Neighbourhood Guide
Point Grey
West Side, Vancouver
One of the older and more expensive neighbourhoods in Vancouver, Point Grey boasts stunning luxury properties, three beautiful beaches and incrediblel views of Downtown Vancouver, the North Shore Mountains & English Bay.
Pristine beaches & posh properties.
Multi-million dollar homes are perched high on the bluff, overlooking some of Vancouver's best beaches and enjoy spectacular views.
On The Map
Point Grey is located on the west side of Vancouver and bordered by University, Dunbar, Kitsilano and English Bay.
Get Outside
Pacific Spirit Park and world-class beaches in your backyard.
Take the dog for a walk through the nature trails, jog along the seawall or get in a game of beach volleyball. This is paradise for those who love the outdoors.
The great outdoors is one of the top perks of living in Point Grey. Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach & Spanish Banks are on your doorstep and ideal locales to jog, walk your dog, play beach volleyball or simply relax on the beach and take in some rays. The trails of Pacific Spirit Park are mere minutes away and ready for your next adventure.
UBC Golf Course, located in the University neighbourhood, is a great 18-hole challenge, with excellent practice facilities and an impressive clubhouse where you’ll see weddings and private gatherings on a regular basis.
Nearby Amenities
The amenities in Point Grey are extensive and equally impressive.
Some of Vancouver's top amenities reside in, or around, this luxurious community. From highly ranked private schools to incredible leisure facilities, everything it literally at your fingertips.
We’ll try to keep this list to a reasonable number, but there’s just so many great amenities in the neighbourhood.
The Jericho Tennis Club, located along the pristine shores of Jericho Beach, is one of the city’s most exclusive private clubs. It’s neighbourhood, The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, s one of the world’s premier yacht clubs and one of the finest in Vancouver. Next door is The Brock House, is a seniors’ activity centre and one of the premier wedding venues in the city.
The schools in Point Grey are coveted. We have to start off with Queen Mary School, the highly ranked Lord Byng Secondary, French Immersion at Jules Quesnel Elementary, and the well established Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary Catholic school. Point Grey Secondary School and private West Point Academy are also excellent choices.
In addition, Jericho Hill Centre and Gymnasium, the Lord Byng Pool and Weight Room & West Point Grey Community Centre offer local recreation, arts & cultural pursuits.
SHOP & DINE
Point Grey Village is the main commercial strip with shops and restaurants along West 10th Avenue.
The historic shopping district runs for 3 blocks between Tolmie Street and Discovery Street and has a mix of local shops & services.
10th Avenue is filled with time-loved shops, services & medical professionals. From wine and spirits like Liberty Wine Merchants, to boutique fashion stores, Point Grey Village offers a carefully curated mix of banking, essential services, ethnic eateries and quaint coffee shops.
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