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15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern

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This bedroom, perched at the top of the house, feels like being in a treehouse.
The bright, modern living room opens up onto a private back deck w/ hot tub.
Unwind after a day of adventuring in a private hot tub with covered clear roof.
A 30-second walk from the back gates of your home, stroll around Trout Lake.
Gas stove, filtered water, chef's knives, high-quality pots and pans, Nespresso.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Vancouver, BC
  • Place, Trout Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Trout Lake Community Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Commercial Drive
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

"Treehouse" bedroom

1 Double Bed

Children's bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern

An architectural award-winning luxury townhouse! If you're coming for FIFA World Cup, we're a quick two-stop subway ride to the stadium. This rare, spacious home is walkable to countless restaurants and shops, has lake views, a children's room with a trapeze swing and climbing wall, a top bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows that feels like you're sleeping in a treehouse, and a private hot tub in the back garden. Open the gate onto a 70-acre park with two large playgrounds, a sandy beach, walking trails, and Vancouver's famous Saturday farmer's market. A perfect mix of beautiful and peaceful nature for a restful sleep with an urban vibe a few blocks away. (Business license #26-160467)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 34

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 26-160467, H458132693
Property # 9678452
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Vancouver

Located in East Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Port of Vancouver and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Robson Street and Granville Street. Check out an event or a game at Rogers Arena, and consider making time for Science World, a top attraction not to be missed. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • Trout Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trout Lake Community Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Commercial Drive - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grandview Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Main Street - 8 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 4 min drive
  • Commercial-Broadway Station - 10 min walk
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bon's Off Broadway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jamjar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15 min to downtown | Hot tub | Spacious+peaceful+modern located?

Located in East Vancouver, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Commercial Drive and within 3 miles (5 km) of Port of Vancouver and Rogers Arena. BC Place Stadium is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Commercial-Broadway Station is 10 minutes by foot and Nanaimo Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thanks so much, Ellen! So happy you enjoyed your stay. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really lovely home in a beautiful neighbourhood that is still within a reasonable distance to anything you might need in the city. Samantha was such a wonderful and attentive host, and my group would highly recommend a stay here if you're in need of a few bedrooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
So glad you had a great time and enjoyed staying at our home, Eric! You’re all welcome back anytime. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Axel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, great location, easy and quick to get to downtown and Stanley Park, very responsive and friendly owner, cool bonus features like piano, fitness/climbing device and hot tub
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thanks so much, Axel. Such a pleasure having you and your family stay in our home. We’re delighted you all had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvellous place

The house is a real jewel, perfect place and beautiful internal architecture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thanks so much, Vincent! So glad you and your family had a wonderful Vancouver holiday in our home. Please come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the greatests stays I could have asked for.

The host had everything written out from the start which made check in very simple and the place was absolutely amazing. If you ever have the chance to stay in vancouver please consider picking this home. The host was one of the most thoughtful and attending host that I have had the pleasure to talk with. If I ever need to stay in vancouver know that I will be picking this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thanks so much, William. It makes me so happy that you had such a positive experience staying in our home. Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Stay

The house was modern, clean, and well-appointed. A very efficient use of space. We loved the hot tub -- I was in there every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

Well located house! Sam is very welcoming, the house was clean, ready to have us. The beds were very comfortable. The backyard was perfect with access to the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Thanks so much, Rachel! Merci beaucoup! So glad you and your family had a positive experience staying in our home. Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Trout lake

Great location. Lovely house. Responsive hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks so much, Ellen! So glad you enjoyed your stay! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We loved this property. It was easy to access the city from the rail links and also had a great park behind it with the farmers market on the weekend. The hot tub came is ha dry after a 5km.walk home from the Olympic village area too. I'd recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Thanks so much, Paul! So glad you and your family had a great holiday in our rental home. Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Family Vacation!

The home was very clean and everything is well organized and labeled! The location was great and we loved that we could easily access the park through the back so the kids could burn off some energy. Check in and out was quick and easy and Sam is very responsive. Would definitely stay here again when we visit Vancouver.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Thanks so much, Jen! So glad you and your family had a great time. You were lovely guests. Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Spotlessly clean, well-appointed, great details for the kids including a small climbing wall and some gym equipment. Owners make the most of the space with tons of storage and logical layout. Hot tub was great. Location was within walking distance of the light rail. Highly recommend this property for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint stay in a quaint neighborhood!

This is our second time staying as a family at Sam’s place. The home is very clean, cozy, and is an amazingly located right next to trout lake park. It’s a perfect stay for a family, and Sam is an excellent and highly responsive host. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay Sam (a second time around!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for choosing our home again, Philip! You guys are welcome anytime! ☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location!

