Throughout the winter in Vancouver we need a little reminder that the sun does shine.

Soon we will be able to walk around the False Creek seawall again…

If you’re shopping for real estate, don’t let the weather deter you.

Take a look at these photos!

Above the grey clouds is a beautiful sunny day waiting to happen.

False Creek view of Yaletown

False Creek near Entrance to Granville Island

False Creek at the Granville Street Bridge

False Creek Sea Village on Granville Island

False Creek near The Village on False Creek

Photos By: Natalie Lapointe

Are you shopping for real estate around False Creek and already thinking about how to decorate it? Maybe you already own a home around this beautiful Vancouver inlet and need some ideas to update it or get it ready to sell.

Inspiration is just a walk around False Creek to the 2012 BC Home and Garden Show at the renovated BC Place Stadium for some fresh ideas.

2012 BC Home & Garden Show at BC Place Stadium – February 22 – 26, 2012

Located at the newly renovated BC Place Stadium for five short days, you will find the latest in innovative products and outdoor living idea from over 425 retailers. Talk with top industry experts. Don’t miss the top gardening experts in The Vancouver Sun Gardeners School and the city’s hottest BBQ gurus on The Outdoor Entertaining Stage.

Find out all about this year’s event on the BC Home and Garden Show website.

Find out more about buying or selling real estate around False Creek by contacting Vancouver Realtor Justin Leigh.

We were walking along the False Creek seawall the other day and noticed a small piece of real estate between the Burrard Street Bridge and Granville Island called Cultural Harmony Grove.

If you walk this route to or from Kitsilano on a regular basis you’ve probably seen it and may even know what it’s all about.

We had no idea, but now we do!

Cultural Harmony Grove is where winners of the city’s Cultural Harmony Awards get a tree planted in their honour.

What are the Cultural Harmony Awards you ask?

Great Views from Cultural Harmony Park

The City of Vancouver believes that diversity is a source of strength,vitality and prosperity. In 1996, it established the Cultural Harmony Awards to recognize individuals and organizations that display a significant and sustained commitment to the promotion of cultural harmony in Vancouver.

The Cultural Harmony Awards recognize work in the community that, through its process,subject and/or effect, improve understanding, acceptance and positive relations among people of different backgrounds – cultural, ethnic, gender, age, economic class or any other cultural identification.

There are two categories of awards: individual and organization. Eligible organizations include non-profit organizations, groups or service clubs, educational institutions, hospitals, government departments, unions, professional and trade associations, media organizations, public or private corporations.

The recipients of the award will be honoured with a tree planted in their name in the Vancouver Park Board Cultural Harmony Grove, located east of the Burrard Marina.

For more information about the Cultural Harmony Awards you check out the City of Vancouver website.

If you’d like to know more about buying or selling real estate around False Creek, please contact Vancouver Realtor Justin Leigh.

The False Creek real estate between between the Burrard Street Bridge and the Granville Street Bridge has so many perks it’s hard to know where to start.

The proximity to Granville Island, access to the Aquabus and False Creek Ferry, the marinas, the restaurants and the seawall and the views are all part of the package. Let’s not forget the light off the buildings at sunset and the salty sea air… we could go on and on.

The Granville Street Bridge

You can even walk over to the fishing docks and buy fish right off the boats. Spot prawn season is right around the corner too!

Buy your fresh fish right off the docks!

If you’d like to know more about owning real estate around False Creek, please contact Vancouver Realtor Justin Leigh today.

Lido is a new real estate development coming to Southeast False Creek.

This new Vancouver real estate is located between Quebec and Main Street in one of the latest portions of False Creek waterfront that will be developed. Lido is walking distance to Mount Pleasant, Yaletown and Gastown!

Brought to us by BOSA Properties, Lido will offer industry leading finishes and specifications that Bosa Properties is known for in Vancouver.

This new Vancouver real estate in False Creek will provide spacious one bedroom (some with dens), two bed (some with dens) and 3 bedrooms. There will also be prime False Creek Lido penthouses with spectacular views of the Vancouver skyline.

Would you like to wake up and go to sleep to this view every day?

The best part has to be the signature Lido rooftop pool with cabanas and entertainment areas. This feature will easily make Lido Vancouver condos one of the most comfortable and enjoyable places to live in the Southeast False Creek waterfront district.

Strategically situated in the South East False Creek neighbourhood, LIDO Vancouver Condos is steps from Skytrain, steps from the AquaBus and mere minutes from downtown.

