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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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402 1367 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "The Lions" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2951474
402 1367 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 4R9 
$495,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2951474
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 464 sq. ft.
Welcome to the LIONS! Located in the prestigious & vibrant West End/Coal Harbour neighbourhood. This extremely functional southwest corner residence features large floor to ceiling windows, an abundance of natural light & offers the ultimate downtown living experience! Enjoy the open concept kitchen with stone countertops & ample storage. The spacious den can & was served as a bedroom! Amenities including concierge (7am-11pm), large well-equipped gym, steam sauna, entertainment lounge, guest suites, media room, billiards room, EV charging stations & more. Just a quick walk to bustling Robson Street, transit, Stanley Park, Coal Harbour & the seawall but yet tucked away on a traffic calm street. You will be impressed with the large parking stall & storage locker! Call us today! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- JENNIFER HILL
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- 1 (604) 3158840
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3104 1568 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Alberni by Kengo Kuma" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2951512
3104 1568 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 0E3
$4,190,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2951512
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,417 sq. ft.
THE MOST EXCLUSIVE building - Alberni by Kenga Kuma - A true masterpiece in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. This 31 floor unit offers one of the best open concept layout with over 700 sqft Japanese Garden Style outdoor living space, 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom + Den, enjoying the sweeping ENGLISH BAY VIEW. Over 1400 Sqft Interior space with every detail completed by Japanese craftsman spirit, feature one-of-a-kind curved wood feature wall, kitchens designed unique to each home, Miele kitchen appliances, stone countertops and more! Luxurious amenities and services such as 24-hour concierge, wine tasting room, soundproof listening/music room, Gym, Indoor Swimming Pool, Art Gallery and much more. The unit comes with 1 parking stall, 1 XL storage, 1 bike locker and 1 personal wine storage. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - JENNIFER HILL
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301 1127 BARCLAY Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2951233
301 1127 BARCLAY Street Vancouver V6E 4C6 OPEN HOUSE: Dec 29, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, December 29, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$835,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2951233
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 832 sq. ft.
Welcome to Barclay Court, a rarely available freehold concrete building offering the best of downtown Vancouver living. This beautifully renovated 829 sq. ft. corner unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a functional layout with northeast exposure. The home is move-in ready, making it perfect for immediate occupancy or as a fantastic investment opportunity. Enjoy modern upgrades throughout, along with the convenience of in-suite laundry, secure parking, and a storage locker. Barclay Court is a well-maintained building with significant updates, including re-piping, exterior remediation, a new roof, and a recently installed elevator. The building features 4 beautifully designed garden courtyards, along with amenities like a gym, sauna, and a party room with an outdoor patio. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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304 1234 PENDRELL Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "The Pendrell" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2951095
304 1234 PENDRELL Street Vancouver V6E 1L6
$749,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2951095
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 903 sq. ft.
Spacious two bedroom suite on the quiet tree-lined Pendrell St.In the heart of the West End.This bright corner unit features a great layout with a newer kitchen:nice appliances,modern cabinetry,stone splash and countertops.Other features are warm wood flooring throughout,a large living room,boasting a beautifully detailed wood-burning fireplace and a large private corner balcony for entertaining.The upgraded bathroom was a few years ago and there is lots of in suite storage.Enjoy the lifestyle of the West End shops,restaurants,plus services of Davie and Robson Street.Just steps away from off-leash dog parks,transportation and the fabulous English Bay.The Roof was done 2012 as well as other upgraded:plumbing,building exterior paint and windows.See strata docs.Pets,rentals and BBQ's allowed. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Results Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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1405 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Townhouse for sale in "GEORGE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2950670
1405 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 3K6 OPEN HOUSE: Dec 28, 202402:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, December 28, 2024 2:00PM - 4:00PM
$1,299,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2950670
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,080 sq. ft.
Welcome to The George. This 2 levels townhome features open floor plan with 2-bedroom and verstile flex space. Located between west-end and downtown Vancouver, it offers a peaceful retreat while maintaining the convenience of a prime downtown location. Steps away from Robson Street, Coal Harbour, the Seawall, Stanley Park, and numerous local shops and cafes. Amenities include a fitness centre & bike room. Rental allowed but no pet. Schedule your private showing today. Open House Dec 28 Sat 2-4PM More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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706 1033 NELSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2950251
706 1033 NELSON Street Vancouver V6E 0E5
$999,999Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2950251
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 660 sq. ft.
Discover this exceptional 1 bedroom plus den home at The Butterfly, an architectural masterpiece by Bing Thom Architects. Spanning 660 sq. ft., this unit offers abundant natural light and stunning, unobstructed views, including a peaceful vista of the 50m lap pool. Featuring premium Miele appliances, Italian cabinetry, and a fully automated home system, this home blends luxury with modern convenience. The building boasts world-class amenities, including a fitness center, yoga room, hot tub, sauna, and exclusive access to BMW car and bike share services. With the best price in the building, this home offers unmatched elegance, privacy, and an ideal location in Vancouver’s West End. Move in and make this dream home yours today! One parking one locker More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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1808 1850 COMOX Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "El-CID" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2949002
1808 1850 COMOX Street Vancouver V6G 1R3
$425,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2949002
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 550 sq. ft.
