Neighbourhood Guide
Mount Pleasant West
West Side, Vancouver
Often referred to as “South Main”, Mount Pleasant encompasses the stretch of Main Street between East 2nd and East 33rd avenues, including the residential streets on either side.
Unique shops, amazing eats, heritage homes and bustling breweries headline this hood.
Beautiful tree-lined streets and character homes surround the central buzz, trendy locals cruising the eclectic shops & restaurants on Main Street.
On The Map
Mount Pleasant West is located just off Main Street and bordered by Mount Pleasant East, False Creek and Fairview.
Get Outside
Whether you’re looking to watch sports or participate in fitness, Mount Pleasant is ripe with parks, yoga studios, and cycling routes.
China Creek North parks offers a jogging track, playground and fields – with the high point of the park offering stunning views of the North Shore Mountains.
Many of the streets of Mount Pleasant double as bike lanes, making getting around town a breeze. Yoga studios, parks, and cycling routes are plentiful in Mount Pleasant.
Never needing to deal with parking or accommodations, those residing in Mount Pleasant have a hassle-free chance to enjoy year-round entertainment. In the heart of Mount Pleasant on Main and 7th lives The Fox Cabaret, an ultra-trendy independent entertainment venue that hosts a variety of events such as comedy shows, dance performances, and live bands.
While Mount Pleasant is incredibly walkable, this growing community has established strong roots and its transit opportunities are endless. Vancouver’s Translink service incorporates Bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the West Coast Express.
Shop & Dine
The neighbourhood is packed with stylish breweries, vintage boutiques and eclectic eateries, creating a "hipster-preferred ‘hood".
For many locals and visitors, the neighbourhood’s biggest draw is the incredible number of craft breweries paying homage to the history of Brewery Creek. Starting at East 2nd Avenue and strolling up to East 8th Avenue, you’ll pass at least a handful of tasting rooms, each showcasing the city’s thriving craft brew culture.
Main Street is a grand place to find eclectic eats that will take your taste buds on a journey to the Middle East, Malaysia, South India or Peru. This is also an ideal ‘hood to nosh on health-conscious vegetarian and vegan fare.
Mount Pleasant is also a big draw for coffee cravers, who gravitate to some of the city’s most renowned coffee roasters and cafés.
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