Homes In Vancouver BC

Olympic Village On False Creek

Olympic Village is a 7 block community, situated at the edge of False Creek with a terrific view of downtown Vancouver and Science World. The seawall runs right by for walking, rollerblading and cycling.

If you walk towards the east you will get to Science World and be able to continue walking right past False Creek North. Keep going and you pass Sunset Beach in Vancouver's West End. Further still and you will be at English Bay.

If you only want a short jaunt then head West on the Seawall to the Granville Island Market and perhaps stop part way for a rest and a pint.  

At the centre of Olympic Village you will find there are some stores getting ready to open.

Since the village is still quite new it is still not yet fully developed and is just beginning to become a neighbourhood with stores and amenities. Olympic Village is close to the Cambie Street Corridor where there is grocery shopping, a liquor store, and stores for hardware, lighting, electronics as well as restaurants.

The Millenium Water Development in Olympic Village is a LEED® project that has been certified by the Canada Green Building Council. LEED® Certification distinguishes building projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by meeting higher performance standards in environmental responsibility and energy efficiency.

About 50 per cent of roof space is covered in plants and grass, which helps regulate temperature as well. Also, 25 per cent of storm water from each roof can be collected underground and used for flushing toilets and watering courtyard gardens.

Olympic Village is a terrific location with great promise of maturing into an awesome neighbourhood.

Highlights include:

• Awesome views of False Creek and Downtown
• The Seawall and Granville Island nearby
• Science World less than a 5 minute walk
• Hook up easily to the bike route
  Bike Route Map
• Canada Line Olympic Station offers easy access to downtown and the airport

Jeffrey Sefton
www.homesinvancouverbc.ca

University, A Sub Area Of Vancouver West

The University area is also known as the University Endowment Lands which has plenty of green space, walking and bike trails. To the West is The Strait of Georgia, Wreck Beach for nude sunbathers and Spanish Banks for those that prefer to wear a bathing suit. Both beaches have a breathtaking view of the North Shore mountains, with Spanish Banks offering a panorama of the Vancouver's West End.

When the tide is out you can walk out quite far at Spanish Banks and when the tide is in, jump in for a refreshing swim.

If you are a golfer, check out the University Golf Club and for those botanists in the crowd be sure to visit University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens.

If you are in the University area, whether you live there or are just visiting you must not miss the  Museum of Anthropology, rich in culture, with over 6,000 objects from BC's First Nations in the Museum's collection. 

There is also the Koerner Ceramics Gallery where there are more than 600 European ceramics collected over a period of almost eighty years by Dr. Walter C. Koerner (1898-1995), and donated to the Museum in 1990.

University is a sub area of Vancouver West

Highlights include:

• UBC Campus
• Wreck Beach
• Great cycling and jogging paths
• Golf
• The Museum of Anthropology
• Awesome views
• Close to Spanish Banks.

Jeffrey Sefton
www.homesinvancouverbc.ca

False Creek North, on the Edge of Yaletown.

On the Edge of Yaletown, False Creek North has it's own Seawall that is a continuation of the English Bay Seawall.  A great view of the creek, boats, and the condos and green space that surround False Creek North.

During development of this area, Concord Pacific together with the City of Vancouver did a great job of planning, adding parks for green-space and continuing the Seawall walk. 

The area has an Urban Fare grocery store and plenty of restaurants and additional shopping.

Put on your roller blades, hop on your bike or take the dog for a walk. Continue along the seaswall to the Science Centre or keep going to see Oylmpic Village and further still and you will find yourself at Granville Island.

False Creek North is a sub area of Vancouver West.

Jeffrey Sefton
www.homesinvancouverbc.ca

English Bay, Denman at Davie Street

English Bay has a great beach and is located close to Stanley Park, terrific for a Seawall walk for some fresh  sea air, located at Denman and Davie Street just a short walk for shopping and lunch.  If you are lucky when it's good weather you may just see the dancing guy or a street entertainer at the grassy area in front of the beach, at the foot of Davie Street

 

Relax over brunch at Rain City Grill, sit outside and enjoy the breeze and a beautiful view of the Bay, shop on Denman or just walk while you lick some gelato in a cone.

During the Summer the Symphony of Fire takes place at the end of July and into August and don't miss the Gay Pride Parade that takes place each year at the beginning of August.

English Bay is located in the sub area of Vancouver West, called The West End.

Jeffrey Sefton
www.homesinvancouverbc.ca

Granville Island Vancouver

Vancouver's Granville Island is a mecca in the heart of the city.  Living near Granville Island offers a terrific permanent farmers market with fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, baked goods, fresh bread, home preserves, chocolates and candy, and a revolving list of vendors that display their crafts including knitted goods, soap, photography, and ceramics to name a few. 

It's always fun to take one of the small ferry boats over to the other side and take a stroll on the seawall around to English Bay. 

Granville Island is located in sub area of Vancouver West named False Creek. 

Search for Homes in False Creek and False Creek North

Jeffrey Sefton
www.homesinvancouverbc.ca