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Shopping in Vancouver

Vancouver shopping is perfect for the fashion-conscious spendthrift and the budget-minded browser.  Each specific shopping district sets itself apart from the others and offers distinctive designer labels, kitschy retro boutiques, and specialty shops.

Check out some of our many different shopping districts and a few of their boutiques and stores that each offers.

Antique RowLined up in a row on Main street are some of Vancouver's best antique stores to dream and shop at. Antique Row boasts an immense collection of antique stores and shops to find exactly what you are looking for.

Central GranvilleGranville 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.

Chinatown - Photo Credit: John SinalVancouver's Chinatown is the place to visit for a taste of culture, food, architecture and more.

Commercial Drive ShoppingIf 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

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Gastown - Photo Credit: John SinalGastown 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 - Photo Credit: Al HarveyGranville 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.

Kerrisdale has the feel of an old fashioned, if upscale, village. Many of the shops have been around for a long time, and the best of them exude secure self-confidence; they are well established and sure of themselves.

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Kitsilano - Photo Credit: Tom RyanKitsilano is a vibrant neighbourhood shopping area with a unique collection of one-of-a-kind shops, niche boutiques, sports stores and restaurants.

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 Shopping - Photo Credit: John SinalRobson 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 ShoppingSouth 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 Shopping - Photo Credit: John SinalYaletown is the newest "place to be" where fashionable boutiques and high end restaurants mingle with high tech companies.