Cambie Corridor, Vancouver

Explore Cambie Corridor

Discover transit stations, schools, parks, and key landmarks along the Cambie Corridor.

Overview

The Cambie Corridor is Vancouver's most significant transit-oriented development corridor, stretching roughly 6 kilometres along Cambie Street from the edge of downtown south to the Fraser River at Marine Drive. Defined by the Canada Line SkyTrain route that runs beneath it, this corridor has become the blueprint for how Vancouver is evolving from a city of single-family homes into a more complete, connected, and livable urban environment.

Unlike a traditional neighborhood with fixed boundaries, the Cambie Corridor is better understood as a series of distinct communities connected by rapid transit. Each station area — Broadway-City Hall, King Edward, Oakridge-41st, Langara-49th, and Marine Drive — has its own character, amenities, and real estate profile. The northern sections near Broadway are more urban and dense, with a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, and offices. As you move south, the corridor transitions into quieter, more residential streets before arriving at the bustling mixed-use hub of Marine Gateway.

What unites the entire corridor is transformation. Since the Canada Line opened in 2009, billions of dollars of development have reshaped block after block, bringing new condominiums, townhome complexes, rental buildings, retail, and community spaces to streets that were formerly lined with single-family houses. For homebuyers and investors, the Cambie Corridor represents one of the most compelling long-term value propositions in Metro Vancouver.

The Cambie Corridor Plan

The plan recognizes that rapid transit infrastructure is too valuable to be surrounded solely by low-density single-family housing. In its place, the City envisioned a graduated density approach: the highest towers and most intense mixed-use development within a short walk of each station, transitioning to mid-rise buildings, townhomes, and duplexes further out, and preserving existing character in areas beyond the corridor's influence.

Key Station Areas

The plan continues to roll out, with new projects breaking ground every year. For buyers, this means an ongoing supply of new construction and pre-sale opportunities — and for existing owners, it means continued neighborhood improvement, amenity growth, and property value appreciation as each phase completes.

Cambie Corridor Real Estate Market

The Cambie Corridor real estate market is dominated by condominiums and townhomes, reflecting the transit-oriented density the area is designed for. While detached homes still exist, they are increasingly being replaced by multi-family developments as the Corridor Plan unfolds.

The GVR MLS® HPI composite benchmark for the Cambie sub-area is $1.46M as of January 2026 (-6.1% year-over-year). Properties at the northern end near Broadway command premium prices due to proximity to downtown and the new Broadway Subway. The southern end near Marine Drive and Langara offers more affordable options while still providing excellent SkyTrain access.

Getting Around

Transit is the Cambie Corridor's defining advantage. The Canada Line SkyTrain is the backbone of the entire corridor, making car-optional living a genuine reality:

Parks & Recreation

The Cambie Corridor stretches past some of Vancouver's finest parks and green spaces. No matter which section you live in, quality recreation is within walking distance:

Schools & Education

Because the Cambie Corridor spans multiple neighborhoods, families have access to a wide range of schools depending on their section of the corridor:

Shopping & Dining

The Cambie Corridor offers distinct shopping and dining experiences depending on where you are along its length. The northern section around Cambie Village (between Broadway and 19th Avenue) is a beloved Vancouver destination in its own right, with locally owned boutiques, bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty stores lining Cambie Street in a charming, walkable setting.

Further south, the Oakridge Park redevelopment (completing in phases from 2026) is set to transform the 41st Avenue node into a premier retail and dining destination with over 500,000 square feet of retail, including the highly anticipated Time Out Market food hall. This will be a game-changer for the central corridor's lifestyle appeal.

At the southern end, Marine Gateway is already a thriving mixed-use hub with a cinema, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday services — all connected directly to the Marine Drive SkyTrain station. It demonstrates what the rest of the corridor is evolving toward: a complete community where everything you need is within a short walk or SkyTrain ride.

Along the way, 41st Avenue and 49th Avenue provide additional retail strips with a diverse mix of Asian restaurants, specialty grocers, cafes, and services that reflect the cultural richness of the surrounding neighborhoods.

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