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22 AMAZING BLOCKS WITH OVER 300 SHOPS & RESTAURANTS

A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s own 8 block Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive

Bandidas Taqueria – THE DRIVE’S MOST WANTED

By DriveYVR | May 16, 2018

The Business of Being Positive
Womyns’ Ware | Your Open Closet

By DriveYVR | April 18, 2018

Little Italy Food Tour

By DriveYVR | September 21, 2017

Taste Vancouver Food Tours
Every Saturday from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm on Commercial Drive, our special partners at Taste Vancouver Food Tours, take those wishing to experience a unique multi-establishment food, history and tasting in some of our fine Italian establishments. They couple this with an interactive guide to learn about the history that has made The Drive one the most vibrant, and delicious districts in Vancouver to experience.

Empower Health – Real Solutions for Real People – Integrated Health

By DriveYVR | March 11, 2018

Kulinarya Filipino Eatery – Restaurant success is best when served twice!

By DriveYVR | March 19, 2018

Italian Day on The Drive

By DriveYVR | June 1, 2017

Sunday, June 14, 2020 – Italian Day on The Drive is a vibrant cultural street festival celebrating Italian culture, heritage and respective immigrant contributions in Vancouver. Commercial Drive, also known as The Drive, is home to the annual festival which transforms the street into a lively 14 block, vehicle free, celebration and community festa.

ITALIAN DAY ON THE DRIVE - EVERY JUNE (2020 Cancelled)

 

Italian Day on The Drive!  is a vibrant cultural street festival celebrating Italian culture, heritage and community with over 150 street participants, comprised of partners, merchants, vendors and community organizations – and an estimated 300,000+ attendees of all ages and cultures.

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