East Vancouver is combined with a diverse mix of ethnic groups, culture and neighborhoods.  Historically, made of up working class groups, but in the recent years, young professionals have called East Vancouver their home. 

 

Eastside Vancouver is a popular location to most professionals who want to be close to Downtown Vancouver but can't afford the Westside Vancouver housing prices.  Older homes are being renovated and single family homes (both commercial and residential) development is increasing. 

 

Fraserview is an area in East Vancouver that has the suburban feel but you are still only 15 minutes away to Downtown Vancouver.  This area is populated with young couples, young families and retirees.  With the prestigious Fraserview Golf Course just steps away from your door.  This area is sought after and is a great place to call home.

 

Champlain Heights is compiled of mixed housing, single family homes, seniors housing, co-ops and townhouses.  Champlain Mall is in the heart of Champlain Heights with groceries, banks, coffee shops, meat shops and beauty shops.  Killarney Community Centre and Killarney High School are just steps away.

 

Character homes and older houses can be found throughout East Vancouver, especially neighbourhoods of Fraser Street, Commercial Drive, Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona and East Hastings. 

 

As for shopping, Commercial Drive aka "The Drive" is home to many Italians, Portugese and Latin Americans.  With excellent shopping and dining, "The Drive" is sought out to be one of East Vancouver's best places to live in.

 

Jennifer Chiu is a East Vancouver Realtor who specializes in buying and selling condos, townhouses and houses in Eastside Vancouver, BC. She focuses in: Collingwood, Champlain Heights, Commercial Drive, Fraserview, Killarney, Victoria Drive and Grandview.