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Shaughnessy

Vancouver's grand residential neighbourhood.

About Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy is one of Vancouver's most prestigious residential neighbourhoods — grand heritage homes on large lots along tree-lined crescents, with First Shaughnessy designated as a heritage conservation area, and proximity to VanDusen Botanical Garden, Queen Elizabeth Park, and South Granville's shops.

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Schools
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Parks & Recreation

Life in Shaughnessy

Schools, shopping, dining, and recreation in Shaughnessy.

Schools
  • Shaughnessy Elementary (public)
  • Quilchena Elementary (public)
  • York House School (independent girls' school, K–12)
  • Little Flower Academy (independent girls' school, grades 8–12)
  • Vancouver College (independent boys' school, K–12, nearby)
  • Eric Hamber Secondary and Prince of Wales Secondary serve the surrounding catchments
Shopping & Grocery
  • South Granville shopping and dining (Granville Street between 12th and 16th Avenues)
  • Kerrisdale Village nearby (41st Avenue and West Boulevard)
  • Oakridge Centre (under major redevelopment into a mixed-use town centre)
Entertainment & Dining
  • South Granville's restaurants and galleries
  • VanDusen Festival of Lights (seasonal)
  • Queen Elizabeth Park's Seasons in the Park restaurant
Recreation & Parks
  • VanDusen Botanical Garden (55 acres, 7,500+ plant species, Elizabethan hedge maze)
  • Queen Elizabeth Park (highest point in Vancouver, Bloedel Conservatory, pitch-and-putt golf)
  • Shaughnessy Park
  • Crescent-shaped streets designed for walking

Shaughnessy Real Estate FAQs

It's the original subdivision developed by the Canadian Pacific Railway starting in 1907, now a heritage conservation area with restrictions on demolition and exterior alterations — the grand homes along The Crescent, Angus Drive, and Osler Street are among Vancouver's most recognizable residential properties.

Shaughnessy is consistently one of Vancouver's highest-value residential neighbourhoods, with detached homes on the larger First Shaughnessy lots typically trading well above the city-wide average. Exact pricing varies significantly by lot size, heritage status, and condition — contact Manan for current market context.

Shaughnessy Elementary (public), Quilchena Elementary (public), York House School (independent girls' school, K–12), Little Flower Academy (independent girls' school, grades 8–12), Vancouver College (independent boys' school, K–12, nearby), and Eric Hamber Secondary and Prince of Wales Secondary serve the surrounding catchments.

South Granville shopping and dining (Granville Street between 12th and 16th Avenues), Kerrisdale Village nearby (41st Avenue and West Boulevard), and Oakridge Centre (under major redevelopment into a mixed-use town centre).

VanDusen Botanical Garden (55 acres, 7,500+ plant species, Elizabethan hedge maze), Queen Elizabeth Park (highest point in Vancouver, Bloedel Conservatory, pitch-and-putt golf), Shaughnessy Park, and Crescent-shaped streets designed for walking.

Shaughnessy is mainly known for acreage and estate properties. Shaughnessy is one of Vancouver's most prestigious residential neighbourhoods — grand heritage homes on large lots along tree-lined crescents, with First Shaughnessy designated as a heritage conservation area, and proximity to VanDusen Botanical Garden, Queen Elizabeth Park, and South Granville's shops.

Shaughnessy street view (sample photo)

Buying or Selling in Shaughnessy

Whether you're searching for a home in Shaughnessy or thinking about listing one, local context matters — what a property is actually worth here, how quickly comparable homes have been moving, and which streets or buildings tend to hold their value. Manan works across both the residential and commercial sides of Shaughnessy's market and can walk you through what's realistic for your specific goals.

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