Coal Harbour
Coal Harbour Real Estate development list
Main Attractions
The spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and waters provide virtually instant access to the lush forest habitations of Stanley Park. The Coal Harbour Marina ( home to a number of Vancouver’s floating homes), and the uninterrupted foot traffic and biking promenade along the Stanley Park Seawall make Coal Harbour a luxury Real Estate prestigious and preferred location within the city of Vancouver. Directly across Georgia Street, luxury apartment buildings and office buildings contribute to the blended business and residential character of Coal Harbour. One of the oldest hotels in Vancouver, The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Cardero’s Restaurant and Lift Restaurant all sit along the shoreline 2 minutes walk from Stanley Park. The Vancouver Helijet heliport is also only minutes away. The historic First Nations settlements on nearby Deadman’s Island and the early industrial exploitation of minor coal beds in the 1860s add to the distinguishing nature of this locale. It was once the western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway and a working waterfront. Now it has been converted into Downtown Vancouver’s most expensive and prestigious luxury Real Estate neighborhood.
Amenities
Boat clubs and the Vancouver Rowing club along the waterfront and the newly developed Coal Harbour Community Centre at 480 Broughton Street contribute to the urban ambiance in the Coal Harbour neighborhood. Devonian Harbor Park can be found at Denman and West Georgia Street. Restaurants and playgrounds dot the area with many local shopping districts stretching along Denman Street and on trendy Robson Street, providing ready access to all the necessities, and an eclectic mix of family style businesses interspersed amongst larger upper sector establishments. Firehall #8 is nearby on Bidwell Street and Community Policing office is easily located on Davie Street.
People and Homes
Young to middle aged urban people and families, largely professional, find the area a prime Vancouver Real Estate location to settle in, with exceptional convenience and livability. The planned high density condo development of Coal Harbor real estate started in the 1990’s. This contributed a great variety of executive Coal Harbour townhouse apartments and upscale Coal Harbour luxury condos along the diverse urban waterfront apartments and waterfront condos. This rich blend of housing, public amenities and commercial interests contributes to the enhanced community feel of this stunning and very desirable and prestigious luxury Vancouver neighborhood. A Coal Harbour Vancouver BC apartment will start at about $350K for a 1 bedroom suite and range up to 12 Million for a top floor Coal Harbour penthouse and luxury condos. A Coal Harbour townhouse might cost you 1.5 – 4 Million depending on how large and how close to the waterfront and seawall it is.
General Location
Stretching from Stanley Park in the west, along the southern waterfront of Burrard Inlet, Coal Harbour connects to the Vancouver downtown core and Canada Place in the East. The approximately 23 acres of shoreline faces toward the North Shore Mountains. The neighborhood is bounded on the southwest by West Georgia St., and on the southeast by Burrard St. and Vancouver’s financial district.
Major Transportation Arteries
Apart from the Coal Harbour Marina and access from the water, Georgia St. is the largest and most frequently used entry into the area, with Pender St. running a close second. Both public and private transit moves passengers along both corridors while Burrard St. provides movement toward the southeastern section of the area.
