a guide to our area
This is our homemade guide to the area so that you can see how close we are to everything, and so that our guests can
better find their way. We have listed all our recommended places and showed you where they are on the maps.
You can easily access everything you need from our location, and we can help you figure out how to get here, and
wherever you need to go from here.
This is our homemade guide to the area so that you can see how close we are to everything, and so that our guests can
better find their way. We have listed all our recommended places and showed you where they are on the maps.
You can easily access everything you need from our location, and we can help you figure out how to get here, and
wherever you need to go from here.
Commercial Drive (“The Drive”)
(5 blocks East of our properties, Running
North/South)
the Drive is the closest commercial hub. It has
tones of café’s , restaurants, and a good
selection of little shops.
we recommend walking along Adanac St. (1/2
block north, that continues Union St.) until you
hit Commercial Drive, and turning right, up the
hill, to browse and see what takes your fancy.
here are some suggestions. again, these are
listed in order of proximity, as you walk up the
drive. A tip is to stay clear of Venables which is
a noisy street. Try Adanac Street which is 2
blocks South of here; a block North of
Venables.
C1: Bump and Grind
If you are into good coffee, this place is worth
the walk, and the extra half block from Uprising.
C2: Eternal Abundance
Amazing organic produce, and a little café with
vegetarian and raw food so good that will turn
carnivores into a vegans! Very Highly
recommended.
C3: The Reef
Awesome Caribbean food, good vibes. Big
Tings Gwan! Very Highly Reccommended
C4: Drive Organics
Great organic grocery store with everything
you need.
C5: Stella’s
Excellent Import Beer Selection. mainly tapas
on menu.
C6: Fet’s
For those times when all you need is a real
burger, some decent beer, and some rock
music.
C7: Teresa's Cafe.
Good simple healthy food. Great breakfast.
Worker owned and run.
C8: Granview Park.
A good spot to stop on your way along the
drive on a sunny day.
C9: Turk's Cafe.
Good Coffee. Quintisential Commercial Drive
atmousphere.
C10: The Lucky Rooster
A great little antiques store with lots of fun jems.
C11: Little Nest
This is a great cafe with delicious food that is
geared towards being baby and children
friendly.
C12: Highlife Music
An unusual and eclectic selection of folk and
cultural music
C13: People's Co-op Book Store
Find indipendant and local publishings
C14: Cafe Du Soleil
affordable and healthy homely hippy food
C15: B
C16: Memphis Blues
Meat. Grill. Thats what they do. Not for dieting
at.
C19: Tandoori Palace
Affordable and delicious Indian Food.
Recommended for take out or delivery.
C20: Black dog Video
The best video store on the drive. Popular to
indipendent.
C22: The Liquor Store
Cheapest and Best selection. Open till 9 most
days. Closed Sunday.
C23: The Libra Room
Great food at a fair price. Live Jazz most
nights. Cozy atmosphere. Highly
Reccomended.
C24: Wazubee’s
Fun, friendly and good food. A bit of
everything hits the spot.
C25: Van City Bank
C26: Super Value
24 hour grocery store that has just about
everything.
C28: La Grotta
Great grilled sandwiches!
C29: Frattelli's
Amazing Italian Pastries
C31: Audiopile
Great Independent Record Store.
C32: Clove
Great Eastern Fusion Menu. Pleasant and
stylish atmosphere. On the pricier side but
always good.
C34: Me and Julios.
Probably the best food on the drive, with a
very reasonable cost. Experimental Mexican.
Don’t miss the chocolate nachos for desert!
Very highly recommended.
C36: Harumbe
Ethiopian Food. Share a plate and eat with
your hands. Delicious Flavours.
C38: Van East Movie Theater
its not big, but it is your closest and friendliest
movie theater.
