Welcome to Vancouver!

Seen at right: Fidelity (2009)
Photography by Evaan Kheraj

For all the talk of Vancouver being world-class and "most livable" (compliments we'll kindly take) it's also a place that's evolving, becoming more complex and nuanced at every turn. In other words, it's not done yet. And so, it's a city that demands to be examined, explored, and revealed — which is exactly what we've done here. Expanded neighbourhood guides offer a discerning list of top restaurants, shops, bars, pubs — even our favourite swaths of green space — with the aim of delivering an insightful, readable, and, above all, useful guide to the city. Whether you're an Olympics visitor or a long-time resident, there's plenty to uncover. Check out our website, www.vanmag.com, for more of everything you'll find in the pages that follow.

Rebecca Philps
Editor, Guestlife Vancouver / City Guide

On The Block — Vancouver's Neighbourhoods

Like all great cities, Vancouver is a collection of diverse neighbourhoods — get to know them, and the people who live there, at these top spots to eat, drink, and shop.

By Rosemary Poole

Downtown »»
Yaletown »»
West End »»
Granville Island »»
Kitsilano »»
Kerrisdale »»
South Granville »»
Cambie Village »»
South Main »»
Commercial Drive »»
West Point Grey »»
Strathcona »»
Hastings-Sunrise »»
Gastown/Chinatown »»
North Shore »»

Vancouver Real Estate Information

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Real Estate Guide »»
A guide to help start your search for property in the Vancouver area.