the patio has you above the tree tops with open views of the city where you can see fireworks! With only three suites per floor, you are guaranteed plenty of privacy and quiet. Wonderfully pro-active strata allowing for a pet and rentals, parking & locker are also included. 1 EV parking in the building. Enjoy the best of the west end, in the heart of the neighbourhood just steps away from beaches, parks, shops, restaurants, and the city. This offering truly has everything you could ever want! OPEN HOUSE SUN 3:00 - 4:30 PM. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - JENNIFER HILL
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