Marpole is a community located in the south of Vancouver’s west side, bounded by Angus Drive, West 57th Avenue, Ontario Street, and the Fraser River. It comprises 1,386 acres (561 hectares), making up about 5% of Vancouver’s total land area.
Over the years, Marpole has experienced many significant changes and challenges. In 1957, the Oak Street Bridge opened, followed by the Arthur Laing Bridge in 1975. Together, these two major transportation projects had a tremendous impact on the neighbourhood, opening up Marpole as a commuter corridor to the growing municipalities south of the Fraser River. This also led to relocating the local shopping area from Hudson Street to its current Granville location. More recently, the 2009 opening of the Canada Line and its Marine Drive station has also contributed to further change in the community. Today, approximately 24,000 people call the community of Marpole home.
Marpole's Appeal
Marpole is undergoing a facelift that includes the rapidly expanding Marine Gateway town center at SW Marine & Cambie Street, a cluster of brand-new high-rise apartment buildings centered around the Marine Drive Canada Line Station. An abundance of retail shops and services, including a Cineplex Theatre that is steps away from these high-end, modern residences.
If apartments are not what you seek, Marpole has various housing options, including many neighbourhoods with single family homes, most of which were built between 1960 and 1990.
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Schools
There are 5 elementary schools located in Marpole, giving residents here many options to send their children. These elementary schools include David Loyd George, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, McKechnie, J.W. Sexsmith, and St. Anthony of Pauda Independent Catholic School.
Strictly speaking, there are no high schools that fall within Marpole's borders; however, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School sits just across 57th Avenue in Oakridge and serves the majority of the neighbourhood. Magee Secondary School serves the western portion of the neighbourhood.
T&T Supermarket
Celebrating the Orient is what T&T does best; whether you are missing home or exploring new flavours, this huge supermarket helps bring Asian culture to life through authentic, fresh foods, and having this market so close to home is a huge bonus!
Parks
Marpole is home to 11 neighbourhood parks, 7 of which come with playgrounds. These eleven parks help tie the neighbourhood together and provide a great meeting place for picnics, sporting events, and places for children to play.
Transportation
Marpole is easily accessible by public transportation and has frequent busses and Skytrain stops dotted throughout the neighbourhood. The area is also close to the Vancouver International Airport and major arteries that connect to all the various suburbs of Metro Vancouver.
Community Centre
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre — located at 59th Ave and Oak St — has programs for all ages and abilities. The centre has a preschool, a youth centre, dance and music studios, a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a snack bar, a racquetball court, and a fitness centre with a sauna and whirlpool. Outside, there is a tennis court and a water park, and a playground at Oak Park.
Firehall 22 Neighbourhood House
In 2018, the Association of Neighbourhood Houses in Vancouver made the Marpole Firehall/Marpole Place its newest Neighbourhood House. Marpole Place will operate like a "classic neighbourhood house," serving seniors, offering drop-in programs or formal adult daycare programs, as well as working with youth and young families.
The Marpole Housing Market
Marpole has various housing options, including low and high-rise apartments, single-family homes, and townhomes. Many of the newer apartments in the area are being built along SW Marine drive and are close to the Fraser River. Most single-family homes are 30+ years old, but some recent teardowns and redevelopments in the area provide new single-family housing.
Your Life In Marpole
Your Life After Work
Marpole is home to Milltown Marina and the Milltown bar and grill. The restaurant has an excellent patio with views of the Fraser River, YVR, and the marina. It offers a great place to unwind after work with friends and colleagues. Marpole also has access to the Fraser River Trail, an excellent place to walk, run, jog, or bike after work, which can be a great option, especially if your job involves plenty of sitting.
Your Life On Weekends
Being on Vancouver's outskirts, Marpole has developed its own shopping district, meaning your weekend shopping trips do not have to be spent commuting further out of the neighbourhood to other parts of the city. If you decide to leave the neighbourhood, then right across the river is th McArthur Glenn Designer Outlet Mall, which carries some of the top named designer brands from around the world.
Day Trip to Steveston
Day trips to the neighbourhood of Steveston, which is just across the river in Richmond, is home to the fishing boats in the Fraser River marinas, museum, fresh fish and chips, excellent restaurants, a boardwalk, and top-notch local stores.
How you'll get around
With plenty of street parking, this is one of the few neighbourhoods in Vancouver where if you own a car, finding a parking spot near your house is rarely a problem. If you do not own a car, you can access busses and Skytrains that leave every 6 minutes. As well being sandwiched between the city of Richmond and the rest of Vancouver, catching rideshares such as Uber or Lyft means that whichever direction you go, your central location means your ride will not break the bank.
