Real estate in the Arbutus area of Vancouver is comprised of a mix of multiple residential and single family residences. Many Arbutus homes are located by the Arbutus Village Shopping Centre, which offers residents convenient access to groceries, banking services, eateries, and specialty stores. There is a north/south transportation corridor on Arbutus Street, and excellent schools (most notable the Prince of Wales Secondary School) in this neighbourhood, which makes buying real estate in Arbutus very appealing to families. In addition, homes in Arbutus Ridge have breathtaking views of the ocean, downtown, and the snow-capped mountains of the North Shore.