Welcome to 1808 at El Cid – a bright and immaculate home offering breathtaking views of the North Shore Mountains, city skyline, and English Bay. Wake up to the morning sun on your spacious balcony, perfect for coffee and quiet moments. Inside, you'll find sleek laminate flooring and a move-in-ready interior. Located in the highly sought-after West of Denman neighborhood, this concrete prepaid leasehold building which allows rentals and small pets (with approval). Just two blocks from Stanley Park and the tennis courts, and steps from the iconic Sylvia Hotel, English Bay, the seawall, and Denman Street's vibrant shops and services, the location is truly unbeatable. El Cid offers resort-like amenities, including a gym, a large swimming pool, and three elevators. Call your Realtor Today! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty - JENNIFER HILL
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308 1367 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2949972
308 1367 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6E 4R9
$758,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2949972
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 631 sq. ft.
Welcome to ''The Lions" in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. Ideal location steps to world class restaurants, coal harbour, Seawall, transit, great shops etc. 24 hours concierge, exercise facilities, lounge area provide relaxation lifestyle within the busiest city core. Perfect home for the first time home buyer or investor. Call now for private showing. More detailsListed by Unilife Realty Inc. - JENNIFER HILL
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1306 1277 NELSON Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2949979
1306 1277 NELSON Street Vancouver V6E 4M8
$749,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2949979
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 745 sq. ft.
Welcome to The Jetson in Vancouver's prestigious West End. This unique building is located in a quiet, treed area on Nelson Street and it is just a few short blocks to Robson Street shopping, cafes, restaurants and English Bay. This spacious south & west facing corner unit with views of North Shore mountains, English Bay and cityscape has a fabulous layout, lots of storage and custom Cherry hardwood flooring as well as custom privacy and blackout blinds. Beautifully maintained, renovations and updates by pro-active strata. Includes 1 parking and bike rack, in-suite laundry, storage locker and in building fitness facilities. EV charger allowed to be installed. Rentals allowed but no pets. Showing by appointment with 24hrs notice. Open House: Sat (Dec 21) 1-3PM. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - JENNIFER HILL
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19A 1500 ALBERNI Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "Residences at 1500 Alberni" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2950031
19A 1500 ALBERNI Street Vancouver V6G 3C9
$2,450,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2950031
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,425 sq. ft.
Welcome to Residences at 1500 Alberni! Designed by the Award-Winning Architect, James Cheng! Take a step into one of Vancouver's most iconic buildings in Downtown, located on one of the upcoming most expensive streets in Vancouver. Spectacular views of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, North Shore Mountains, English Bay, & the Cityscapes! Each floor only contains 2 units. This large 3 bedroom + family room, 3.5 bathroom unit is 2,425 sqft, featuring light wide plank hardwood floors, custom contemporary kitchen with high-end stainless-steel Miele appliances & balcony. 2 side by side parking spots, 1 storage locker, 24/7 Concierge, immaculate 3 storey lobby, fitness centre, & resident garden. Located steps away from Robson Street, Restaurants, Shopping, Coal Harbour Marina, Seawall, & much more! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Lionel Lorence - JENNIFER HILL
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1802 - 1850 COMOX Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "EL CID" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2950109
1802 - 1850 COMOX Street Vancouver V6G 1R3
$795,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2950109
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,214 sq. ft.
Pure Bliss! Spectacular 2 bed, 2 bath Condo, 18th Fl, 1214 sq ft, View of Ocean & Mountains in the Heart of the West End! Vibrant West End Location, Architect Owned & Designed, 2 units combined in 2010 with permits. This unit has it all, View, Balcony, Steps to Denman & Shops, Beach, Park, 2 strg Lockers, 1 pkg , Bike Room, Indoor Pool, Rec Centre, Leasehold building, Lease expires in 2074. Pay No Taxes. Lease application to be attached to all offers, Need Sheridan approval to lease. No pets, Rentals permitted. Bldg undergoing repiping and Seller will pay for this. This is a Buyer Opportunity to get into this Beautiful Unit in this Prime location at this price point. Come and Have a Look! More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - JENNIFER HILL
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1205 1850 COMOX Street in Vancouver: West End VW Condo for sale in "EL CID" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2950128
1205 1850 COMOX Street Vancouver V6G 1R3
$449,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2950128
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 606 sq. ft.
Luxurious Living! Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Vancouver's prestigious West End! Beautiful 605 sq. ft. Unit nestled on the 12th Floor of the Iconic El Cid building, this fully renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath condo, West of Denman Locale, Stanley Park, English Bay, Shops and Bus. Renovated by Architect owner, New floor, New Kitchen view of park. Imagine enjoying spectacular sunsets from your own private balcony! This Cute suite comes with 1 Storage Locker & 1 Parking. Bike Storage, Indoor Pool, Sauna, Shared Laundry, This Leasehold Building with Lease Expires in Dec.31, 2074. Long Term rentals & No Pets allowed. Lease Payments $729.77 per month. This Could be the One! . . More detailsListed by Royal LePage West Real Estate Services - JENNIFER HILL
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