If you’re from Vancouver BC you know how competitive (and expensive) the housing market is out here. Choosing a neighbourhood that is within your budget and one that meets your lifestyle can seem like an impossible feat. To get you started in the right direction we’ve created a list of the 5 best neighbourhoods in Vancouver for families.

West Point Grey

One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Vancouver, West Point Grey is located on Vancouver’s West Side.  It’s a scenic place known for its proximity to two popular beaches: Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks, both of which are great places to take family to during summer vacation.

Dunbar

Dunbar is a quiet, more residential area located on Vancouver’s West Side. There’s plenty of single-family homes in Dunbar that are perfect for families looking to make a start in Vancouver. With beautiful tree-lined streets, well kept gardens, and even cherry trees that blossom in the spring, the neighbourhood has a very picturesque quality to it. There’s also several parks in the area, such as Musqueam Park and Pacific Spirit Regional Park.

Grandview

Located on Vancouver’s East Side, Grandview is one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the city. It is located near Trout Lake, an urban park that’s perfect for people who want to go for a swim or have a picnic together. There’s also several community centres nearby, which have ice rinks and pools, and offer various different extra-curricular programs like day camps etc.

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is located on Vancouver’s East Side. It allows easy transportation into Vancouver itself via both the Canada Line or the Skytrain. The neighbourhood is mostly made up of single-family homes and condos. The region known as SoMa, or South Main, features fairly cheap real estate in comparison to other parts of the city.

Riley Park

Riley Park is located on Vancouver’s East Side.  It is perhaps most well known for Queen Elizabeth Park, one of the most popular parks in Vancouver, which features gardens, tennis courts, an arboretum, and much much more.  There’s also the Riley Park Community Centre, which has an ice rink and a pool, and has a branch of the Vancouver Library right next to it.

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