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Mount Pleasant

THE CENTRE OF THE CITY JUST SHIFTED

Mount Pleasant – artistic and inventive, historic and modern, stylish and spirited. The centre of old town has become the energetic epicentre of new town. Vibrant shops, restaurants, cafés and parks are plentiful. This is a hub of cycling activity, and the sidewalks are alive with community and local character. It’s easy to see why this has become one of the most lively and sought-after neighbourhoods in Vancouver.

And if that wasn’t enough – from here, you can get anywhere.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

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Denman Bike Shop – Justis Morginn

  • Pick 5 words to describe Denman Bikes
    Community, Neighborhood, Personable, Friendly, Enthusiastic
  • What made you choose Main Street to grow your company?
    Hundred year old community with heritage buildings and mature tree lined streets. It is also evolving into a family based community.
  • What’s your favourite thing about the neighbourhood?
    The people who live and work in Mount Pleasant.
  • Any shop secrets you care to share?
    We do what we love and we love what we do.
  • What does INDEPENDENT mean to you?
    Self-made, being true to yourself, getting paid to be me

"Home is everything you can walk to"

The Fish Counter – Chef Robert Clark & Mike McDermid

  • What’s your favourite thing about the neighbourhood?
    We love everything about it from great neighbour businesses to the vibrant residential community. Filled with colour and flavour Main St. really puts the "community" back into the neighbourhood.
  • What made you choose Main Street to plant your roots?
    The whole premise of The Fish Counter was based on the Main St neighbourhood. In fact, we spent the about 2 years looking for the right location. The Main St community is a vibrant and growing community full of like-minded independent businesses and environmentally conscious residents who care about not only the quality, but also the sustainability of the products. Our seafood comes directly from these fishers so we have highest quality, freshest and most sustainable local seasonal seafood.
  • What excites you most about the future of Main Street?
    I look forward to growing the community of local independent businesses supporting the Main St community so that all of your shopping can be done close to home. Great meats, seafood, bakery, produce and even local craft beer all within blocks of home!
  • What does INDEPENDENT mean to you?
    To me it means local. Locally run businesses from people who live in the community and provide for the community.

MAIN STREET BREWING COMPANY – Jack Bensley & Cameron Forsyth

  • Pick 4 words to describe Main Street
    Brewing/Delicious/Comfortable/Unique/
  • What made you choose Main Street to plant your roots?
    We've had businesses on the street and have been a part of the neighbourhood for almost a decade, so it just made sense. It's an amazing street with great people, the brewery just fits here.
  • What’s your beer of choice?
    There are a ton of great beers and to pinpoint just one wouldn't be fair.
  • Describe your perfect day on Main Street.
    Grab a coffee at one of the various coffee shops, walk around the neighbourhood, grab some lunch and then have dinner at one of the amazing restaurants from Pender Street all the way up to 30th Ave.
  • What does INDEPENDENT mean to you?
    Independent signifies Main Street. It is filled with individuals that bring something different to the neighbourhood and make it an exciting place to do business.
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Liberty Bakery – Shannon Oksanen & Rodney Graham

  • Tell us about how you came to own this neighbourhood favourite?
    We had always been very loyal Liberty customers. Our eleven year old daughter has always been obsessed with their black bean soup and takes it daily as her school lunch. When we heard Liberty Bakery was for sale we really had no other option, we had to buy it!
  • What legacy of Liberty do you want to continue?
    We want to keep Liberty Bakery a comfortable and cozy place for everyone in the neighbourhood.
  • What excites you most about the future of this neighbourhood?
    We find the most exciting thing about the future of our neighourhood is watching our girls grow and play with all the other kids in the hood.
  • Tell us what we can expect from the next chapter at Liberty?
    For the next chapter of Liberty Bakery we hope to continue as a friendly bakery but I do dream about opening for simple dinners.
  • What does INDEPENDENT mean to you?
    FREE and ALIVE!

Radicle Juice – Briana Wutsch

  • What made you choose Main Street to plant your roots?
    We moved to Mt. Pleasant over 3 years ago and love it here. There was no question that we wanted to grow our business here.
  • What’s your favourite thing about the neighbourhood?
    I love that this neighbourhood attracts all varieties of people. There never seems to be a dull moment or nothing to do, even if nothing is what you're doing.
  • Any shop secrets you care to share?
    Don't inhale jalapeno juice!
  • What is your juice of choice?
    Apple, romaine, cucumber, spinach, lemon, and ginger
  • What does INDEPENDENT mean to you?
    Independent is keeping it local and one-of-a-kind. Keeping service to customers a priority and never losing sight of values.

FORTY NINTH PARALLEL – Geraint James

  • What made you choose Main Street to grow your company?
    The chance to be part of a unique, burgeoning community was the biggest draw.
  • Describe your perfect day on Main Street.
    It starts with a coffee at 49th Parallel and a bagel from Rosemary Rocksalt. Then spend some time perusing the array of cool boutiques. Nooner at the Nat and an early dinner at the Fish Counter. Followed by dessert at Lucky's Doughnuts.
  • Any shop secrets you care to share?
    #lookforbeardman
  • What do you love most about what you do?
    The opportunity to make a little difference in people's days while doing something I love. I've met so many great people, and made so many friends, customers and co-workers alike.
  • What does INDEPENDENT mean to you?
    Caring

"We do what we love and love what we do"