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Neighbourhood Guide

Yaletown

After Expo 86, pavilion sites gave way to condos, warehouses converted into lofts, and loading docks became destinations for beauty services and popular mid-tier restaurants

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Kerrisdale

Sleepy small-town atmosphere, elegant homes, and upscale shops make Kerrisdale one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in which to while away an afternoon

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South Granville

Occupying prime real estate between Shaughnessy and downtown, South Granville is chockablock with elegant home-design stores, luxury clothing boutiques, private art galleries, and some of the finest restaurants in town. An afternoon here is a date with the good life

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Cambie Village

Construction of the Canada Line subway down Cambie Street has wrapped, leaving behind an attractive new streetscape and a number of new, locally focussed businesses and amenities. This is a neighbourhood on the verge

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South Main

House prices have declined across the city, but this neighbourhood—still trendy, still gentrifying—seems immune. And no wonder: it offers a rare mix of independent cafés, eclectic antique stores, and boutiques showcasing local designers and European labels

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Commercial Drive

Cheap eats, vintage clothing boutiques, and...hemp-inspired record stores? Quirky's the thing on the Drive, a vibrant 'hood composed of equal parts Italians, hippies, and young families

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West Point Grey

Beautiful homes, driftwood-strewn beaches, and sweeping views of English Bay make this one of Vancouver’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Up 10th Avenue, west of Alma, a mix of mom-and-pops, upscale boutiques, and comfortable bistros cater to discerning locals and UBC students

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Strathcona

This storied inner-city neighbourhood is home to artist studios, traditional corner stores, and ramshackle homes that lend the area its historic shabby chic

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