Vancouver East · Neighbourhood guide
Living in Grandview-Woodland.
The Commercial Drive neighbourhood, running from Burrard Inlet down to Broadway, with heritage homes, a busy café and restaurant strip and one of the city’s best-connected SkyTrain stations.
About Grandview-Woodland
Grandview-Woodland sits between Clark Drive and Nanaimo Street, from the waterfront south to Broadway. Commercial Drive is the heart of it: independent cafés, Italian delis and bakeries, restaurants and Grandview Park, with the Drive’s long-running community events through the year.
Commercial–Broadway Station at the south end connects the Expo and Millennium Lines, so downtown, Burnaby and the Broadway corridor are a short ride away. That transit access is a big part of why the area holds its value.
Homes range from older walk-up apartments and newer condos near the Drive to heritage and character houses, duplexes and conversions on the side streets. Many owners keep a suite, and Vancouver’s multiplex rules have opened more options on some lots.
On the map
Boundary shown is the official city boundary. MLS area names can differ slightly.
Quick facts
In and around Grandview-Woodland
- Transit
- Commercial–Broadway and VCC–Clark stations
- Parks
- Grandview Park, Victoria Park, Woodland Park
- Shopping
- Commercial Drive cafés, delis and restaurants
- Community
- Britannia Community Centre
Homes for sale in Grandview-Woodland
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Grandview-Woodland questions
Is Grandview-Woodland a good place to buy?
Buyers like it for Commercial Drive, the character streets and quick SkyTrain access at Commercial–Broadway. Older buildings and heritage homes can mean more homework on condition and strata records, so it pays to look closely. Call, text or email Darell for a read on current listings.
Are there heritage rules on Grandview-Woodland houses?
Some homes in the area are on the Vancouver Heritage Register or sit in areas with character-home considerations, which can affect renovations and redevelopment. Check the specific address with the City of Vancouver before you buy or plan work.
What is my Grandview-Woodland home worth right now?
It depends on recent nearby sales, your home’s condition, suites and lot, and what buyers can choose from today. Darell can go through your home and recent sales with you for a personal market evaluation.
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