VANCOUVER, BC – May 4, 2026 – Home sales registered on the MLS® in Metro Vancouver* remain relatively flat compared to April last year, but a divergence is emerging between market segments.

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,110 in April 2026, a 2.5 per cent decrease from the 2,163 sales recorded in April 2025. This was 22.9 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,735).

“Last month we noted that a divergence was emerging between sales trends in the detached and multi-family segments, which continued in April,” said Andrew Lis, GVR chief economist and vice-president data analytics.

“Sales of detached homes have been gaining year-overyear, while sales in the multi-family segment have declined, and this pattern is consistent across most areas. The fact this pattern is so broad-based reduces the likelihood what we’re seeing is just a blip in the data since the momentum isn’t isolated to small pockets of the market.”

There were 6,684 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver in April 2026. This represents a 2.4 per cent decrease compared to the 6,850 properties listed in April 2025. This was 15.5 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (5,785). The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 16,236, a 0.2 per cent increase compared to April 2025 (16,207). This is 37.9 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average (11,773).

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, Vancouver is doing more than preparing stadiums. It’s reimagining what the entire city experience looks like.

One of the most unexpected highlights is happening just outside downtown at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

What Is Canyon Kick-Off?

Running from June 6 to July 19, 2026, Canyon Kick-Off transforms the park into a soccer-themed, immersive environment set within a West Coast rainforest.

Picture this:

• A massive soccer ball suspended above the canyon

• Flags from participating nations lining the landscape

• Interactive games like foosball and themed challenges

• Instagram-ready installations throughout the park

It’s a fusion of sport, nature, and culture that feels uniquely Vancouver.

Why This Experience Stands Out

Most World Cup cities focus on stadiums and fan zones. Vancouver is extending the experience into its natural landmarks.

At Capilano, visitors can still enjoy:

• The iconic suspension bridge crossing 230 feet above the river

• Treetop walkways through old-growth forest

• Cliffside pathways with panoramic views

But now, all of it is layered with FIFA energy.

More Than an Event — A Signal

Canyon Kick-Off reflects something bigger:

Vancouver is positioning itself as a global lifestyle destination, not just a host city.

This kind of activation:

• Attracts international tourism

• Enhances the city’s global brand

• Drives interest in real estate and investment

Final Thoughts

If you’re visiting Vancouver during FIFA, this is one experience that stands out from the rest.

Because watching the game is one thing.

Standing above a rainforest canyon surrounded by global energy?
That’s something else entirely.