City of Vancouver:
Vancouver has been called a "city of neighbourhoods", each with a distinct character and ethnic mix.
The city of Vancouver is divided into two main areas: Vancouver West and Vancouver East. Comprised of many neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct character and ethnic mix. With a population of 611,869 (2007 estimate), it takes a dedicated professional to navigate the complicated streets of Vancouver's residential real estate market.
Vancouver West consists of many of the city's premier neighbourhoods, with some of the most expensive properties in Canada: Arbutus, Cambie, Coal Harbour, Downtown, Dunbar, Fairview, False Creek, False Creek North, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Mackenzie Heights, Marploe, Mount Pleasant, Point Grey, Quilchena, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, South Granville, Southlands, South West Marine Drive, University, Yaletown, West End.
Vancouver East consists of many of the city's more "colourful" neighbourhoods and has been undergoing an amazing transformation in the last several years: Champlain Heights, Collingwood, Fraser, Fraserview, Hastings, Hatings East, Killarney, Knight, Main, Mount Pleasant, Renfrew, Renfrew Heights, South Vancouver, Victoria.
The city has been selected to co-host the 2010 Winter Olympics, which is influencing economic development. The Vancouver 2010 mission is to touch the soul of the nation and inspire the world by creating and delivering an extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic experience with lasting legacies. The vision is to build a stronger Canada whose spirit is raised by its passion for sport, culture and sustainability.