Mackenzie Heights is a residential neighbourhood that is bounded by King Edward St, Quesnel Dr, W 29th Ave, Larch St, Puget Dr, W 37th Ave and Blenheim St. MacKenzie Heights is a highly sought after neighbourhood because of its close proximity to Downtown Vancouver, schools and parks. This prestigious neighbourhood boasts beautiful tree-lined streets and some of the most elegant (and expensive) homes in Vancouver.
Neighbourhood amenities
Mackenzie Heights is primarily a residential neighborhood, with a small commercial sector that houses neighbourhood shops along MacKenzie St between W 28th and W 33th St such as Windsor Meats and Bigsby Bakery. For more shopping, residents are close to Kerrisdale’s shopping district, W 4th and Royal Oak Shopping Centre.
Balaclava Park is centrally located in Mackenzie Heights and offers residents in the area open green spaces, sports field and a running track. It is a great way to spend the day playing football, soccer, baseball or ultimate frisbee. Pacific Spirit Park is just minutes away from the neighbourhood and offers numerous walking trails through natural forested areas with many trails ending on beach front. Pacific Spirit Park is a popular dog-friendly area with on and off-leash portions.
Schools
- Lord Kitchener Elementary (K-7)
- Trafalgar Elementary (K-7)
- Prince of Wales Secondary (8-12)
Transit
King Edward St, W 33rd Ave and W 16th Ave are major east-west corridors in Vancouver and provide driver with access to Granville St, Burrard St, Oak St and Cambie St which are major north-south thoroughfares that go into the heart of Downtown Vancouver. The major corridors are also serviced by buses that transfer transit users to Downtown Vancouver, UBC or Skytrain Stations.
Mackenzie Heights Real Estate
Mackenzie Heights is one of Vancouver’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.