Introduction
Located in Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview runs North/ South from East 41st Avenue to the Fraser River and East/ West from Elliot Street and Vivian Drive to Knight Street. This neighbourhood is home to some great views of the Fraser, as well as an eclectic mix of ethnic shops on Victoria Drive.
Lifestyle
With all the excellent ethnic groceries on Victoria, this neighbourhood has the potential to appeal to foodies. Victoria-Fraserview is definitely a family-oriented neighbourhood.the upside to this is that there are plenty of schools and parks nearby. If you’re looking for nightlife, though, you’ve come to the wrong place.
The Vibe
Victoria-Fraserview is an established residential community, but it isn’t a fashionable neighbourhood, so there isn’t much to do here in the way of an evening of dining or drinking with friends. The neighbourhood does, however, have the potential to be an entertainer’s haven: with all the ethic groceries on Victoria, there’s no limit to the delicacies an inspired chef could cook in the comfort of home.
Meet the Neighbours
Approximately 30,000 people call Victoria-Fraserview home, and this group and more than half of this number is Chinese, but this is a thriving multicultural community overall (the majority of residents here speak English as a second language). The average family income here is over $70,000, but the income levels here vary widely.
In the Area
There are three primary schools in Victoria-Fraserview (Sir Charles Kingford-Smith, Sir James Douglas, which are both public, and Corpus Christi, which is private) and two secondary schools (Sir Winston Churchill and David Thompson, both public). Among the great parks in the neighbourhood are Fraserview, Nanaimo, and Bobolink. There is excellent shopping for ethnic food or wares on Victoria.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Victoria-Fraserview is a mere 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, but why deal with the frustration of traffic when taking public transit will likely only tack on ten minutes to your commute. Another viable option, which will get you downtown in about 45 minutes and might allow you to skip the gym after work, is riding a bike into work.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
Victoria-Fraserview is still in Vancouver, and it is a quick commute downtown. It is not, however, a trendy neighbourhood, and does not have much to offer in the way of shopping or nightlife. Those who move here should either be happy being homebodies or making the trip downtown for entertainment.
Dollars & Sense
A less than 30 minute commute to downtown Vancouver and the bragging rights of living in Vancouver proper, rather than a suburb, are both yours for an average of less that $900,000 in Victoria-Fraserview. With this city’s ever-growing population (and ever-rising real-estate prices) this is certainly an investment worth considering.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
Gordon Park
Expansive neighbourhood park lined by large oak trees. Park contains a playground and tennis courts, and it’s not unusual to see neighbourhood kids playing an impromptu soccer game in the grass.
more infoGibo Health Food
Excellent place to find Chinese dried goods, at a reasonable price. Look, too, for more expensive specialty products, such as dried abalone, fish maw, dried scallop, and dried sea cucumber.
more infoMK Chop Chop BBQ House
This tiny little restaurant (it has only seven tables) is quickly gaining a reputation for great Chinese BBQ. There are plenty of options to choose from: chicken, duck, pork, sausage, and even intestines.
more infoPho Real
The name says it all: this place is pho real. Authentic pho in an unassuming setting (located in a strip mall). The lemongrass chicken in noodle soup is a surefire cure for whatever ails you.
more infoWally's Burgers
Wally's Burgers tagline is "A bite of the past," and there is certainly something nostalgic about biting into a thick, juicy burger and washing it all down with a milkshake.
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