C42: Broadway Skytrain Station
probably the fastest way to travel
(5 blocks East of our properties, Running
North/South)
the Drive is the closest commercial hub. It has
tones of café’s , restaurants, and a good
selection of little shops.
we recommend walking along Adanac St. (1/2
block north, that continues Union St.) until you
hit Commercial Drive, and turning right, up the
hill, to browse and see what takes your fancy.
here are some suggestions. again, these are
listed in order of proximity, as you walk up the
drive. A tip is to stay clear of Venables which is
a noisy street. Try Adanac Street which is 2
blocks South of here; a block North of
Venables.
C1: Bump and Grind
If you are into good coffee, this place is worth
the walk, and the extra half block from Uprising.
C2: Eternal Abundance
Amazing organic produce, and a little café with
vegetarian and raw food so good that will turn
carnivores into a vegans! Very Highly
recommended.
C3: The Reef
Awesome Caribbean food, good vibes. Big
Tings Gwan! Very Highly Reccommended
C4: Drive Organics
Great organic grocery store with everything
you need.
C5: Stella’s
Excellent Import Beer Selection. mainly tapas
on menu.
C6: Fet’s
For those times when all you need is a real
burger, some decent beer, and some rock
music.
C7: Teresa's Cafe.
Good simple healthy food. Great breakfast.
Worker owned and run.
C8: Granview Park.
A good spot to stop on your way along the
drive on a sunny day.
C9: Turk's Cafe.
Good Coffee. Quintisential Commercial Drive
atmousphere.
C10: The Lucky Rooster
A great little antiques store with lots of fun jems.
C11: Little Nest
This is a great cafe with delicious food that is
geared towards being baby and children
friendly.
C12: Highlife Music
An unusual and eclectic selection of folk and
cultural music
C13: People's Co-op Book Store
Find indipendant and local publishings
C14: Cafe Du Soleil
affordable and healthy homely hippy food
C15: B
C16: Memphis Blues
Meat. Grill. Thats what they do. Not for dieting
at.
C19: Tandoori Palace
Affordable and delicious Indian Food.
Recommended for take out or delivery.
C20: Black dog Video
The best video store on the drive. Popular to
indipendent.
C22: The Liquor Store
Cheapest and Best selection. Open till 9 most
days. Closed Sunday.
C23: The Libra Room
Great food at a fair price. Live Jazz most
nights. Cozy atmosphere. Highly
Reccomended.
C24: Wazubee’s
Fun, friendly and good food. A bit of
everything hits the spot.
C25: Van City Bank
C26: Super Value
24 hour grocery store that has just about
everything.
C28: La Grotta
Great grilled sandwiches!
C29: Frattelli's
Amazing Italian Pastries
C31: Audiopile
Great Independent Record Store.
C32: Clove
Great Eastern Fusion Menu. Pleasant and
stylish atmosphere. On the pricier side but
always good.
C34: Me and Julios.
Probably the best food on the drive, with a
very reasonable cost. Experimental Mexican.
Don’t miss the chocolate nachos for desert!
Very highly recommended.
C36: Harumbe
Ethiopian Food. Share a plate and eat with
your hands. Delicious Flavours.
C38: Van East Movie Theater
its not big, but it is your closest and friendliest
movie theater.
C42: Broadway Skytrain Station
probably the fastest way to travel
Southbound to Main Street.
Main Runs North South and is about
10 blocks West of Here. There are lots
of great restaurants, art spots, and
clothing shops on Main Street.
D1: The Foundation
Exellent Vegetarian Food with great
prices.
D2: Nirvana
Amazing Indian Food. Their chicken
vindaloo is to die for.
There are lots of other great
restaurants, cafe's and shops to chose
from on main street, and we
recommend a stroll from 7th to 28th
Ave. Especially if art and style are your
bag.
Main Runs North South and is about
10 blocks West of Here. There are lots
of great restaurants, art spots, and
clothing shops on Main Street.
D1: The Foundation
Exellent Vegetarian Food with great
prices.
D2: Nirvana
Amazing Indian Food. Their chicken
vindaloo is to die for.
