Hastings-East/Sunrise, not East Village
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
Information Links:
eastvillagevancouver.ca
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/sunrise.aspx
http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/thunderbird/website/index.htm
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/sunset-community-vision-full-report.pdf
The Neighbourhood Generally
Hastings–East/Sunrise is a neighbourhood on the Burrard Inlet in the northeastern corner of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia. The name “Hastings” commemorates the visit of Royal Navy Rear Admiral George Fowler Hastings in 1869. Hastings-East/Sunrise, three miles east of Downtown Vancouver, is one of the oldest city neighbourhoods. Its residents are mostly working class; people of Chinese descent form an increasingly substantial and significant part of its ethnically diverse population.
Hastings–East/Sunrise is primarily residential with a dense strip of shops and services along East Hastings Street and in spots along Boundary Road, East Broadway, and Nanaimo Street, the neighborhood borders south of the inlet, and Renfrew Street. Residences are mostly detached single-family dwellings. There is ample parkland, and the land zoning between Hastings Street and the inlet is partially for light industrial use. Historically mostly working-class with many foreign-born residents, mostly Italian, lately the area has attracted young professionals and immigrants from Southeast Asia.
Historical Background
In 1863, the provincial government designated New Brighton, the name for Hastings–Sunrise at the time, as a future harbour city to complement New Westminster, then the provincial capital and the rail terminus city for Western Canada. Residents re-christened th area Hastings Townsite in 1869 in honour of Admiral Hastings. The first ferry service between Burrard Inlet and Victoria on Vancouver Island operated from Hastings, which became part of the City of Vancouver in 1911. By the 1920s, railroad yards and Port of Vancouver facilities occupied much of the waterfront with public access at New Brighton Park north of Hastings Park and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Economic Recovery
“Hastings-Sunrise basks in the area’s rebirth,” Straight.com, “Vancouver’s online source,” a free weekly news and entertainment newspaper, reported recently. “Slowly but surely, it seems, the sun is rising on Hastings-Sunrise, and “the surge of interest along and around East Hastings Street is remarkable.”
In fact, Hastings-Sunrise is in an economic recovery if not rebirth. Heritage homes along Trinity and Triumph streets draw homebuyers. The convenient location is within walking distance to Downtown, Chinatown, Gastown, Commercial Drive, and Trout Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway passes through from North Vancouver southward to Rupert Park and East Broadway at Boundary Road, eastward through Burnaby and Surrey, and onward across the continent. The neighborhood has two SkyTrain stations, seaplane terminals, bus routes, and bicycle trails.
Mindful of the neighbourhood’s remaining rough edges, however, some developers proceed cautiously. Hastings Sunrise Development Ltd pulled condos from the market to see whether conditions continue to improve. Millennium Group now sells small one-bedroom units in the 1500 block of East Hastings Street starting at $229,900. Past housing prices in Hastings-East/Sunrise have been lower than those in other areas around Vancouver, but, now that affordable homes are harder to find and new housing replaces aging stock, this neighbourhood is becoming fashionable and, of course, also more expensive.
An Unpopular Surprise Rebrand
In early 2012, the Hastings North Business Improvement Association decided to rename the neighbourhood’s 12 blocks of East Hastings Street as “The East Village.” The decision was arbitrary and autocratic with no notice or consultation with residents or other businesses, but the city permitted banners from lamp posts proclaiming the renaming. Most commentary considered the association’s action foolish, and the new name is not popular. “Hastings-East/Sunrise” evidently will remain the name of choice for the foreseeable future.
New Hastings East/Sunrise Live MLS Listings
Hastings Sunrise
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435 N KASLO Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2814287
435 N KASLO Street Vancouver V5K 3N2 
$1,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814287
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,877 sq. ft.
Sitting on a corner lot in highly desirable Hastings-Sunrise is this super cute character home. Lovingly maintained over the years with double glazed windows, new roof & gutters (2019), new fence (2020) new boiler (2022). A charming front porch welcomes you to the foyer & large living room with new W/B fireplace (2020), crown mouldings and beautiful inlaid Fir floors. The main also features a recently updated 4 piece bathroom, 2 bedrooms & bright open kitchen w/ gas range, island, amazing Smeg fridge, cozy eating area & access to the wraparound deck. Down has laundry area + at grade 1 bedrm suite w/ good ceiling height, new floors, fresh paint, updated 3 piece bath & full kitchen. All this plus a single garage, great yard space + easy access to New Brighton park/pool, PNE & more. Come see! More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2776 MCGILL Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2800414
2776 MCGILL Street Vancouver V5K 1H5
$1,599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2800414
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,495 sq. ft.
*PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITY* - Welcome to 2776 McGill St!! Beautiful new front unit 4 LEVEL duplex home with 5 BED + 4 BATH built by experienced builder, featuring a 2 BED rental mortgage helper suite below! Located in the highly desired Sunrise Hastings neighborhood, this 1,440+ SF home is functional duplex living. Main floor features a stunning sitting area and kitchen design complete with integrated appliance package, white oak flooring, feature wall entertainment built in, home is also equipped with A/C, HRV, security cameras, EV car charger in the garage, and much more! Beautiful family neighborhood close to transit, parks, schools, highway #1, PNE, downtown, recreation, and just blocks to restaurants and shopping on Hastings Street! Contact us to book your private tour today. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2829 MCGILL Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2787279
2829 MCGILL Street Vancouver V5K 1H7
$1,599,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2787279
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,544 sq. ft.
Welcome to this beautiful, brand-new Duplex in the growing community of Vancouver East . 4 bedrooms and 4 full-bathrooms of more than 1,500 SF is ready for new home owner . High-end finishes for the kitchen (including stainless steel finishes for the stove & fridge) & custom sliding glass door for the washrooms . Only minutes away from the Pacific Coliseum, Hasting Park, New Brighton Park and PNE! Only takes about 13 minutes to Canada Place, Downtown Vancouver, OR to North Vancouver Lonsdale Quay . Minutes away from Simon Fraser University & Brentwood Mall . Call now to make your appointment to view! More detailsListed by Jovi Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2051 TRIUMPH Street in Vancouver: Hastings Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2812969
2051 TRIUMPH Street Vancouver V5L 1K7
$1,598,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2812969
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,623 sq. ft.
This beautiful townhome not only shows like new, but offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with 1623 sq.ft of luxurious living space. If that isn’t enough you have lovely views of Downtown Vancouver, The North Shore Mountains and even some water views. If you enjoy cooking you will love the kitchens ample counter space, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. A unique feature of 2051 Triumph is the main floor offers 3 bedroom, and 2 bathrooms while the floor below offers a self contained 1 bedroom in-law quarters. With complete privacy, each level offers a nice sized balcony. Comes with a secured one car garage with custom cabinetry and additional storage room space, low maintenance fees and just minutes to downtown Vancouver. Contact us today for a private tour. This one is special! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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2624 DUNDAS Street in Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2816622
2624 DUNDAS Street Vancouver V5K 1P9
$1,597,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2816622
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,455 sq. ft.
Heritage-Style Duplex in Hastings Sunrise. Be captivated by this brand new duplex in Hastings Sunrise! Experience the perfect blend of heritage charm and modern living. Enjoy a central location with schools, shopping, and cafes just moments away. The fenced yard and large backyard offer privacy and outdoor space. Stay comfortable year-round with air conditioning and in-floor radiant heat. Benefit from a mortgage helper with a separate entry, maximizing your investment potential. Don't miss this opportunity to own a stunning duplex in a sought-after neighborhood. Contact us now for more information and to schedule a viewing! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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