Lifestyle
What It Feels Like To Live Here.
The West End is walkable, green, and close to beaches, Stanley Park, Davie Village, Denman Street, and Robson. It has a strong neighbourhood feel while staying connected to downtown.
Neighbourhood guide
West End
A walkable downtown neighbourhood with beach access, tree-lined streets, restaurants, and a mix of condos and character buildings.
Homes
What Buyers Usually Compare.
Buyers will see older concrete buildings, leasehold pockets, newer condos, and character apartment-style homes. Age, building maintenance, parking, and outdoor space matter.
Cafes
Good Coffee Stops
- Delany's Coffee
- Breka Bakery
- Greenhorn Cafe
Shops
Local Shopping
- Denman Street shops
- Davie Village
- Robson Street
Lifestyle
What To Do
- English Bay
- Stanley Park
- Sunset Beach
September 2026 Market Snapshot
Current West End Market Statistics.
In September 2026, the MLS® HPI composite benchmark price for GVR's Vancouver West reporting area was $1,206,600, down 5.3% from a year earlier and down 1.3% from August.
- Apartment benchmark$761,800down 5.2% year over year
- Sales in September306down 3.2% from last year
- New listings1,136down 11.9% from last year
Year-over-year price movement here is close to the Metro Vancouver composite (down 5.5%). Sales and new listings are both down from last year, so activity is quieter overall. Read the full September 2026 market report.
Figures are for GVR's Vancouver West reporting area, which covers the West End, Coal Harbour, Yaletown, downtown and the west-side neighbourhoods; they are not the West End-only statistics. Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® September 2026 Stats Package, published October 2, 2026. The live chart is supplied directly by GVR.
Buyer fit
Why People Choose West End.
- Beach and park access
- Downtown convenience with neighbourhood feel
- Condos across a range of building ages
Local resources
Learn More About West End.
Use these official and community resources for additional neighbourhood context, planning information, local business directories, and area updates.
City infoCity of Vancouver neighbourhood informationOfficial city context, planning information, and local area resources.ParksParks, gardens, and beachesExplore nearby parks, beaches, public spaces, and recreation areas.TrailsCity greenways and walking routesFind bike routes, walking connections, and greenway information.SchoolsVancouver School BoardAccess school district information, programs, and school resources.TransitTransLink routes and trip planningCheck transit routes, SkyTrain, bus, SeaBus, and trip planning.EventsCity of Vancouver eventsSee city events, public programs, and community activities.Visitor guideDestination Vancouver neighbourhood guideExplore citywide area guides, food, culture, and visitor information.Local communityWest End BIACommunity and business information for West End.
Popular buildings
Popular Buildings In West End
Notable condo and strata buildings buyers often compare in this area. Details are intended as stable neighbourhood context, not a substitute for reviewing current strata documents, bylaws, insurance, minutes, and live listing information.
The Presidio Barclay Street
Boutique concrete building beside Stanley Park with a quiet residential feel.
Laguna Parkside Alberni Street
Established concrete building near Stanley Park and Lost Lagoon.
The Lions Alberni Street
Large downtown concrete complex on the West End edge.
Alexandra Park Bidwell Street
Concrete building close to English Bay and Alexandra Park.
West of Denman towers West of Denman
The west side of Denman includes many older concrete buildings valued for space and park access.
Listings
See Homes Currently Matching West End.
This opens the MLS search page with West End already filled in, so visitors can continue filtering by price, property type, beds, baths, and must-haves.
Looking for broader context? See the latest Vancouver real estate market statistics and trends.