Yaletown

Yaletown is one of Vancouver’s smaller neighbourhoods, tucked north of the False Creek inlet and bordered by Robson and Homer Streets. This neighbourhood was formerly a warehouse district that emerged following the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880s, serving as the railroad’s western terminus. Its name originated from the transfer of the railway’s shops and equipment to the neighbourhood from Yale in Fraser Canyon.

The heavy industrial character of Yaletown changed dramatically starting in 1986, following the Vancouver waterfront’s revitalization for the city’s hosting of the World’s Fair that year.
Henceforth, Yaletown developed a trendy flair especially between Nelson and Drake Streets where a mix of retail stores, restaurants, bars, art galleries, office and residential developments are now located.

The exterior loading platforms of the old redbrick warehouses in Yaletown have been repurposed into charming patios of bars and restaurants where patrons can enjoy summertime dinners and afternoon drinks. One favourite in the area comes in Yaletown Brewing Company on Mainland Street, a hangout for enjoying house-brewed beers and an option for a weekly small-batch tasting.

The award-winning restaurant MeeT in Yaletown on Mainland Street is another popular dining destination in the neighbourhood. Repeat customers come back to enjoy crafty cocktails plus comfort food in its wrap-around bar or at a covered patio heated year-round.

Yaletown is also known for its waterfront parks, with two of them connected by the city’s seawall. One of this pair, David Lam Park offers a mix of passive and active recreational options amidst the backdrop of False Creek and views of the Vancouver skyline. The park’s facilities include playgrounds and sports courts buffered by lush plantings. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s large open space where outdoor festivals are often held.

From here following the seawall adorned with public art, visitors can walk, bike, or skate to the 2.5-acre George Wainborn Park. A 40-foot-tall wind sculpture entitled “Khenko” is a standout in this park. It celebrates to the return of the heron (khenko in Coast Salis dialect) in the once-industrialized False Creek. On a similar celebratory and historical note, Yaletown’s Roundhouse Community Centre near the David Lam Park displays of Engine 374, which powered the first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver in 1887.

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