Before the first house was built in 1891, the Coast Salish knew the stretch of land along the Burrard Inlet by the name “Khupkhahpay’ay”.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Grandview-Woodland
Neighbourhoods
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Kerrisdale
Kerrisdale is located in Vancouver’s west side. A primarily residential area, this quiet neighbourhood has a mix of older and newer houses.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant has undergone an amazing transformation since the 1990’s, opening new businesses and changing the landscape of the community.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Kitsilano
Kitsilano runs along the south shore of English Bay and between Point Grey and Grandville Island. The neighbourhood is also known as ‘Kits’.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Dunbar
Dunbar is situated in the South West of Vancouver’s Downtown. This is also a beautiful residential area where you can feel at a glance how safe and quiet this community is. The long peaceful avenues are […]
Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Steveston Village in Richmond
Steveston is a beautiful fishing village with a laid back atmosphere, great food and rich history. If you’re a fan of ABC’s Once Upon a Time, you already know Steveston is kind of a magical place. For those of you who are not familiar with this fairytale-like side of Steveston, we’ve prepared a photo guide.
Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Downtown
Downtown is the heart of culture and business but there is way more to see in this part of the city. Take a virtual walk with our photo essay!
Learning about Mother Earth: Vancouver Farms
Visit the most interesting Vancouver farms where people are passionate about sharing farming education to both children and adults.
Photo Essay: Riverdale and Terra Nova
Riverdale and a newer Terra Nova neighbourhoods are surrounded by water on the west and north.
Photo Essay: Jimi Hendrix’s (Almost) Lost Strathcona
Explore Strathcona, the oldest residential neighbourhood in Vancouver, BC and the place were Jimi Hendrix spent much of his childhood years.
Photo Essay: Richmond – Seafair, West Dyke Trail & Garry Point
One of the most beautiful places in Richmond in an exclusive photo essay. Seafair’s small businesses, West Dyke Trail and Garry Point’s sunsets.
Photo Essay: Vancouver’s Oldest Neighbourhoods
The charismatic West End, Strathcona and Point Grey. These are the three oldest Vancouver neighbourhoods featured in our photo essay.
South Cambie: The Smallest of Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods
One of Vancouver’s smallest neighbourhoods, South Cambie is a small strip of land that is wedged between two completely different areas of the city – you have the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with the best views of the city on one side and the upscale and high-priced Shaughnessy on the other. The neighbourhood is bounded by Oak and Cambie streets, and West 16th and 41st Avenues.
Kitsilano: Green Home with Abundance of Parks
Kitsilano is located in Vancouver’s West Side along the shores of English Bay, and it’s one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods to live in. Even if you’re not lucky enough to call Kitsilano your home, you’ve probably visited the famous Kits Beach, named one of the “top 10 best city beaches in the world” for its scenic views of the city and great outdoor fitness facilities, or the beautiful Varnier Park.
Shaughnessy: Vancouver’s Good Address Photo Essay
Almost entirely a residential area, Shaughnessy is home to approximately 2,970 households spread over 447 hectares of land. Residents of Shaughnessy enjoy a good and central location; the lovely neighbourhood is the city’s geographic heart and its borders are 16th Avenue in the north, 41st Avenue in the south, Oak Street in the east, and Arbutus Street in the west.