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Commerical Drive, Vancouver

Get energized on The Drive

An essential slice of East Van

Locally known as The Drive, this multicultural and bohemian street is one of the city's most eclectic neighbourhoods with hundreds of local gems to explore.

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Named one of the coolest streets in the world

by Time Out

The Drive is home to Vancouver’s officially designated Little Italy, eight blocks representing over 60 years of Italian heritage as well as a tapestry of other cultures. To celebrate, The Drive hosts Italian Day every June, one of the city’s largest annual cultural festivals.

The Drive hosts the Dyke March every year, celebrating its community of queer women.

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In a city as diverse as Vancouver, Commercial Drive stands out for its range of global flavours. Where else can you find a Vietnamese restaurateur endorsed by culinary legend Anthony Bourdain and spicy chicken so fiery and delicious that people line up for it? It’s all mixed in with a neighbourhood known for hosting some of the best Italian food in the city, if not the country.

This is Commercial
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Enjoy Nature Nestled within the Community at Trout Lake

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Walk score

Daily excursions do not require a car
  • 20 min to Hastings Sunrise

  • 27 min to Strathcona

  • 38 mins to Gastown

Bike score

Biking is convenient for most trips
  • See Vancouver Cycling Map

Driving

  • 11 min to Davie Village

  • 14 min to Coal Harbour

  • 16 min to Granville Island

Transit score

Many nearby public transportation options
  • See Translink Skytrain

  • See Translink Bus