Living in BC

Granville

Granville is also known as the Entertainment District, and is a downtown neighbourhood with lots of shops and restaurants and an active nightlife.

The locations in italics were recommended by a resident!

Hospitals

  • Close to St. Paul’s Hospital (5 – 15 minute walk)
  • 2 – 4 km from BC Cancer Agency and Vancouver General Hospital
  • 4 – 6 km from BC Children’s Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital, GF Strong Centre and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
  • 10 – 12 km from UBC Hospital

Grocery Stores

Restaurants

  • Cibo Trattoria (Italian) – 900 Seymour Street
  • Commune Café (American) – 1002 Seymour Street
  • Fritz European Fry House (Fast Food) – 718 Davie Street
  • Jonnie Fox’s Irish Snug (Irish, Pub) – 1033 Granville Street
  • The Nuba Café (Middle Eastern) – 1206 Seymour Street
  • Ramanos (Pizza) – 902 Granville Street
  • Uva Wine Bar (Wine Bar, Italian) – 900 Seymour Street

Shopping

  • El Kartel (Men’s and Women’s Clothing) – 1007 Granville Street
  • Golden Age Collectables (Comic Books and Toys) – 852 Granville Street
  • John Fluevog Shoes - 837 Granville Street
  • My Sister’s Closet (Vintage Shop) – 1092 Seymour Street
  • Tom Lee Music (Musical Instruments) – 929 Granville Street
  • True Value Vintage (Used, Vintage and Consignment) – 710 Robson Street
  • Zelen Shoes – 894 Granville Street

Dry Cleaners/Laundromats

  • Frank Cleaners – 1071 Granville Street
  • Mia Dry-Cleaning & Alterations – 940 Seymour Street
  • Money Drycleaning – 585 Helmcken Street

Gyms/Fitness Centres

  • Dance 4 U (Dance Studio) – 677 Davie Street
  • Harbour Dance Centre (Dance School) – 927 Granville Street
  • Symmetric Exercise and Rehab Specialists (Physical Therapy and Trainers) – Seymour Street
  • Universal Martial Arts (Martial Arts) – 1260 Granville Street
  • Urban Beat Dance Company (Dance Studio) – 927 Granville Street

Attractions, Activities and Parks

  • Commodore Ballroom (Music Venue) – 870 Granville Street
  • Commodore Lanes & Billiards – 838 Granville Street
  • Movieland Arcade – 906 Granville Street
  • Pacific Amusements – 906 Granville Street
  • Robson Square – Howe Street at Robson Street
  • Vancity Theatre – 1181 Seymour Street

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**