Neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Downtown Eastside
The Downtown Eastside (DTES) is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
One of the city's oldest neighbourhoods, the DTES is the site of a complex set of social issues, including disproportionately high levels of drug use, homelessness, poverty, crime, mental illness and sex work.
How locals move
Getting around Downtown Eastside the local way
- Get inSouth of downtown, in False Creek, two ferry operators provide similar routes serving Yaletown and False Creek, including Science World and the Olympic Village, with connections to Granville Island and Kitsilano (this destination only by False Creek Ferries).
- Get inFerry operators in False Creek: Driving into and around downtown isn't usually a problem outside of rush hour, but it can be a nuisance (particularly parking), so your best bet is to leave your car outside of the city centre to take public transit.
- Get around250 - Between downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver with a stop along the way at Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver.
- Get around257 - Limited stop route between downtown Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver with a stop along the way at Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver.
- Get aroundFerries depart every 15 minutes for much of the day and every 30 minutes in the evening.
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