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UBC & University Endowment Lands
On the Point Grey peninsula, the University of British Columbia campus and the neighbouring University Endowment Lands sit outside the City of Vancouver, surrounded by Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
Living in UBC & University Endowment Lands
The University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus is surrounded by Pacific Spirit Regional Park, beaches and ocean on three sides. Along with the neighbouring University Endowment Lands, it sits outside the City of Vancouver in Metro Vancouver's Electoral Area A.
The campus has grown into a residential community with its own village centres, schools and services, particularly in Wesbrook Village. Most homes on campus are on prepaid leasehold land rather than freehold, which is the key thing buyers need to understand.
Neighbourhoods
Wesbrook Village
The newest and largest campus neighbourhood, with condos, townhouses, a grocery store and schools.
Hawthorn Place
Townhouses and condos near the centre of campus.
Chancellor Place
Homes near the theological colleges on the north campus.
Hampton Place
Older strata community in the south.
University Endowment Lands
Freehold detached homes and condos next to campus.
Homes & housing
Campus homes are mostly condos and townhouses on prepaid leasehold land (often 99-year leases). The Endowment Lands include freehold detached homes and some condos.
Lifestyle & amenities
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park and Wreck Beach
- Museum of Anthropology and Nitobe Memorial Garden
- UBC athletics and aquatic centre
- Wesbrook Village shops and restaurants
Schools & healthcare
Vancouver School Board (SD39) operates schools on campus, including University Hill Secondary. UBC itself is one of Canada's top universities.
UBC Hospital is on campus, with Vancouver General Hospital nearby.
Getting around
Bus routes, including RapidBus, connect UBC Exchange to the Millennium and Canada Line stations.
What buyers should know
- Leasehold affects financing, resale value and long-term appreciation, so get legal and lender advice.
- Some campus homes have resale restrictions or rules for university staff.
- Check the Wesbrook and campus development plans.
Best suited to: UBC staff and students' families, and buyers who want nature and university life.
UBC & University Endowment Lands questions
What neighbourhoods are in UBC & University Endowment Lands?
UBC & University Endowment Lands includes Wesbrook Village, Hawthorn Place, Chancellor Place, Hampton Place, University Endowment Lands.
What types of homes are in UBC & University Endowment Lands?
Campus homes are mostly condos and townhouses on prepaid leasehold land (often 99-year leases). The Endowment Lands include freehold detached homes and some condos.
Which school district serves UBC & University Endowment Lands?
Vancouver School Board (SD39) operates schools on campus, including University Hill Secondary. UBC itself is one of Canada's top universities.
How do you get around UBC & University Endowment Lands?
Bus routes, including RapidBus, connect UBC Exchange to the Millennium and Canada Line stations.
Who is UBC & University Endowment Lands a good fit for?
UBC staff and students' families, and buyers who want nature and university life.
Is there a hospital near UBC & University Endowment Lands?
UBC Hospital is on campus, with Vancouver General Hospital nearby.
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