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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

Tourism Vancouver Passport Challenge

By DriveYVR | April 23, 2017

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.

Fets Whisky Kitchen

By DriveYVR | August 11, 2017

Fets Whisky Kitchen Fets Whisky Kitchen To the seasoned spirits aficionado, there is no place in Western Canada quite like Fets Whisky Kitchen; Vancouver’s premier Whisky Bar.   In fact, with well over 800 different types of whisky currently on the menu and more arriving all the time, it just may be the premier spot Read more…

Bao Down – Filipino Fusion gets the latest nod on The Drive.

By DriveYVR | August 7, 2017

Rosemary RockSalt – The Real Deal is on The Drive.

By DriveYVR | August 6, 2017

Varadero Cuban Café

By DriveYVR | December 30, 2018

As I come up to The Flower Box, owned and operated by Sacha Thompson, I can feel the unique creativity permeating with the scent of lilies from outside the doors. The flower petals sprinkled daily along the sidewalk and Figaro, the local celebrity dog, are there to greet me. What a welcome! For 15 years this local gem has been producing and delivering “Unusual Botanical Goodness” seven days a week.

The Sweet Greek – Secret recipe to success is a big heart.

By DriveYVR | August 3, 2017

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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