The East Cambie neighbourhood of Richmond is in East Richmond. East Cambie, Richmond is primarily comprised of single-family dwellings on larger lots. However, as the neighbourhood continues to grow there has been the introduction of many smaller townhouse complexes. There are very limited number of condo buildings in the neighbourhood. The starting price point for a detached home in East Cambie is approximately $1,600,000 and for townhouses it is $850,000.
Commute
East Cambie, Richmond is the ideal location for those who commute into Vancouver regularly by either car or transit. It has easy access to both Highway 99 and the Knight Street Bridge. There is also bus service along Cambie Road.
Schools
The East Cambie neighbourhood has two elementary schools. So, the school that falls into your catchment area will depend on which part of the neighbourhood you live in. If you live North of Cambie Road the elementary school is Mitchell Elementary. Which has a 5.8 rating on Fraser Institute’s school ranking list. This school also has a French Immersion program. If you live South of Cambie Road the school is McNeely Elementary. It has a 6.8 rating. Regardless of where you are within the neighbourhood the catchment high school is Cambie Secondary. It has a 6.6 rating.
Parks
In addition to the school parks, East Cambie also has King George Park. It is a 48-acre park which has tennis courts, a water park, a sports field and is perfect for all your summer picnics and barbecues. It also has Albert Airey Park.
Shopping
Living in East Cambie is convenient as you have easy walking access to a lot of different dinning and shopping options. Whether you need groceries or personal effects East Cambie has it all! One of our favourite shopping destinations in the area is Ikea. Others include:
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Fruiticana
- Cambie Plaza Liquor Store
- Loonie Toonie Variety Store
- Jordan’s Home Furniture
Dining
Whether you enjoy fast-food or a sit-down meal, Cambie has something for everyone. Some of our favourite options are basically everything at White Spot and Tandoori Kona. Other restaurants include:
- Continental Seafood
- Al Basha
- Lotus
- Daddy’s Grill
- Himalaya
Some fast-food options include:
- Church’s Chicken
- LA Chicken
- Popeyes
- Osmow’s Shawarma
- Subway
- Dominos
- Richmond Pizza
- Tim Hortons
Things To Do
There are some fun things to do in East Cambie, Richmond! If you have children, you should check out 365 Days of Fun and Ikea’s indoor playgrounds.
If you have any additional questions about East Cambie, Richmond, do not hesitate to contact Your Two Awesome Realtors!
