{"id":31184,"date":"2021-06-11T16:15:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T23:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/?p=31184"},"modified":"2023-08-24T23:37:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T06:37:11","slug":"olympic-village-neighbourhood-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/neighbourhoods\/olympic-village-neighbourhood-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Neighbourhood Guide: Olympic Village ft. W2 Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine having the best of Vancouver at your doorstep without the hustle and bustle of being downtown. That&#8217;s what residents in Olympic Village enjoy every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This developing neighbourhood is right next to the Seawall and full of sunny seaside patios with lots of hidden gems to discover. But what&#8217;s good in Olympic Village and where&#8217;s the best place to live to take it all in?<\/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 not only find an incredible place to live but we also help make renting easier and smoother. We adore this neighbourhood and wanted to give you a glimpse of what it&#8217;s like to live here.<\/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, we&#8217;re going to look over everything you need to know about Olympic Village. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, we&#8217;re going to share how you can rent in this incredible neighbourhood at <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/4517\/w2-living-apartment-building-1988-wylie-st-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W2 Living<\/a> \u2014 the newest rental building in Olympic Village. Featuring premium amenities like keyless entry, 24\/\/7 concierge, and Snaile smart lockers, it&#8217;s the perfect place to immerse yourself in this vibrant area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_Living_Olympic_Village_Neighbourhood-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"W2 Living building in the Olympic Village Neighbourhood\" class=\"wp-image-31350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_Living_Olympic_Village_Neighbourhood-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_Living_Olympic_Village_Neighbourhood-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_Living_Olympic_Village_Neighbourhood-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_Living_Olympic_Village_Neighbourhood-501x375.jpg 501w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_Living_Olympic_Village_Neighbourhood.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em><strong>Learn more about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"W2 Living's (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/4517\/w2-living-1988-wylie-st-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\">W2 Living<\/a> in Olympic Village.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\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 Olympic Village?\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#life-in-olympic-village\">What is it like to live in Olympic Village?\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#average-house-price\">Average house price in Olympic Village\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#schools\">Schools in Olympic Village\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#transportation\">Transportation in Olympic Village\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#recreation\">Recreation &amp; sports in Olympic Village\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#food\">Food &amp; entertainment in Olympic Village\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#W2\">W2 Living\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location\">Location: where is Olympic Village 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 Olympic Village neighbourhood is just across False Creek from Downtown Vancouver. It&#8217;s about 30 minutes by car or train to the Vancouver International Airport in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/05\/neighbourhood-guide-richmond-bc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Richmond<\/a>, and minutes from Downtown Vancouver. It is bordered by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The seawall to the North<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cambie Bridge to the West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Street to the East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and West 2nd Avenue To the South<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a relatively small and narrow area that has been growing in character and popularity ever since the 2010 Winter Olympics. Athletes Village, an apartment housing complex built originally to house Olympians from around the world, is at the heart of it all.<\/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-olympic-village\"><br>What is it like to live in Olympic Village?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Favouring apartments and townhomes to single-family homes, the neighbourhood character is still taking shape. Many young professionals and families have moved into the area to appreciate the proximity to Vancouver&#8217;s 28 kilometre-long Seaside Greenway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Get the latest Vancouver rental market updates straight to your inbox when you <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mautic.liv.rent\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>subscribe<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;to our newsletter.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby there&#8217;s Chinatown, Yaletown, and Mount Pleasant. So, it feels like you&#8217;re in the heart of it all when you&#8217;re in Olympic Village. Residents here often walk, run, bike, or skate way around the waterfront to explore the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of amenities nearby like schools and recreation centers. Plus, there are tons of options for food and entertainment \u2014 and it seems like more come into the neighbourhood every month!<\/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\/2021\/07\/the-best-off-campus-housing-for-international-students-coming-to-canada-fall-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Off-Campus Housing For International Students Coming To Canada Fall 2021\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=\"average-house-price\">Average house price in Olympic Village <\/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\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_sailboat_2021-07-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31328\" width=\"68\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_sailboat_2021-07-15.png 270w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_sailboat_2021-07-15-170x170.png 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 68px) 100vw, 68px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were thinking of purchasing a home, there are very few if any detached homes in the area. Instead, it&#8217;s dominated by newly built condos and townhomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Apartment <\/td><td> $867,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Townhouse <\/td><td>$988,000&nbsp; <\/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\/false-creek\/trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zolo (opens in a new tab)\">Zolo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices for apartments here are just slightly above the June 2021 average of $737,600 reported by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Real Estate Board (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rebgv.org\/market-watch\/monthly-market-report\/june-2021.html\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate Board<\/a> of Greater Vancouver.<\/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 Olympic Village <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public education in Vancouver is done through the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Vancouver School Board (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Vancouver School Board<\/a>, which runs elementary (kindergarten to grade seven) and high schools (grade eight to twelve) in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"City of Vancouver (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">City of Vancouver<\/a>.