Groceries can be found at Song Huong Vietnamese which is a short walk and you'll find Vancouver Wellness Chiropractic not far as well. If you're in the mood for some entertainment, Theatre Replacement is not far away from Ella Condos. For nearby green space, Garden Park and Clinton Park could be good to get out of your condo and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk.

For those residents of Ella Condos without a car, you can get around rather easily. The closest transit stop is a Bus Stop (Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 1st Ave) and is a short walk connecting you to Vancouver's public transit service. It also has route Nanaimo Station/dunbar nearby.