Robson Street
Robson Street is Vancouver's fashion and trend center, a popular location for buying designer clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and luxury goods. It also has many unique shops, sidewalk cafes, and specialty restaurants, making it a favorite shopping paradise for both tourists and locals.
An old brick warehouse has been converted into a bustling scene, now housing loft stores, art studios, advertising companies, designer boutiques, clothing stores, restaurants, and bars.
City center and Gaishi Town
Vancouver city center is a hub for designer fashion stores, jewelry shops, boutiques, and international cuisine restaurants. It is home to large shopping malls (Pacific Centre Shopping Mall), department stores (The Bay, Sears), hotels, and a variety of restaurants, making it an ideal location for purchasing luxury goods. Gastown, adjacent to the Waterfront SkyTrain station, is a must-visit heritage area for tourists. It features iconic buildings, an old gas clock, romantic red brick streets, as well as many exquisite restaurants and shops, making it the perfect place to find souvenirs.
Kislanu
Kitsilano: 4th Avenue offers abundant shopping options and is one of the most charming communities in Vancouver.
Chinatown
Look for Chinese traditional treasures on Main Street and Keefer Street. Find high-quality Chinese tea, herbs, tea sets, and exquisite crafts. You can also taste various traditional Chinese snacks, such as roasted duck from a Ming-style oven.
Commercial street
From the city center, it takes only 5 minutes by SkyTrain to reach the commercial street known as "Little Italy," which is a food and shopping hotspot with a blend of Latin ethnic flavors. Here, there are outdoor cafes, elegant restaurants, unique bars, small boutique shops, and nostalgic cinemas.
Nangela Ville Street
The distinctive Granville Street shopping district is located south of downtown, stretching from the southern end of Granville Bridge to West 16th Street. It is a hub of fashion and trends, featuring numerous art galleries, antique shops, designer boutiques from around the world, high-end furniture stores, vintage record shops, theaters, and the city's most famous restaurants, allowing you to experience the unique charm of this area.
Granville Island Market
The whole family can enjoy leisure and shopping here. The spacious indoor public market has a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood. There are also craft shops and galleries opened by local artists, where you can see handmade arts such as glassblowing, weaving carpets, and making ceramics. It is also a stage for street performers. In summer, magicians, performers, and dancers bring colorful entertainment to visitors. There are also children's playgrounds and water parks on the island for children to play.
Visitors who are interested in collecting antique furniture or exquisite items must visit Mian Street (from 16th to 33rd Street). There are various shops selling antique furniture, carpets, books, and home accessories, with a wide range of goods. If you get tired from shopping, you can take a break at a charming café, bar, or restaurant, and enjoy delicious food and a romantic and leisurely atmosphere.
Bonaventure Railway Town Shopping Center
Located in Burnaby, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, it is also accessible by SkyTrain. Metropolis at Metrotown is the largest shopping center in the province, with over 400 stores, offering a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options for the whole family.
