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All the way to the west of Vancouver lies the University of British Columbia and the surrounding neighborhood. This area is definitely dominated by the University and it can be described as its own little city within the city of Vancouver. 

UBC is exclusively bordered by the Strait of Georgia to the west and has 2 beaches within the neighborhood you can visit. Tower beach is relatively rocky but the historic feature, two World War II towers that guarded over the entrance to Vancouver’s harbor, is interesting despite being sealed off and covered in graffiti by students. Due to the beach’s rocky nature it is not a swimming or tanning beach but the beautiful trail you walk to get to it, the view of the strait and the serenity of the area makes a visit to this beach worth it. The other beach in UBC, Wreck beach, is a vastly different experience as it is a clothing-optional beach. The clothing-optional sections spans 6.7 km (4.2 mi) and is clearly marked for beach-goers. Once you reach the bottom of an impressive number of stairs the sandy beach is great for tanning and there are lots of refreshments for visitors to purchase. 

It is not just the beaches that can satisfy nature lovers. UBC has a multitude of gardens and parks throughout the area and to the east it is bordered by the expansive (2 160 acres) Pacific Spirit Regional Park located in the University Endowment Lands. The walking/hiking trails are extensive and most of it is designed for walking, cycling and even horseback riding.  

UBC also offers lovers of arts and culture a variety of options. The Museum of Anthropology is specifically interesting for its Northwest Coast First Nations art collection while The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is informative with more than 500 permanent natural history exhibits. For the art enthusiast the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery houses more than 4 500 contemporary artworks and the AHVA Gallery also focuses on performing arts from students, faculty and visiting artists. 

 The neighborhood offers a great variety of dining options but should you be looking for a bit more, public transport in and out of UBC makes it possible. Many public transportation lines begin and end in UBC and a trip to Vancouver Downtown will only take about 40 minutes. Planning to connect the Vancouver SkyTrain’s Millennium line to UBC will start in 2020 and further streamline the connection from UBC to other parts of Vancouver.  

UBC has a lot of condos for potential buyers to choose from. You can find options from comfortable 1 bed, 1 bath, 550 sf spaces all the way to large 4 bed, 3 bath, 2300 sf residence. Townhouses are less abundant but there are some great choices ranging from 1000 to almost 4000 sf. 

The UBC neighborhood, though dominated by the University, has lots to offer residents and visitors alike and as it enjoys a constant stream of visitors it is a worthwhile investment for any potential buyer. 

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