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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696 Rupert Street,
Vancouver
Substantially renovated character home in the chill quiet pocket of Renfrew. The Main Living Space is bright and airy with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. A... Read More >

2541 E 2nd Avenue,
Vancouver
Presenting to you a spacious 33' x 122' lot with LANE ACCESS in a prime area of Renfrew! This liveable three-bedroom home has endless potential - use... Read More >

2643 E 8th Avenue,
Vancouver
Beautiful home in the highly sought after Renfrew neighbourhood! Home to its original owner with great curb appeal. This south facing home is... Read More >

1988 Nanaimo Street,
Vancouver
Discover your perfect home in a prime location! This west-facing home enjoys abundant natural light and charming views year-round, offering... Read More >

1204 Kaslo Street,
Vancouver
Unit in a newly built triplex. No Strata Fees, best location and open concept layout; quiet and convenience. This will be one of the most stunning... Read More >

3278 Parker Street,
Vancouver
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this charming house sits on a clean, flat 33x111.65 north-facing lot with convenient back lane... Read More >

1242 Renfrew Street,
Vancouver
This home offers 3 large bedroom on upper floor, with two bathrooms, 1 ensuite to primary bedroom. Great kitchen with dinning nook leading to a large... Read More >

3164 Venables Street,
Vancouver
NO GST! East Van’s LOWEST PRICED New Duplex with Suite! This nearly new side-by-side half duplex on quiet family street features 3 beds up, PLUS 1... Read More >