Neighbourhood Guide
Renfrew
Eastside, Vancouver
Technically part of Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew is home to a large mix of middle-class multicultural residents, independent retailers and restaurants.
The eastern gateway to Vancouver.
With major thoroughfares on Hastings, Broadway and Grandview Highway, Renfrew serves as an eastern gateway to the city and, with its quick access to major routes, adds to the attraction to live in the area.
On The Map
Renfrew is located on the eastern edge of Vancouver and bordered by Hastings Sunrise, Renfrew Heights and Grandview Woodlands.
Get Outside
Parks are plentiful in this picturesque community.
Dotted throughout the community are picturesque parks, highlighted by the amenity rich Rupert Park.
The flagship green space in the community, Rupert Park in has a plethora of amenities like walking trails, perfect for taking your dog for a walk, playgrounds, baseball diamond, football field and The Rupert Pitch ‘N’ Putt.
At the top of the ridge is Sunset Park, boasting some amazing views of the north short mountains and the Brentwood skyline. The park is vast, included a baseball diamond, soccer field, playground, wading pool, and it’s home to the Sunrise Community Association Hall.
SHop & Dine
Big box, local shops and eclectic eateries.
Residents enjoy shopping along Grandview Hwy, East 1st Avenue, Commercial Drive & Hastings Street.
The “East Village” is a stretch along Hastings Street with a mix of one-of-a-kind establishments, newer restaurants and bars and older, family-owned shops. You can find residents strolling the street in search of a cup of coffee, quaint eateries and essentials like small and large chain pharmacies and grocery stores.
There’s also a strip mall on Renfrew and 1st Ave with several shops, services and a TnT Supermarket. Wander up to Grandview Highway for your big box retail therapy. Superstore, Canadian Tire and Walmart are just some of the major brand names on hand.
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Vancouver Neighbourhoods
Here are some more neighbourhoods that you may be interested in.
Hastings Sunrise
With close proximity to Downtown Vancouver via the Hastings corridor, and the North Shore via the Second Narrows Bridge, Hastings-Sunrise (aka East Village) is an up-and-coming neighbourhood.
Collingwood
What started at a neighbourhood full of homes, Collingwood has experienced tremendous growth with several condo buildings and is now a transit hub with three skytrain stations.
Grandview-Woodland
Anchored by the famous Commercial Drive (aka The Drive), Grandview-Woodland is an eclectic and trendy neighbourhood has a funky urban vibe, friendly folks and tons of energy.
Hastings
Just west of Hastings-Sunrise, the neighbourhood of Hastings, is a bit of a hipster hideout with a mix of retailers, restaurants & coffee shops and residents who love being close to downtown.
Renfrew Heights
Bordering Burnaby and Metrotown, Renfrew Heights boasts great views of the north shore mountains and offers quick access to all types of shopping, dining and transit.
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