Imagine a place in the heart of downtown where you’re acquainted with all your neighbors and can make friends easily. A place that has a rustic charm and where there’s no shortage of outdoor activities. West End is just that place.
Home to Vancouver’s LGBTQ* community, West End is incredibly diverse and vibrant. There’s an abundance of grocery, retail, and transit options that make this neighborhood highly desirable. Whether it's stocking up on your weekly grocery or browsing through your favorite brands, shopping was never this easy. For people looking for something special, the gourmet wine and food markets, unique bookstores, and traditional souvenir stores on Davie are a must-visit.
You can spend your weekend lounging at the beach or trying out some delicious food from the diverse range of restaurants, cafés, and bars here. Or if you want to be more active, you can explore Nelson Park, a picturesque green space with a paved park, a serene water feature, a seating area, and a dog park. Sunset Beach Park is another excellent place to enjoy scenic sunset views, and it features a sandy beach and open lawn, which makes it quite popular among residents. The Vancouver Aquatic Center with its fantastic gym and swimming pool is also a great place to spend the summers.
In addition to the natural attractions, there’s much to do outside with friends and family. The West End Public Library offers an outstanding collection of books and digital resources for the inquisitive mind, while the community gardens are a great place to hang out and meet new friends.
The Denman Street in this neighborhood is heaven for culinary fans. The wide variety of cuisines available here includes taco joints, farm-to-table bistros, pubs and brewhouses, and multicultural clubs. Busy and excellent, the Kingyo Izakaya offers the best fried chicken in the city, while Espana elevates the taste of authentic Spanish tapas to an exquisite level. The Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House in this neighborhood has a booth-lined dining room and a rooftop patio where you can enjoy delicious steak and seafood. Safe to say, you have more than enough options for when you want to dine out!
The best part about living in this BC Vancouver neighborhood is that you can walk practically anywhere, as everything you need is close by. The transit options here are also superb. West End enjoys an ideal location and is well-serviced by transit with regular buses running along Denman, Georgia, Robson, and Davie. It's also very easy to access the Vancouver City Center SkyTrain with any of the West End bus lines.
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