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COMMERCIAL DRIVE
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood,
Commercial Drive - also known as The
Drive - is one of the best and most colourful
shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will
find in the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s
own 8 block officially designated Little Italy,
representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage.
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YALETOWN
Located on the Canada Line Skytrain,
and close to downtown, Yaletown
covers a couple of blocks of converted
warehouses. Here you’ll find boutiques
selling fashionable threads for your furry
friend and fancy beauty establishments
from blow-dry bars to brow places.
The waterfront parks are a big draw in
Yaletown. The city’s seawall runs right
along the water, connecting two of the
biggest green spaces: David Lam park
and George wainborn park.
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PUNJABI MARKET
As the cultural focal point of the City of
Vancouver’s Indo-Canadian population,
at the Punjabi Market you’ll find new
immigrants along with grandparents
bringing the second-generation grand kids
for a taste of their homeland.
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Yaletown, a historic industrial area of Vancouver
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MOUNT PLEASANT
Mount Pleasant (aka Main street) is one
of the more hipster-oriented
neighbourhoods in the city. Located just a
short transit ride or walk from downtown,
Main Street stretches through Mount
Pleasant, and visitors come here for
cheap eats, vintage shops, and some
craft beer! This marks the boundary
between Vancouver and ‘East Vancouver.’
STEVESTON
The theme of transformation is
a big part of this former fishing
village’s bold history. Once one
of the largest fishing ports in
the world, the shipyards in this
neighbourhood in the south
of Richmond have become
museums and historic sites,
where visitors can explore the
depth of fishing’s influence on
the area.
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