Shopping
Shop in Vancouver
Main Street – Main Street, which runs through many of Vancouver’s neighborhoods, is known for its diversity and down to earth accessibility. It has a trendy and eclectic vibe with vibrant street art, vintage stores, hip eateries and craft breweries. Main Street can easily occupy an afternoon as you stroll past all it has to offer.
Davie Village – The residential area to the south of the downtown core, the West End’s shopping tends to be focused around Davie Village, the heart of which is at Davie and Bute streets. Davie Village also happens to be Vancouver’s LGBTQ+ district so expect a diverse mix of locals as well as an abundance of rainbow flags. Shops here cater to locals, but you’ll find some really great bookstores as well as trendy boutiques.
Granville Street – Head across the bridge to South Granville (from Broadway to 16th Ave) to find trendy local boutiques, well-known retailers, and high-end shopping, plus a collection of great restaurants. Back downtown, Pacific Centre Mall is also located along Granville Street and is anchored by three department stores, including Canada’s high-end Holt Renfrew. The mall runs three city blocks, most of which are underground, while outside the mall you will find more retailers as you head south along Granville.
Gastown – Gastown has emerged as a hotspot for fashion boutiques, modern homewares, and gifts. For souvenirs, Water Street, the neighborhood’s main shopping thoroughfare is your best bet to find your touristy souvenirs, but make sure you check out some of the excellent First Nations galleries where you can pick up Indigenous art to take home (a not so touristy souvenir but a much nicer option). Make your way through the side-streets like Abbott and Carrall where you will find not only the locals, but interesting shops that are off the main road.
