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Mount Pleasant / Main Street is an edgy, vibrant, up-and-coming Vancouver neighbourhood where Main Street, Broadway and Kingsway merge in a delightful and eclectic mix of great eateries, hip cafes, late-night bistros, patio bars and fashionable boutiques. Voted by locals as Vancouver’s coolest street and best shopping destination, as well as recognized for featuring the best street shopping, this area has undergone an amazing transformation and revitalization in the past few years, a testiment to the community that loves this trendy neighbourhood. It is home to over 300 shops and services, the majority of which are unique and owner-operated with a friendly and welcoming attitude. Vibrant at night as well as during the day, this is a popular nightlife destination and home to the Biltmore Cabaret, a live music venue and host to Vancouver’s longest running burlesque show, the wildly popular Kitty Nights. Its proximity to downtown makes it an ideal location to begin or end the evening with a wide variety of lounges and ethnic and local cuisines from which to choose, many open until late. A scant ten minutes from downtown, this historic area is home to the beautiful 1915 Beaux-Arts Heritage Hall with its elegant clock tower and the Edwardian style Lee Building, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012, as well as numerous other historic treasures. These historic buildings now rub shoulders with upscale condos as people increasingly decide this is the place they want to call home. Known for its sense of social consciousness, the neighbourhood hosts many festivals, art shows and community events throughout the year, including the Drift Weekend Art Tour, Main Street Car Free Day, Celebrate Mount Pleasant Day and the Autumn Shift Festival. A local bike path that runs along 10th Avenue provides easy access to cyclists wishing to visit the area and explore what the city has to offer. Main Street has a cosmopolitan feel that invites you to stroll over in search of the next perfect gem! |
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Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area |
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