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Shaughnessy is an almost-entirely residential neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, spanning about 447 hectares [1] in a relatively central locale. It is bordered by 16th Avenue to the north, 41st Avenue to the south, Oak Street to the east, and East Boulevard to the west.
Nov 10, 2023 · Ultraexpensive Shaughnessy is 65 per cent less dense than the norm across Vancouver, jpg The city of Vancouver and the B.C. government are now pressing for detached properties to allow up to...
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From tour-tested golf and exceptional tennis facilities to legendary golf stories and a celebrated social scene, Shaughnessy stands as a testament to its unrivalled splendour while honouring its connection to the Musqueam people's sacred land. Welcome to Shaughnessy >
Apr 17, 2023 · Shaughnessy—The Secretive History of a Prestigious Neighbourhood | MONTECRISTO. Story: Kevin Chong. Illustration: Bronwyn Schuster. This story is the sixth in our series on the hidden history of Vancouver’s neighbourhoods. Read more here.
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- It was known as Poverty Hill or Mortgage Heights during the Great Depression. According to the City of Vancouver, Shaughnessy (while still being an upscale neighbourhood) had some unfortunate monikers during the late 1920s.
- The KKK had a base there. In the 1920s the openly racist Kanadian Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (yes, spelled that way) was gaining popularity in Vancouver and were able to rent out one of the mansions in Shaughnessy for their own use.
- It's named after the great-grandfather of an actor in The Nanny. Thomas Shaughnessy was an influential American railway administrator; he started off as a clerk, the son of a police lieutenant and rose in the railway industry over the years, joining the CPR in 1882 at the age of 29 and continuing to rise in the business world (he was known for scrutinizing deals and keeping costs low).
- Before it existed lots were sold cheaply to speculators. Shaughnessy has always been a fancy neighbourhood; it was marketed as such before it existed.
Local residents enjoy shopping areas in Arbutus to the west and Cambie Village to the northeast. The eastern side of this area has two hospitals and the gorgeous VanDusen Botanical Garden. Shaughnessy is the city's geographic heart, between Queen Elizabeth Park and Arbutus.
Shaughnessy is located on the west side of Vancouver and bordered by Fairview, South Cambie, South Granville, Quilchena and Arbutus Ridge. Get Directions. Get Outside. Shaughnessy is home to the famous VanDusen Botanical Gardens. The 55 acres of lush landscape is one of Vancouver's prized possessions and something that should be experienced.
