Marpole, Vancouver

#269 among attractions in Vancouver

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Facts and practical information

Marpole, originally a Musqueam village named c̓əsnaʔəm, is a mostly residential neighbourhood of 23,832 in 2011, located on the southern edge of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, immediately northeast of Vancouver International Airport, and is approximately bordered by Angus Drive to the west, 57th Avenue to the north, Ontario Street to the east and the Fraser River to the south. It has undergone many changes in the 20th century, with the influx of traffic and development associated with the construction of the Oak Street Bridge and the Arthur Laing Bridge. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°12'56"N, 123°6'50"W

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Marpole – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oakridge Centre, Unitarian Church of Vancouver, Arthur Laing Bridge, Great Marpole Midden.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Oakridge Centre, Vancouver
30 min walk • Oakridge Centre is a shopping centre in the Oakridge neighborhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at the intersection of West 41st Avenue and Cambie Street.
1 miNW
Church
Unitarian Church of Vancouver, Vancouver
26 min walk • Unitarian Church of Vancouver is the largest Unitarian congregation in British Columbia, Canada, and the oldest, established in 1909. The church meets every Sunday morning in the building at 949 West 49th Avenue in Vancouver. The church has many active groups and committees and also offers space to various organizations.
1.6 miSW
Bridge
Arthur Laing Bridge, Richmond
40 min walk • The Arthur Laing Bridge is a crossing over the north arm of the Fraser River, and several minor roads, in Metro Vancouver.
1.3 miSW
Village, Museum
Great Marpole Midden, Vancouver
34 min walk • The Great Marpole Midden, is an ancient Musqueam village and burial site located in the Marpole neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia.
1.3 miSE
Island
Mitchell Island, Richmond
35 min walk • Mitchell Island is an island in the North Arm of the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada, located between the cities of Vancouver and Richmond.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Janet Smith case, Vancouver
37 min walk • The Janet Smith case concerns the murder of 22-year-old nursemaid Janet Kennedy Smith in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on 26 July 1924, and the ensuing suspicions of a coverup.
0.9 miS
Bridge
North Arm Bridge, Richmond
24 min walk • The North Arm Bridge is an extradosed bridge in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It spans the north arm of the Fraser River, linking Vancouver to Richmond. It is used by trains on the Canada Line, which opened in August 2009.
0.9 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Punjabi Market, Vancouver
23 min walk • The Punjabi Market, also known as Little Punjab or Little India, is a commercial district and ethnic enclave in Vancouver, British Columbia.
0.7 miW
49°13'0"N • 123°7'44"W
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, Vancouver
18 min walk • Park
1 miSW
Bridge
Oak Street Bridge, Vancouver
27 min walk • The Oak Street Bridge is a crossing over the north arm of the Fraser River, the Canada Line, and several roads, in Metro Vancouver.
1.3 miSW
Bridge
Marpole Bridge, Richmond
33 min walk • The Marpole CP Rail Bridge is a partially dismantled crossing over the north arm of the Fraser River, and River Dr. in Metro Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marpole?

Nearby attractions include Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, Vancouver (18 min walk), Punjabi Market, Vancouver (23 min walk), North Arm Bridge, Richmond (24 min walk).

How to get to Marpole by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marpole:

Bus

Cambie St at West 61st Ave • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

SW Marine Dr at Manitoba St • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
SE Marine Dr at Ontario St • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)

Metro

Marine Drive • Lines: Canada Line (11 min walk)
Langara-49th Avenue • Lines: Canada Line (20 min walk)