The Southlands occupy the south-west corner of Vancouver’s city limits. It is one of Vancouver’s most lush neighbourhoods: it boders Pacific Spirit Park in the University Endowment Lands, and features two of Vancouver’s most exclusive golf courses: Point Grey and Marine Drive. Needless to say, Southlands is home to some of Vancouver’s most exclusive properties. The low-lying wetlands near the Fraser River were an ideal place to the city’s first farms and equestrian estates. Some of these are still intact – mainly the equestrian estates – while other massive lots have been purchased by Vancouver’s most wealthy citizens and turned into sprawling country mansions. Southlands is the only rural area in any major Canadian city within 15 minutes of the downtown core, which makes it very popular with affluent Vancouverites who are looking for peace and quiet. While not every house is a palace, almost every dwelling in the neighbourhood is a single family home. If you are looking for low-rise or high-rise living, or the bustle of city life, this is not the neighbourhood for you.
Southlandsis a good neighbourhood for family living. While it isn’t very well-connected by transit, chances are if you live here, you prefer to drive anyway. It is close to a number of public schools, as well as both St. George’s and Crofton House – two of Vancouver’s poshest private schools. There are plenty of trails throughout the neighbourhood for those who like walking, jogging or horse riding – and for those who like to hike, the steep trails of wreck beach are also nearby.
Southlands is the neighbourhood for you if you’re looking for:
- peace and quiet
- a spacious house
- lots of outdoor recreation; a place with equestrian trails