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Location The Drive (named for Commercial Drive, but also known as Grandview) is a hip, older neighbourhood with a diverse social and ethnic make-up. This is the nieghbourhood of choice for a bohemian crowd of poets and artists in coffee shops, who mix with Asian store keepers and Italian restaurateurs along Commercial Drive. This community sits on a hill, giving many homes unobstructed mountain and downtown views. Homes Homes in Grandview run $500,000-950,000; with condos in the $450,000-700,000 range. Housing exists in a fair variety, including Vancouver Specials and bungalows. There are low- and highrise apartments and newer condos along Commercial Drive and professionals’ live/work studios closer to downtown. Schools There are lots of schools in the area (map). Post Secondary opportunities are abundant, with everything downtown close-by, and the major universities accessible by car or public transit. Shopping The main shopping district in the community is Commercial Drive. The nearest shopping malls are int he downtown area. Recreation The recreation here are focused on John Hendry Park with its Trout Lake, and on the nearby False Creek. The area’s closeness to Downtown gives it access to the bars, restaurants, sports venues, movie theatres and performing arts venues there. Community Map
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