This is a series all about neighbourhoods and neighbours; citizens of Vancouver watching out for other citizens, by making sure they know about all the awesome places, hidden gems, and community favourites in their unique areas of the cities.We're asking our editors & friends to share what they love about their neighbourhood; from restaurants to shops, people to parks, and everything in between.
We're on patrol, and ready to help you get to know your city a little more.
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Welcome the Neighbourhood Watch! |
Hey everyone! Christine McAvoy, here! I'm the "Indie Music" editor, "Fitness Friday" editor, and one of the "Super, Neighbours in BC" writers, (amongst many other miscellaneous duties), and now I'm about to head up the "Neighbourhood Watch"!
We're going to bring you into the various neighbourhoods of our editors and friends, asking them what they love, and want to share with you about where they live - and I'm going to kick it off with South Granville.
I've lived in the same building in South Granville since I moved to Vancouver six years ago, and I love it! -the proximity to transit/ease of getting around, the shopping, the restaurants, and the people.
Our quiet little hood has some great gems, and you can see my picks by clicking through the gallery below (click on "View Map" to see all the locations, and show us some love by clicking the heart in the bottom left!). Stay tuned, as the next patrol around a neighbourhood might just be yours!
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: South Granville
By Vancouver Is Awesome
In this series our editors & friends show off their neighbourhoods in Vancouver and what makes them awesome. - Here's Indie Music Editor, Christine McAvoy presenting South Granville!
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South Granville: Heirloom
By Vancouver Is Awesome
If there is one thing that South Granville does well it's restaurants. One of my favourites, esp. for brunch, is [Heirloom](http://heirloomrestaurant.ca/) - a veggie restaurant that puts so much effort into making great food.
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South Granville: The Opera Guy
By Vancouver Is Awesome
If you live in the area, you know exactly who I'm talking about, if not...let me enlighten. There's a guy, that roams around the streets every now and then, singing opera music & it's AWESOME. ([vid](http://instagram.com/p/o99IPbJB55/))
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South Granville: Stanley Theatre
By Vancouver Is Awesome
The Arts Club puts on so many great shows in Vancouver, and the Stanley Theatre on South Granville is such a gorgeous venue. Something about seeing the neon sign on the street just makes me happy.
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South Granville: Granville Park
By Vancouver Is Awesome
I love this park, it's calm, shared by humans & dogs alike, has outdoor tennis courts, and is next to the [Lawn Bowling Club](http://granvilleparkbowlsclub.webs.com/) (which hosts [Lawn Summer Nights events - fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis](https://www.facebook.com/LawnSummerNights)).
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South Granville: The Treatment Room
By Vancouver Is Awesome
Hopefully this doesn't backfire & I can never make an apt again with Jamie Davey, my RMT. Whenever anyone asks for my reco' she is my first thought - Jamie works wonders and is a great human being.
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South Granville: The Latest Scoop
By Vancouver Is Awesome
I've lived in South Granville for 6 years, and this store has always has some amazing fashion, but when The Latest Scoop moved in, it was a perfect fit. Seasonal items from clothes to housewares!
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South Granville: Beaucoup Bakery & Café
By Vancouver Is Awesome
Beaucoup is new to the area, settling in nicely into the ever growing West 7th Ave between Granville & Fir. Grab a steamy bev & a pastry and wander around the 'hood.
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South Granville: Beau Photo
By Vancouver Is Awesome
I'm putting this in here because A: I'm a photographer and B: It's my favourite photo store in the city. One of the last places you can go buy film, and a great staff (esp for rentals!).
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South Granville: Aveda Tonic
By Vancouver Is Awesome
BC Living Magazine named Taylor Smits of Aveda Tonic on Granville as one of their 10 Vancouver Hairstylists To Have On Speed Dial, and I agree - I entrust my curls to Taylor only!
