Inside Vancouver's last waterfront neighbourhood

Sure, you know about Kitsilano, Yaletown, and Olympic Village. But what about River District Vancouver?

Launched in 2011, this neighbourhood is Vancouver’s last and largest addition to its waterfront communities. Three times the size of Granville Island, River District Vancouver is located on a magnificent 130-acre site on the edge of the Fraser River, south of Marine Way between Boundary Road and Kerr Street. Since its launch, hundreds of people have already moved into this vibrant neighbourhood.

River District Vancouver came out of an in-depth collaboration between local residents and experts in design, architecture, and sustainability, and that means this community has exceptionally integrated living space, amenities, and outdoor areas. Unlike other neighbourhoods that grow into pre-existing areas without any foresight, River District Vancouver is a large site on which to plan the perfect community experience.

Outdoor lifestyle

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The importance of the environment in River District Vancouver is huge, and you can see that through its dedication to outdoor community spaces. River District Vancouver offers one and a half kilometres of walking and cycling paths that meander along the Fraser River’s waterfront, as well as more than five kilometres of trails that continue west into Vancouver and east into Burnaby. River District Vancouver itself has 25 acres of green space, which includes two outdoor fields, so you can play organized sports, kick a ball around with friends, or just relax.

Community spirit

No matter your passion, you’ll find something to enjoy in River District Vancouver’s vibrant social atmosphere. Urban Rec, a community sports and recreation organization in Vancouver, hosts beach volleyball on shore-side courts, and that isn’t the only engagement you can find in the neighbourhood. River District Vancouver is also home to a farmers’ market, drop-in yoga, Zumba classes, and drive-in movies. Many of these activities are found at the nearby River District Community Centre, and more will come as the neighbourhood continues to develop.

Convenient amenities

River District Farmers Market

River District Vancouver will bring residents the same convenient lifestyle you get in a neighbourhood like Yaletown. But unlike Yaletown, River District Vancouver will begin its life as a dynamic and complete community, with amenities integrated from the very start. Currently under construction, the Town Centre will provide the neighbourhood with cafés and shops, and in 2018 it will include a Save-On-Foods, Starbucks, TD Bank, and Westminster Savings, with more to come. When fully developed, River District Vancouver will also be home to other essential amenities including an elementary school and daycares, perfect for growing families.

Enviable location

River District Vancouver is ideally located for getting anywhere in Vancouver and beyond. Only 10 kilometres from downtown, the Vancouver airport, and Metrotown, you’ll be able to enjoy anything the city or the world wants to throw at you. If you don’t have a car, the transit options in River District Vancouver help you stay connected to the outside world. The Canada and Expo skytrain lines are close by, so you can get to the city with ease. Plus, the car-sharing organization Modo has locations in the neighbourhood as well, so you can go anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that River District Vancouver has already sold out four of its first housing developments. There are so many great reasons to own a piece of this vibrant community – and soon you’ll get another chance to.

Avalon Park, the newest addition to this award-winning neighbourhood, opened for previews on Saturday, November 5 at the River District Vancouver Sales Centre (8700 Kinross Street, Vancouver). If the past is any indication, homes in this new parkside community won’t last long. Register online to stay in the loop for news and announcements about this development.