Greater Vancouver

Vancouver

A world city wrapped in mountains and sea.

The Area

Living in Vancouver.

Canada's West Coast anchor pairs a dense, walkable core with beaches, seawall and North Shore mountain views from almost every angle.

Vancouver rewards buyers who know its distinct character areas. The West Side holds some of the country's most sought after single family streets, from Point Grey and Dunbar to Kerrisdale and Shaughnessy, while the East Side offers character homes, laneway potential and a stronger sense of everyday neighbourhood life.

Downtown, Yaletown and Coal Harbour deliver glass tower living steps from the seawall, and Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant blend heritage streets with independent shops and restaurants. Prices span a wide range, so the right fit depends as much on lifestyle and commute as on budget.

With the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other, land is genuinely scarce here, which is why long term owners have historically been rewarded. An advisor who tracks each sub area closely is the difference between overpaying and buying well.

662,248

Population (2021)

39.6

Median age

305,335

Households

45.5%

Home ownership

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. See the full Vancouver census profile.

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Vancouver neighbourhoods.

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East Side

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Homes for sale in Vancouver.

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