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Kitsilano

Name: Kitsilano
Address: Vancouver, BC, CA

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Vancouver, BC

Kitsilano

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Diana

September 9, 2022

Amazing food scene, beaches, cyclists. Very laid back neighbourhood with a lot of people having that "active and healthy lifestyle" mentality.

Demitri

August 3, 2022

Our neighbourhood is in a residential area, but with quick and easy access to the more commercial areas of Kitsilano. Within a few minutes, you are on West Broadway, full of shopping and restaurants, and a 20 minute walk to the beach. We are the link between downtown Vancouver and UBC. There are loads of trees and well-maintained gardens. Whether you want to catch the changing of the fall leaves or the confetti-like sidewalks of the cherry blossoms, our neighbourhood is a taste of nature in the city. Kitsilano is a popular part of the city for everyone from students, because of its proximity to UBC, to families and retirees. It’s bordered on the north by English Bay, so there are lots of beaches, from Kitsilano Beach with its large saltwater pool to Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks. There are plenty of smaller beaches too, which are accessible by stairs, where many locals gather to hang out, and kids run out into the low tide searching for shells and crabs. Popular shopping streets are West Broadway, which is also known as Greek Town, as there were many Greek families (including mine!) that settled around here. You'll find a few Greek restaurants and mediterranean markets. The other popular area is 4th Avenue. Here, you'll find more bars, restaurants and shops. They tend to be trendier and higher-end around here. The original Lululemon store is on 4th Avenue and Arbutus. If you head down the steep hill on Yew Street, you'll stumble onto another area full of restaurants and bars. Crossing Cornwall, you will find the beach! One of our more enjoyable walks is taking Stephens down to Cornwall and west to Point Grey Road, where the street is only open to bikes and pedestrians. Enjoy a great walk by the beach mansions down to Hastings Mill Park and Museum, Vancouver's oldest building, and Jericho Beach.

Shun Hua

March 6, 2022

“Kits,” as it’s known locally, Kitsilano has plenty of culture to enjoy. It is also birthplace of global yoga brand, lululemon athletica. Kits is a great neighbourhood to shop for locally made goodies and gifts to bring home to friends and family.

Danijela

October 3, 2021

Kitsilano is a laid-back residential area known for the huge saltwater Kitsilano Pool and mountain views from Kitsilano Beach. The main drag, West 4th Avenue, is full of stores selling yoga wear, outdoor gear and fashionable clothes. Kitsilano is one of the city's organic food-hubs, and offers restaurants for every taste - dining options range from waterside seafood spots to long-standing vegetarian eateries. Cultural attractions include the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

Jason

August 28, 2021

Just over the Burrard Bridge from the downtown peninsula, the neighbourhood brings together a collection of attractions, beach and parks, residential streets, and a couple of main commercial districts.