We were very pleased with the initial communication while booking and checking in, and very impressed once we arrived. Excellent amenities (picnic supplies, coffee, dishes etc). Very lovely spot to sit in back yard and quiet. Quite central to everything we wanted to do such as Granville Island and Stanley park. Very cool layout for a property and our kids (3 & 6) loved it!! Very highly recommend the hosts, location, and the amenities!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thanks so much, Chris! So glad you and your family had a fun stay, and so grateful you chose our home for your holiday in Vancouver. You guys were such easy, thoughtful, considerate and lovely guests…come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav Rishita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, well thought out Home

The house was gorgeous, newly renovated. All the cabinets had labels, so it was easy to find everything. The kids playroom was a great hit with our boys. Lots of cabinets, space for clothing and bags. Had all the amenities that we needed. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks so much, Rishita! I’m delighted that you and your family had such a great time in Vancouver, and enjoyed our home. Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iliana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vancouver stay

Wonderful stay with great amenities. There is no tv which wasn’t a huge problem, but we would have liked to watch a movie in the evening. Be aware that there is no Air Conditioning which can get unbearably hot during the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Dear Iliana and family - I’m so glad you had a good holiday, and thank you again for choosing our home for your stay. Your dates coincided with a record heat wave in Vancouver and I’m so sorry you were so hot. Everyone in the city had an extremely hot few days that week! Very few homes in Vancouver have air-conditioning because it rarely gets that hot. I hope our fans in each bedroom brought you some comfort. Again, I want to thank you for being lovely guests. Hope you’ll return to Vancouver again. Our summers are typically warm but heat waves like you experienced are not the norm! My very best, Sam
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home in a beautiful Vancouver neighborhood!

We were 2 couples and 2 kids staying at Sam’s place and had a wonderful experience. They have a beautifully designed home, everything in the home is labelled and clear, we slept really comfortably, the kids had a blast in the kids room with the swing and climbing wall, and the adults really enjoyed our hot tub in the evenings! Also, being around the corner from trout lake park was perfect with two young kids. We would definitely stay at Sam’s again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Thanks for that lovely feedback, Philip! So glad you all had a great stay in our home, and a wonderful Vancouver holiday. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times

You’re property was absolutely beautiful. Was easy to Uber and use sky train from there. My daughter loved the kids room. Loved climbing wall and sitting at the top nook reading her book. Was so well equipped we didn’t need for anything. Thank you for a memorable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thanks so much, Heather! I’m so glad you and your family had a great stay, and that your daughter made good use of the climbing wall! So fun. :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Vancouver

The house was very clean and welcoming. The hosts left us snacks for the kids and a bottle of wine for us. Lots to do for kids, between the climbing wall/trapeze and many books and games. Though the weather in Vancouver was unusually warm and the house has no A/C, the fans kept the house plenty cool at night. It is within walking distance to public transportation and borders a park that has a great Saturday farmer's market. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thanks so much, Christy! It makes me so happy to hear that you and your family had such a lovely stay in our home. Come back anytime! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renaud L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host and home !!!

We have rented many homes/apartments/cottages over the last 15 years on different platforms, but we never met such a lovely host. Everything was flawless, from A to Z. Perfect location, max 10 min walk from Skytrain, giant park right in the backyard, fully furnished home (Samantha thought about everything you could need and she made it available, literally everything), very comfortable for 3 adults and 3 kids. Amazingly clean, so well decorated and careful host. We wish we would have booked a longer stay, we all have loved our stay!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Thanks so much, Renaud. I’m delighted you had such a positive experience. You guys were just the loveliest guests too! My daughter loved the messages your kids left her on the chalkboard. You were dream guests…come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vancouver Family Trip

We stayed with my family which included 3 children and grandparents. The place was charming and clean. My children loved the rooms and books! It was hot (we visited in the summer), but the fans and open windows at night solved that. I only wish there were screens on the doors and windows, but that’s not a big deal. The location was excellent - central to all the activities we visited (Stanley park, Chinatown, downtown, north Vancouver). Trout lake behind the house was also a big plus, as we walked, visited the farmers market and played on the playground. The host was very accommodating and had great communication. Overall, it was a great place to stay, and we would do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thanks so much, Celene! You were such lovely guests…we’d love to have your family back anytime. So glad you had a great holiday. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chic property in nice area

The property is a modern house in a well established area. The immediate surroundings are lovely with the park & community gym/rink etc adjacent. No aircon, but good ventilation. No TV, but why watch TV when there is so much to do in Vancouver! It is relatively close to Vancouver centre making a car not essential, but taxis do add up, do your own homework. Restaurants & Safeway are walkable. Sam was a delight to deal with. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thanks so much, Mark! Come back anytime. You were lovely guests! 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property, if you think it might suit your needs, then it probably will so stop searching and book this one before it’s unavailable!!We stayed as a family (kids are 13 and 21) after my eldest spend a month at UBC on their summer programme. The fact that my eldest had the top floor to himself here was ideal. We were able to park easily nearby, and the SkyTrain is also only a short walk away for hassle free, low cost trips into the downtown area. There’s also an excellent kitchen, well equipped although Commercial Drive (aka “The Drive” locally) was only a walkable evening stroll away for meals out if we preferred…The beds were really comfy, the house is obviously lived/loved in, it’s extremely well maintained, everything is clearly labelled and therefore, finding things in the cupboards is easy to remember.In addition, the host is wonderfully responsive and helpful. We got a list of things to consider visiting and doing both locally, in the community and of course, in the wider Vancouver area which made our ten day stay from the UK one of the best trips we’ve ever had.It really helped knowing that we would be returning to this gem of a place each evening, in such a peaceful neighbourhood, to catch up on some well needed rest before our next adventure. The morning walks around the lake out back were wonderful too.In summary, this property is definitely deserving of its exceptional ratings.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing place!!!

