Neighbourhood Guide
University
Westside, Vancouver
Home to The University Of British Columbia and the massive Pacific Spirit Park, this affluent community is both lush in green space and lifestyle.
On The Map
University is located on the western edge of Vancouver West, bordered by Point Grey, Dunbar & Southlands.
Get Outside
The community that is one with nature.
The University grounds are surrounded by Pacific Spirit Park, the unspoiled University Endowment Lands, the entire UBC campus and numerous recreational activities, including bird watching, jogging and endless hiking and biking opportunities.
Located on the western edge of Vancouver, Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a hiking and mountain biking playground. There’s over 54 kilometers of accessible trails, with both a mix of forested and shoreline. There are over 1,850 acres of forest in the park, and an easy loop trail will allow you to take a three-hour hike through much of it. Not only does the park feature the clothing-optional Wreck Beach on the western edge, but 38 kilometers of the park’s trails are designated multi-use and available for cycling and horseback riding, making the park great for almost any outdoor activity.
And of course, being on the Western tip of the Lower Mainland affords access to two beaches ideal for sports, jogging or simply relaxing. You can easily walk or bike to both Wreck Beach and Spanish Banks Beach.
Nearby Amenities
You’ll have endless amenities in Vancouver’s largest neighbourhood.
Anchored by the stunning University of British Columbia campus, the university grounds are packed full of amazing things to see & do. Take in a concert at Thunderbird Stadium, or enrich your mind with west coast history at the Museum of Anthropology. The choices are endless.
Nature enthusiasts won’t want to miss the serene Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC Botanical Garden and Greenheart TreeWalk, or the Beat Biodiversity Museum – part of the university’s science faculty. The stunning Chan Centre for the Performing Arts is one of the city’s top performance spaces, but probably the most acclaimed cultural institution on campus is the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, with its impressive collection of Northwest Coast First Nations arts.
For those who like to tee it up, the University Golf Club is a very short drive down West 10th Avenue and offers an excellent 18 holes of golf, restaurant, driving range and professional instruction.
SHOP & DINE
The shops and services in Wesbrook Village are designed to complete this community and to serve the people that live in and nearby.
From cafes to grocers, Wesbrook Village is an excellent shopping hub in a convenient location.
In addition to the shops and restaurants on the University of British Columbia campus, the nearby West 10th Avenue corridor features a colourful array of stores, restaurants, coffee shops and more. Whether you’re curiously exploring or you know exactly what you’re after, the local stores should be more than sufficient for your shopping needs.
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Vancouver Neighbourhoods
Here are some more neighbourhoods that you may be interested in.
Point Grey
One of the older, and more expensive, neighbourhoods in Vancouver. Point Grey includes many beaches with stunning views on the city.
Southlands
Conveniently located near UBC, downtown and the airport, Southlands is known for its high-end estates, large urban farms, and home prices that make headlines.
Dunbar
Predominantly a residential neighbourhood, Dunbar is a favourite for both families, and students at UBC. The commercial strip on Dunbar Ave is anchored by the historic Dunbar Theatre.
Shaugnessy
Predominately residential, Shaughnessy large historic properties, beautiful botanical gardens & peaceful parks creates the perfect retreat for the uber wealthy.
Arbutus Ridge
Located just south of Kitsilano, Arbutus Ridge is an affluent & tight-knit neighbourhood with excellent amenities nearby.
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