What You'll Love
You will love the convenience of all the stores and shopping in the area, as well as the many parks, quick access to Richmond and YVR, and excellent public transportation. There is also a vibrant new neighbourhood composed mostly of condos along SW Marine Drive, which provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the housing market and still live in a relatively new home.
What You May Not Like
Marpole is on the edge of Vancouver, and most of what the city has to offer does require a drive to get there. As well, most single-family homes in Marpole are on the older side, and caution needs to be considered if you plan on doing a renovation, as the houses here may contain asbestos, which requires extra precautions and time to remediate safely.
Marpole Property Search
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201 8070 OAK Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2738548
201 8070 OAK Street Vancouver V6P 4A8 
$917,700Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738548
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 648 sq. ft.
Own a piece of iconic architecture in South Oak. Designed by award-winning Arno Matis, Oku is zero emissions concrete construction offering 132 homes in 3 boutique buildings. The superior window and wall structure is designed for energy efficiency and reduced sound transmission. All-season comfort from best-in-class VRF air-conditioning technology. Each home features luxurious interiors with a sleek gourmet kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and European stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include a fitness studio, co-working space, entertainment lounge for group gatherings. Conveniently located in a well-established Vancouver West neighbourhood with easy access to Churchill Secondary, Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary, Oakridge Centre, YVR and downtown. www.okuliving.com. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- MICHAEL BOOTH
- Century 21 In Town Realty
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208 8070 OAK Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2738552
208 8070 OAK Street Vancouver V6P 4A8
$1,179,700Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738552
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 836 sq. ft.
Own a piece of iconic architecture in South Oak. Designed by award-winning Arno Matis, Oku is zero emissions concrete construction offering 132 homes in 3 boutique buildings. The superior window and wall structure is designed for energy efficiency and reduced sound transmission. All-season comfort from best-in-class VRF air-conditioning technology. Each home features luxurious interiors with a sleek gourmet kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and European stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include a fitness studio, co-working space, entertainment lounge for group gatherings. Conveniently located in a well-established Vancouver West neighbourhood with easy access to Churchill Secondary, Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary, Oakridge Centre, YVR and downtown. www.okuliving.com. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
- Century 21 In Town Realty
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202 8030 OAK Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2738556
202 8030 OAK Street Vancouver V6P 4A8
$1,379,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738556
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 987 sq. ft.
Own a piece of iconic architecture in South Oak. Designed by award-winning Arno Matis, Oku is zero emissions concrete construction offering 132 homes in 3 boutique buildings. The superior window and wall structure is designed for energy efficiency and reduced sound transmission. All-season comfort from best-in-class VRF air-conditioning technology. Each home features luxurious interiors with a sleek gourmet kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and European stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include a fitness studio, co-working space, entertainment lounge for group gatherings. Conveniently located in a well-established Vancouver West neighbourhood with easy access to Churchill Secondary, Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary, Oakridge Centre, YVR and downtown. www.okuliving.com. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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165 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2738703
165 SW MARINE Drive Vancouver V5X 2P9
$4,406,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738703
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,015 sq. ft.
Developers & Investors Alert!! Cambie-Marpole Plan, Up to 6 Storeys APARTMENT BUILDING. 2.5FSR project site. 153-173 SW Marine Dr. Total lot size 15107 SF. Potential to assemble 3 extra lots, roughly 12050SF to the east side. True rare opportunity for investment or development in prestigious Westside and future!! Great location walk to Marine Gateway shopping, all amenities and More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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1708 489 INTERURBAN Way in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale in "MARINE GATEWAY SOUTH TOWER" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2739167
1708 489 INTERURBAN Way Vancouver V5X 0C7
$638,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2739167
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 483 sq. ft.
"Marine Gateway South Tower" located at the SW Marine Drive and Cambie Street. This beautiful quiet east facing inside unit, well maintained and clean. One bedroom suite has river, mountain, city unobstructed eastern views from living room, bedroom and balcony. New laminated flooring in bedroom. Steps to Canada Line, South Vancouver bus loop, Cineplex, banks, shops, restaurants, T&T Supermarket, and much more. Amenities include outdoor garden, party rooms, lounge. Price includes one storage locker. All meas. are approx, buyer to verify if deemed important. More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - MICHAEL BOOTH
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3004 8189 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale in "NORTHWEST" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2739226
3004 8189 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 0G6
$1,680,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2739226
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,137 sq. ft.
