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Live on Commercial Drive is a source for current, timely info on Commercial Drive, including events, activities, restaurants, shopping, and more. This site is brand new (launched July 08), so is still very much a work-in-progress.

What / where is Commercial Drive?
Commercial Drive is an eclectic and trendy neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia. It comprises 21 blocks and is bounded by Venables Street at the north end and 13th Avenue at the south.

Historically, the Drive was known as ‘Little Italy’ due to its large Italian population (who moved to the area follow World War II).  Home to more than 500 businesses – mostly locally owned – the area has a unique hippy aesthetic and a laid back feel. 

Utne Reader named Commercial Drive one of North America’s 10 hippest neighbourhoods (number nine out of 15!).

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