Alberni Street

Vancouver's first downtown core, Gastown is known for its Victorian architecture, quaint cobblestone streets, and the world's first steam-powered clock. Gastown is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including art galleries, live music venues, and fashion boutiques. The neighborhood is also popular for its nightlife, with a number of bars and nightclubs that stay open late into the night.

Granville Island in Vancouver contains an array of theatres, artists studios, craft shops and a large public market. The Island also boasts many restaurants, marinas and its own brewery.

Window shopping or making a dent in your wallet, Robson Street will hit the spot. The main retail shopping area starts around Granville Street, behind Hotel Vancouver, at Nordstrom department store stretching down to Jervis Street. In between, you’ll find most of the major North American fashion brands, along with a lively mix of sporting goods, accessories, homewares, beauty and wellness purveyors.