City Guide
Shopping Districts
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver is a shopper’s paradise, with numerous neighbourhoods touting distinct retail experiences. Below are our favourite shopping districts to explore, whether it’s for fashion and accessories, gifts and souvenirs, or arts and crafts.
Robson Street
This is where you’ll find all the big named brands, as well as some local fashion chains, mixed in with souvenir stores, beauty outlets and unique gift stores.
Granville Island
Situated on False Creek with views of downtown Vancouver, the 37-acre island is home to an array of shops, restaurants and theatres, as well as the immensely popular Granville Island Public Market.
Yaletown
The warehouse district in Yaletown has transformed into one of the city’s chicest neighbourhoods, filled with residential loft spaces, sidewalk cafés, cool restaurants, unique shopping, and leafy parks.
West 4th Avenue
The central hub of Kitsilano retail, West 4th Avenue offers everything from high-end boutique clothing stores to some of the most renowned restaurants in the city.
Kerrisdale Village
Some of Vancouver’s best shops give Kerrisdale as their address, and no matter what your age or disposable income, there’s a store for you in Kerrisdale Village.
South Granville
On the south side of the Granville Bridge is the South Granville shopping district. Sitting on the edge of the upscale Shaughnessy neighbourhood, the stores in the area are appropriately high-end to suit the tastes of their well-heeled local clientele.
Gastown
A national historic site, Gastown in Vancouver, BC, is a bustling urban center, full of charm, nightlife, fabulous shopping, and many of the city's most acclaimed restaurants.
Davie Village
Known internationally for its thriving community of gay and lesbian residents, Davie Village is offers a chilled-out vibe for people watching during the day, and thumping clubs, pubs and street life at night.
Cambie Village
Located on one of Vancouver’s primary heritage boulevards, Cambie Village extends from West 6th Avenue to King Edward Avenue.
Main Street
Main Street has a variety of original Vancouver and Canadian fashion boutiques, plus high-quality second-hand wares, collectibles and antiques.
Alberni Street
Known as "luxury row", the Alberni Street shopping district is lined with high-end shopping and dining.
Commercial Drive
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city.
Granville Street - Downtown
The downtown blocks bordered by Burrard, Howe, Hastings and Georgia streets is a surprising treasure trove of unique stores, high-end fashion retailers and invaluable services.
Olympic Village
Positioned southeast of False Creek in Vancouver, this bustling community is home to some of the city’s newest, up-and-coming restaurants and craft breweries.
Chinatown
In Chinatown, you'll find the old and new in perfect harmony: everything you love about traditional Chinese culture and modern new establishments that excites you.
Kits On Broadway
Located in the heart of Kitsilano, West Broadway offers a fantastic mix of shops, restaurants and services, and a short walk or bike ride to beautiful parks and beaches.
1st Avenue Village
A picturesque commercial strip located on 1st Avenue in the ever popular neighbourhood of Kitsilano.
Point Grey Village
Point Grey Village is the main commercial strip with shops and restaurants along West 10th Avenue between Tolmie Street and Discovery Street on Vancouver's West Side.
Wesbrook Village
Located just south of UBC, Wesbrook Village is a collection of shops and residences in the University neighbourhood.
Dunbar Village
Dunbar Village is divided into three distinct areas: North Dunbar between W16th and W19th Ave; Central Dunbar between West King Edward and W30th Ave; Dunbar Southlands between W38th and W41st Ave.
Sunset On Fraser
Sunset on Fraser welcomes you to Vancouver by providing an authentic experience of the incredible multicultural fabric that makes our city so unique. This is Vancouver’s most culturally diverse shopping district!
Denman Village
Denman Village is the West End’s unofficial ‘Main Street’, a commercial area that extends for six blocks between Burnaby Street and Robson.
East Village
The East Village is located within two historic neighbourhoods situated in the heart of East Vancouver: Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland.
River District
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Fraser River, River District Shopping provides a unique and inviting atmosphere for all who explore its offerings.
Marpole Village
Marpole Village has a variety of retail including jewelers, sporting goods and eyewear along with big box retailers.
Strathcona
Strathcona has over 850 commercial business across 44 city square blocks from Gore Avenue in the west, Clark Drive in the East, Railway Street in the North and Venables Street to the south.
Victoria Drive
Enjoy the smell of rose infused coffee, weekend dim sum, soy chicken, fruit cakes and the aroma of decadent flowers from the vibrant Victoria Drive shopping district.
Punjabi Market
Vancouver’s Punjabi Market district–also known as Little India–is a cultural and commercial focal point for Vancouver’s South Asian community and one of the city’s unique shopping centers.
Collingwood
Located at the crossroads of Vancouver and Burnaby, Collingwood village spans Kingsway from Boundary to Rupert. Walking along these colourful streets, you’ll feel the charm of a village and the excitement of a bustling shopping district to explore!
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