The Neighborhood and Getting Around
Parks
(10 minute walk)
The park is huge, at 27 hectares, with Trout Lake being the main draw. The park offers soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, concession stands, public washrooms, picnic areas, dog parks, trails and a dedicated swimming area in Trout Lake, along with lots of trees, lush grassy areas and to top it off, mountain views.
There is generally a lot going on there from baseball to live music.
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Trout Lake Beach
(10 minute walk)
The park is huge, at 27 hectares, with Trout Lake being the main draw. The park offers soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, concession stands, public washrooms, picnic areas, dog parks, trails and a dedicated swimming area in Trout Lake, along with lots of trees, lush grassy areas and to top it off, mountain views.
There is generally a lot going on there from baseball to live music.
(10 minute walk)
Offers an ice rink, gym, weight room, sauna, classes, dance studios, art studios and games room, along with programs for adults and kids. There is also an outdoor performance plaza which offers performances in the warmer months.
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Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria Dr(10 minute walk)
Offers an ice rink, gym, weight room, sauna, classes, dance studios, art studios and games room, along with programs for adults and kids. There is also an outdoor performance plaza which offers performances in the warmer months.
(10 minute walk)
The wooded area around Still Creek has been preserved as Renfrew Ravine Park, and features walking trails, footbridges, and a meditation labyrinth. Enjoy a lovely walk through the Renfrew ravine.
Renfrew Ravine Park
3900 Renfrew St(10 minute walk)
The wooded area around Still Creek has been preserved as Renfrew Ravine Park, and features walking trails, footbridges, and a meditation labyrinth. Enjoy a lovely walk through the Renfrew ravine.
(10 minute walk)
They offer fitness classes, a full gym, an indoor public swimming pool, and a Vancouver public library.
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Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave(10 minute walk)
They offer fitness classes, a full gym, an indoor public swimming pool, and a Vancouver public library.
Groceries
(5 minute walk) Open everyday from 9AM to 6PM
Has some of the best deli meats in the city along with all types of food variations, household necessities, and more. If you need anything, I’m sure they will have it!
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Banana Grove Market And Deli
2705 E 22nd Ave(5 minute walk) Open everyday from 9AM to 6PM
Has some of the best deli meats in the city along with all types of food variations, household necessities, and more. If you need anything, I’m sure they will have it!
Large Supermarkets ( T&T Supermarket, Dollarama, Save-on-Foods)
Kingsway is the location for general goods.
You can take the Bus #25 to get there in 12 minutes.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlLarge Supermarkets ( T&T Supermarket, Dollarama, Save-on-Foods)
Kingsway is the location for general goods.
You can take the Bus #25 to get there in 12 minutes.
Food scene
It is sooo good. They hand make the pasta right in front of you. To note, it is on the pricey side and it does get busy, call ahead or get there early is the best way to get in.
Its also owned by a good friend of mine from high school who is an award winning chef.
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Oca Pastificio
1260 Commercial DriveIt is sooo good. They hand make the pasta right in front of you. To note, it is on the pricey side and it does get busy, call ahead or get there early is the best way to get in.
Its also owned by a good friend of mine from high school who is an award winning chef.
(10 minute walk)
Pizza anyone? One of the most authentic Italian pizza restaurants in town is so close! The crust is hand stretched, made on site and fired up with your favorite toppings!
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Ragazzi Pizza Co
2996 E 22nd Ave(10 minute walk)
Pizza anyone? One of the most authentic Italian pizza restaurants in town is so close! The crust is hand stretched, made on site and fired up with your favorite toppings!
Neighbourhoods
(1 Skytrain stop) Is one of the best and most colorful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city; offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries.
To get here, just walk to the Skytrain station one block south of our place, take the "Expo Line - Waterfront Station" train to the next stop (only 3 minutes!). From there you will want to walk north (towards the mountains) to find a ton of bars, restaurants, high end food and grocers. Its one of the best places for food in Vancouver.
During the summer or soccer games there are usually events in the street as well.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive(1 Skytrain stop) Is one of the best and most colorful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city; offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries.
