Home to Mulgrave School and Collingwood. Mountain and ocean lifestyle. School catchments are strong, housing is expensive, commute into central Vancouver is 30 to 45 minutes.
West Vancouver: Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour
Home to Mulgrave School and Collingwood. Mountain and ocean lifestyle. School catchments are strong, housing is expensive, commute into central Vancouver is 30 to 45 minutes.
Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy, Point Grey
City of Vancouver, west side. Home to Crofton House, St George's, West Point Grey Academy and the strongest public school catchments. Established expat heartland, walkable to amenities, expensive housing.
North Vancouver
Across the inlet from the city. Family-friendly, mountain access, public schools serve growing expat populations. Newer housing stock at slightly lower prices than the west side.
Burnaby
East of Vancouver, growing expat population particularly Asian and South Asian families. Strong public schools at materially lower housing costs than Vancouver proper.
What to know
Vancouver housing is expensive across the family-friendly catchments. Most relocating families rent for 12 to 18 months before buying. Public school catchments matter; verify the catchment for your specific address before committing to a rental.