Vancouver Neighbourhoods Guide by Aparna Kapur
Find Your Neighbourhood.
Oakridge
Vancouver's Most Exciting Transformation
Home to the $6B Oakridge Park redevelopment, two SkyTrain stations, Queen Elizabeth Park, and top-rated schools. Oakridge is the most dynamic neighborhood in Vancouver right now.
Marpole
Historic Charm Meets Modern Living
One of Vancouver's oldest communities, Marpole offers family-friendly living with great schools, green space, and easy access to YVR and Richmond.
South Cambie
Where Families Put Down Roots
Anchored by Queen Elizabeth Park and Langara College, South Cambie is a family-oriented neighborhood with excellent schools and the Cambie corridor running through its heart.
Riley Park
Creative Energy & Community Spirit
A vibrant community known for its arts scene, craft breweries on Main Street, and strong neighborhood identity. Great for those who want urban energy with residential calm.
Kerrisdale
Upscale Village Living
An established, upscale neighborhood with boutique shopping, elegant heritage homes, and top private schools. Perfect for those seeking refined suburban living.
Cambie Corridor
Transit-Oriented Growth
Vancouver's most dynamic development corridor, following the Canada Line from downtown to Marine Drive. New condos, townhomes, and mixed-use developments are transforming this area.
Kitsilano
Beach Living & Urban Energy
One of Vancouver's most desirable beach neighbourhoods, known for its outdoor lifestyle, vibrant West 4th Avenue dining scene, and proximity to both UBC and downtown.
UBC
World-Class Campus & Community
A unique west-side community where world-class academics, stunning natural beauty, and modern village living come together on Vancouver's western tip.
Arbutus Ridge
Upscale Living on the Greenway
A refined residential area between Kerrisdale and Shaughnessy, featuring the Arbutus Greenway, heritage homes on generous lots, and the charming Arbutus Village.
Dunbar-Southlands
Family Living Near UBC & Pacific Spirit
A family-oriented west-side neighbourhood with Dunbar Village shopping, spacious lots, and immediate access to Pacific Spirit Regional Park and UBC.
Shaughnessy
Vancouver's Most Prestigious Address
Vancouver's grandest heritage neighbourhood, home to stately mansions, tree-lined boulevards, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and the city's most exclusive residential streets.
West Point Grey
Beaches, Views & Campus Living
An affluent residential area between Kitsilano and UBC, offering stunning beach access at Spanish Banks and Jericho, character homes, and mountain views.
Downtown
Vancouver's Urban Core
The heart of Vancouver with world-class shopping on Robson Street, historic Gastown, the waterfront seawall, and high-rise living steps from Stanley Park.
Fairview
Central Living & Broadway Buzz
A central neighbourhood anchored by City Hall, the South Granville gallery district, and proximity to Granville Island. Major growth coming with the Broadway Plan.
West End
Beach Life & Vibrant Community
One of Canada's most vibrant urban neighbourhoods, offering English Bay beaches, Davie Village culture, Denman Street dining, and Stanley Park at your doorstep.
Mount Pleasant
Creative Hub & Craft Culture
Vancouver's creative epicentre with Main Street's independent shops and restaurants, craft breweries, vibrant public art, and a growing tech scene.
Grandview-Woodland
The Drive & Diverse Community
An eclectic and multicultural neighbourhood centred on Commercial Drive, with indie shops, Italian cafes, and the busiest SkyTrain station in the system.
Hastings-Sunrise
PNE, Parks & East-Side Character
A large, diverse east-side neighbourhood home to the PNE and Playland, affordable character homes, Hastings Park, and a growing food scene.
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Multicultural Heart of East Van
One of Vancouver's largest neighbourhoods, known for Trout Lake, the Kingsway restaurant corridor, diverse communities, and excellent value for families.
Strathcona
Historic Roots & Creative Spirit
Vancouver's oldest residential neighbourhood with 1890s heritage homes, an active artist community, the Strathcona farmers market, and proximity to Chinatown.
Killarney
Family-Friendly & Community-Centred
A welcoming southeast Vancouver neighbourhood with one of the city's best community centres, diverse cultures, affordable homes, and Everett Crowley Park.
Renfrew-Collingwood
Vancouver's Most Diverse Neighbourhood
Vancouver's most populous neighbourhood with three SkyTrain stations, incredible multicultural food along Kingsway, and some of the best value real estate in the city.
Sunset
Quiet Streets & Cultural Richness
A large south Vancouver neighbourhood known for the historic Punjabi Market, quiet residential streets, diverse multicultural communities, and affordable detached homes.
Victoria-Fraserview
River Views & Green Space
An established south Vancouver neighbourhood with Fraser River views, Fraserview Golf Course, Everett Crowley Park, and a strong multicultural community.