Mount Pleasant VE

Discover Mount Pleasant VE (Vancouver East)

The Mount Pleasant neighbourhood is a residential area known for international cuisine and its relatively young population. It’s a vibrant area rich with culture and creativity, with something for everyone. For instance, in the summer and fall seasons the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market draws big crowds eager for farm-fresh produce and locally-produced goods! Additionally, Mount Pleasant incorporates the northern part of Main Street, a focal point of Vancouver’s gourmet cafes and home to the annual Vancouver Mural Festival. Adding to this, the Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) is situated at the neighbourhood’s northern edge and offers courses for teens and adults in the community.

Opportunities to Enjoy Mount Pleasant VE Outdoors

Living in Mount Pleasant offers an advantage for cyclists - both experienced and learning. Protected bike lanes separated from traffic provide reassurance to travel along Great Northern Way going east to Commercial Drive, or going west to the scenic bike lane around False Creek. Otherwise, there are numerous community parks offering open spaces for free play or sports. This neighbourhood is also home to the locally-famous Dude Chilling Park sign, located at Guelph Park. 

Mount Pleasant VE is almost too easy for commuters

Mount Pleasant is a great location for commuters going to work or going to school. While drivers can access major thoroughfares like Kingsway or Broadway, plentiful transit options make it easy to leave the car at home. Options abound for convenient commuting to major hubs within and outside Vancouver: 

• 99 B-Line to University of British Columbia (UBC).
• Expo Line SkyTrain to Downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey.
• Millennium Line SkyTrain to Burnaby, Port Moody, Coquitlam.
• Additional bus lines serving the Mount Pleasant area.