<br><br>Here are the schools that are in and around the Olympic Village neighbourhood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/elsie-roy\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Elsie Roy<\/a> <\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/false-creek\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">False Creek Elementary School<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/lecole-bilingue\/Pages\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">L\u2019ecole Bilingue<\/a><\/td><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mount Pleasant Elementary (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/mount-pleasant\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Mount Pleasant Elementary<\/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 (opens in a new tab)\">Kitsilano Secondary<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/simon-fraser\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Simon Fraser Elementary (opens in a new tab)\">Simon Fraser Elementary<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsb.bc.ca\/schools\/britannia-secondary\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Britannia Secondary School<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/stpats.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Saint Patrick Regional Secondary (opens in a new tab)\">Saint Patrick Regional Secondary<\/a><br> (private) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also plans in the works to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"open an elementary school (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/news-calendar\/city-and-vancouver-school-board-to-enter-into-99-year-lease-for-olympic-village-site.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">open an elementary school<\/a> right in the centre of Olympic Village, although its completion date is to be determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closest post-secondary schools in the area are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Emily Carr University of Art &amp; Design (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/best-emily-carr-student-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Carr University of Art &amp; Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University Of British Columbia (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/03\/best-housing-off-campus-for-ubc-students\/\" target=\"_blank\">University Of British Columbia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Langara University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/best-langara-student-tips-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Langara College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/05\/best-housing-off-campus-for-sfu-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Simon Fraser University<\/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\/06\/the-best-month-to-month-rentals-in-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Month-To-Month Rentals In Vancouver\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 Olympic Village <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Olympic Village is extremely well connected by the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TransLink (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">TransLink<\/a> public transportation system including bus routes and a strategically placed Canada Line Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Translink system&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.translink.ca\/transit-fares\/pricing-and-fare-zones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pricing and fare zones (opens in a new tab)\">pricing and fare zones<\/a> include one-way fares from $3.05 to $5.90 depending on your destination. Monthly passes are available from $100.25 for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is highly walkable and through the train system at Olympic Village  Station, you can easily connect to anywhere in the city. Bus lines also run along the south edge of Olympic Village to UBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Olympic Village Canada Line Station (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/thecanadaline.com\/station-guides\/olympic-village\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic Village Canada Line Station<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"84 UBC Bus Route (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitdb.ca\/route\/084\/W\/84_UBC\/\" target=\"_blank\">84 UBC Bus Route<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"50 Waterfront Station Bus Route (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.transitdb.ca\/route\/050\/N\/50_WATERFRONT_STN\/\" target=\"_blank\">50 Waterfront Station Bus Route<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also privately owned ferry services along False Creek that connect you to different parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Aquabus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/theaquabus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aquabus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandferries.bc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"False Creek Ferries (opens in a new tab)\">False Creek Ferries<\/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\/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<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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recreation\"><br>Recreation &amp; sports in Olympic Village <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Creekside Community Recreation Centre (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/creekside-community-recreation-centre.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Creekside Community Recreation Centre<\/a> is a beautiful facility right along the Seawall that serves the Olympic Village neighbourhood. Nearby on Granville Island, there&#8217;s also the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"False Creek Community Centre (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/falsecreekcc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">False Cree<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/falsecreekcc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"k (opens in a new tab)\">k<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"False Creek Community Centre (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/falsecreekcc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Community Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, kayaking and dragon boating are popular sport in Vancouver and you can join up to hit the water at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Creekside Kayaks (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonzone.ca\/train\/kayak\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creekside Kayaks<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/dragonzone.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Dragon Zone Paddling Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food\">Food &amp; entertainment in Olympic Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of things to do and places to eat in Olympic Village. Find yourself a sun-covered patio to sip craft beer or grab a coffee and walk along the Seawall. Weekends spend finding the best eats in the neighbourhood are never wasted here.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_taco_2021-07-15-265x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31327\" width=\"66\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_taco_2021-07-15-265x300.png 265w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_taco_2021-07-15.png 639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 66px) 100vw, 66px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best food near Olympic Village <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Earnest Ice Cream (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/earnesticecream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Earnest Ice Cream<\/a> \u2014 the line wraps around the block for this cult-favourite ice cream place that includes delicious plant-based options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nuba (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nuba.