Top 5 Neighbourhoods in Greater Vancouver for Families in 2025

Top 5 Neighbourhoods in Greater Vancouver for Families in 2025

Planning a family move in Metro Vancouver? Below are five neighbourhoods that consistently deliver on schools, parks, transit, and everyday lifestyle.

1) Lynn Valley (North Vancouver)

Why Families Love It

Lynn Valley combines small-town warmth with instant access to forests andtrails. The area funnels to École Argyle Secondary, a modern, high-capacity high school and several strong feeder elementaries.

Nearby Schools

• École Argyle Secondary (Grades     8–12), 1131 Frederick Rd. North Vancouver School District
• Feeder elementaries: Boundary,  Lynn Valley, Ross Road, Upper Lynn. hillandharbourgroup.com

Parks & Outdoor

• Lynn Canyon Park & Suspension Bridge with kilometres of family-friendly trails and picnic areas. lynncanyon.ca

Transit & Commuting

• SeaBus via Lonsdale Quay to Downtown Vancouver; frequent R2 Marine Drive Rapid Bus across the North Shore. TransLink

Lifestyle Highlights

Weekend hikes, the free suspension bridge, community programs at the Ecology Centre, plus quick access to shops and services in Lynn Valley Village.

Prices: Recent Trend & Outlook

Metro Vancouver’s benchmark prices were broadly sideways to slightly down through mid-2025, with balanced conditions persisting. Provincial forecasters expect flat-to-modest price growth into 2026 as sales recover.

2) Brentwood (North Burnaby)

Why Families Love It

Brentwood blends new high-rise communities with established single-familystreets, excellent schools, and a major transit hub at Brentwood Town Centre Station.

Nearby Schools

• École Alpha Secondary, 930 Alpha Ave (English & French Immersion streams). alpha.burnabyschools.ca

Parks & Recreation

• Confederation Park: playgrounds, skatepark, trails, lawn bowling, track, pool, and adjoining community/library facilities. City of Burnaby

Transit & Commuting

• Millennium Line SkyTrain at Brentwood; station upgrades completed in 2025 improved capacity and access. TransLink

Lifestyle Highlights

The Amazing Brentwood shopping/dining, quick transit to SFU and Downtown, and extensive youth programs at Confederation Park Community Centre.

Prices: Recent Trend & Outlook

Within Metro Vancouver, 2025 pricing has been largely stable year-to-date; provincial forecasts call for muted growth in 2025,strengthening into 2026.

3) Burke Mountain (Northeast Coquitlam)

Why Families Love It

A master-planned hillside community with new schools, big parks, and quick access to the Evergreen SkyTrain extension via Coquitlam City Centre.

Nearby Schools

• Smiling Creek Elementary, 3456 Princeton Ave—serving the Burke Mountain catchment. School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)+1

Parks & Nature

• Minnekhada Regional Park (trails, marshes, High Knoll lookout). Metro Vancouver

Transit & Commuting

• Short drive or bus to Coquitlam Central / Lincoln / Lafarge Lake–Douglas stations on the Evergreen Extension. Wikipedia

Lifestyle Highlights

New playgrounds, multi-use paths, and proximity to Town Centre Park, Lafarge Lake, and aquatic facilities around City Centre.

Prices: Recent Trend & Outlook

As part of Metro Vancouver, Coquitlam has tracked the regional sideways price pattern through mid-2025; provincial forecasts suggest gradual firming next year as sales volumes recover.

4) Fleetwood (Surrey)

Why Families Love It

Tree-lined streets, strong secondary schools, and major parkland—plus the Surrey–Langley SkyTrain extension now under construction, slated tobring rapid transit directly to the area.

Nearby Schools

• Fleetwood Park Secondary, 7940 156 St. Surrey Schools

Parks & Recreation

• Tynehead Regional Park (260-hectare forests/meadows, salmon habitat, perimeter trail). Metro Vancouver

Transit & Commuting

• Anticipated SkyTrain     in-service date: late 2029, connecting Surrey and Langley to the Expo/Millennium/Canada Lines. TransLink

Lifestyle Highlights

Large sports fields, off-leash areas and cycling at Tynehead;family-oriented shopping nodes along Fraser Hwy/152 St.

Prices: Recent Trend & Outlook

In the Fraser Valley (Surrey/Langley), the composite benchmarkeased ~0.7–0.9% month-to-month in mid-summer 2025; conditions currently favour buyers more than in 2024.

5) Willoughby (Langley)

Why Families Love It

Master-planned communities near the Langley Events Centre and Willoughby Community Park, excellent school options (including IB at R.E. Mountain),and future rapid transit to Surrey/Vancouver.

Nearby Schools

• R.E. Mountain Secondary (Pre-IB & IB programs). R.E. Mountain Secondary School District 35

Parks & Recreation

• Willoughby Community Park: spray park, mega tower playground, courts, stadium, and direct links to LEC. TOL

Transit & Commuting

• RapidBus at Carvolth Exchange today and the Surrey–Langley SkyTrain planned to reach Langley Centre (late 2029). TransLink

Lifestyle Highlights

Abundant family programs at LEC, weekend tournaments, new retail/dining,and a steady pipeline of townhomes/condos that suit growing families. TOL

Conclusion

Choosing the right neighbourhood is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your family’s future—and Greater Vancouver offers no shortage of incredible options. Whether you’re drawn to the trails of Lynn Valley, the urban energy of Brentwood, the new master-planned communities of Burke Mountain, the family-friendly parks of Fleetwood, or the fast-growing hub of Willoughby, each area has its own unique charm, schools, and lifestyle advantages.

With the current market offering more choice and stable prices, now is an excellent time to explore your options. At Aminie Realty, we take pride in guiding families through every step of the process—from neighbourhood selection and private tours to negotiating the best possible deal.

Ready to find the perfect community for your family? Contact us today and let’s start turning your dream home into reality.