Introduction
Although the city officially defines Kerrisdale as being south of 41st, the majority of the area's residents consider Kerrisdale’s boundaries to be West 33rd Ave to the north, the Railway right of way to the east, West 57th Street to the south, and Blenheim Street to the west. Kerrisdale has a great selection of independent shops and places to buy cool clothes.
Lifestyle
Kerrisdale is a bustling village with lots of street activity, quite a few community street festivals and a lot of older folks. The tree-lined streets and wealth of independent shops and restaurants attract people from all over the city to shop and stroll. The pace of life here is relaxed and civilized and there are plenty of community resources for everyone from kids to seniors.
The Vibe
Kerrisdale has an eclectic mix of small businesses, independent retail and casual restaurants and this swash of local entrepreneurship definitely sets the vibe for this hood. The pace of life here is relaxed and congenial, and the streets are lined with luxury sedans and SUVs as opposed to motorcycles or minivans.
Meet the Neighbours
Expect to see a lot of cashmere, plaid and tweed on these people. Many residents are older in terms of age and definitely skew into affluent, conservative territory. Kerrisdale’s population is about equal parts Asian Canadians and Caucasian Canadians with the Asian population making up more of the younger families and the grannies being mostly Caucasians.
In the Area
Expensive. Kerrisdale is generally upscale, but there are lots of sweet older apartment buildings that are on the reasonable side to rent. Some have been turned into co-op buildings and condos that are affordable to buy, but many of these are getting bought out by developers to build much bigger, more expensive units in the near future.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Convenient located near to the airport and well served by public transit, Kerrisdale is about a 15 minute drive to downtown. It is extremely walkable and is divided by the unused CPR train tracks which provide a walking path through town. Busses run up Arbutus Street from downtown at close intervals and across the city from Burnaby and East Vancouver and through to UBC along 41st and 49th Avenues.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
There are many parks in the Kerrisdale area, the closest being Kerrisdale Centennial Park, site of the Kerrisdale Community and Seniors Centre at 42nd Avenue and West Boulevard. There is also Elm Park at West 41st and Larch Street (and home to Kerrisdale Little League); and Maple Grove Park at Marine Drive, Yew Street and West 51st Avenue.
Dollars & Sense
This is a beautiful and very friendly little village, very close to the city centre but also close to UBC. The streets are safe and green and everything you need from London Drugs to sushi is right at your doorstep.However, it’s expensive, like much of the West Side of the Vancouver, and if you’re young and on the lookout for nightlife, you'd be smart to look elsewhere.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
Hill’s
This excellent clothing store has a great selection of both high-end and more budget options as well as clothes for both the young and hip and older. Simply put, there's a great variety here!
more infoThe Secret Garden
The Secret Garden is definitely one of Kerrisdale's hidden gems! This venue is a fantastic place to take your mum out for high tea on her birthday as it adds a fancy touch.
more infoThomas Hobbes Florist
Thomas Hobbes is a Vancouver gardening icon and his store is full of treasures for the green-thumbed. Considering Vancouver's interest in greenery, there are lots of people who this place caters to.
more infoAvenue Grill
The Avenue Grill can definitely be considered a community stand-by. With it's elegant sign from the 1940s and an ever evolving menu of interesting culinary delicacies, The Avenue Grill is a must.
more infoIsola Bella Kids Clothes
Isola Bella Kids Clothes may be extremely pricey (home of the $100 onsie!), but these classically chic kids clothes are made to last generations and truly are of exceptional quality.
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