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nuba<\/a> \u2014 authentic, fresh, and healthy, it&#8217;s one of the city&#8217;s top Lebanese spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Faculty Brewing Co. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facultybrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Faculty Brewing Co.<\/a> \u2014 a local favourite craft brewing watering hole perfect for an after-work pint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Super Baked Deep Dish (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/superbakeddd.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Super Baked Deep Dish<\/a> \u2014 a super unique Vancouver deep dish pizza spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glory Juice Co. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gloryjuiceco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Glory Juice Co.<\/a> \u2014 whether you want a smoothie, avocado toast, or a latte made with fresh homemade almond milk, this popular healthy eats spot is your new go-to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nook (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nookrestaurants.com\/olympic-village\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nook<\/a> \u2014 Italian eats, pasta, and wine make this neighbourhood spot very popular.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"JJ Bean (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/jjbeancoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">JJ Bean<\/a> \u2014 for those mornings when you just can&#8217;t with your coffee maker, treat yourself to a pick-me-up at this cafe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brewhall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">BREWHALL<\/a> \u2014 burgers and beers in a barn? Meet your friends for lunch at this pub-fare spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_scienceworld_2021-07-15-300x217.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31326\" width=\"75\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_scienceworld_2021-07-15-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_scienceworld_2021-07-15-351x247.png 351w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_scienceworld_2021-07-15-477x348.png 477w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_scienceworld_2021-07-15.png 482w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Olympic Village <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Seawall (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver.ca\/parks-recreation-culture\/seawall.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Seawall<\/a> \u2014 the best part about this <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Granville Island Market (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/granvilleisland.com\/public-market\" target=\"_blank\">Granville Island Market<\/a> \u2014 walk along the seawall to shop at the iconic market for fresh produce, pasta, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dragon boating (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonzone.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dragon boating<\/a> \u2014 or kayaking, or paddleboarding, or take a ferry to downtown. Anything to get on the water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Science World (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceworld.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Science World<\/a> \u2014 catch an Imax film and take the kids to this exciting learning and play centre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Concord Community Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/concordcommunitypark\/\" target=\"_blank\">Concord Community Park<\/a>  \u2014 walk along the seawall to this community park for a picnic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Habitat Island (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/covapp.vancouver.ca\/parkfinder\/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=241\" target=\"_blank\">Habitat Island<\/a> \u2014 a piece of nature in the heart of the city, this tiny island is worth exploring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.ca\/?q=Olympic+Village+Square&amp;t=m&amp;lci=bike&amp;sll=49.2827291%2C-123.12073750000002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Olympic Village Square<\/a> \u2014 surrounded by restaurants, visited by food trucks, and dominated by giant bird sculptures, it&#8217;s a must-see for locals and tourists alike.<\/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=\"W2\">W2 Living<\/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=\"768\" data-id=\"31202\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village-501x375.jpg 501w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"31204\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_courtyard_2.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"31205\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior-170x113.jpg 170w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/W2_building_Olympic_Village_interior.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you&#8217;ve probably seen how this is the ideal neighbourhood in Vancouver, and <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/4517\/w2-living-apartment-building-1988-wylie-st-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W2 Living<\/a> is the perfect place to call Olympic Village home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located steps from the Skytrain Station, these rental homes can be either furnished or unfurnished, making them ideal for newcomers to the city and long-time residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are pet-friendly studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and three-bedroom units available now with attractive amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong> In-suite amenities: <\/strong><\/td><td><strong> Building amenities: <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-suite laundry <\/td><td>24-hour concierge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air conditioning<\/td><td>Secure underground parking with electric vehicle charging<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High-speed internet<\/td><td>Gym &amp; exercise centre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keyless entry<\/td><td>Communal Lounge &amp; meeting room <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pet-friendly<\/td><td>Storage area  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Furnished options available<\/td><td>Outdoor lounge with BBQ and community garden<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The outdoor community space in W2 Living has expansive and breathtaking views of Vancouver. It&#8217;s a perfect sunny hideaway for residents to spend some time gardening, grilling up steaks, or catching some rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outfitted with everything you&#8217;d need to maximize life in Olympic Village, this is an incredible opportunity to rent in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_W2_2021-07-15.png\" alt=\"W2 living on liv.rent in Olympic Village\" class=\"wp-image-31324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_W2_2021-07-15.png 551w, https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/olympicvillage_livrent_rentalresource_W2_2021-07-15-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><em><strong>See all the listings on <a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/building\/4517\/w2-living-1988-wylie-st-vancouver-bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"W2 Living's (opens in a new tab)\">W2 Living&#8217;s<\/a> liv.rent page now<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\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 Olympic Village neighbourhood. When you&#8217;re ready to find your new home 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 rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dunbar (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2019\/09\/neighbourhood-guide-dunbar\/\" target=\"_blank\">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\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/liv.rent\/blog\/2021\/05\/neighbourhood-guide-arbutus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Arbutus Ridge<\/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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