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Living in Downtown Vancouver

Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Vancouver with 54,022 residents.

Downtown has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: West End, Fairview, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, South Cambie, Riley Park and Shaughnessy.

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97 Walk Score of Downtown, Vancouver, CA-BC

Downtown is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Photo of Devonian Harbour Park in Downtown, Vancouver

Devonian Harbour Park

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Science World at Telus World of Science

Daily errands do not require a car in Downtown Vancouver.

Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Vancouver with a Walk Score of 97.

Find apartments in Vancouver's most walkable neighborhoods: Downtown, West End and Fairview.

Downtown Vancouver Apartments for Rent

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Downtown Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Downtown to other Vancouver neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Downtown 97 99 82 54,022
2 West End 95 89 84 44,233
3 Fairview 93 81 87 31,307

Eating & Drinking

There are about 2,384 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown.

People in Downtown can walk to an average of 100 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

Photo of The Metropole Community Pub in Downtown, Vancouver

The Metropole Community Pub

Photo of The Diamond in Downtown, Vancouver

The Diamond

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thumbnail for Devonian Harbour ParkBeautiful Devonian Harbour Park pond, caught with a rainbow, during the few non-raining minutes of the weekend.

Tony T.
on Devonian Harbour Park

99 Transit Score of Downtown, Vancouver, CA-BC

Downtown is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

Downtown has world-class public transportation and about 17 bus, 1 rail and 2 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.

Neighborhood Guides

Thinking of renting an apartment or buying in Downtown Vancouver? Ask our neighborhood guides a question.

Leo Chrenko

Property manager at Bolld Enterprises Inc. a licensed real estate brokerage specializing in marketing of furnished and unfurnished rental units in Vancouver. Whether you are looking for a place to rent or would like to rent out your property, we will be happy to assist you.

Ask Leo about Downtown

http://bolld.ca »

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Canada Place

Photo of Vancouver Convention Centre in Downtown, Vancouver

Vancouver Convention Centre

Photo of The Gastown Steam Clock in Downtown, Vancouver

The Gastown Steam Clock

Lisa MacIntosh Team

We Specialize in Vancouver Heritage Homes, First Time Buyers and Real Estate Investors looking for great investment opportunities in Vancouver. We live & work in the East Vancouver Area. Let us be your East Vancouver real estate experts. We will give you honest, efficient and professional service that helps you in reaching your goals.

Ask Lisa about Downtown

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Photo of Science World at Telus World of Science in Downtown, Vancouver

Science World at Telus World of Science

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Coal Harbour Marina Ltd

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Foo's Ho Ho Restaurant

82 Bike Score of Downtown, Vancouver, CA-BC

Downtown is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Photo of Robson Square in Downtown, Vancouver

Robson Square

Photo of Yaletown in Downtown, Vancouver

Yaletown

Photo of Central Library in Downtown, Vancouver

Central Library

Photo of Dunsmuir Street Cycle Track in Downtown, Vancouver

Dunsmuir Street Cycle Track

Photo of Mural Alley in Downtown, Vancouver

Mural Alley

Photo of Canada Place in Downtown, Vancouver

Canada Place

thumbnail for Robson SquareRobson Square is a great center of activity in Vancouver with access to the Vancouver Art Gallery, ice rink, music and vendors. Currently Robson Street is closed in front of the square to allow for maximum public use.

Maren Walker
on Robson Square

Photo of Vancouver Convention Centre in Downtown, Vancouver

Vancouver Convention Centre

Photo of The Gastown Steam Clock in Downtown, Vancouver

The Gastown Steam Clock

Photo of Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada in Downtown, Vancouver

Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Photo of Coal Harbour Marina Ltd in Downtown, Vancouver

Coal Harbour Marina Ltd

thumbnail for YaletownPlenty of bike friendly areas on the seawall in Yaletown, Vancouver.

Brie Gibson
on Yaletown

Downtown is Talking About...

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Photo of Coal Harbour Marina Ltd in Downtown, Vancouver

Coal Harbour Marina Ltd

Photo of Victory Square in Downtown, Vancouver

Victory Square

Photo of Victory Square in Downtown, Vancouver

Victory Square

thumbnail for Central LibraryThe futuristic architecture of Vancouver Public Library has been used in a number of sci-fi movies and tv shows, including Battlestar Galactica and Fringe.

Tony T.
on Central Library

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