El lugar ideal para pasar un día completo y explorar. Este es un espacio comercial y de entretenimiento, un destino favorito de todo el mundo. La isla está a cinco minutos del Centro y aquí se encuentran la famosa Emily Carr College of Art, el Backstage Lounge, el Kids Market y más. También hay un parque acuático y disponen de alquiler de kayak, canoas y otros deportes acuáticos. En la parte tranquila de la isla, el gran Granville Island Hotel espera a sus huéspedes.
Este centro comercial se extiende por tres cuadras en la superficie y subterráneas, y deja a los amantes de las compras más que satisfechos. Está situado en el corazón de la acción del centro, y cuenta con casi todas las tiendas y servicios. Desde cosméticos, regalos y recuerdos hasta ropa para niños, flores y muebles. Algunas de las tiendas más notables incluyen Mexx, Holt Renfrew, Banana Republic y Gap. También aquí se encuentra el gran almacén Holt Renfrew, y la gran feria de alimentos, que cuenta con todas las variedades de comidas, desde tacos hasta sushi.
The biggest shopping center in the city, Oakridge located about 20 minutes outside of Downtown. The complex includes shops like Banana Republic, MaxMara, Aritzia and two major department stores: The Bay and Zellers. Other major fashion brands are also represented, and the mall also contains a multiplex movie theater, babysitting services and a large food fair. The tower above the mall has business offices, a large pharmacy, dentists, doctors and other medical services.
Main Street, is one of the most happening streets in the city. The street extends right from Waterfront Road up to Kent Avenue. Located on this street are most of the city's top shopping centers, restaurants and bars. Visit the website to know more on offers and promotions for individual places.
Record lovers rejoice! This humble neighborhood shop stocks both new and used CDs and vinyl, specializing in rarities and local stuff like the masterful "Rock is Hard" by Vancouver's own Rodney Graham. In addition to the compelling music selection, Red Cat also plays host to gallery openings by local artists and in-store concert performances by local acts and even international superstars such as the Black Lips. Perhaps most important, the staff is eminently helpful, and gracious as can be. Check website for event announcements, ticket sales, online shopping, and adorable photos of Buddy, their cat.
Skoah es un famoso lugar entre los canadienses, para rejuvenecer y revitalizar, ideal para pasar un día de lluvia. Los que van por primera vez, pueden pedir consejos, ya que la gama de servicios disponibles es muy amplia. Los faciales son la especialidad, aunque son un poco caros, y hay uno corto para quienes están apurados. Venden productos para el cuidado de la piel, como astringentes y cremas de protección solar. El sitio web y el personal ofrecen muchos consejos útiles de belleza, una buena referencia para quienes no están seguros de lo que su piel necesita. La mejor parte es que Skoah es un espacio que respeta el medio ambiente. Las toallas y las sábanas se reutilizan o se donan, el plástico se recicla, y el papel que utilizan es 100% reciclado.
Housed in two interlinked heritage buildings, this 120,000 square foot (11468 square meters) City Square Shopping Centre has a variety of retail, office, residential and fitness facilities. A cooking shop, grocery store, pharmacy, restaurant, food court, clothing boutiques, music and book shops are among the choices here. Grab a cup of coffee in a cafe, browse through a bookstore, pick up a gift for a loved one, and all on your lunch break. Located across the street from Vancouver City Hall.
Eco Outdoor Sports has a good selection of sporting equipment from various brands, all under one roof. Everything from gloves to footwear are all available here. The boots are high quality, but are a little pricey. Log onto the website to check out the online collection.
Esta tienda de equipos se especializa en senderismo, camping, escalada, ciclismo, caminatas con raquetas para nieve, kayak, esquí, snowboard y caminata, es dirigida por los miembros y se dedica a las actividades al aire libre. La ciudad y sus alrededores ofrecen la más amplia cantidad de actividades al aire libre en cualquier lugar, y esta tienda del lado oeste ofrece mercancía de muy alta calidad a muy buenos precios. Es necesario tramitar una tarjeta de membresía la primera vez que uno visita el lugar, pero esta da derecho a un gran catálogo y otros beneficios de por vida. También disponen de alquiler de equipos.
If you want to buy some well-maintained sports gear at budget prices, walk into the Sports Junkies store and get yourself a great deal on some great new and used sporting goods. Founded in 1992, this store has been providing the people of Vancouver with a variety of sporting goods like cycles, skateboards, snow boards, pants, gloves, commuter bikes, hybrid bikes, ids bikes and road bikes. You can also tune up your bikes or get your golfing gear repaired here.
Shoppers Drug Mart boasts of more than 1200 branches in Canada and is the largest chain of pharmacies in the country. This Vancouver branch too sells medicines and health care items along with a few foodstuffs and beauty care products. It stocks merchandise of popular brands such as Fusion Beauty, Elizabeth Arden, Essence, Pur Minerals, Physicians Formula, L'Oreal Paris and Clarins. The appeal of this pharmacy is that it is open all 24 hours seven days a week. It also offers services like a parking spot, ATM and flu vaccinations.
A visit to Kaboodles Toy Store might just take you back a few decades to the time when you were a child yourself. The store has a good collection of toys used years ago, as well as new-age toys. Special discounts are available to teachers. Kids will be spoilt for choice, with products ranging from soft toys and puzzles to figurines and art supplies captivating their interest and inspiring creativity.