Neighbourhood Guide
Grandview-Woodland
Eastside, Vancouver
Anchored by the famous Commercial Drive (aka The Drive), this eclectic and trendy neighbourhood has a funky urban vibe, friendly folks and tons of energy.
Eclectic, vibrant, energetic and idyllic.
Home of "The Drive", this iconic & diverse neighbourhood is spilling over with Italian heritage. This is a "must visit" type of neighbourhood, and if you spend enough time there, a "must live".
On The Map
Grandview-Woodland is located on the east side of Vancouver and bordered by Victoria, Knight, Mount Pleasant East, Strathcona, Hastings, Renfrew and Renfrew Heights.
Get Outside
Trout Lake is the crown jewel of recreation in Grandview-Woodland.
Trout Lake has an abundance of green space, beaches, boating, jogging trails and picnic areas.
Greenspace is the name of the game, and this community wins in spades. You’ll find large, open parks packed with amenities for the whole family. So much so, that it’s hard to list everything at your fingertips.
Trout Lake obviously takes the park crown with its beaches, off-leash dog park, fresh water lake, boating, baseball fields, swimming rafts, trails and so much more. McSpadden Park is large and has a community garden & tennis courts. There’s also Victoria Park, Templeton Park and Garden Park. All have their own features that cater to families and recreation.
Nearby Amenities
The recently renovated John Hendry Park centre is impressive.
The centre features a large fitness centre, an ice rink, pottery and art studios, performing arts, a full-size gym and a pre-school.
Transit is a breeze in this community. The 99 B-Line runs right down Broadway and the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station gives residents access to Downtown Vancouver in minutes.
SHop & Dine
Home of the iconic Commercial Drive, or affectionately known as "The Drive".
The Drive offers numerous ethnic eateries, vintage clothing shops, organic markets, yoga studios, art galleries, gift shops, some of the city’s best cafés and an energetic, fun & vibrant nightlife.
Commercial Drive, known as the “The Drive” is a culturally rich and authentic, colourful shopping district and one of the best shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the Vancouver, Seeping in Italian history, the 8 blocks of Little Italy gives residents a true taste of Italian heritage. Hit up The Drive and explore over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. It truly is a one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive.
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Vancouver Neighbourhoods
Here are some more neighbourhoods that you may be interested in.
Strathcona
The renewed interest in Strathcona has generated a mix of trendy retail stores and cool cafés stretched along rows of funky warehouse buildings, and has become a bit of a hipster hideout.
Fraserview
n an ideal central location, Fraserview has quick access to Commercial Drive, UBC, Richmond and YVR Airport – and it’s home to one of Vancouver’s best golf courses.
Hastings
Just west of Hastings-Sunrise, the neighbourhood of Hastings, is a bit of a hipster hideout with a mix of retailers, restaurants & coffee shops and residents who love being close to downtown.
Mount Pleasant East
Often referred to as “South Main”, Mount Pleasant encompasses the stretch of Main Street between East 2nd and East 33rd avenues, including the residential streets on either side.
Knight
Centrally located, Knight is a multicultural neighbourhood that’s conveniently located along Knight Street, a busy inner city artery.
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