Mount Pleasant is an edgy, vibrant, up and coming neighbourhood, situated in what is sometimes called South of Main, or SoMa, merging Main Street, Broadway and Kingsway in a delightful centre of cafes, bistros, boutiques, galleries, and more.

Home to Vancouver’s City Hall, this historic district is also well known for it’s 1915 Heritage Hall building, and numerous other historic treasures, side-by-side with trendy pubs, eateries, gelato shops and specialty services galore. A great day could include a fabulous lunch, hours of unique shopping, dropping in for a tan, and a relaxing visit to a local pub. Check it out.

Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area
Explore the unique main and broadway business community www.mountpleasantbia.com

Autumn Shift Festival on Main Street
September 25, 2010   12:00 to 6:00pm
Main Street from Broadway to 12th Ave.

The Autumn Shift Festival on Main Street will be a street festival celebrating the change in seasons as well as the shift in attitude towards sustainability, local eating and an increased interest in urban gardening. Local musicians and performers will be showcased with two live stages.  Telus World of Science plans an exciting interactive display. Mount Pleasant Community Centre is bringing their bouncy castle and the Drift Festival will host Button Making and art for kids.  Mount Pleasant BIA will continue their tradition of free cotton candy and popcorn for all as well as street chalk for those who look on pavement as a creative pallette. The Vancouver Public Library, as always, is excited to be involved.  BLIM will be back on Main Street with a market showcasing their unique brand of arts and crafts.

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