WELCOME TO MAIN
Named for the street that runs through the neighbourhood, Main is developing quickly and becoming on of the trendier areas in East Vancouver. The boon of small businesses like cafes, restaurants, art galleries and designer shops has attracted a younger hip demographic to the neighbourhood. Main feels like an intimate community where you can go to escape the crowds of Vancouver and experience a quiet moment of your own. Whether in one of its stylish boutiques, cozy coffee shops or unassuming eateries, Main invites you to take a deep break and relax. This neighbourhood is brimming with a subtle energy that says life can, and should be, just a little bit simpler.
• THE NEIGHBOURS
A mix of longtime residents and young trendsetting professionals
• WHAT TO EXPECT
A hip and tight-knit community
• THE LIFESTYLE
Foodsentric, authentic and friendly
• THE MARKET
Single family homes, multi-unit low and mid-rise buildings
• YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
The effortlessly cool charm of this small but vibrant neighbourhood
MAP OF MAIN
COMMUTE TIMES
10 minutes to Downtown Vancouver
5 minutes to Vancouver General Hospital
10 minutes to Granville Island Market
5 minutes to Queen Elizabeth Park
AROUND THE BLOCK
• COMMUNITY LIFE
Residents know and see each other often. As you walk down the street, you won't be surprised to see neighbours sharing casual exchanges with each other.
• SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
Independently owned shops are hidden gems waiting to be discovered by the diligent explorer. Nightlife here is a little more laid back than downtown, with plenty relaxing places to grab a drink like The Acorn, Nomad or El Camino's.
• SCHOOLS
There are four elementary schools in the immediate area; Wolf Elementary, Livingstone Elementary, Brock Elementary and Van Horne Elementary. Sir Charles Tupper Secondary is on the eastern edge of Main. If you are looking for private schooling the prestigious Vancouver College and St Andrews School are a short driving distance.
• RECREATION
Main has plenty of small parks and green space for outdoor enjoyment. The largest space is Riley Park that includes a baseball diamond and soccer field, two playgrounds with a unique climbing boulder and wading pool. The Riley Community Centre offers residents of all ages numerous recreational choices.
