VANCOUVER EAST

NEIGHBOURHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Diverse, eclectic, and full of personality. East Van is where old-school charm mixes with a youthful, progressive spirit. Great for first-time buyers and anyone looking for a vibrant, artsy community.

Location is everything.

Location is everything.

East Vancouver, or "East Van," is one of the city’s most diverse and culturally rich areas. Perfect for young professionals, families, and first-time homebuyers. With strong Italian, Greek, and Asian roots, this part of the city offers an incredible mix of food, culture, and community spirit.

Neighbourhoods like Commercial Drive are known for their vibrant local scene, featuring indie shops, cozy cafes, and a strong arts and activism culture.

Kensington-Cedar Cottage offers a more residential vibe with parks, schools, and great transit, while Hastings-Sunrise combines stunning views, heritage homes, and proximity to green spaces like Hastings Park and the PNE.

Riley Park adds to East Van’s charm with the beloved Nat Bailey Stadium, home of the Vancouver Canadians, as well as easy access to Queen Elizabeth Park and Hillcrest Community Centre.

East Vancouver is also more affordable than the city’s west side, making it a smart option for buyers and investors. The area boasts a variety of housing, from heritage homes and modern duplexes to laneway houses and condos—all within walkable, transit-friendly communities.

 

Local Amenities

  • Restaurants

    • Phnom Penh (Cambodian/Vietnamese – Chinatown)

    • La Mezcaleria (Mexican – Commercial Drive)

    • Tamam (Palestinian – Hastings-Sunrise)

    • Livia (Italian – Commercial Drive)

    • Lunch Lady (Vietnamese – Mount Pleasant)

    • Kin Kao (Thai – Commercial Drive)

    • The Red Wagon (All-day brunch – Hastings-Sunrise)

    • Pizza Carano (Artisan pizza – Fraserhood)

    • Savio Volpe (Rustic Italian – Fraserhood)

    Cafés

    • Prado Café (Commercial Drive & Fraser St)

    • Moja Coffee (Powell Street)

    • Nemesis Coffee (East Van location)

    • Kafka’s (Great Northern Way)

    • Pallet Coffee Roasters (Fraser & Nanaimo)

    • Matchstick Coffee (Fraser & E. 15th)

    • Timbertrain Coffee Depot (Hastings)

  • Public Transit

    • Expo Line SkyTrain (Main St–Science World, Commercial–Broadway, Nanaimo, 29th Ave)

    • TransLink Bus Routes throughout Commercial Drive, Hastings, Kingsway, and Victoria Drive

    Cycling & Walking

    • Central Valley Greenway (connects Downtown to Burnaby through East Van)

    • 10th Avenue Bikeway

    • Adanac Bikeway

    • Ridgeway Greenway

    Driving & Car Services

    • Major Roads: Kingsway, Hastings St, Nanaimo St, Victoria Dr

    • Car-Sharing: Evo, Modo

    • Ride-Sharing & Taxis: Uber, Lyft, local taxi services

  • Parks

    • John Hendry Park (Trout Lake)

    • Queen Alexandra Park

    • Pandora Park

    • Clinton Park

    • Garden Park

    • Woodland Park

    • Brewers Park

    • Robson Park

    • Sunrise Park

    Trails

    • Trout Lake Trail

    • Central Valley Greenway

    • Renfrew Ravine Trail

    • Adanac Greenway

    • Woodland Bike Route

  • Shopping Districts

    • Commercial Drive – Boutiques, bookstores, vintage shops, local grocers

    • Kingsway Corridor – Multicultural shopping, tech stores, specialty markets

    • Fraserhood – Local markets, artisan shops, fashion

    • Hastings-Sunrise – Independent retailers, bike shops, ethnic grocers

    Groceries & Essentials

    • Famous Foods (Kingsway)

    • Donald’s Market (Commercial & Hastings)

    • T&T Supermarket (Hastings)

    • Super Valu (Commercial Drive)

    • No Frills (Kingsway)

    Pharmacies & Banks

    • Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs

    • Major Canadian banks along Kingsway & Commercial

  • Public Schools

    • Vancouver Technical Secondary

    • Gladstone Secondary

    • Templeton Secondary

    • Britannia Secondary

    • Laura Secord Elementary

    • Charles Dickens Elementary

    • Lord Nelson Elementary

    • Queen Alexandra Elementary

    Private & Alternative Schools

    • Stratford Hall (IB program – K to 12)

    • St. Francis of Assisi School

    • St. Joseph’s School

    • Our Lady of Sorrows School

    Post-Secondary

    • Vancouver Community College – Broadway Campus

    • Emily Carr University of Art + Design (near East Van on Great Northern Way)

  • Yoga & Fitness Studios

    • Stretch Yoga (Chinatown)

    • Karma Teachers (by donation – Downtown Eastside)

    • Open Door Yoga (Commercial Drive & Main St)

    • Eastside Fitness (Fraser & Kingsway)

    • Turf (Mount Pleasant)

    Spas & Massage

    • Eastwood Wellness Co.

    • Balancing Heart Spa (Commercial Drive)

    • Lemon Tree Wellness (Hastings-Sunrise)

    • Willow Tree Wellness Clinic (Fraserhood – acupuncture, massage, naturopathy)

    Holistic & Natural Health

    • Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary (Commercial Drive)

    • Acumamas Wellness (prenatal & family care – Kingsway)

    • Sage Clinic (Main St – holistic & integrative medicine)

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