Vancouver

Living in East Vancouver

Character homes, lively main streets and some of the city's best value.

The Community

Why people love East Vancouver

  • First-time buyers
  • Young families
  • Creatives
  • Investors

East Vancouver is the creative, neighbourly heart of the city. Commercial Drive, Main Street and Fraser Street are lined with independent cafés, restaurants and shops, and every neighbourhood has its own community feel.

You'll find classic Vancouver Specials, restored character homes, laneway houses and newer townhomes and condos near SkyTrain. For many buyers it is the best way into a Vancouver address.

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Neighbourhoods

Inside East Vancouver

Each pocket has its own character. Here's a quick guide.

  • Mount Pleasant

    Breweries, Main Street boutiques and a mix of condos and heritage homes.

  • Grandview-Woodland

    Commercial Drive's cafés, festivals and character houses.

  • Hastings-Sunrise

    Views of the North Shore mountains and a growing food scene.

  • Renfrew-Collingwood

    SkyTrain-connected, family-friendly and great value.

  • Kensington-Cedar Cottage

    Fraser Street and Kingsway, with Trout Lake nearby.

  • Riley Park & Main

    Little Mountain, Queen Elizabeth Park and a strong village feel.

  • Killarney & Champlain Heights

    Quieter streets, parks and townhome communities.

  • Strathcona

    Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, full of heritage homes.

Lifestyle

Getting around & settling in

Transit
Expo and Millennium lines, the Commercial–Broadway hub and frequent buses.
Schools
Vancouver School District (SD 39).
Outdoors
Trout Lake, Queen Elizabeth Park, New Brighton Park and community gardens.
Home types
Character homes, Vancouver Specials, laneway homes, townhomes and condos.

Thinking About East Vancouver?

Let's Find Your Place in East Vancouver

Whether you're buying, selling or investing in East Vancouver, A B can walk you through recent sales, what's coming up and which streets fit your plans.