Plus appréciés Shopping à Vancouver

Empreinte d’une vivacité exquise, Granville Island est un véritable paradis pour les amateurs de shopping, de divertissements et de culture, à seulement quelques minutes du centre de Vancouver. À l’aube, les bateaux-taxis y arrivent en traversant la baie de False Creek, transportant des produits locaux et des caisses de fruits prêtes à être vendues sur le Marché publique. La couleur, la chaleur et la personnalité joyeuses de l’île se reflètent dans chacun des 300 commerces et marchands qui occupent cette charmante étendue. Que vous soyez à la recherche de produits d’artisanat, d’art aborigène ou de souvenirs locaux proposés par ses boutiques et galeries, ou que vous vous intéressiez à la culture et aux arts du spectacle, il y en a pour tous les goûts à Granville Island, qui abrite aussi d’importants sites tels que l’Université d'art et design Emily Carr, le Vancouver TheatreSports et la Granville Island Brewing Company.

Couvrant trois bloques de rues, en étages et sous terre, ce centre commercial permettra aux amateurs de shopping de se laisser aller à la joie de la consommation. Situé au cœur de l'animation du Centre-Ville, cet endroit populaire dispose de presque tous les magasins et services. Des produits de beauté, cadeaux et souvenirs, aux vêtements pour enfants, fleurs et meubles, c'est ici. Quelques-uns des magasins renommés comptent Sephora, Apple, H & M, Miss Sixty, Banana Republic et l'omniprésent GAP. Le grand magasin haut de gamme Holt Renfrew se trouve sur place et le vaste espace de restauration offre de tout, allant de Quiznos aux beignets de Tim Hortons.

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.

Stuck indoors on a rainy day? Get off that couch and head over to Skoah, a famous spot among Canadians, to rejuvenate and revitalize. The uninitiated may well ask for advice, for the range of services available is extensive. Facials are the specialty, albeit a bit pricey, and a quick one is available for those on the run. Skincare products abound here, from toners to astringents and creams to sunscreens. The website and staff provide many useful beauty tips; a good reference for those unsure of what their skin needs. The best part is that Skoah is eco-friendly. Towels and linen are reused or donated, plastic is recycled, while the paper they use is 100% recycled.

MacLeod's Books is any book lovers paradise. Stacks of books piled up and looking like it needs just one more to fall! Every bay in this store is packed with books and makes a great place to browse around. Collector's books, books on history and many more can be found here. Come in for one, and you are sure to walk out with at least three!