Welcome to NORTHWEST by ONNI! This 3 bedrooms SUBPENTHOUSE unit with UNOBSTRUCTED AMAZING VIEWS of the CITY AND MOUNTAINS is the PERFECT home you have been searching for. Entertain family and friends in this MODERN space with BRIGHT, aesthetically ELEGANT interiors, extra high ceiling, laminate flooring, gourmet kitchen, spa-inspired bathrooms and TWO LARGE private balconies. Just steps away from the skytrain, marine gateway, shopping, restaurants, movie theatre, parks and more! Comes with 2 EV parking stalls and 1 storage locker. Amenities include: fitness centre, guest suite, concierge, party room and MORE! School Catchment: Wilfred Laurier Elementary, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. BOOK your showing today! Open house: March 11, 2-4 More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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2201 488 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2740121
2201 488 SW MARINE Drive Vancouver V5X 0C6
$699,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2740121
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 466 sq. ft.
MARINE GATEWAY located at corner of SW Marine Drive. Minutes to Canada line terminal, restaurants, shoppers drug mart, banks, liquor store, theatre and gym, etc. Easy access to all amenities and transportation. One bdrm with one full bath / located on 22nd floor / very quiet unit / Unobstructed VIEWS of city, mountain and water. Good layout and color scheme. Easy to show with at least 48 hours notice. More detailsListed by Regent Park (Supreme) Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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121 SW MARINE Drive in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2740548
121 SW MARINE Drive Vancouver V5X 2P9
$3,510,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2740548
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 3,292 sq. ft.
Developers & Investors Alert!! This well maintained 11 years new house, with laneway house is one of the 6 Lots Land Assembly. Located in Cambie-Marpole Plan, Up to Storeys APARTMENT, 2.5 FSR. Total assembly lot size: 27158SF, estimate buildable size:67895SF. Rare opportunity to hold or build in Westside!! Great location, close to Marine Gateway shopping, all amenities, Canada Line Station, and top schools; minutes to Oakridge Mall, downtown, Airport & Richmond! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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7909 OAK Street in Vancouver: Marpole Townhouse for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2740918
7909 OAK Street Vancouver V6P 4A6
$1,628,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2740918
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,568 sq. ft.
Oak + Park, Alabaster Homes flagship project. This townhouse features 3 bedroom and a large rec room, 3 bathrooms,2 parking stalls, Central air conditioning, High quality appliances, Open concept and direct access to secured parkade. Great location at Second Row quiet side of Oak Street, Great conditions ready to move in. Catchment school Top ranking Sir Winston Churchill secondary, Close to Park, Shopping centre, Skytrain. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - MICHAEL BOOTH
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2604 8189 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale in "NORTHWEST" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2743081
2604 8189 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 0G6
$1,688,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743081
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,137 sq. ft.
Northwest by Onni. Rarely available 3 bedroom NORTH & EAST facing unit with breathtaking Mountain & City view. Functional open floor plan. Central A/C, high-end stainless steel appliances and quartz countertop. Best amenities with Extra large gym with full workout equipment, luxury party room with big screen TV, billiard room, spacious common patio & guest room and community garden. 2 side by side EV parking stalls and 1 storage locker. Centrally located with walking distance to T&T Supermarket, shops, banks, Cineplex, restaurants & Marine Drive Skytrain Station. Child Care is right within the complex. School catchment Wilfrid Laurier Elementary and Churchill Secondary with IB program. Don't Miss!! More detailsListed by Interlink Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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7815 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2743705
7815 SHAUGHNESSY Street Vancouver V6P 3X7
$3,560,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743705
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,827 sq. ft.
Builder, developer, investor alert! Prime location! Rare corner lot! Oak Park just beside like back yard w Marploe Oakridge Community Center, gym, playground, tennis court, childcare! 2 minutes walk to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary & Churchill High School! Close to everything! City approved 4 homes! Roughly 85% FSR! DP-Prior-To letter issued, almost ready to build! save a lot time & money for DP application, and design! 4 units have street-side access! house is well maintained! Upstairs two-storey 3-bedroom unit with stable tenants! The downstairs 2-bedroom unit has separate access and can be rented or lived in! More detailsListed by Parallel 49 Realty - MICHAEL BOOTH
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7671 GRANVILLE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Townhouse for sale in "SHANNON 18" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2743935
7671 GRANVILLE Street Vancouver V6P 4Y8
$1,558,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743935
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,270 sq. ft.
Shannon18- a luxurious collection of 18 townhouses siting on the west side of Vancouver. 3 bdrms with 2.5 baths with 3 levels. Easy, short and convenient access to DT, Richmond and HWY 99. Walking distance to shopping stores, restaurant, park, bank and schools. 9-foot ceiling with practical layout on main level attracts sufficient natural light and make you feel spacious. High-end European appliances, quartz counter-tops throughout the kitchen and wide-plank hardwood flooring on main. Top ranked schools including David Lloyd George Elem, Sir Wilfred Elem, & Sir Winston Churchill. Don't miss out this rare opportunity!!CALL NOW! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - MICHAEL BOOTH
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