Grandview-Woodland

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About this Neighborhood

Grandview–Woodland, stretching east from downtown and taking in a good chunk of the beloved Commercial Drive, earns a flawless walk score of 99. It's a mature, richly mixed neighbourhood — 69 restaurants, 18 coffee shops and 14 grocery stops make it endlessly walkable and eat-able, with Absinthe Bistro, Storm Brewing and Caffe La Tana anchoring the local favorites. Foursquare regulars capture the international sweep: sushi, Italian, Japanese kitchens, cafés, bakeries and delis all within a few blocks. Eight parks thread through the commercial and residential streets, backing up a strong 4.7 review average in one of Vancouver's most characterful districts.

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