The 10 Best Neighbourhoods in Vancouver

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1. Kitsilano

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• The Vibe: Chill but connected 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,512  
• Average Home Price: $1,277,759 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Snag a spot on Darby’s second-floor patio - with views for miles - on a sunny day; the beach and Arbutus Greenway offer a little nature escape from the city.

2. Railtown

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• The Vibe: Gritty and up-and-coming 
• Average Monthly Rent: $560 
• Average Home Price: $679,218 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: The Settlement Building is home to Postmark Brewing and excellent brunch spot Belgard Kitchen; find modern Québecois cuisine at the buzzy St. Lawrence and handcrafted furniture from Hinterland Design.

3. Coal Harbour

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• The Vibe: Polished and serene 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,823 
• Average Home: $1,358,013 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Cycle the seawall to earn that hot chocolate from Mink.

4. Yaletown

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• The Vibe: West Coast yuppie paradise 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,910 
• Average Home Price: $1,095,068 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Early morning SoulCycle sweat sessions; scones at Small Victory; vodka tonics at the Distillery Bar and Kitchen.

5. Gastown

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• The Vibe: Techies and tourists collide on boutique-lined cobblestone streets 
• Average Monthly Rent: $914 
• Average Home Price: $644,599 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Work your way through the 50 beers on the menu at the Alibi Room; stock up on fashion basics at Frank and Oak.

6. Downtown

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• The Vibe: Big-city bustle 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,692 
• Average Home Price: $785,058 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Shop-hop Robson’s swanky brand-name stores and get lost in the Holt Renfrew Beauty Hall; peruse the food truck options outside the Vancouver Art Gallery as carefully as the art inside.

7. Fairview

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• The Vibe: Sleepy - but just a short walk away from action in any direction 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,279 
• Average Home Price: $684,255 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Coffee at Elysian before a workout at Gymbox - gotta be fit to climb that Oak Street hill.

8. South Granville

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• The Vibe: High-end shopping plus charming heritage low-rises 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,363  
• Average Home Price: $804,606 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Grab chi-chi drinks at West, then fulfill your reno fantasies at the dozen home decor shops that line the SoGra strip.

9. Chinatown

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• The Vibe: Heritage blended with hipsterdom 
• Average Monthly Rent: $741 
• Average Home Price: $583,725 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Japanese-Italian fusion at the always-busy Kissa Tanto; the best barbecue buns at New Town; east- side-cool workouts at Tight Club. 

10. The West End

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• Friendly beachside hangout 
• Average Monthly Rent: $1,287 
• Average Home Price: $635,738 
• Neighbourhood Dream Day: Hit up Score for out-of-control Caesars; the seawall for dodging rollerbladers and taking in the ocean views; Maple Leaf Bakery for giant apple fritters.

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