Renfrew

About Area
This quiet and comfortable East Van neighborhood is characterized mostly by families living in detached homes on larger lots and wide streets, giving the area a feeling of space and serenity. Kids playing sports in the street and the local parks bustling with moms & tots gives the area a nice family feel. Many of the homes were built between the 1960-1980’s so the homes are a little more open and easier to update then in other more historic neighborhood homes. The schools of the area are very mixed, offering excellent language programs and the promotion of culture sharing and respect. Bordered to the East by Boundary Road and Burnaby beyond, this area has incredibly easy access to the freeway and communities lying outside Vancouver – so it’s popular among commuters. We may see higher density and more retail amenities along Nanaimo as urban sprawl pushes demand east. For now, residents enjoy shopping along Grandview Hwy, East 1st Avenue, Commercial Drive & Hastings Street. Up on the hill near Renfrew, homes enjoy sweeping views South to Metrotown and North to the mountains. The area is undergoing a slow transition from long-time Chinese & Italia residents to new, mixed younger families. Many of the lots are zoned RS-1, so we are watching an influx of laneway homes bringing more mortgage help for the new families, and rental opportunities to the area. Our clients often love the quiet, small-town feel of the streets here while being close to the things they need.
Amenities
Renfrew Park Community Centre
Big box store shopping along Grandview Hwy – Superstore, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Staples etc
TNT – and lots of other great Asian market groceries and retail at 1st & Renfrew
Rupert Park Pitch & Putt
Clinton Park
Schools
Elementary
K – 7 Nootka Elementary
Secondary
8 – 12 Vancouver Technical Secondary
French Immersion – Early
K – 7 Laura Secord Elementary
French Immersion – Late
6 – 7 Laura Secord Elementary
French Immersion – Secondary
8 – 12 Vancouver Technical Secondary
To see all school catchment areas and a comprehensive list of all the schools in your neighbourhood you can download the pdf here.
Restaurants
Top 10 Rated Restaurants in Renfrew
(From Urbanspoon.com)
1. Bon’s Off Broadway
2. Chili Pepper House
3. Sushiholic Japanese
4. Happy Valley Seafood
5. Sushi Kimura
6. Ragazzi Pizza Co
7. Burnaby Palace Restaurant
8. Jambo Grill & Good Morning Paan Vancouver
9. Penang Delight Cafe
10. Vallarta’s Mexican Restaurant
Listings in Renfrew
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121 2556 E Hastings Street,
Vancouver
Welcome to L’Atelier, an award-winning heritage live/work loft conversion by Paul Merrick Architects, set in the heart of East Vancouver’s... Read More >

1 1259 Renfrew Street,
Vancouver
Discover Renfrew Residences, a collection of newly constructed duplex homes in the Renfrew Heights community! AMAZING VALUE for a FRONT UNIT 4 BED +... Read More >

2 1259 Renfrew Street,
Vancouver
Discover the Renfrew Residences, a collection of newly constructed duplex homes in the Renfrew Heights community. AMAZING VALUE for a BACK UNIT 4 BED... Read More >

1825 Skeena Street,
Vancouver
Prime corner lot in Vancouver East's Renfrew neighborhood! This well-kept 6-bed, 2-bath home offers versatile options: move in, rent out, or... Read More >

2687 E Pender Street,
Vancouver
Beautifully restored and maintained 1912 Heritage home Inside you'll see character that has been maintained and restored , stained glass , Gleaming... Read More >

1620 Nootka Street,
Vancouver
Welcome to this rare corner-lot duplex featuring all the benefits of a detached home at an affordable price! No strata fees, & like-new condition... Read More >

3483 Adanac Street,
Vancouver
Welcome home to your exclusive boutique Renfrew Duplex. Discover this exceptionally elegant & modern home crafted w/ meticulous attention to detail.... Read More >

785 Skeena Street,
Vancouver
Welcome to this BRAND NEW exclusive half duplex in the heart of Renfrew. Upon entry, you'll be greeted by a open layout w/ high ceilings & an... Read More >