Marpole
Area Vancouver neighbourhood with residential and industrial history
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Marpole is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of Vancouver’s established south-side communities with a mixture of housing and commercial streets.
What you find
A mainly low-rise urban area with family housing, commercial strips and community facilities. There are neighbourhood shopping streets, restaurants and some older heritage homes interspersed with more recent development.
Growth occurred in the early 20th century as Vancouver expanded southward, shaped by transport corridors and local industry. The area has evolved from its earlier industrial and working-class character toward a more mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood.
Sited in southern Vancouver on the north bank of the Fraser River, immediately north of Sea Island and Vancouver International Airport and south of Vancouver’s central neighbourhoods.
- Location tip: Lies on the north bank of the Fraser River immediately inland from Vancouver International Airport, giving easy road access to the airport and downtown Vancouver.
- Character: Contains a mix of low-rise residential districts and commercial corridors, with several community centres and local shopping streets.
How to Get to Marpole #
Marpole is a neighbourhood in south Vancouver, British Columbia, centred around SW Marine Drive and Granville Street. By transit, take the Canada Line (SkyTrain) to Marine Drive station; the commercial area of Marpole is typically a 5-10 minute walk from that station.
By car, follow Granville Street or Oak Street south to SW Marine Drive. From downtown Vancouver it is about 5-7 km (roughly a 10-15 minute drive in normal traffic); Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is also a short drive to the south (around 3-5 km).
Best Time to Visit Marpole #
Visit in summer for the warmest weather and liveliest neighbourhood atmosphere; spring and autumn are pleasant with fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Marpole #
Marpole's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1497 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (234 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (206 mm).
