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Then, check out some of our many different shopping districts and a few of their boutiques and stores that each offers.
Granville Street is the centre of the downtown shopping experience. From funky clothing stores to tatoo studios, you are sure to find some interesting shopping here.
Vancouver's Chinatown is the place to visit for a taste of culture, food, architecture and more.
If you're looking for a manicured mega mall, Commercial Drive is not for you. If you're looking for funky, ethnic, hip stuff, it's probably just the place.
"Gallery Row" is what locals call the Granville Rise neighbourhood, and with twenty-five art galleries and antique dealers, it's a name richly deserved.
Gastown is Vancouver's oldest downtown neighborhood and it's definitely worth a visit if you're looking for souvenirs, good food, Native Arts and Crafts or nightlife.
The Golden Village is refered to as the New Vancouver Chinatown. it has the highest concentration of Asian Malls in North America.
Granville Island houses the famous Public Market where you can find fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood, good coffee, outstanding flowers, quaint shops to browse in, all with fantastic views of the city and mountains. Don't forget about the many restaurants and live theatre. You don't want to leave out this fabulous shopping destination, an urban oasis.
Southern Main St. between 41st and 54th is known as "Little India". Packed with silks, spices, exotic foods and more (including Bollywood movies for days), it's a little corner of wonder in East Van.
Robson Street is Vancouver's premier shopping and entertainment street. Often compared to Hollywood's Rodeo Drive, Robson is fun for shopping, dining and people watching.
South Granville is home to many of Vancouver's best art galleries, antique stores and clothing and furniture shops. A visit could easily take up a whole day's exploration.
Yaletown is the newest "place to be" where fashionable boutiques and high end restaurants mingle with high tech companies.
