Community

Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood. Tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, Pacific Spirit Park at your doorstep, and the best of the Westside minutes away.

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Pacific Spirit Regional Park 5 min drive

763 hectares of forest with 50+ km of trails for walking, running, cycling, and horseback riding.

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Spanish Banks Beach 10 min drive

Vancouver's longest beach with shallow waters, volleyball courts, concession, and off-leash dog areas.

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Jericho Beach 8 min drive

Sailing centre, seasonal events, and waterfront dining with mountain views.

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Locarno Beach 9 min drive

Quieter, family-friendly beach with stunning sunset views and calm waters.

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Kitsilano Beach 12 min drive

Outdoor heated saltwater pool, beachside restaurant, and one of Vancouver's most active waterfronts.

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Neighbourhood Parks 5 – 15 min walk

Chaldecott, Trimble, Memorial, and Dunbar parks with playgrounds and sports fields.

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Southlands Elementary 1.5 km south

Public elementary school serving the local neighbourhood community.

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Jules Quesnel Elementary 1.5 km northwest

K-7 public school with strong academic programs and community involvement.

3
Lord Byng Secondary 2 km north

Highly-ranked public high school known for academic excellence and arts programs.

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Crofton House School 1 km east

Prestigious all-girls independent school, Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12.

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St. George's School 1.5 km north

Top-ranked all-boys independent school, founded in 1930. Consistently among Canada's best.

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University of British Columbia 15 min by bus

World-class research university with extensive public amenities, cultural venues, and recreational facilities.

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Dunbar Village South Steps away

The closest commercial node. Local shops, cafes, and essential services at 39th and Dunbar.

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Dunbar Restaurants 10 – 18 min walk

La Quercia, Burgoo Bistro, Nostos Taverna, Sip Song Thai, Kuma Japanese, and more along Dunbar Street.

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Cafes & Bakeries 5 – 15 min walk

Wicked Cafe, Butter Bakery, Pink Elephant Cafe, Caffe Artigiano, and neighbourhood Starbucks.

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Dunbar Theatre 15 min walk

Historic independent cinema operating since 1935. A beloved neighbourhood landmark.

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Kerrisdale Village 5 min drive

Upscale boutiques, clothing stores, gift shops, and restaurants along West 41st Ave and West Boulevard.

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La Quercia 12 min walk

Acclaimed Italian fine dining known for housemade pastas and seasonal menus.

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Dunbar Community Centre 15 min walk

Fitness centre, indoor cycling, dance studio, sauna, whirlpool, and squash courts.

2
Kerrisdale Community Centre 7 min drive

Fitness centre, gymnasium, yoga studios, and comprehensive recreation programs.

3
UBC Aquatic Centre 15 min drive

Olympic-size pool with public swim times, lessons, and fitness programs.

4
Pacific Spirit Park Trails 5 min drive

Over 50 km of trails for running, cycling, and walking through old-growth forest.

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Cycling Routes At your doorstep

Dedicated bike routes to Pacific Spirit Park, the seawall, and UBC campus.

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Tennis & Sports 10 – 15 min walk

Courts at Dunbar Park, sports fields at Chaldecott Park, plus UBC recreational facilities.

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H Mart Across the street

Asian grocery supermarket with fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods, and specialty items.

2
Save-On-Foods 4 min walk

Full-service grocery at 3535 W 41st Ave, open 7am–10pm daily. Steps from The Fifteen.

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Stong's Market 15 min walk

Local independent grocer since 1931. Bakery, cafe, woodstone-oven pizza, and custom floral.

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Medical Clinics 12 min walk

Highroads Medical Clinic and other family practices on Dunbar Street.

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Pharmacies 10 – 15 min walk

YNP Dunbar Pharmacy, London Drugs, and Shoppers Drug Mart within the neighbourhood.

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Hospitals 12 – 15 min drive

UBC Hospital, Vancouver General, and BC Children's Hospital all nearby.

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Banks & Services 5 min drive

RBC, BMO, TD, CIBC, Scotiabank, and BlueShore Financial along the 41st Ave corridor.

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Dunbar Library 15 min walk

Vancouver Public Library branch. Free Wi-Fi, community programs, and children's events.

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Dunbar Loop 4 min walk

Major transit hub. Routes #41, #7, #2, and R4 RapidBus for east-west and downtown service.

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R4 RapidBus 4 min walk

Express service along 41st Avenue with limited stops for faster crosstown travel.

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#41 to UBC 4 min walk

Frequent service directly to UBC campus and Joyce Station, running throughout the day.

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Major Routes At your doorstep

Quick access to SW Marine Drive, W 41st Ave, and W 16th Ave for city-wide connections.

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Night Bus N22 4 min walk

Late-night transit service for safe travel home at any hour.

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Cycling Infrastructure At your doorstep

Dedicated bike routes and Pacific Spirit Park trails for car-free commuting to UBC.

1
Museum of Anthropology 15 min by bus

World-renowned Northwest Coast First Nations art in Arthur Erickson's iconic building.

2
UBC Botanical Garden 15 min by bus

28-hectare garden with the Greenheart TreeWalk, a suspended canopy walkway through the forest.

3
Nitobe Memorial Garden 15 min by bus

One of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

4
Chan Centre for Performing Arts 15 min by bus

Concert hall with world-class acoustics hosting music, theatre, and lectures year-round.

5
Beaty Biodiversity Museum 15 min by bus

Natural history museum featuring a 25-metre blue whale skeleton and two million specimens.

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UBC Farm & Saturday Market 10 min drive

24-hectare teaching farm with a seasonal farmers' market, Saturdays June through November.

Vancouver's Dunbar

3590 W 39th Ave sits in one of Vancouver's most desirable family neighbourhoods. Steps from the Dunbar Loop transit hub and local shops, residents enjoy immediate access to groceries, nearly 250 businesses along Dunbar Street, Pacific Spirit Park's 763 hectares of forest trails, and Vancouver's best beaches. The area is served by top-ranked public and private schools including Lord Byng Secondary, Crofton House, and St. George's.

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Walk Score Somewhat Walkable
62
Transit Score Excellent Transit