All I can say is wow! Samantha was an awesome, communicative, sweet and friendly host! The home was extremely clean and had all amenities you could think of and more, coffee,cream,laundry detergent, shampoo,ect. It had such beautiful views and even some extras in the kids room which my niece loved! We were welcomed with a thoughtful card and a bottle of wine which I thought was just the sweetest thing ever. You can walk straight out to the huge park and lake right off the backyard gate and it was only a few minutes of a walk to restaurants and shopping. Very safe, clean and quiet neighborhood. Samantha was very quick to respond or give us any info needed. We loved our stay so much and are planning on going back. We will definitely hope to get to stay at Samantha’s again. Thanks Samantha!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thanks so much, Michelle! I’m so happy you and your family had such a good time in Vancouver and at our home. You were such lovely guests…hope you do return for another visit!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Fun, Great Location

Sam’s house was everything our family needed for our stay in Vancouver. The kitchen had everything we looked for including possibly the best coffee I’ve ever had. Everything was very well marked and easy to find. Wonderful use of space. My daughter loved the gymnastics and climbing room and my son liked the “party room” as he called it. King bed was comfortable. If you have mobility issues know that there or lots of stairs. Landscaping and patio were nicely done. Hot tub was clean. Nice neighbors. Beware that Google Maps comes up with the wrong house. Same block but it’s not a green house. Perfect for families, couples, friends. Great location to explore the Vancouver area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thanks so much, Becky! So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! And that our neighbour was around to help you find it…hopefully Google Maps will figure us out soon! 🤪 I will let other guests know…great tip. Come back and stay anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

We enjoyed this rental immensely. I don’t think the pictures do it justice. The little garden in the front and back were full of vibrant green plants and the lovely big windows on the house brought in all of that green and the beautiful summer light.. The owners put a lot of love into the layout and decoration of the house. After being crammed into an airplane for hours and hours and all of the headaches of travel we were all absolutely thrilled to be able to unwind and relax in the garden hot tub. We also loved the short, convenient walk to the Drive where we found excellent food and got some great last minute haircuts (Kokopelli Salon). There is a game store nearby as well. They sell all of the best board games which my teens loved. The owner was very responsive and couldn’t have been nicer. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thanks so much for that lovely feedback, Jennifer! I’m so glad you and your family had a great stay, and enjoyed the hot tub and all the colour and energy of The Drive neighbourhood. Yay! Come back anytime. 😊

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Reynolds

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My name is Samantha and I'm a third-generation Vancouverite with a deep love for my city and an equal passion for adventure and seeing other parts of the world. I'm married to Pete, a funny, quirky, whip-smart filmmaker named whose documentary about Muhammad Ali was short-listed for an Oscar. I have two children, one of whom is also an avid writer and published a novel at age 11. My youngest wakes up happy and falls asleep happy, which is a truly lovely thing.

Why they chose this property

This home backs right onto Trout Lake, the third largest park in Vancouver. A gorgeous 0.8-mile lakeside trail, two playgrounds, and a community centre with gym and sauna are all within a few feet from the back gate.

Craving an urban vibe? A 10-minute walk away and you're in the heart of "The Drive," one of Vancouver's most vibrant shopping and restaurant scenes.

Or get your dose of winter wonderland at three local ski resorts within a 30-minute drive.

The home itself is a custom-designed, three-level duplex built in 2003 by celebrated Vancouver architects BattersbyHowat. Their award-winning work is known for its distinctive contemporary style and has been featured in Metropolitan Home, Dwell, Wallpaper, Hauser, Sunset, and others. The home features a modern mix of concrete, wood and high-end wool carpet, interior design that is tasteful yet decidedly un-boring, with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize the beautiful lake views.

What makes this property unique

If you have children, they will be wowed when they see their bedroom, featuring a trapeze swing, pod swing, climbing wall, secret loft reading nook, and chalkboard wall.

Trout Lake is one of Vancouver's best kept secrets, a huge 70-acre park surrounded by a quiet residential area but only a 10-minute drive away from the centre of downtown!

Free street parking in front of the home. If you're not bringing your own car, rest assured that Vancouver is rated the most walkable city in Canada, and our neighbourhood is considered one of the most pedestrian-friendly areas in the entire city. There is a SkyTrain station six blocks away, and a few stops takes you to the heart of the downtown core.

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