North & West Vancouver • Monthly Update
Your quick guide to what’s happening across the North Shore—community events, market stats, neighbourhood highlights, and how to time your next move.
Community Pulse: What’s On Now & Nearby
The North Shore calendar stays lively into fall with markets, festivals, and family-friendly programming that showcase local makers, music, and outdoor lifestyle.
This Month on the North Shore
- Shipyards Night Market (Fridays)
- North Shore Volunteer Fair (Sept 20)
- Art Crawl preview (Oct 4–5)
- Farmers’ markets along the waterfront
Buyer Tips
- Target listings with 14+ days on market
- Have financing docs ready to shorten timelines
- Tour during local events to feel neighbourhood vibe
Seller Tips
- Price to today’s comp set, not last spring
- Lead with lifestyle visuals (parks, trails, cafes)
- Time opens alongside high-traffic community events
Market Snapshot: Greater Vancouver (July 2025)
| Metric | Value | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| MLS® Sales (Metro Vancouver) | 2,286 | Down 2% YoY; 13.9% below 10-yr seasonal average |
| New Listings | 5,642 | +0.8% YoY; ~12.4% above seasonal norms |
| Active Listings | 17,168 | ~20% YoY; ~40.2% above 10-yr average (more selection) |
| Sales-to-Active Listings Ratio | 13.8% overall | Detached 10.2% • Townhomes 16.7% • Apartments 15.9% |
| Benchmark Prices | $1,165,300 (composite) | Detached $1,974,400 • Townhome $1,099,200 • Condo $743,700 |
Neighbourhood Highlights (Beyond the Numbers)
What This Means for You
With more listings and a calmer sales pace, the market leans balanced—buyer-friendly in pockets. Prepared buyers can negotiate well; sellers who price precisely and showcase lifestyle still win. Tie your search or listing activity to community energy—markets, festivals, and trails—to highlight what daily life really feels like here.
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