Overview
Populated by young active professionals who enjoy a trendy, slightly artsy element. Character homes abound with a feature being the old mansions surrounding City Hall and the lovely Victorian Heritage homes closer to Main Street. Close proximity to downtown has given these areas a distinct lift in popularity in recent years.
Shopping
Oak Street at 16th Ave and King Edward, City Centre Mall, Cambie Street from 16th to 19th, Main Street from 6th-33rd Ave, Broadway from Oak to East of Main St.
Parks
Queen Elizabeth Park (Little Mountain), Douglas Park, Heather Park, Hillcrest Park, Jonathan Rogers Park, Mount Pleasant Park, Riley Park, Prince Edward Park
Schools
High School: Charles Tupper, John Oliver
Elementary Schools: General Brock, General Wolfe, Emily Carr, Edith Cavell, Livingstone, Simon Fraser
Restaurants
Max's, Biercraft, Pied-a terre, Locus, Toshi
Places of Note
Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver Curling Club, Heritage Hall, City Hall, The Park Cinema