Robson Street
Robson Street is the fashion hub of Vancouver, a popular destination for purchasing designer clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, and boutique items. It also features many unique shops, sidewalk cafes, and specialty restaurants, making it a shopping paradise loved by both tourists and locals.
The old brick and stone buildings of former warehouses have been transformed into today's loft stores, art studios, advertising companies, designer boutiques, fashion boutiques, restaurants, and bars, creating a bustling scene.
Downtown and Gastown
Downtown Vancouver is a hub for high-end fashion stores, jewelry shops, boutiques, and international gourmet restaurants. It features large shopping centers (Pacific Centre Shopping Mall), major department stores (The Bay, Sears), hotels, and various restaurants, making it the top choice for purchasing luxury goods. Gastown, located next to the Waterfront SkyTrain Station, is a must-visit heritage area for tourists. It boasts classic architecture, the historic steam clock, and romantic red-brick streets, along with many exquisite restaurants and shops, making it the best place to hunt for souvenirs.
Kitsilano
Charming Kitsilano: Fourth Avenue offers a wealth of shopping options and is one of Vancouver's most charming neighborhoods.
Chinatown
Located around Main Street and Keefer Street, this is the place to find treasures with traditional Chinese characteristics. Here you can find premium Chinese tea, herbs, tea sets, and a variety of exquisite crafts. You can also taste various traditional Chinese snacks, such as roasted duck.
Commercial Drive
Just a 5-minute SkyTrain ride from downtown, Commercial Drive, also known as 'Little Italy,' is a hotspot for food and shopping with a Latin flair. Here you will find outdoor cafes, elegant restaurants, unique bars, quaint boutiques, and nostalgic cinemas.
South Granville Street
The unique Granville Street shopping district is located south of downtown, extending from the south end of the Granville Bridge to West 16th Street. This is a hub of fashion trends, featuring numerous art galleries, antique shops, specialty stores of designers from various countries, high-end furniture stores, vintage record shops, and theaters. It also boasts some of the city's most famous restaurants, allowing you to experience the distinctive charm of this area.
Granville Island Market
Here, the whole family can enjoy leisure and shopping fun. The spacious and bright indoor public market offers a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood. There are also craft shops and galleries run by local artists, giving you the chance to see handmade arts such as glass blowing, weaving, and ceramics. This is also a stage for street performers. Every summer, magicians, musicians, and dancers bring colorful entertainment to visitors. The island also has a children's playground and a water park for kids to enjoy.
Tourists looking to collect antique furniture or boutique items must visit Main Street (from 16th Street to 33rd Street). There, you will find a variety of shops selling antique furniture, carpets, books, and home boutique items, with a dazzling array of goods. If you get tired from shopping, you can take a break at one of the charming cafes, bars, or restaurants to enjoy delicious food and a romantic, leisurely atmosphere.
Metropolis at Metrotown
Located in Burnaby, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, it can also be reached directly by SkyTrain. Metropolis at Metrotown is the largest shopping center in the province, with over 400 stores, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment activities suitable for the whole family.
