Forest Hills features a walkability score of 47 and a transit score of 51, indicating that some local errands can be accomplished on foot and public transit is present, though only 1 of 5 metro destinations is reachable without changing vehicles. For families, access to schools is high, with a schools access score of 87 and 8 schools within walking distance. The neighbourhood also offers 47 parks and green spaces nearby, along with 7 restaurants, 4 cafés, and 3 grocers.
Written by Vicinus from live Forest Hills data
Keep in mind: nightlife & social is a stretch — 7 restaurants nearby, but no bars or late venues mapped
Essentials
Schools
Canyon Heights Elementary School551 m
Handsworth Secondary School712 m
Highlands Elementary School1.1 km
Schools access87
Transit
Nearest stop49 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)81
Transit score51
Shop & eat
Restaurants7
Cafés4
Grocers3
Amenities39
Daily needs
Pharmacies2
Green spaces47
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
What stands out in Forest Hills
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Who thrives here
Growing families
8 schools within walking distance. 47 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
47 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Working from home
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | 47 min· 246 | 24 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | — | 33 min |
| UBC | — | 49 min |
| Metrotown | — | 33 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 58 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
47 green spaces
Including Mackay Creek Park and Lions Corner Park, within walking distance of the centre.
The village
64 places
7 restaurants, 4 cafés and 3 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
47
out of 100
$ / sqft
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Forest Hills vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|