There are lots of other great
restaurants, cafe's and shops to chose
from on main street, and we
recommend a stroll from 7th to 28th
Ave. Especially if art and style are your
bag.
Eastbound towards Commercial
Drive (in order of proximity)
this map shows the area as you head
east towards Commercial Drive.
B1: Fujiya. (Clark Ave @ Venables St.,
3 block South East)
A Japanese grocery store and Sushi
place. They have a section of lots of
premade sushi, but they will make
anything on their menu.
B2:Uprising Bread (Venables St. 3
blocks South, 6 blocks East)
This place has a reputation for
amazing baked goods. But it also has
very good coffee and soup and
sandwiches.
Drive (in order of proximity)
this map shows the area as you head
east towards Commercial Drive.
B1: Fujiya. (Clark Ave @ Venables St.,
3 block South East)
A Japanese grocery store and Sushi
place. They have a section of lots of
premade sushi, but they will make
anything on their menu.
B2:Uprising Bread (Venables St. 3
blocks South, 6 blocks East)
This place has a reputation for
amazing baked goods. But it also has
very good coffee and soup and
sandwiches.
Westbound into Strathcona (in order of proximity): this map shows you a more detailed view of our area with our
reccomendations of great places to go:
A1: The International House of Gelato (Pink Building 2 blocks South)
218 flavors! And funny Italian music! Less than a block away! Irresistible! But watch out, the art of the ice cream combination
becomes very addictive.
A2: Strathcona Park (2 blocks South West)
Check out the beautiful community gardens hidden behind the big trees. Lots of space to lay in the sun under a tree, play
some sports, or pull some stunts in the skate park.
A3: The Union Street Market (2 blocks South to Union St., 3-4 blocks west)
This little family run ‘market’ is somehow a community hub of strathcona. It is homely and sweet and has a lovely location
where you can kill a lot of time. you might soon see the same characters reappearing each time you come. They also have
good pastries.
A4: The “Little” Park in Strathcona (4 blocks west)
A great way to soak up the atmosphere of Strathcona. Beautiful houses and gardens all around, with swings and climbing
frame, and an water park for kids! Soccer every Sunday afternoon is a good ol’ time.
A5: The Wilder Snail (4 blocks west)
The best coffee in Strathcona, a good little selection of groceries, and good sandwiches. It has a friendly charachter and a
great location. Great for sitting out in the sun, or in the park opposite.
A6: Benny’s Market (2 Blocks South to Union Street, 7 blocks west)
Another homely little grocery market a little further along Union St . A good deli section and some treats.
A7: The Bike Route (2 blocks South to Union Street)
Outside your door is a bike route which will take you along Union Street, all the way along the sea wall to the beautiful forests
and beaches of Stanley Park. Adventurous riders can go all the way round and hit the Aquarium on the other side (Where
there is a BABY Beluga whale!)
A12: Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
A Hidden Jem. Dont judge a book by its cover. The food is Amazing! and the people are wonderful. Highly Reccommended.
reccomendations of great places to go:
A1: The International House of Gelato (Pink Building 2 blocks South)
218 flavors! And funny Italian music! Less than a block away! Irresistible! But watch out, the art of the ice cream combination
becomes very addictive.
A2: Strathcona Park (2 blocks South West)
Check out the beautiful community gardens hidden behind the big trees. Lots of space to lay in the sun under a tree, play
some sports, or pull some stunts in the skate park.
A3: The Union Street Market (2 blocks South to Union St., 3-4 blocks west)
This little family run ‘market’ is somehow a community hub of strathcona. It is homely and sweet and has a lovely location
where you can kill a lot of time. you might soon see the same characters reappearing each time you come. They also have
good pastries.
A4: The “Little” Park in Strathcona (4 blocks west)
A great way to soak up the atmosphere of Strathcona. Beautiful houses and gardens all around, with swings and climbing
frame, and an water park for kids! Soccer every Sunday afternoon is a good ol’ time.
