Despite having the second-largest land area in the globe, Canada has a comparatively tiny population of approximately 36 million people and only a few cities with a population of over a million. The majority of Canada’s greatest cities are dispersed along its southern border, from Vancouver on the Pacific Coast to Montreal in the province of Quebec, which speaks French. On Canada’s west coast, in the province of British Columbia, Vancouver is the biggest city. If you’ve seen Hollywood blockbusters like Godzilla, Fantastic Four, or 50 Shades of Grey, Vancouver has previously been used as a stand-in for locations all over the world. Vancouver homes for sale are incredibly expensive. Even condominiums have an average selling price of $650,000, and the average cost of a detached home is more than $1.5 million. The top Vancouver neighborhoods are listed below.

Main Street

The most interesting and diverse neighborhoods in Vancouver are found in this area just south of the city center. Cafés, breweries, and restaurants may all be found on Main Street. Cartem’s Donuterie is located down near 6th Avenue and offers everything from bacon and scotch flavored doughnuts. In a historic structure from the early 1900s, the renowned Main St. Brewing offers pints of IPA. Go to the Fox Cabaret Theatre to see a live performance. The SoMa is located further south of this neighborhood in downtown Vancouver (South Main). SoMa now has vegan eateries, secondhand clothing shops, and organic food stores thanks to some recent rehabilitation. Visit Red Cat Records to purchase records, or The Regional Assembly of Text to purchase upscale stationery. Hungry? The award-winning The Acorn serves inventive cuisine made with locally produced ingredients that are suitable for anybody.

Davie Village

In Vancouver’s Davie Village, rainbow flags are boldly displayed on lampposts, establishments, and pubs. This West End neighborhood, which is centered around Davie Street, is one of the nicest areas to live in Vancouver and the center of the LGBTQ+ community. While this trendy Vancouver neighborhood comes alive at night with bars and clubs, daytime activities focus more on soaking up the local culture. Browse the local boutiques and book stores while sipping coffee at Matchstick. Wander over to English Bay later in the day to see the sun setting over the ocean. Numbers Cabaret, the city’s first and oldest homosexual club, is a must-visit if you want to experience the LGBT nightlife in Vancouver.

Lower Lonsdale

The North Shore Mountains and the city skyline can both be seen in great detail from this North Vancouver neighborhood, which is located right on the sea. Although Lower Lonsdale has a long history of shipbuilding, it is currently one of Vancouver’s neighborhoods with the fastest growth rates. For boutique shops and fresh products, visit Lonsdale Quay Market. Photography is emphasized in the exhibitions of Canadian art at the Polygon Gallery. For delicious, contemporary seafood meals like Halibut Poutine, visit Fishworks. For brunch and a wide variety of plant-based treats, head to Buddha-Full. You can also stop by Lift Breakfast Bakery for handcrafted pastries and top-notch coffee.