Located in Vancouver's southeast corner and closely associated with nearby Killarney, Champlain Heights was one of the last areas of the city to be urbanized.
Favoured by young families for its green spaces and proximity to schools, shopping, and recreation, Champlain Heights has a mix of affordable housing options, including condominiums, townhouses, and co-op units on winding, tree-lined streets.
Champlain Heights is home to Vancouver's fifth-largest park, the 100-acre Everett Crowley Park, which was built on top of a former city landfill and named in honour of the late Everett Crowley, a prominent city planner and parks board commissioner.
The neighbourhood also includes Champlain Heights Community School, which was designed by internationally acclaimed Canadian architect Arthur Erickson.
Real estate in Champlain Heights ranges from nearly $350,000 for an condo to just over $800,000 for a house. View Champlain Heights listings and upcoming open houses
Champlain Heights Amenities
Champlain Heights Shopping
Champlain Square has more than 45 shops and services, including medical and dental services, fresh meat and produce, a financial institution and the Champlain Heights Branch of the Vancouver Public Library.
Schools and Education in Champlain Heights
Elementary schools
Secondary schools
Champlain Heights Cafés and Restaurants
Frothy lattes, fast food, pizza, pub fare, sandwiches, and sushi, Champlain Heights offers plenty of affordable, family-friendly dining options.
Champlain Heights Sports and Recreation
Champlain Heights' flagship green space is Everett Crowley Park, which includes extensive walking trails and designated off-leash areas for dogs. Other parks in the area are Captain Cook Park, Kinross Ravine Park and Sparwood Park.
There is also a park and playground adjoining the Champlain Heights Community Centre. The community centre offers a gym, sauna, tennis and racquetball courts, licensed preschool and after-school care, and numerous programs and activities for children, adults and seniors.
Champlain Heights Transportation
Champlain Heights, bordered by 49th Avenue to the north, Kerr Street to the west, Boundary Road to the east and SE Marine Drive to the south, is well-serviced by public transit. There are bus stops and SkyTrain connections conveniently located near many of the neighbourhood's housing complexes.
Champlain Heights Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $816,000 Townhouses $470,000 Apartments $333,000
*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, average sale prices in Fraserview, Champlain Heights, Killarney and South Vancouver for 12 months ended November 3, 2010
Champlain Heights Demographics
Total adult population* 7,013 *Source: BlockTalk.ca
Occupancy* Fully owned 50.9% ("Owners") Rented 49.1%
*Source: BlockTalk.ca
Dwellings* Detached 82.8% ("Houses") Apartments 16.6%
*Source: BlockTalk.ca