A5: The Wilder Snail (4 blocks west)
The best coffee in Strathcona, a good little selection of groceries, and good sandwiches. It has a friendly charachter and a
great location. Great for sitting out in the sun, or in the park opposite.
A6: Benny’s Market (2 Blocks South to Union Street, 7 blocks west)
Another homely little grocery market a little further along Union St . A good deli section and some treats.
A7: The Bike Route (2 blocks South to Union Street)
Outside your door is a bike route which will take you along Union Street, all the way along the sea wall to the beautiful forests
and beaches of Stanley Park. Adventurous riders can go all the way round and hit the Aquarium on the other side (Where
there is a BABY Beluga whale!)
A12: Axum Ethiopian Restaurant
A Hidden Jem. Dont judge a book by its cover. The food is Amazing! and the people are wonderful. Highly Reccommended.
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About Vancouver
Vancouver is a paradise city for
visitors. The parks, the trees, the
Beautiful bike trails, the beaches,
the forests, and the ever-present
mountains that cast their beauty
all over the city. The lifestyle, the
kind, easy going, and friendly
people, the multicultural
atmosphere, organic cafés and
restaurants, arts, fashion and
music, and so much to see and
do. These are only some of the
reasons Vancouver is widely
considered the best city in the
world to live in and visit. Whatever
you want; it is all here, and
everything is so easy to access
from our convenient location.
Vancouver is a paradise city for
visitors. The parks, the trees, the
Beautiful bike trails, the beaches,
the forests, and the ever-present
mountains that cast their beauty
all over the city. The lifestyle, the
kind, easy going, and friendly
people, the multicultural
atmosphere, organic cafés and
restaurants, arts, fashion and
music, and so much to see and
do. These are only some of the
reasons Vancouver is widely
considered the best city in the
world to live in and visit. Whatever
you want; it is all here, and
everything is so easy to access
from our convenient location.
About Strathcona, Our Area
Strathcona is an area of Vancouver which
seems to go unnoticed by the untrained
eye, and thats the way we like it. It is a
quaint historic neighbourhood hidden away
from the main streets, and the hustle and
bustle of business, while still being
unbelievably close to downtown.
It is the most authentic area of Vancouver,
with old wooden homes, lots of gardens,
and a friendly community. Just a few blocks
away you'll find friendly groceries and cafés
and two beautiful parks.
Also nearby, are commercial drive (culture,
shops, cafés), main street (style and arts),
and a vast array of amenities all within
walking distance.
Strathcona is an area of Vancouver which
seems to go unnoticed by the untrained
eye, and thats the way we like it. It is a
quaint historic neighbourhood hidden away
from the main streets, and the hustle and
bustle of business, while still being
unbelievably close to downtown.
It is the most authentic area of Vancouver,
with old wooden homes, lots of gardens,
and a friendly community. Just a few blocks
away you'll find friendly groceries and cafés
and two beautiful parks.
Also nearby, are commercial drive (culture,
shops, cafés), main street (style and arts),
and a vast array of amenities all within
walking distance.
Modes of Travel
Walking - Vancouver is a beautiful city to walk around and everything you need is in walking distance.
Biking - We are directly on a bike route that takes you through false creek to the beaches of English bay, to the wilderness
of Stanley park only half an hour away. There are many safe and beautiful bike routes to explore.
Busing - We are on a very convenient bus route that gets you almost anywhere in Vancouver within 30 minutes with 1
change, max!. We are a 5 minute bus ride away from the central bus and train station (Greyhound, Amtrak, etc.)
Driving- For getting up to the mountains, we recommend renting a vehicle. The closest car rental is only 3 blocks away.
Walking - Vancouver is a beautiful city to walk around and everything you need is in walking distance.
Biking - We are directly on a bike route that takes you through false creek to the beaches of English bay, to the wilderness
of Stanley park only half an hour away. There are many safe and beautiful bike routes to explore.
Busing - We are on a very convenient bus route that gets you almost anywhere in Vancouver within 30 minutes with 1
change, max!. We are a 5 minute bus ride away from the central bus and train station (Greyhound, Amtrak, etc.)
