Capilano has a walkability score of 67, suggesting many daily errands are manageable on foot, supported by 22 restaurants, 12 cafés, and 7 grocers nearby. A transit score of 51 and just 1 of 5 metro destinations reachable without a vehicle change indicates that wider travel often requires personal transportation. Families have access to a schools score of 62 with 8 schools within walking distance, in addition to 42 parks and green spaces. However, the housing market shows limited options for those seeking income potential, with only 1 home for sale looking suite-capable.
Written by Vicinus from live Capilano data
Great for: working from home — 12 cafés and 7 grocers on foot
Keep in mind: investors & suite-seekers is a stretch — 1 listing looks suite-capable
Essentials
Schools
Capilano Elementary School869 m
Highlands Elementary School1.1 km
Cleveland Elementary School1.2 km
Schools access62
Transit
Nearest stop267 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)76
Transit score51
Shop & eat
Restaurants22
Cafés12
Grocers7
Amenities68
Daily needs
Pharmacies6
Green spaces42
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
What stands out in Capilano
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Who thrives here
Growing families
8 schools within walking distance. 42 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
42 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | 35 min· 247 | 20 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | — | 29 min |
| UBC | — | 45 min |
| Metrotown | — | 31 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 55 min |
Transit is weekday morning schedules with the walk to the stop included, for trips made without changing vehicle — a dash means no one-seat ride, not that it is unreachable. Driving times are off-peak and carry no traffic.
Trails & green
42 green spaces
Including Capilano Park and Murdo Frazer Park, within walking distance of the centre.
The village
127 places
22 restaurants, 12 cafés and 7 grocers among them, within 1.5 km of the centre.
Market pulse
Median price
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Days on market
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Walk score
67
out of 100
$ / sqft
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Capilano vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
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