{"id":30112,"date":"2021-05-14T17:04:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T00:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=30112"},"modified":"2023-06-14T16:08:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T23:08:27","slug":"neighbourhood-guide-arbutus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/neighbourhoods\/neighbourhood-guide-arbutus\/","title":{"rendered":"Neighbourhood Guide: Arbutus Ridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Quite simply one of the most &#8220;Vancouver&#8221; of all the Vancouver neighbourhoods, let&#8217;s take a visit to quiet and leafy Arbutus Ridge. This is an area of the city that has only a few exclusive rental properties because it&#8217;s largely residential and filled with single-family homes. However, as it&#8217;s growing and developing in areas, there are new opportunities to move into this area and make it your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent<\/a> and we help renters and landlords make the most out of their rental experience together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>You can&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mautic.liv.rent\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;now to get the latest updates on the Vancouver rental markets straight to your inbox<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this neighbourhood guide to Arbutus, we&#8217;re going to look over everything you need to know about the area including the cost of rent, neighbourhood character, and even where to grab a coffee. And, at the end of this post, we&#8217;re going to tell you about the new <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/15233\/arbutus-residences-apartment-building-4188-yew-street-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arbutus Residences<\/a> where you can easily rent your new home in this lovely neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use our table of contents to jump ahead and let\u2019s get into this neighbourhood guide now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#location\">Location: where is Arbutus?\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#life-in-arbutus\">What is it like to live in Arbutus?\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#average-rent\">Average rent in Arbutus\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#average-house-price\">Average house price in Arbutus\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#schools\">Schools in Arbutus\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#transportation\">Transportation in Arbutus\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#recreation\">Recreation &amp; sports in Arbutus\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#food\">Food &amp; entertainment in Arbutus\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#residences\">Arbutus Residences\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location\">Location: where is Arbutus Vancouver?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-06.png\" alt=\"Arbutus Ridge animals.\" class=\"wp-image-30177\" width=\"92\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-06.png 368w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-06-300x274.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 92px) 100vw, 92px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arbutus neighbourhood, also known as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arbutus Ridge (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/news-calendar\/arbutus-ridge.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Arbutus Ridge<\/a>, is in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. It&#8217;s on the city&#8217;s West Side, just south of Kitsilano but north of West 41st Avenue. On the east, it&#8217;s bordered by Arbutus Street, named after the beautiful tree native to Canada with bright red flaking bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s about a 25-minute drive away from the Vancouver International Airport in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richmond (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/05\/neighbourhood-guide-richmond-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richmond<\/a>, and less than 20 minutes away from the heart of Downtown Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<style>\n.background-renter-cta-trusted-website {\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #303030;\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 24px;\n}\n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-trusted-website p{\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #303030; \n  font-weight: 400;\n  text-align: center; \n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n.cta-block-renter-cta-trusted-website li{\n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  color: #303030; \n  font-weight: 400;\n  text-align: center; \n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n.cta-block-renter-cta-trusted-website {\n  background-color: #F5F5F5;\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  padding: 30px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 20px 0px;\n}\n.button-renter-cta-trusted-website {\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  background: #1D415E;\n  border: 0px solid white;\n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  \n  font-family: 'Inter';\n  font-style: normal;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n\n}\n  \n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"background-renter-cta-trusted-website cta-block-renter-cta-trusted-website\">\n<h3><strong>liv.rent &#8211; Canada&#8217;s trusted house &amp; apartment rental website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Search apartments, condos, and homes for rent.<\/p>\n<br>\n<li><b>Verified Landlords:<\/b> Rent from a trusted landlord. Look for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/livrent\/rental-verification-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ID Verified<\/a>&#8221; tag to identify which landlords have been pre-screened.<\/li>\n<li><b>Quality Rentals:<\/b> Browse listings that have been checked by our team. Verified by official documents or by mail.<\/li>\n<li><b>One-Click Applications:<\/b> Fill out your <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/livrent\/apply-to-multiple-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renter Resume<\/a> once and apply to multiple listings in just a few clicks.<\/li>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-trusted-website\" class=\"button-renter-cta-trusted-website\">Find Rentals Near You<\/button><\/a>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"life-in-arbutus\"><br>What is it like to live in Arbutus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arbutus is a quieter neighbourhood, and like most areas in Vancouver, it&#8217;s full of idyllic detached single-family homes and tree-lined streets. While the City of Vancouver is overall a very safe place to live, Arbutus Ridge is amongst its <a href=\"https:\/\/vpd.ca\/crime-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">safest neighbourhoods<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a great place for families to settle down, but also single adults who dislike being in the heart of noisy downtown but also don&#8217;t feel like packing up and heading to the suburbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With lots of beautiful parks, unique places to ride a bike or go for a run, and proximity to a half-dozen other Vancouver neighbourhoods, it&#8217;s a great place to live if you value quiet, community, and connectedness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 5px solid aliceblue; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #3E5B77; margin: 0;\"><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Back To Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"average-rent\">Average rent in Arbutus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arbutus falls under the South Vancouver area in