Living in BC

Point Grey

West Point Grey is an area that is in close proximity to the water, UBC, and downtown. As such, it is one of the most expensive areas in Vancouver to live. View the community page here.

Hospitals

  • 4 – 6 km from UBC Hospital
  • 5 – 7 km from BC Cancer Agency, St. Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital
  • 6 – 8 km from BC Children’s Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital and GF Strong Centre
  • 7 – 9 km from Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Grocery stores

Restaurants

Shopping

  • Limelight Video (Videos & Video Game Rental) – 2505 Alma Street
  • Lotusland Buy & Sell (Thrift Store) – 2660 Alma Street
  • Tenth & Proper Boutique (Women’s Clothing) – 4483 West 10th Avenue
  • Urban Yarns (Arts & Crafts) – 4421 West 10th Avenue

Dry Cleaners/Laundromats

  • Busy Bee Cleaners – 4480 West 10th Avenue
  • Esquire Fine Cleaners – 3744 West 10th Avenue
  • Golden Eagle Dry Cleaners – 2070 Alma Street
  • Good Morning Cleaners – 3744 West 10th Avenue

Gyms/Fitness Centres

Childcare

  • ABC University Daycare – 4595 West 8th Avenue (Weekdays) (30 months – 5 years)
  • Family Montessori School (Jericho Hill) – 4196 West 4th Avenue (Weekdays) (Preschool)
  • Our Lady Preschool – 2550 Camosun Street (Weekdays) (Preschool)
  • Quadra Daycare Centre – 4315 West 6th Avenue (Weekdays) (30 months – 5 years)
  • Sunflower Academy Montessori and Creative Arts Preschool – 4397 West 12th Avenue (Weekdays) (Preschool)

**Please use the childcare search available online to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the above providers and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.**

Attractions, Activities, and Parks

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**