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 …

The Downtown Eastside (DTES) is one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods, and the historic heart of the city. The DTES has many assets, especially for its low-income residents, who appreciate feeling accepted and at home, and benefit from living near health and social services.

Dec 14, 2015 · Top 5 Things to Do in Downtown Eastside: See reviews and photos of Downtown Eastside, Vancouver (British Columbia) on Tripadvisor.

The Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan, approved by City Council in 2014, provides a vision, policies, and strategies for the DTES that focuses on ways to improve the lives of low-income DTES residents and community members.

The Downtown Eastside and Strathcona are some of the first places in Vancouver settled by European, African, and Asian people. Many Indigenous people also live in this neighbourhood. Gastown, Chinatown, Japantown, Hogan's Alley and Victory Square are all …

Apr 17, 2023 · Today’s reality in the Downtown Eastside is very different. The neighbourhood is home to an increasingly street entrenched population and a poison drug supply that is killing them.

Feb 4, 2025 · ⚠️ Heads Up: Gastown and Chinatown border Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. It’s rare for any harm to come to tourists. But remain vigilant in this area, especially at night. ... From Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, hop on the SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay — and get your camera ready! During this 15-minute ride, you’ll ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city's Downtown Eastside that would halt the construction of net-new supportive housing units.

Many of these newly-approved units will rent at $375 and will provide secure, affordable homes for the City’s very low-income residents. The SEP was approved by Council in January 2021.

Feb 28, 2014 · The Downtown Eastside is one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, home to 20 per cent of the buildings on the city’s heritage register. Oppenheimer Park area was once home to founding Japanese immigrants and labourers.