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Southlands is a prestigious enclave of elegant estates, urban-dweller farmland and distinctive show homes on the Southwest corner of Vancouver’s Westside. Single-family dwellings, plentiful parkland, community shopping districts, easy access to downtown and the Vancouver International Airport, and old-world elegance make Southlands an enviable place to liv
Schools in Southlands
Southlands Elementary, Kerrisdale Elementary, Kerrisdale Annex and McKechnie Elementary all offer solid alternatives to the needs of elementary school children. For the secondary school-aged members of the family, Point Grey Secondary and Magee Secondary offer quality education within an easy commute of the enclave of Southlands. Also within easy access to Southlands residents are the private/independent school offerings of such diverse institutions as Crofton House, St. George’s School, Immaculate Conception School, Glen Eden School and the Vancouver Montessori School. The renowned University of British Columbia is a quick 10 minute trip along SW Marine Drive.
Recreation in Southlands
Most residents of this Vancouver Westside area live in close proximity to one of the community’s many parks. The combined area of Southlands and Dunbar offers 2.07 hectares of parkland per 1,000 persons compared to the city average of 1.12. Two of the city’s finest golf courses – both public (McCleery Golf Course) and private (Point Grey Golf and Country Club) – lie within the boundaries of Southlands. This vast amount of green space is augmented by the beautiful walking and sports activity areas of Fraser River Park located in the southeast quadrant of Southlands and the vast Musqueam Park to the northwest.
