Exploring Wesbrook Place’s Vibrant Community Spaces
If you venture into Wesbrook Place today, you will see people running errands, kids playing in playgrounds, seniors going for walks, and students conversing in cafés. It’s a bustling, diverse residential neighbourhood with over 9,100 residents.
Wesbrook is known for its walkable and rollable greenways, local shops, and inviting gathering spaces that offer both convenience and charm in a natural setting for residents and visitors alike.
The commercial core, Wesbrook Village, is home to a variety of businesses, from cozy cafes and specialty shops to essential services and restaurants. UBC Properties handpicks these businesses to ensure there are options that cater to the needs of students, UBC faculty and staff, seniors, and families who all call the area home. Businesses here benefit from a thoughtful integration of accessible amenities, making it easy for patrons to enjoy their offerings.
A foundational principle in the planning stage was its walkability. Wesbrook Place prioritizes pedestrian-friendly spaces that foster neighbourly connection and community. With six neighbourhood parks and two public squares featuring seating, playgrounds, water features, and open spaces, the area provides endless opportunities for gathering and recreation. Neighbourhood events like seasonal markets, outdoor performances, and community gatherings light up these spaces and draw people from near and far to attend.
A key aspect of Wesbrook’s accessibility is the ample parking provided in the Village which supports the local businesses. The underground parkade is perfect for those who work in the area or wish to spend leisurely afternoons exploring the parks, forest, and restaurants, and the surface lot between Save on Foods and Shoppers Drug Mart ensures easy access for visitors of all abilities to get to their appointments on time and run quick errands. The combination of ample parking options, along with non-vehicular greenways and public transit stops, ensures that everyone can access Wesbrook Village wherever they’re coming from.
The development of Wesbrook Place is part of a broader evolution of UBC’s Point Grey neighbourhoods. Guided by the Neighbourhood Plan adopted in 2005, the area has transformed over the years while retaining its core vision: an ‘urban village in the woods’ where people can live, work, and connect.
Wesbrook Place is more than just a place to shop or dine — it’s a community. The thoughtful design of its infrastructure creates an environment where businesses can flourish and people connect. Come and explore what makes this neighbourhood so special, you might just discover your new favourite spot.
