Kerrisdale Vancouver

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A tree-lined West-side village

Vancouver’s Kerrisdale is one of the city’s most iconically beautiful Vancouver communities, known for its diverse architecture.

Orange-toned illustration of various leaves including a fern and broad leaves on an orange background.

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in Vancouver to beautify streets with specially designed street furniture.

Kerrisdale comes from the name “Kerry’s Dale,” given to the area by an early community member, Mrs. McKinnon, in 1905. It was named after her family home in Scotland and translates to "little seat of the fairies," adding a touch of enchantment to the area that still resonates today.

For Christmas in Kerrisdale, Kerrisdale hosts horse and carriage rides, strolling brass bands, and live music.

Two black horses with red bows on their harnesses pulling a carriage on a city street with cars and pedestrians.
Two hands holding chopsticks and fork lifting noodles from plates on a dining table with other dishes.
Yellow taxi driving on a leaf-covered street in a residential neighborhood with autumn trees and houses.
People sitting at tables in a cozy cafe with floral paintings on the wall and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
Street view with pink cherry blossom trees, a vintage light blue Volkswagen Beetle, two motorcycles, and brick buildings.

Kerrisdale is a bucolic and vibrant area where you can stroll streets lined by expansive, grand trees. Take in the heart of the community, known as The Village, and visit a diverse mix of independent, quaint, and charming boutiques and restaurants, and larger-scale shops and services.

This is Kerrisdale

Interior of a tea shop with green and white counters, hanging globe lights, and shelves displaying tea products and baked goods.

ACTIVITY | EAT & DRINK

Experience elegance with high tea at one of the area's teahouses

Walk, Bike or Roll on the Arbutus Greenway

Wellbeing | City

Walk, Bike or Roll on the Arbutus Greenway

Three people playing musical instruments outdoors: one with an acoustic guitar, one singing and playing a banjo, and one playing a double bass.

Groove to live music at Concerts Under the Clock

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Walk score

Daily excursions do not require a car

  • 50 min to Marpole

  • 50 min to South Cambie

  • 60 min to South Granville

Bike score

Biking is convenient for most trips

  • See Vancouver Cycling Map

Driving

  • 10 min to Marpole

  • 12 min to South Cambie

  • 15 min to South Granville

Transit score

Many nearby public transportation options

  • See Translink Skytrain

  • See Translink Bus

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