WELCOME TO FAIRVIEW
For some, the neighbourhood is synonymous with great shopping and Vancouver's best health services, but for others it's a charming place to call home. The cluster of restaurants, shops, art and antique galleries centred in this neighbourhood speak to its prime position within the city. Fairview residents have downtown Vancouver at their fingertips with quick access to the Burrard Street Bridge, Granville Bridge and Cambie Bridge.
• THE NEIGHBOURS
Urban families, medical professionals
• WHAT TO EXPECT
True urban living with easy access to the city's amenities
• THE LIFESTYLE
Enjoying your own pocket of the city
• THE MARKET
Mid-rise multi-family dwellings, townhouses
• YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
The views of the Downtown Vancouver skyline
MAP OF FAIRVIEW
10 minutes to Downtown Vancouver
5 minutes to Vancouver General Hospital
5 minutes to Granville Island Market
10 minutes to Queen Elizabeth Park
AROUND THE BLOCK
• COMMUNITY LIFE
Fairview has become a hub for medical professionals who want to live close to work at Vancouver General . On residential streets you'll encounter neighbours walking and cycling to and from work.
• SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
Shopping and dining on South Granville is a favourite among locals. Stores like Williams Senoma, Anthropologie, West Elm and Edward Chapman's draw people to this trendy area. It has also long been home to Vancouver's most upscale art and antique galleries.
• SCHOOLS
There are a number of highly praised schools to choose from in this neighbourhood; including Tennyson Elementary and L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary. Princes of Wales Secondary School and Kitsilano Secondary School are a short distance away.
• RECREATION
Granville Park is the largest green space in the area and includes tennis courts and shaded seating areas. It is inviting for a game of soccer or a quiet stroll. The False Creek Sea Wall is a short distance away and provides picturesque outings by the water.