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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.
Kalena’s Italian Shoes and Accessories
Kalena’s Italian Shoes and Accessories Fifty years in operation is testament to the durability of any business to be sure. Such is the case of Kalena’s Italian Shoes and Accessories standing proudly at 1526 Commercial Drive, now marking half a century. It was founded by Carmine and Isa D’Onofrio in 1967. “My parents Read more…
Belgian Fries
Belgian Fries Belgian Fries If Poutine is your thing, look no further than Belgian Fries ‘On the Drive’! It’s sure to be your little slice of heaven. Situated at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Commercial since 1999, Ali Faghani took over the operation four years later and expanded not only the premises, but Read more…
Cannibal Cafe
Cannibal Cafe Cannibal Cafe Described as an informal, punk rock-themed burger joint, Cannibal Café ‘On the Drive’ certainly lives up to the billing. Looking every bit the diner it is, Cannibal Café prides itself on venerable staples such as burgers and fries but offers so much more. “It’s been running for about four years and Read more…
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.
