A Premier Vancouver Community
An exclusive neighbourhood with exceptionally large homes on estate-sized lots. An easy five-minute drive to the airport, Southwest Marine remains one of the city's most prestigious addresses.
Southwest Marine Drive is a peaceful stretch of road that follows after the Fraser River to the Strait of Georgia inlet. It is a diverse location that is made up several neighbourhoods including South Granville, Southlands and Marpole.
Geographic Location
The Southwest Marine neighbourhood is a part of low lying flatland going to the Fraser River. It is widely popular for its major street, the Southwest Marine Drive. The community’s recent rezoning as paved the way for more family dwellings and secondary suits in the area. The neighbourhood continues to maintain its suburban status with its close proximity to the downtown core.
Housing
Southwest Marine is a combination of warehouses, commercial properties and low rise apartment complexes. If you head further west in the Southlands, the residences are mostly composed of single family homes, larger properties and more affluent. On the other hand, the east side gives you more apartments and town homes.
The Southwest Marine neighbourhood is home to a variety of cultures. Its diverse populace is made up of immigrants from India, China and eastern parts of Europe. Southwest Marine is a unique combination of young families and apartment dwellers. The eastern and central stretches of Southwest Marine are usually more affordable compared to other parts of Vancouver. And with its plethora of residential homes, you’ll find a home that suits your lifestyle needs and won’t rob off your bank.
School and Transportation
Southwest Marine is considered as an arterial route and can easily get busy during the rush hour. While it may not be the quietest neighbourhood to live in, this didn’t stop hundreds of commute savvy individuals from residing in this area. Southwest Marine offers its resident a lifestyle of convenience. Living in Southwest Marine is a life of convenience. Knight Street, Oak Street, Canada Line and Arthur Laing bridges all connect to Southwest Marine.
The neighbourhood also enjoys easy accesses to Richmond City Centre and the Vancouver International Airport. There are several arterial routes that will take you directly downtown. The Canada Line also stops at Southwest Marine. No matter which part of the city you are heading to, it always accessibly by transit in this neighbourhood. Among the popular schools nearby include St. George’s School, Southlands Elementary School and the Lord Kitchener Secondary School.
Shopping and Recreation
The Southwest Marine Drive is home to many small grocery stores, food shops, coffee bars and boutiques. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation activities through the nearby parks surrounding the area like the Memorial Park West where people hike, bike or just enjoy lovely afternoon on the grass grounds.
