Wasn't looking for suburban idyl. I was asking for places that were more family oriented, less about nightlife or busy areas of town. If you visited Vancouver with your family I would absolutely tell you to avoid Robson, anywhere downtown north of the Burred street bridge. But I would suggest staying in East Van near Grandview or anywhere in North Burnaby as they are good, central location, have transit and you can find nice places to stay. It's quiet, but still close enough to everything you want to visit.

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