Kitsilano (IPA: ) is a neighbourhood of Vancouver. It runs west from Burrard Street through to Alma Street, and north from 16th Ave to Kitsilano Beach. As of 2006, Kitsilano is situated mostly within the Canadian federal electoral district of Vancouver Quadra (the easternmost part of Kitsilano lies within the electoral district of Vancouver Centre). Provincially, Kitsilano lies within the B.C. electoral districts of Vancouver-Point Grey and Vancouver-Fairview.

The neighborhood is known for young families, yoga studios, organic produce shops, and new or renovated condominiums. It is also home to Greektown.

History

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The name 'Kitsilano' is derived from 'Khahtsahlanough', the name of a Squamish chief. Kitsilano is commonly referred to as Kits.

The area was an inexpensive neighbourhood to live in the 1960s and became Vancouver's counterpart to the Haight-Ashbury District in San Francisco. However, the area became gentrified by 'yuppies' in subsequent decades.

One remaining artifact of the 1960s is the Naam Cafe at 4th and Macdonald, although the neighborhood still maintains plenty of the feel of its hippie roots, with an abundance of coffeeshops, organic food and clothing stores, and many students and members of the so-called 'alternative' crowd.

Greenpeace was founded in Kitsilano, with its first office opening there in 1975.