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Hello
Welcome to the Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood. Voted by locals as having Vancouver's "coolest street" and as a "favourite shopping destination", Mt. Pleasant is a vibrant community for visitors as well as a favourite place to call home. Famous for its creativity and culture, Mt. Pleasant is abundant with unique
boutiques, fashion forward shopping and the hottest restaurants in town. A neighbourhood full of young and artistic professionals as well as a growing number of families, the area boasts some of the best public facilities, including our new community centre and public library.
Known for its sense of social consciousness, the neighbourhood hosts many festivals, art shows and community events throughout the year, including The Main Event, Drift Weekend Art Tour, Main Street Car Free Days, Summer Spaces and Celebrate Mount Pleasant Days.
Mount Pleasant is a lively and inviting area with a tremendous selection of cafes, bistros and restaurants to coose from. Choices range from ethnic to upscale, comfort food to the best burgers in town - you'll be warmly welcomed wherever you go!
Becoming increasingly recognized as the up and coming area to find trendy fashion, Main Street has a cosmopolitan feel that invites you to stroll in search of the next perfect gem. You will find designer fashion, vintage wear and the latest in men's wear and haberdashery.
Mount Pleasant's origins stem from historical community development around a former stream which attracted a number of breweries from 1888 to 1912. The area was fondly nicknamed "Brewery Creek". In 1890 after the first street cars arrived, the area became a central commercial district and the ability to travel to the city made Mount Pleasant Vancouver's "first suburb". Currently, turn of the century architecture, including the ornate Beaux-Arts Heritage Hall (1915) with its elegant clock tower and the Edwardian Commercial style Lee Building (1912) which was once the tallest building south of downtown Vancouver, rubs shoulders with upscale condos while the community thrives with a vibrant creative energy.
The Mount Pleasant BIA (Business Improvement Association) is a non-profit community based organization that focuses on improving and growing the neighbourhood in a healthy, cultural and sustainable way.
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Autumn Shift Festival |
Contact Person: Lynn Warwick, Executive Director, Mount Pleasant BIA
Phone: 604.874.9816
Fax: 604.874.9316
Email: mpbia@telus.net
Event: Autumn Shift Festival
September 25, 2010
12:00 to 6:00pm
Main Street from Broadway to 12th Ave.
IT’S MAIN-LY AN ATTITUDE!!
The Autumn Shift Festival on Main Street will be a street festival celebrating the shift in seasons as well as the shift in attitude towards sustainability, local eating, responsible living and an increased interest in urban gardening. Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Business Iimprovement Association, this event will take place on Saturday, September 25th from noon until 6 pm. Main Street will be a car-free oasis from Broadway to 12th Avenue.
This will be a fun, family friendly event with live music, improv and comedy acts, a merchant’s market, a farmer’s market, local artists, significant community participationand lots of exciting activities for children. BLIM will be back on Main Street with a market showcasing their unique brand of arts and crafts.
With last year’s Summer Spaces/Market 1886 events, Main Street became recognized for their enthusiasm for street festivals. This is another excuse to take back the street and have fun. We invite you to join in!
Local musicians and performers will be showcased with two live stages. Telus World of Science plans an exciting interactive display. Mount Pleasant Community Centre is bringing their bouncy castle and the Drift Festival will host Button Making and art for kids. Mount Pleasant BIA will continue their tradition of free cotton candy and popcorn for all as well as street chalk for those who look on pavement as a creative pallette. The Vancouver Public Library, as always, is excited to be involved.
Want to know about sustainability and how you can live more responsibly? Main Street will be adrift with answers. EcoUrbia Network, Village Vancouver, Backyard Bounty and other groups will bring people and resources. See what the City says about their new composting program and learn about the new community plan for Mount Pleasant. Concerned about the pool? View the latest designs for Mount Pleasant Park and give your input. Speak with representatives from Translink about the UBC Rapid Transit Project and visit the BC Hydro Power Smart Tent.
Are you a gardener at heart? You will love the booths by UBC Botanical Gardens, Botanacus Inc, West Coast Seeds, the Alpine Garden Club, the Vancouver Dahlia Club – you know you want to try something different!
Come shrift into Autum on Main Street. Weather is chancy but so is life –have fun before the fall doldrums set in – we know how. It’s Main-ly attitude!
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| WE Best of the City
13th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
Vancouver, 2010 |
MAIN STREET HAS GREAT SHOPPING!We are proud you have chosen Main Street as your favourite Shopping Street (2nd).
MOUNT PLEASANT EPITOMIZES VANCOUVER!It is wonderful that we have been chosen as a Neighbourhood that Best Represents Vancouver(2nd).
