Kitsilano Real Estate

Kitsilano continues to be a hot real estate market, due in part, to the area's desirability because of its close proximity to downtown, beautiful beaches, and trendy shopping and dining. Kitsilano offers a wide range of housing options, from beautiful heritage residences and detached houses to unique condos and multiple family dwellings. When looking to buy into the Kitsilano real estate market, it is important to consult an expert. Peter Raab specializes in buying and selling homes in the Kitsilano area. As a resident and Kitsilano homeowner, Peter Raab has indepth knowledge of the area. Coupled with his extensive real estate expertise, he is the perfect choice when buying real estate in Kitsilano.

The neighborhood of Kitsilano, also referred to as "Kits", is situated on Vancouver's west side, between Burrard and Alma on the east and west, and the beach to 16th Avenue from the north to the south. Once a hippy neighborhood in the 1960s, Kits has been gentrified in subsequent decades. Today, Kits remains a unique and dynamic community.

Kitsilano is a densely populated neighborhood and is home to many families, students, and young, urban professionals. The dominant age range is 25-34 years, and is considered a highly educated and ethnically diverse community, although the neighborhood is comprised of significantly more residents of British descent in comparison to the City of Vancouver and the GVRD.

Kits is a trendy neighborhood, known for its beaches in the summer, shopping and dining on 4th Avenue and Broadway, and a multitude of community events and festivals. Kits offers something for everyone.

• Vancouver Children's Festival and Bard on the Beach - an annual outdoor Shakespeare festival at Vanier Park.
• Vancouver Folk Music Festival - occurs each summer at Jericho Beach Park.
• Greek Days - an annual festival in June that celebrates Greek culture and food.

• The Maritime Museum
• Vancouver Museum
• Pacific Space Centre
• H.R. MacMillan Planetarium