Client Feature: Commercial Drive’s Annual Christmas on The Drive
On Sunday, November 28 we had the pleasure of providing security services for Commercial Drive Business Society’s annual Christmas on the Drive event. The free event was held at Grandview Park and featured activations like free photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides along Commercial Drive, a Kids Zone, which included a caricature artist, a balloon-twisting clown, a craft area, and more.
Guests of the successful event had the opportunity to take selfies with Christmas themed blow ups and watch the main event of the evening – the Christmas tree lighting, this year featuring LED FX stilted performers. The exciting annual event brought so much joy to all the attendees – as well as our team. We are so proud to work with an organization that fosters so much history and culture across a myriad of unique small businesses on The Drive.
IntercomLux Security Team at Commercial Drive’s Annual Christmas on The Drive Holiday Event.
If you missed out on spreading the holiday cheer at last Sunday’s event, we wanted to ensure you filled your cup – with holiday cheer and a hot beverage. Here are some of our favourite holiday-themed activities to do on The Drive:
1. Get Your Holiday Baked Goods – Without the Work!
Visit the Bench Bakehouse for all your holiday treats and gifts – you can even find DIY kits to make your holiday baking dreams a reality, and impress all of your relatives. In addition to naturally leavened breads and French-inspired pastries, Bench Bakehouse makes all the holiday favourites from delicious fruitcakes, traditional German stollen, babka, cookie boxes and more! You can order online for pick-up or visit them in-store to fill yourself with holiday goodness and delicious baked goods. Visit their website here.
2. Indulge in Some Holiday-Themed Treats
Cinnamon buns? Limited edition cinnamon buns with candy canes on them? It’s a yes from us. From December 13 to December 16 you can get your hands on Ground’s holiday cinnamon buns, featuring chocolate and candy canes. You can top it off with an eggnog latte or pretty much any beverage you can think of. Perfect to take home to share, or to indulge in-store. Visit Ground for Coffee’s website here.
3. Get Floral for the Holidays
Studio Full Bloom is a popular florist on Commercial Drive – creating the perfect arrangement for any occasion. Fitting with the season and time of year, Studio Bloom currently has limited edition holiday arrangements – featuring festive colours and seasonal flowers and greenery to bring some holiday cheer to your home, a friend’s, or a loved one’s. Not only does Studio Full Bloom have floral arrangements and bouquets, they have plants, greenery, chocolates, honey, candles, jewelry and more – all in store. Check them, or order online, here.
4. Start Your New Year’s Resolutions Early
Looking for a fun holiday activity to do with your friends, family or both? Or, are you just looking to get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions? Commercial Drive has a myriad of activities and fitness studios that you can try. Looking to try a new activity? Check out Lykopis Archery, where you can learn about the history of archery and test out your skills with trained instructors. Learn more here. Or, if you’re looking for something more restorative, you can visit Ocean and Crow Yoga Studio to help manage the inevitable stress of the holiday season – so you’re able to actually enjoy them with your loved ones. Ocean and Crow also offers online classes via Zoom, if you prefer to namaste in the comfort of your own home. Visit their website, and book your first class, here.
About Commercial Drive:
Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s own 8 block Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, speciality food stores and bakeries.
Visit The Drive’s website for more information on upcoming events: https://thedrive.ca/christmas/
If you’re looking for a security company to take the weight of the holiday season off of your shoulders, look no further. Owned and operated in Vancouver, BC, IntercomLux is a full-service security company providing a wide range of unique clients with tailored security solutions. To receive a risk consultation and a complementary quotation, reach out to our team of experts today: inquiries@intercomlux.com | 604-283-8599