liv.rent&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/05\/may-2021-vancouver-rent-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"monthly rent report (opens in a new tab)\">monthly rent report<\/a> data. If we take a look at the data from May 2021, here are the rental averages in the neighbourhood by listing type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Vancouver one-bedrooms \u2014 $1,647  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vancouver two-bedrooms \u2014 $2,366 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vancouver three-bedrooms \u2014 $2,917<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is considerably more affordable than in Downtown Vancouver, where rents for <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?page=1&amp;bedroom_count=1&amp;furnished=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"unfurnished one-bedrooms (opens in a new tab)\">unfurnished one-bedrooms<\/a> can be more than $2,000 on average. So, if you&#8217;re looking to make a move to Vancouver, Arbutus is cheaper than being in the heart of the city, but also more expensive than in a more historically affordable part of Metro Vancouver such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Surrey (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/surrey?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">Surrey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Arbutus: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"studio apartments for rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?bedroom_count=0&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">studio apartments for rent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbutus: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"one-bedroom apartments for rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?bedroom_count=1&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">one-bedroom apartments for rent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbutus: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"two-bedroom apartments for rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?bedroom_count=2&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\">two-bedroom apartments for rent<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbutus: <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/rental-listings\/city\/vancouver?bedroom_count=3&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"three-bedroom apartment for rent (opens in a new tab)\">three-bedroom apartment for rent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/02\/surrey-vs-vancouver-bc-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver vs. Surrey: Cost of Living Comparison\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"average-house-price\">Average house price in Arbutus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Apartment <\/td><td>$863,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Detached Home <\/td><td>$3.9 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Townhouse <\/td><td>$1.1 million <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/vancouver-real-estate\/arbutus\/trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zolo (opens in a new tab)\">Zolo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wanted to purchase a home in Arbutus, you might be surprised to find that it&#8217;s an expensive neighbourhood compared to other parts of Vancouver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rebgv.org\/content\/rebgv-org.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Real Estate Board (opens in a new tab)\">Real Estate Board<\/a> of Greater Vancouver, the average price for a detached home in April 2021 was $1,755,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 5px solid aliceblue; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #3E5B77; margin: 0;\"><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Back To Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schools\">Schools in Arbutus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public education in Vancouver is done through the Vancouver School Board, which runs elementary (kindergarten to grade seven) and high schools (grade eight to twelve) in the City of Vancouver.<br><br>Here are the VSB elementary and high schools that are in and around the Arbutus neighbourhood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/general-gordon\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"General Gordon Elementary School (opens in a new tab)\">General Gordon Elementary School<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/lord-kitchener\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lord Kitchener Elementary School (opens in a new tab)\">Lord Kitchener Elementary School<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/kitsilano\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kitsilano Secondary School (opens in a new tab)\">Kitsilano Secondary School<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/trafalgar\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Trafalgar Elementary School (opens in a new tab)\">Trafalgar Elementary School<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/lord-tennyson\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ecole Lord Tennyson Elementary School (opens in a new tab)\">Ecole Lord Tennyson Elementary School<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/prince-wales\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Prince Of Whales Secondary School (opens in a new tab)\">Prince Of Whales Secondary School<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/carnarvon\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Carnavon Community Elementary School (opens in a new tab)\">Carnavon Community Elementary School<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/shaughnessy\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shaughnessy Elementary School (opens in a new tab)\">Shaughnessy Elementary School<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there are a handful of private schools for children in the area including <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"York House School (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkhouse.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">York House School<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Little Flower Academy (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lfabc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Little Flower Academy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stgeorges.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"St. George's School (opens in a new tab)\">St. George&#8217;s School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest post-secondary school to the Arbutus area is The University of British Columbia, which is consistently rated as the best university in Western Canada. Because of its proximity to the UBC Vancouver campus, there are also many students who live in Arbutus and nearby neighbourhoods like Kitsilano and Point Grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/03\/best-housing-off-campus-for-ubc-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Housing Off-Campus for UBC Students\n\n\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 5px solid aliceblue; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #3E5B77; margin: 0;\"><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Back To Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transportation\">Transportation in Arbutus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public transportation in Arbutus is run by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TransLink (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">TransLink<\/a> and includes a number of bus routes that connect the neighbourhood to the rest of the transit system, including access to rapid transit via the Skytrain stations. Plus, Translink is embarking on a new subway project along the Broadway corridor. When completed, it should bring even more connectivity