Vancouver's Shopping Scene
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The city of Vancouver radiates a unique personality born of a combination of big city bustle and relaxed Pacific coast values. This attitude is reflected in the city's diverse shopping districts; whether looking for high-fashion designer clothing or in search of an authentic Chinese spice, Vancouver's charismatic shopping scene is sure to delight and fulfill.
GRANVILLE STREET
Along Granville Street there are two main shopping areas to visit. Downtown Granville Street features an array of shops, including shoe stores, bookshops and music stores. Well-known department stores such as the Bay and Sears can be found here, as well as the Pacific Centre shopping mall. Movie theatres, coffee shops and restaurants cater to all the needs of a shopper.
South Granville’s shopping atmosphere is notably different to its downtown counterpart. It is known to be one of the trendiest shopping areas in Vancouver. This is apparent in the number of designer shops that exist here. From designer shoes to furniture, make-up to linens, all things fashionable can be found in South Granville. The Stanley Theatre, various art galleries and an assortment of fine-dining restaurants also call South Granville home.
GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET
Granville Island is a popular arts and culture destination. One of the peninsula's most noteworthy attractions is the large Granville Island Market. Open all day, seven days a week (except in January), there are hundreds of vendors, some permanent and some temporary. There are many items for sale, including fresh meats, vegetables, fish and baked goods, and plenty of arts and crafts, from pottery to glassware to clothing.
MAIN STREET
Vancouver’s Main Street, between Sixth and 33rd avenues, is a lively shopping district geared to a young, hip crowd. Works of art by local artists and designers can be found in many of the trendy Main Street shops and there are plenty of antique stores to explore, with items ranging from traditional to 1960’s kitsch pieces.
ROBSON STREET
With such a diverse arrangement of stores to delve into, shoppers perusing Robson Street are likely to find something of interest. Fashionable clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and music stores are intermingled with hip cafes, which provide a much needed caffeine boost during a long day of retail therapy.
CHINATOWN
Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in North America, following San Francisco's. The district contains a multitude of Chinese specialty shops and markets. Shoppers will find traditional Chinese foods, kitchenware, herbal remedies and more. On summer weekend evenings Keefer and Pender streets come to life as they host the open-air Chinese night market. Here visitors will discover a tremendous assortment of goods at bargain prices.
GASTOWN
Designated as a national historic site, Gastown was Vancouver's first city centre. It is located along the waterfront at the northeast end of Vancouver's current downtown area. Water Street is Gastown's main drag and features furniture and fashion boutiques, art galleries, First Nations art stores, restaurants and nightclubs. The area attracts many tourists, apparent by the numerous souvenir shops and tourism businesses found around the neighbourhood.
YALETOWN
Previously an industrial site, Yaletown began its transformation into a bustling neighbourhood in 1986 and is now densely populated. Many of the brick warehouses have been turned into stylish, fashion-forward clothing stores and furniture outlets. Shoppers are likely to find chic home accessories and unique vintage pieces at places such as the Cross Décor and Design.
KITSILANO
Once a hot hangout for the hippy crowd, Kitsilano is now a modern urban neighbourhood. Its shopping district is concentrated along West Fourth Avenue and West Broadway. Vintage shops, children's wear, accessories and specialty shops can be found here, as well as renowned clothing brand stores like Roots Canada and Lululemon Athletica.
GRANVILLE STREET
Along Granville Street there are two main shopping areas to visit. Downtown Granville Street features an array of shops, including shoe stores, bookshops and music stores. Well-known department stores such as the Bay and Sears can be found here, as well as the Pacific Centre shopping mall. Movie theatres, coffee shops and restaurants cater to all the needs of a shopper.
South Granville’s shopping atmosphere is notably different to its downtown counterpart. It is known to be one of the trendiest shopping areas in Vancouver. This is apparent in the number of designer shops that exist here. From designer shoes to furniture, make-up to linens, all things fashionable can be found in South Granville. The Stanley Theatre, various art galleries and an assortment of fine-dining restaurants also call South Granville home.
GRANVILLE ISLAND MARKET
Granville Island is a popular arts and culture destination. One of the peninsula's most noteworthy attractions is the large Granville Island Market. Open all day, seven days a week (except in January), there are hundreds of vendors, some permanent and some temporary. There are many items for sale, including fresh meats, vegetables, fish and baked goods, and plenty of arts and crafts, from pottery to glassware to clothing.
MAIN STREET
Vancouver’s Main Street, between Sixth and 33rd avenues, is a lively shopping district geared to a young, hip crowd. Works of art by local artists and designers can be found in many of the trendy Main Street shops and there are plenty of antique stores to explore, with items ranging from traditional to 1960’s kitsch pieces.
ROBSON STREET
With such a diverse arrangement of stores to delve into, shoppers perusing Robson Street are likely to find something of interest. Fashionable clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and music stores are intermingled with hip cafes, which provide a much needed caffeine boost during a long day of retail therapy.
CHINATOWN
Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in North America, following San Francisco's. The district contains a multitude of Chinese specialty shops and markets. Shoppers will find traditional Chinese foods, kitchenware, herbal remedies and more. On summer weekend evenings Keefer and Pender streets come to life as they host the open-air Chinese night market. Here visitors will discover a tremendous assortment of goods at bargain prices.
GASTOWN
Designated as a national historic site, Gastown was Vancouver's first city centre. It is located along the waterfront at the northeast end of Vancouver's current downtown area. Water Street is Gastown's main drag and features furniture and fashion boutiques, art galleries, First Nations art stores, restaurants and nightclubs. The area attracts many tourists, apparent by the numerous souvenir shops and tourism businesses found around the neighbourhood.
YALETOWN
Previously an industrial site, Yaletown began its transformation into a bustling neighbourhood in 1986 and is now densely populated. Many of the brick warehouses have been turned into stylish, fashion-forward clothing stores and furniture outlets. Shoppers are likely to find chic home accessories and unique vintage pieces at places such as the Cross Décor and Design.
KITSILANO
Once a hot hangout for the hippy crowd, Kitsilano is now a modern urban neighbourhood. Its shopping district is concentrated along West Fourth Avenue and West Broadway. Vintage shops, children's wear, accessories and specialty shops can be found here, as well as renowned clothing brand stores like Roots Canada and Lululemon Athletica.
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