Mount Pleasant is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, one of the most up and coming areas of the city outside the Downtown peninsula. Mount Pleasant is bordered by False Creek and the busy Mount Pleasant shopping district, where Broadway, Kingsway, and Main Street meet. The former working-class area has been transformed since the 1990s and nowadays many first-time homeowners, young professionals, and families call it a home. During the late 1800s, early 1900s, the quality water supply attracted many breweries, thus the area first became known as the Brewery Creek. Nowadays many new breweries are concentrated in SoMa (South Main), probably the most popular area of the neighbourhood. Due to its history Mount Pleasant is a vibrant and eclectic area known for its unusual stores, heritage buildings, artistic residents, and arts-focused festivals. Probably the most famous attraction of the neighbourhood is the City Hall, located at 12th and Cambie, home to the mayor and city council of Vancouver. There are nine parks around Mount Pleasant, so it’s easy to come across one to relax or go for a walk and get away from the noise of the city.

After exploring the area, both CanadaLine and SkyTrain provide a quick access to Downtown Vancouver, and its exciting neighbourhoods, such as Yaletown, Coal Harbour, Granville Mall, Entertainment District, Gastown, Japantown and Chinatown.

Fitness near Mount Pleasant

The number of gyms offering a wide variety of fitness facilities and classes and the number of signed up members in Vancouver are both increasing in recent years. Due to that, travelers can easily find gyms in Vancouver offering flexible entry solutions such as day passes or one-off workouts. With the TrainAway app you can search for and get access to such gyms without any hassle. Right in the middle of the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a gym you should definitely try is Steve Nash Fitness World – Cambie.

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