Neighbourhood
Dunbar
Full of history, the Dunbar neighbourhood offers quiet streets lined with ornamental cherry trees. The neighbourhood is filled with lovingly maintained character homes. Dunbar is known for being a safe and quiet community, and it is centrally located just minutes from downtown Vancouver, UBC and the Vancouver International Airport.
- Close to schools
- Restaurants & shops
- Family-friendly
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Dunbar Highlights
Schools
Full of history, the Dunbar neighbourhood offers quiet streets lined with ornamental cherry trees. The neighbourhood is filled with lovingly maintained character homes. Dunbar is known for being a safe and quiet community, and it is centrally located just minutes from downtown Vancouver, UBC and the Vancouver International Airport.
Featured Schools
- Lord Kitchener Elementary
- General Gordon Elementary
- Prince of Wales Secondary
- St. Georges School
- York House School
- University of British Columbia
Restaurants & Shops
Nearby there is an array of independent restaurants, cafes and shops to choose from. Enjoy date night at one of the many fine restaurants on Dunbar Street and then take in a movie at the Dunbar Theatre. For the chefs in the family, the local grocery stores offer a variety of choices.
Featured Restaurants & shops
- Moon Sushi
- La Buca Restaurant
- The Bakeshop
- Dunbar Public House
- Stongs Market
- Loblaws City Market
Family-Friendly
The Dunbar neighbourhood is surrounded by parks and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Take a bike ride through Pacific Spirit Regional Park or enjoy a picnic at Valdez Park. Every year, the Dunbar Community Centre hosts Salmonberry Days, a month long environmental festival, which builds awareness of Dunbar’s natural surroundings and culminates in the Salmonberry Days Community Fair.
Featured amenities
- Valdez Park
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Jericho Beach Park
- Kitislano Beach Park & Pool
- Dunbar Community Centre
- Kitchener YMCA Kids Club