Driving- For getting up to the mountains, we recommend renting a vehicle. The closest car rental is only 3 blocks away.
Proximity to:
the ocean (English Bay)- 4. 2 km 25
minute walk
beaches - 20 minute drive
mountains - 30 minute drive
parks - 5 minute walk
stanley park - 15 minute drive
downtown - 25 minute walk, 5 min drive
botanical gardens - 20 minute drive
shopping and restaurants- 5 minute walk
sports facilities - 5 minute walk
water-sports, - 15 minute drive
ice rink and pool, - 10 minute walk
snow sports, - 30 minute drive
commercial drive - 10 minute walk
main street - 20 minute walk
chinatown - 15 minute walk
Olympic venues - 5 minute walk
('click' for maps and info)
Transportation Centers -
(more info at bottom of this page)
the ocean (English Bay)- 4. 2 km 25
minute walk
beaches - 20 minute drive
mountains - 30 minute drive
parks - 5 minute walk
stanley park - 15 minute drive
downtown - 25 minute walk, 5 min drive
botanical gardens - 20 minute drive
shopping and restaurants- 5 minute walk
sports facilities - 5 minute walk
water-sports, - 15 minute drive
ice rink and pool, - 10 minute walk
snow sports, - 30 minute drive
commercial drive - 10 minute walk
main street - 20 minute walk
chinatown - 15 minute walk
Olympic venues - 5 minute walk
('click' for maps and info)
Transportation Centers -
(more info at bottom of this page)
Vancouver is continually ranked as the best place to live and visit in the world*
Footnote: * According to a survey conducted by the Economic Intelligence Unit "the most livable city on earth" (As
published by the BBC), and the "Best City in Canada to Visit" and "Best of the Best" amongst cities in Canada, in the
Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards for World's Best in Travel.
published by the BBC), and the "Best City in Canada to Visit" and "Best of the Best" amongst cities in Canada, in the
Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards for World's Best in Travel.
We are located only a lovely 15-20 minute walk (or 5 minutes drive) to downtown, and the 2010 Olympic
venues, through the quiet, beautiful streets of Strathcona's old houses and gardens, and historic Chinatown.
venues, through the quiet, beautiful streets of Strathcona's old houses and gardens, and historic Chinatown.
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Activities
shopping and restaurants- 5 minutes walk
sports facilities - 5 minutes
water-sports, - 15 minutes drive
ice sports, - 5 minutes walk
snow sports, - 30 minutes drive
shopping and restaurants- 5 minutes walk
sports facilities - 5 minutes
water-sports, - 15 minutes drive
ice sports, - 5 minutes walk
snow sports, - 30 minutes drive
Proximity to Transportation Centers
Pacific Central Bus and Train Station - 2 km
Greyhound and Amtrak
Waterfront Centre
Dock for cruise ships
Sea Bus & Water Taxi Dock
to North Vancouver, Bowen Island,
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 15.6 km
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal -24.3 km
(BC Ferries) to Bowen Island (Snug Cove), Sunshine Coast (Langdale), and Nanaimo
(Departure Bay, Vancouver Island)
Tswassen Ferry Terminal
(BC Ferries) to Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands
Pacific Central Bus and Train Station - 2 km
Greyhound and Amtrak
Waterfront Centre
Dock for cruise ships
Sea Bus & Water Taxi Dock
to North Vancouver, Bowen Island,
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 15.6 km
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal -24.3 km
(BC Ferries) to Bowen Island (Snug Cove), Sunshine Coast (Langdale), and Nanaimo
(Departure Bay, Vancouver Island)
Tswassen Ferry Terminal
(BC Ferries) to Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands
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Location & Maps
Cottonwood
Tip: It is always easy to know where
North is in Vancouver. You can see the
mountains from just about anywhere.
The mountains are North of Vancouver.
North is in Vancouver. You can see the
mountains from just about anywhere.
The mountains are North of Vancouver.