Congratulations to our member businesses, which were chosen among “The Best”:
DINING OUT
Japanese
Toshi Sushi - 181 E. 16th Avenue(just West of Main Street)
Korean
Choon Ha Choo Dong - 36 E. Broadway
Burgers
Vera’s Burger Shack - 2922 Main Street (VerasBurgerShack.com)
Vegetarian
The Foundation - 2301 Main Street
Restaurant for a Date
Burgoo - 3096 Main Street (Burgoo.ca)
Bread Bakery
Cobs Bread - 2924 Main Street (CobsBread.com)
Coffee Shop (Chain)
Starbucks - 311 E. Broadway / 2980 and 2801 Main Street (Starbucks.ca)
JJ Bean - 3010 Main Street (JJBeanCoffee.com)
Coffee Shop (Independent)
Bean Around the World Coffees - 2528 Main Street (CowboyCoffee.ca)
Take-Out
Vera’s Burger Shack (VerasBurgerShack.com)
Home Delivery
GoWaiters - 604.438.4000 (GoWaiters.com)
GROCERY CHAIN
MarketPlace IGA - 2949 Main Street (MarketPlaceIGA.com)
SPECIALTY WINE STORE
Brewery Creek - 3045 Main Street (BreweryCreekLiquorStore.com)
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Biltmore Cabaret - 2755 Prince Edward (BiltmoreCabaret.com)
FRIENDLY BAR
The Cascade Room - 2616 Main Street (TheCascade.ca)
PLACE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE
Starbucks - 311 E. Broadway / 2980 and 2801 Main Street (Starbucks.com)
BOOKS (SECOND-HAND)
Pulpfiction - 2422 Main Street (PulpfictionBooksVancouver.com)
MANICURE / PEDICURE
Pure Nail Bar - 2836 Main Street (PureNailBar.com)
COSMETICS
Shoppers Drug Mart - 100 – 370 East Broadway (ShoppersDrugMart.ca)
DVD RENTALS (CHAIN)
Blockbuster - 2949 Main Street (Blockbuster.ca)
DVD RENTALS (INDEPENDENT)
Happy Bats Cinema - 2830 Main Street (HappyBatsCinema.com)
PET SUPPLIES
Tisol Pet Food Supermarket - 6 – 2949 Main Street (Tisol.ca)
DANCE COMPANY
Goh Ballet - 2345 Main Street (GohBallet.com)
CHORAL GROUP
music intima (Musicintima.org)
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| | Stars of Vancouver |  | Congratulation to our Member Businesses who were recognized as the “Best of the Eastside” in the January 29, 2010 Readers Choice Awards – The Vancouver Courier Newspaper.
Well done and indicative of the caliber of shopping in the MPBIA!
Shopping Mall
Kingsgate Mall (1st)
Centrepoint Mall (3rd)
Bakery
Cobs Bread (3rd)
Burger House
Vera’s Burger Shack (1st)
Cheap Eats
Reno’s Restaurant (1st)
Coffee Bar
Starbucks Coffee Co. (1st)
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters (2nd)
Fish & Chips
The Windjammer Inn (2nd)
Seniors Residence
Cavell Gardens (1st)
Video Store
Happy Bats Cinema (2nd)
Yoga / Pilates
Open Door Yoga Inc. (1st)
Appliance Store
Midland Appliance (3rd)
Book Store
Pulp Fiction (2nd)
Pet Store
Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Store
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| | Cycling Towards a Sustainable City | The City of Vancouver is taking strides to make our community more sustainable, more
healthy, and more livable. Vancouver emphasizes the importance of cycling as a
sustainable choice for personal transport, and places high priority on expanding the
City’s cycling infrastructure and supporting initiatives. And we are seeing results from the
City’s efforts!
For information on getting around during the Olympics:
| | For more information please visit: Bicycle route planner |
| | Main Street / Mount Pleasant Wins Best of the City |  | Main Street was voted "Coolest Street" in WE Magazine's 11th and 12th Annual Best of the City Award.
Main Street also placed second in "Best Shopping Street" in this survey of Vancouver residents. |
| | Best Shopping Destination |  | | February 2009- Main St. was selected as one of the three "Best Shopping Destination" Awards in WE Magazine Annual Best of the City. |
| | Explore the old and the new | | Mount Pleasant is historic. Mount Pleasant also has an edgy feel. Find out more about it in our Explore section. |
| | New Member Information Form | | Mount Pleasant BIA members: Get your businesses properly listed in this website. Complete the web-based Member Information Form. It consolidates directory information, communication preferences and consent for participation in the BIA's programs. | | For more information please visit: Mount Pleasant BIA Office |
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