Commercial Drive is not only a unique neighbourhood in Vancouver, but it's bucking the trend in North America towards homogenous, franchised malls and big box warehouses.
The 15 blocks of Commercial Drive from Venables to Grandview, nearly a mile long, are home to the most eclectic mix of businesses in the city. Of the 298 businesses on the Drive, the majority are single location, owner-operated, making their product mix, dining experiences, produce, entertainment and services completely unique to the Drive. On summer weekends this street is jammed, making for Vancouver peoplewatching at its best.. Sit on one of the many restaraunt patios and enjoy the show, or grab a gelato and wander, to become a part of it.
Find all the great shopping and dining locations on the Drive with this great little brochure.
To get to Commercial Drive from Downtown Vancouver, you can:
- Take a cab for about $10-15 CAD. The trip takes about 10 minutes or so.
- Hop on the No.20 Victoria Bus from downtown, and get off a few stops after the bus turns right onto Commercial Drive (15-20 minute ride)
- Jump on the Skytrain heading East, and get off at Broadway Station (7-10 minute ride). From the Skytrain station, situated on Commercial Drive at Broadway, walk north up Commercial.
http://www.thedrive.ca/