to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the main TransLink bus lines that currently service the Arbutus area: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Route 16 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitdb.ca\/route\/016\/\" target=\"_blank\">Route 16<\/a> \u2014 29th Avenue Station \/ Arbutus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitdb.ca\/route\/025\/\" target=\"_blank\">Route 25<\/a> \u2014 Brentwood Station \/ UBC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Route 33 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitdb.ca\/route\/033\/W\/33_UBC\/\" target=\"_blank\">Route 33<\/a> \u2014 29th Avenue Station\/ UBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid lightcoral; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; color: #BD8D7C;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;margin: 0;\"><b>&gt;&gt; Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/05\/average-rent-near-transit-in-greater-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Average Rent Near Transit in Metro Vancouver<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br> \n\n<style> \n.background-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  text-align: center; \n  color: #303030; \n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; \n  font-size: 24px; \n} \n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home p{ \n  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; \n  color: #303030;  \n  font-weight: 400; \n  text-align: center;  \n  font-size: 16px; \n} \n\n.cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  background-color: #F5F5F5; \n  border-radius: 16px; \n  padding: 30px; \n  text-align: center; \n  margin: 20px 0px; \n} \n\n.button-renter-cta-perfect-home { \n  margin-top: 20px; \n  padding: 12px 16px; \n  background: #1D415E; \n  border: 0px solid white; \n  box-shadow: 0px 6px 8px -2px rgba(29, 66, 94, 0.4), 0px 12px 16px rgba(32, 121, 193, 0.15); \n  border-radius: 6px; \n  cursor: pointer; \n  font-family: 'Inter'; \n  font-style: normal; \n  font-weight: 600; \n  font-size: 14px; \n  line-height: 16px; \n  text-align: center; \n  color: #FFFFFF; \n} \n<\/style> \n<div class=\"background-renter-cta-perfect-home cta-block-renter-cta-perfect-home\"> \n<h3><strong>Rent your perfect home with liv.rent<\/strong><\/h3> \n\n<p>Search houses, rooms, condos and apartments for rent. Chat instantly with verified landlords. Apply to multiple listings. Save your chat history &#038; signed documents all on one platform.<\/p> \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/renters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><button id=\"button-renter-cta-perfect-home\" class=\"button-renter-cta-perfect-home\">Sign Up For Free<\/button><\/a> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recreation\"><br>Recreation &amp; sports in Arbutus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-03-1.png\" alt=\"Activities in arbutus ridge.\" class=\"wp-image-30175\" width=\"38\" height=\"119\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest civic community centers are either the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kitsilano  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kitscc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kitsilano<\/a> (with an ice rink) or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kerrisdale (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/kerrisdale-community-centre.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Kerrisdale<\/a> centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central in the Arbutus neighbourhood and just a ten-minute walk away from the <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/15233\/arbutus-residences-apartment-building-4188-yew-street-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arbutus Residences<\/a> is Quilchena Park with a skatepark, a frisbee golf course, baseball diamonds, and more.   For those who like to move in time with the music, there&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danceco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dance Co. studio<\/a> in the area as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there are also private clubs in the area. The exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbutusclub.com\/\">Arbutus Club<\/a> is nearby and has a variety of sport and recreation options for members like tennis and a swimming pool. Plus, the nearby <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton club (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanlawn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton club<\/a> provides more options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, less than 15-minutes away by car are spectacular golf courses in  the Dunbar area on the edge of Vancouver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"McCleery Driving Range (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/mccleery-golf-course.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">McCleery Driving Range<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Marine Drive Golf Club (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/marine-drive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marine Drive Golf Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Point Grey Golf &amp; Country Club (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pointgreygolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Point Grey Golf &amp; Country Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musqueamgolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Musqueam Golf &amp; Learning Academy (opens in a new tab)\">Musqueam Golf &amp; Learning Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food\">Food &amp; entertainment in Arbutus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arbutus is largely a residential neighbourhood, so for good food, drink, and entertainment options, you might venture into nearby Kitsilano, Dunbar, and South Granville to be spoiled for choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best food near Arbutus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"75\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-04.png\" alt=\"where to eat in arbutus\" class=\"wp-image-30176\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ridge Garden Restaurant (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ridgegardenrestaurant.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ridge Garden Restaurant<\/a> \u2014 the local spot for Chinese takeout, treat yourself to spring rolls and ginger beef after a busy workday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Safeway (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safeway.ca\/stores\/safeway-arbutus\/\" target=\"_blank\">Safeway<\/a> \u2014 it might be a grocery store, but their pre-made meals and food from their deli are incredible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Breakfast Table (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.breakfasttable.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Breakfast Table<\/a> \u2014 beautiful brunch spot on Granville street with a hidden back patio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunshinedinerkits.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sunshine Diner<\/a> \u2014 fun, funky, and &#8217;50s, this retro diner is perfect for pancakes or a burger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honolulu Coffee Kerrisdale (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honolulucoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Honolulu Coffee Kerrisdale<\/a> \u2014 get coconut macadamia flavoured Hawaiian lattes at this bright and colourful coffee shop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"East Is East (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eastiseast.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">East Is East<\/a> \u2014 eat your way along the spice road at this beautiful and flavourful chai-filled restaurant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Arbutus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arbutus Greenway (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/streets-transportation\/arbutus-greenway.