Buy Local East Van | unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations
When you buy local, you support a business that supports an ecosystem of other local businesses in the community — from farmers and growers to makers and manufacturers, to business support service providers like graphic designers and credit unions. So many of East Van’s businesses are committed to buying local and supporting a strong community — discover the stories of how Commercial Drive and East Van businesses keep your community strong! Excerpts are below, and the full stories can be found here.
The B.C. Buy Local campaign encourages consumers to shift at least 1% of their spending — just $15 — to a local business, or a local grown or local made product. If all consumers make a 1% shift, it will create 3,100 jobs and sends $94M in wages to workers in B.C. Check out more reasons to buy local.
About East Van
East Vancouver is known for its independent spirit, and that extends to the business community. People come from all over the region to visit the unique shops, restaurants and coffee shops in East Van. The Commercial Drive area alone has 300 shops and restaurants in just over 20 blocks. It’s small, walkable, vibrant and fun. Many of East Van’s small format commercial spaces are filled with independent businesses.