The World’s Most Useful Personal Concierge at LIDO False Creek.
We’ve researched buildings far and wide and have spoken with hundreds of homeowners just like you in an effort to determine what services are lacking in a typical South East False Creek Vancouver condominium. As a result, we’re excited to announce that the concierge at LIDO Vancouver condo tower will offer far more than any other building in town. Our False Creek Vancouver LIDO concierge desk is not only fully equipped with the latest security systems for your peace of mind – it’s fully equipped with a full service coffee bar so our concierge can make you your perfect latte in the morning. What’s more, we at Bosa Properties are pre-paying for two years all of the expenses required to operate the LIDO Concierge, meaning your cup of coffee will not only be perfect – it will also be free each morning! In addition, our Vancouver LIDO concierge desk will be fully equipped as your very own business centre. Need a document printed or scanned? Need to receive a courier package? It will all be taken care of here at LIDO Concierge in South East False Creek real estate district.

Call Justin Leigh @ 604-780- 3457 today to learn more about Lido

If you’d like to know more about this amazing new False Creek real estate development, please contact Vancouver Realtor Justin Leigh today. With prices starting in the mid $300,000, these condos won’t last long!

The Werks Condos is a new False Creek real estate project at 555 7 Ave W in Vancouver.

It is conveniently located a few blocks from the seawall, the Cambie Street Bridge and all the amenities on the Cambie Rise which includes:

Save-on, Canadian Tire, Whole Foods, Winners, Home Depot, Best Buy, London Drugs and various independent shops.

From the builder;

The Werks is made up of 20 customized city-apartments. Our vision is to create living spaces that make sense for today’s owner. Located half a block from Cambie Street, with stores such as Whole Foods a block to the south, the Skytrain station a block to the north; access to amenities, transit and shopping make the location of The Werks very compelling.

Available condos range in price from $326,250 to $1,499,400.

If you’d like to know more about The Werks, or other False Creek real estate, please Contact Vancouver Realtor Justin Leigh today!

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If you own real estate around False Creek you know it’s not often that we see it covered in snow.

You can still take a walk on the seawall… maybe even pull the kids in a tiny sleigh. Biking might be a bit trickier.

The rain quickly washes it all away, so here are a few pics to remind us:

Island Park Walk

The Village on False Creek

The entrance to False Creek, between the Burrard Street Bridge and the Granville Street Bridge is a little piece of real estate heaven.

The views are breathtaking from almost any angle, it’s easy to walk to anywhere in the downtown core, and Granville Island is a ferry ride away.

From Granville Island

It's easy to hop on the ferry to Granville Island for groceries

The entrance to False Creek. Don't you want to live here?

2012 is here, and it’s shaping up to be an interesting year already.

If you’ve been thinking about investing in False Creek real estate, there’s no better time than now.

With so many choices, and mortgage rates so low, why not start shopping for your new home around this amazing Vancouver inlet today?

Southeast False Creek has seen many changes over the last few years, and The Village on False Creek is finally coming to life.

Here’s a recap of some of the developments currently underway here:

Proximity Condos by Bastion Development Corporation, currently in preconstruction at East 2nd Avenue and Ontario Street, the high-rise tower will stand as a visible reminder of the Vancouver’s industrial history.

Opsal is another Bastion Development project that will incorporate the heritage Opsal Steel building into its property. Located at East 2nd Avenue and Quebec Street it will be the tallest building in the neighbourhood at 24 storeys.

Central promises to stand out from the rest with it’s unique design, and will be located between Main Street and Quebec, along 1st Ave.

James is a new Southeast False Creek real estate development by Cressey, one of Vancouver BC’s most established and recognized builders.

The Maynards Block by Aquilini Investment Group is located next to the Cambie St. Bridge. This old-turned-new block is one of the most legendary pieces of real estate along the Vancouver waterfront.

‘Pinnacle Living’ in Southeast False Creek has Phase 1 located at 89 W. 2nd Ave., and Phase 2 at 63 W. 2nd Ave.

If you’d like to know more about these developments or other real estate opportunities around False Creek, please contact Vancouver Realtor Justin Leigh today!

Have you decided to host New Year’s Eve in your False Creek home this year?

It’s easy to decorate your real estate for the perfect soiree with a little help from our friends at Houzz.

Staying in for New Years Eve? Well no reservations are required for this special table for two created by pulling together classic elements in black & silver – shimmer & shine! Find a lttle nook, add a bistro table covered in satin & dress folding chairs with pinstrip pillows. Layer in mirrors, beads, crystals & candles and your set!

Have a Happy and safe New Year’s Eve from False Creek Real Estate!