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Point Grey
Imagine a place where parks and green spaces are plenty, where picturesque
streets of "fairy tale" homes are lined with Oak and Fir, where yacht clubs,
breathtaking views and quaint shops are commonplace. Arguably the loveliest in
the city, the Point Grey community is certainly quintessential Vancouver.
Start at the Camosun Bog at 19th and Camosun (the edge of Pacific Spirit Park).
Follow the boardwalk until you come to Courtenay. At Courtenay and 14th stop to
look past the screen of bamboo at the home of renowned architect Arthur
Erickson. The house isn't much to look at but the garden is stunning.
Keep heading north, passing through the West 10th shopping district and Trimble
Park before coming to
Jericho Beach. Springtime is magical here, alive with
birdsong and fluffy ducklings. Head east and you'll come across Hastings Mill
Store, the oldest building in Vancouver. Barged here from its original location
on Burrard Inlet, it is now a museum.
Head along Cameron and soon you will come to steep stairs that lead down to the
Point Grey foreshore. Marvel at the bluff-clinging houses as you stroll along
the beach. If the tide is out you can wend your way through the logs and rocks,
or head back up to Point Grey Road to view the million-dollar homes with
million-dollar views.
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