Some good places to grab a bite are Hanoi Pho, Birds & the Beets Food Group or Bai Bua Thai Cuisine. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Strathcona neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Eden Cafe located at 643 Hastings St E. Groceries can be found at Quik Pick Food Store which is not far and you'll find Strathcona Community Dental Clinic a short walk as well. Entertainment around 602-622 Jackson Avenue Townhomes is easy to come by, with Alcan Omnimax Theatre and Omnimax Theatre at Science World a 9-minute walk. For nearby green space, MacLean Park and Oppenheimer Park could be good to get out of your home and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk.

For those residents of 602-622 Jackson Avenue Townhomes without a car, you can get around quite easily. The closest transit stop is a Bus Stop (Eastbound E Hastings St @ Jackson Ave) and is not far connecting you to Vancouver's public transit service. It also has route Hastings/ubc, route 29th Avenue Station/arbutus, and more nearby.