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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2522 E 5TH AVENUE,
Vancouver
The Builder's PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP is evident the moment you pull up to this stunning half-duplex on a lovely tree-lined street in DESIRABLE RENFREW!... Read More >

2919 E GEORGIA STREET,
Vancouver
Excellent Building Lot in a desired neighborhood with many upcoming new homes. Please make your own inquiries with the City of Vancouver. Property... Read More >

3216 E 7TH AVENUE,
Vancouver
Conveniently located in the Renfrew neighborhood. This well-maintained South facing home sits on a quiet 33 x 122 RS-1 lot with lane access and a... Read More >


829 WINDERMERE STREET,
Vancouver
Rare Custom Owner Built home located in the heart of Renfrew PNE, very lively and friendly neighborhood, home is carefully designed and engineered by... Read More >

2938 E GEORGIA STREET,
Vancouver
Fall in love with this beautifully renovated 1912 character home. This home has been completely updated while keeping its original charm intact.... Read More >

20 3428 ADANAC STREET,
Vancouver
This well-kept Terra Vita 3 bedrooms townhouse is situated in a perfect family-friendly community. The main floor features a large and bright open... Read More >

3030 E 6TH AVENUE,
Vancouver
Solid, well looked at Renfrew home sitting on 33 x 122 lot with lane access. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms on the main and 2 bedroom accommodation... Read More >