Olympic Village is a 7 block community, situated at the edge of False Creek with a terrific view of downtown Vancouver and Science World. The seawall runs right by for walking, rollerblading and cycling.

If you walk towards the east you will get to Science World and be able to continue walking right past False Creek North. Keep going and you pass Sunset Beach in Vancouver's West End. Further still and you will be at English Bay.

If you only want a short jaunt then head West on the Seawall to the Granville Island Market and perhaps stop part way for a rest and a pint.  

At the centre of Olympic Village you will find there are some stores getting ready to open.

Since the village is still quite new it is still not yet fully developed and is just beginning to become a neighbourhood with stores and amenities. Olympic Village is close to the Cambie Street Corridor where there is grocery shopping, a liquor store, and stores for hardware, lighting, electronics as well as restaurants.

The Millenium Water Development in Olympic Village is a LEED® project that has been certified by the Canada Green Building Council. LEED® Certification distinguishes building projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by meeting higher performance standards in environmental responsibility and energy efficiency.

About 50 per cent of roof space is covered in plants and grass, which helps regulate temperature as well. Also, 25 per cent of storm water from each roof can be collected underground and used for flushing toilets and watering courtyard gardens.

Olympic Village is a terrific location with great promise of maturing into an awesome neighbourhood.

Highlights include:

• Awesome views of False Creek and Downtown
• The Seawall and Granville Island nearby
• Science World less than a 5 minute walk
• Hook up easily to the bike route Bike Route Map
• Canada Line Olympic Station offers easy access to downtown and the airport

Jeffrey Sefton
www.homesinvancouverbc.ca