Luxury real estate Vancouver is among the most popular property markets in the world as a result of the city’s magnificent location and lush landscape. A thorough search is the key to accessing the best properties found in the prime lands of this great city. Immigrant population and foreign investors are some of the greatest buyers of luxurious homes in Vancouver city. In fact, it goes without saying that the majority of the homes built particularly target this kind of clientele. Irrespective of the location of a prospective client, it is important to know what to expect in this real estate market. The Cost of a Luxury Home Homes in prime areas of Vancouver city that are in high demand and cost a minimum of $2.8 million are considered luxurious by the site, Globe and Mail news. On average, the size of a home in the luxury real estate Vancouver […]

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Vancouver features several sandy beaches that are popular not just amongst the locals but also visitors or foreigners, with Kitsilano beach (also referred to as ‘Kits’) being one of them. It was initially known as Greer’s beach, a name sourced from an early settler who was not a native of this land. The Burrard Inlet and the face of the beach are directly opposite each other. The beach is located to the north of the residential Kitsilano neighbourhood. The beach is located to the north of Yew street on Cornwall Avenue with the seawall running along it. It can be accessed through the road using personal cars or even Translink buses or even ferry, depending on where one is. The Kitsilano salt-water outdoor pool that operates in summer and is run by the Vancouver Parks Board is Canada’s swimming pool that is of the longest length and is located on […]

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According to the statistics in Vancouver MLS, homes for sale in the Vancouver real estate market are the highest in demand in comparison to other real estates found in Canada. Vancouver always ranked as one of the best city to line in, among other great cities located in the northern hemisphere of America. Buyers and investors are constantly looking for commercial buildings and single homes; this is the reason townhouses, condos and half duplexes in the Vancouver real estate are high in demand. Moreover, the city’s proximity to mountains and the Pacific Ocean contribute to its warm summers and mild winters, making it a perfect investment destination for both the local residents and foreign investors; the high demand for property in this city always keeps it active. Entertainment, outdoor activities, an excellent school system and large parks are some of the elements of this city that makes it more appealing. […]

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North Vancouver features three North Shore Mountains amongst them being Grouse Mountain. Its highest peak with an altitude of more than 1200m above the sea level overlooks the Greater Vancouver area. In the early 1920s, the Scandinavians constructed the first lodge on this mountain. Construction of ski runs, access roads and chairlifts followed in later years, especially the 30s and 40s. The F -86 Sabre U.S Air Force plane that crashed on 12th February in 1954 occurred on this mountain; several parts of the crashed plane like the engine are still at the crash site. Currently, it is a ski area, features lodges and a wind turbine that produces about 1.5 megawatts of power. During winter (December to May), the alpine ski area, located on the highest peak of this mountain, takes places on its slope found to the south; it features four chairlifts that can allow for twenty six […]

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The Spanish Banks beach is located on the Northwest shoreline of Vancouver’s westside, between Point Grey and UBC’s endowment lands. It comprises of three distinct sections namely; west, east and the extension area. The water is usually one kilometre off shore at low tide. The beach features a variety of recreational activities in all the three different sections. The Western section, on the Seawall system along the sea offers a variety of features such as a designated quiet beach where amplified sound is not permitted. This is an ideal spot for those who like enjoying the nature in a serene and quiet environment. It is also furnished with public washrooms; this improves the hygiene of the beach, making it a comfortable place for both locals and visitors to chill out while having fun. For those who enjoy hanging out with their families or loved ones, picnic tables are available in […]

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Stanley Park is an urban park that lies next to the city of Vancouver’s downtown in Canada’s BC area. It was named after Canada’s General Governor when David Oppenheimer, who was a mayor then, established it in 1880. In comparison to Richmond Park in London, it is half in size while it is bigger than the Central Park in New York City by approximately 10%. More than eight million people visit this park on a yearly basis (both tourists and locals). It is encircled by a seawall and covers about 404 hectares of land. In the North American region, the park is ranked 6 best and 16th worldwide. The park features five major attractions that lure people to visit it; these are both artificial and natural attractions. A large forest with various trees that is considered an urban oasis is featured in the park. Although the park has gone through […]

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