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Arbutus Greenway<\/a> \u2014 folks come from all corners of the city to bike, walk, and run along this paved, car-free trail over what used to be train tracks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Quilchena Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=6\" target=\"_blank\">Quilchena Park<\/a> \u2014 let the dogs off-leash or play some frisbee golf at this beautiful park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"La Glace (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laglace.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">La Glace<\/a> \u2014 go for a scoop (or two) of fancy French-inspired ice cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Neverland Tea Salon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/neverlandtea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Neverland Tea Salon<\/a> \u2014 you never need an excuse for high tea, but this is a fun local spot to go for celebrating birthdays and special events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping in Arbutus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the best local shopping experience, try heading to West 4th Avenue, West 41st Avenue, our South Granville to shop from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Windsor Meats (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windsormeats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Windsor Meats<\/a> \u2014 everyone&#8217;s favourite specialty butcher shop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hill's Dry Goods (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hillsdrygoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hill&#8217;s Dry Goods<\/a> \u2014 a local boutique clothing store with a long history of offering the latest looks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Magic Box Hobbies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.magicboxhobbies.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magic Box Hobbies<\/a> \u2014 a unique hobby shop where you can get inspiration and supplies for your next project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arcteryx.com\/ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Arc'teryx (opens in a new tab)\">Arc&#8217;teryx<\/a> \u2014 gear up for your next hike or outdoor adventure at this Vancouver-born outdoor clothing company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 5px solid aliceblue; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #3E5B77; margin: 0;\"><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Back To Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"residences\">Arbutus Residences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"30225\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0061_web-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Arbutus\u793e\u533a\" class=\"wp-image-30225\" 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https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0049_web-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0049_web-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"30227\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0046_web-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0046_web-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0046_web-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0046_web-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/DJI_0046_web-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have fallen in love with Arbutus, then you&#8217;ll want to know about the <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/15233\/arbutus-residences-apartment-building-4188-yew-street-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arbutus Residences<\/a>. Located on Yew Street, these stunning rental homes offer one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom homes that are poised to let you make the most out of Arbutus living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drenched in green space and appointed with incredible amenities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rooftop terrace &amp; BBQ courtyard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness gym<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kid\u2019s play area &amp; structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concierge &amp; secure package drop off <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure underground parking with bike storage &amp; electric car charging station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It has everything you would need for comfortable living in one of Vancouver&#8217;s most prominent neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30173 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-07.png 541w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-07_Arbutus-Ridge-07-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>See all the <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/15233\/arbutus-residences-apartment-building-4188-yew-street-vancouver-bc\">Arbutus Residences<\/a> listings live on liv.rent now<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading this guide, you can consider yourself an unofficial expert in the Arbutus neighbourhood. When you&#8217;re ready to find your new home, in Arbutus or anywhere in Canada, use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"liv.rent (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\">liv.rent<\/a> \u2014 we&#8217;ve automated the entire rental journey for you to make renting fun again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 5px solid aliceblue; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0%; padding: 20px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #3E5B77; margin: 0;\"><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Back To Top<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read more Metro Vancouver neighbourhood guides:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richmond (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/05\/neighbourhood-guide-richmond-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richmond<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/09\/neighborhood-guide-living-in-yaletown\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yaletown<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/10\/neighborhood-guide-main-street\/\" target=\"_blank\">Main Street<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/neighbourhood-guide-dunbar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dunbar (opens in a new tab)\">Dunbar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/08\/vancouver-neighbourhoods-chinatown\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chinatown<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2018\/11\/neighbourhood-guide-commercial-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\">Commercial Drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/02\/neighbourhood-guide-west-end-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\">The West End<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/08\/neighbourhood-guide-north-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\">North Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/04\/neighbourhood-guide-marine-and-cambie-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marine &amp; Cambie Hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New Westminster Brewery District (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2020\/02\/brewery-district-new-westminster\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Westminster Brewery District<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Please note that some restaurants and attractions mentioned in this article may be subject to COVID-19 related measures. 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