Area
Kitsilano & West 4th
West 4th, West Broadway and the streets near the beach. A neighbourhood high street with a loyal local crowd, lots of independent shops and a weekend that brings people from across the city. Small storefronts lease quickly here. Check the zoning for your use, parking rules and signage limits before you commit.
What tenants look for here
Street-front retail and café space on West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, small offices and studios above shops, and wellness, fitness and food businesses that live on repeat local customers.
What to watch
- Small spaces go fast. Good corner units and small storefronts on West 4th don’t sit long. Be ready with your numbers before you tour.
- Older buildings. Many are low-rise with older systems. Ask about the HVAC, the electrical capacity and accessibility before you plan a food use.
- Venting and grease traps for restaurants. Not every unit can take a full kitchen. Check before you fall in love with a space.
- Parking and loading. Street parking is tight. Think about your customers and your deliveries.
Good fits
Independent retail, cafés and restaurants, fitness and wellness studios, clinics and small professional offices.
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Before you sign in Kitsilano
- Check the zoning allows your use at that exact address.
- Walk the block at the hours you’d be open.
- Ask for the last two years of additional rent.
- Find out what the landlord will do before you move in, in writing.
- Look for a demolition or relocation clause.
Permits and licences
Inside the City of Vancouver you need a business licence for each location. A new use may need a development permit, renovations usually need a building permit, and many commercial spaces need an occupancy permit before you open. Plan the time for each step into your opening date.
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