To get here, just walk to the Skytrain station one block south of our place, take the "Expo Line - Waterfront Station" train to the next stop (only 3 minutes!). From there you will want to walk north (towards the mountains) to find a ton of bars, restaurants, high end food and grocers. Its one of the best places for food in Vancouver.
During the summer or soccer games there are usually events in the street as well.
Bakery and Coffee Shops
Nice quiet café on the corner of a quiet street with both indoor and outdoor seating. Has a simple coffee and tea menu with baked goods and some simple dishes; bottled juices and drinks are also available. It is quieter than your typical coffee shop, but always busy.
We recommend walking (15 minutes) to reach great coffee shops amongst other delightful boutiques. Alternatively you can use the Skytrain (1 stop) to reach a large variety of restaurants.
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Commercial Street Cafe
3599 Commercial StNice quiet café on the corner of a quiet street with both indoor and outdoor seating. Has a simple coffee and tea menu with baked goods and some simple dishes; bottled juices and drinks are also available. It is quieter than your typical coffee shop, but always busy.
We recommend walking (15 minutes) to reach great coffee shops amongst other delightful boutiques. Alternatively you can use the Skytrain (1 stop) to reach a large variety of restaurants.
A delightful little cafe with all the hot and cold drinks you might expect, and quite a few you probably didn't. There is also a small food menu.
We recommend walking (15 minutes) to reach great coffee shops amongst other delightful boutiques. Alternatively you can use the Skytrain (1 stop) to reach a large variety of restaurants.
Chance Cafe
3424 Commercial StA delightful little cafe with all the hot and cold drinks you might expect, and quite a few you probably didn't. There is also a small food menu.
We recommend walking (15 minutes) to reach great coffee shops amongst other delightful boutiques. Alternatively you can use the Skytrain (1 stop) to reach a large variety of restaurants.
A great bakery which sells not only pastries, but also dry goods and flour!
We recommend walking (15 minutes) to reach great coffee shops amongst other delightful boutiques. Alternatively you can use the Skytrain (1 stop) to reach a large variety of restaurants.
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FLOURIST
3433 Commercial StA great bakery which sells not only pastries, but also dry goods and flour!
We recommend walking (15 minutes) to reach great coffee shops amongst other delightful boutiques. Alternatively you can use the Skytrain (1 stop) to reach a large variety of restaurants.
General Goods
Kingsway is the location for general goods.
You can take the Bus #25 to get there in 12 minutes.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacies (Pharmasave and Shoppers Drugs Mart)
JJ Coin Laundry
2088 KingswayLaundromats (JJ Coin Laundry, Get Fresh Laundry)
Dollarama is a Canadian dollar store retail chain it is Canada's largest retailer of items for four dollars or less
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Dollarama
2201 KingswayDollarama is a Canadian dollar store retail chain it is Canada's largest retailer of items for four dollars or less
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Nanaimo Skytrain (3 minute walk)
The Skytrain, our “subway”, can take you Downtown in 10 minutes, 10 minutes to Metrotown (biggest mall in BC), 20 minutes to Surrey and is 1 station away from Commercial Drive for some great restaurants and live eccentric vibes. Also a convenient way to get to other neighbourhoods like Richmond, North Vancouver, the Airport, Burnaby, etc.
Payment Options:
To travel on SkyTrain, SeaBus, or West Coast Express, you'll need a Compass Card, Compass Ticket, or to pay using your credit card or mobile wallet (Tap-to-Pay).
*Compass Cards and Tickets can be acquired at any Skytrain
Cómo moverse
Bus #25 and #7 (2 minute walk)
#25 - Can take you as far as the University of British Columbia (UBC) westbound or Brentwood Mall eastbound.
#7 - Can take you all the way to Downtown, Granville Island and to the beachy Kitsilano neighborhood, ending its stops at Dunbar.
Cómo moverse
Free Parking
There is free parking available all around our home. You can check out "SpotAngels" for details.
https://www.spotangels.com/#parking-near=2503-East-22nd-Avenue-Vancouver-British-Columbia-V5M-2X4-Canada
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Vancouver Attractions
Going exploring? No problem!
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