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Robson Street Designer fashions and shoes. Stores such as The Gap and Roots rub shoulders with one of a kind specialty stores selling books, collectibles, shoes, art and souvenirs on Vancouver's most popular shopping street. Virgin Megastore, Planet Hollywood and Le Chateau dominate the Burrard Street intersection. Most stores are open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and on Sunday afternoons. The hot spots are mostly located on Robson Street between Burrard and Jervis. Address: Robson Street Vancouver BC
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Yaletown Once a warehouse district and maintenance yard for Canadian Pacific Railway up until the 1980s, Yaletown has since re-developed these warehouses and turned them into fashionable eateries, boutiques, cafes and apartments for creative cats and urban professionals. This area in downtown Vancouver is bordered by False Creek. Send an Email
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Gastown The Gastown district today continues to retain its historic charm since it was established in the late 1800s. Gastown's main street is called Water Street where boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and coffee bars fill the retail space. While in this area, don't forget to visit the world's only steam powered clock which puffs steam at the top of every hour. Address: 145 - 332 Water Street Vancouver BC Canada V6B 1B6
Send an Email 1 604 683-5650
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Kitsilano Located in and around fourth avenue, Kitsilano has become one of the main shopping areas in Vancouver. Once a hangout for Hippies and and artists, this area now features a famous beach, some of the trendiest coffee houses, bookstores, clothing shops, spas, restaurants and even a dog bakery. Address: West 4th Ave. Vancouver BC Canada V6K 1P1
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Granville Island Granville Island is one of Vancouver's cultural destinations with its vibrant public markets, theatres and galleries. Most of the action in Granville is located at the south side of False Creek under the Granville Street Bridge. This area is a popular spot with artists and anyone who appreciates fresh produce and trying out different foods.
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Commercial Drive Once the centre of Vancouver's Italian community, this shopping area is an alternative to shopping at standardised malls. Commercial Drive features eclectic and funky one-of-a-kind shops selling hip ethnic trinkets and food. The street, also simply called "the Drive" is located just east of downtown, running south from Powell Street. Address: Commercial Drive Vancouver BC Canada V5N 4B6
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Chinatown - Vancouver For over a century, Vancouver's Chinatown has been the place to go to for Dim Sum on the weekends, healing herbs, Chinese jewellery, fresh produce, meat and fish right out of the tank. Chinatown, once a gathering place for mainly the Asian community, has become a popular tourist attraction for people spanning from all cultural backgrounds and is one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. Address: Pender Street W Vancouver BC Canada V6A 1T6
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Kerrisdale The Kerrisdale area simulates an old fashioned upscale village. Thia area features patisseries, fresh flower shops, sophisticated gift shops, salons, boutiques and restaurants. Address: West 41st Avenue Vancouver BC Canada V6M 1Z6
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