charming cafes . www . pointgrey village . com Map 4 : D1 / D2
RICHMOND / STEVESTON Just south of Vancouver , and easily accessible by SkyTrain , lies the city of Richmond , famed for its vibrant Asian community . The Gulf of Georgia Cannery , Britannia Shipyards , Asian night markets in summer and the Richmond Olympic Oval are some of the area ’ s biggest draws . Shop till you drop in Golden Village , home to Asian malls such as Aberdeen Centre and Parker Place , then indulge in East-meets-West flavours at the many restaurants along Alexandra Road , a destination for dim sum , hot pot and more . Once the largest fishing port and cannery on the West Coast , Steveston is now a charming waterfront village . Fresh seafood such as fish ’ n ’ chips , a scenic seaside setting and historic sights make this a popular destination . www . tourismrichmond . com Map 3
ROBSON STREET Vancouver ’ s famous shopping street runs through the heart of downtown . Stretching from BC Place Stadium to the Vancouver Art Gallery through to Stanley Park , with most of the shops and restaurants concentrated between Granville and Bute streets , it is fashionista central . Brand-name stores rub shoulders with one-of-a-kind spots , eateries , cafes and immense flagship locations of Lululemon , Sephora , L ’ Occitane and Victoria ’ s Secret . Most stores stay open late , adding to the vibrant buzz , day and night . www . robsonstreet . ca Map 1 : C5
SOUTH GRANVILLE Blocks of art and antiques galleries , coined Gallery Row , climb the slope from the Granville Street Bridge to 16th Ave ., marking South Granville as a hot spot for connoisseurs . The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Indigo bookstore are central landmarks to this hub , graced with dining destinations , home decor stores and high-end fashion boutiques . www . southgranville . org Map 1 : F3
SQUAMISH Located at the halfway point between Vancouver and Whistler , this city of 17,500 people is often referred to as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada , and with good reason . It offers mountain biking , kayaking , golf , tobogganing , snowshoeing and more . The largest draw is Stawamus Chief Provincial Park and its neighbour , the Sea to Sky Gondola . Rock climbers from all over travel to climb the second largest granite monolith ( a single sheet of stone ) in the world , 700 m ( 2,300 ft ) in height , with spectacular views of Howe Sound and Garibaldi Provincial Park . Many Squamish cafes and restaurants offer views of waterfalls , mountains or the nearby ocean . Visit the Brackendale area , which is home to North America ’ s highest concentration of bald eagles ( Dec-Feb ), for its charming cafes , shops and art gallery . www . exploresquamish . com
WEST END The West End sits between some of the city ’ s most popular destinations for locals and visitors alike . The sands of English Bay , the 400 ha ( 1,000 acres ) of Stanley Park — and its wrap-around seawall — and the stores and eateries of downtown are right on the doorstep of one of Canada ’ s most densely populated urban areas . The three main streets of Davie , Denman and Robson connect the area . Davie Village is the hub of Vancouver ’ s gay community and a street popular for dining and revelling . At the corner of Davie and Bute is Canada ’ s first permanent rainbow crosswalk . Denman St . is densely packed with charming cafes and restaurants . Robson is a popular shopping street that stretches across the city . The area holds many popular outdoor events such as summer movie screenings , the Vancouver Pride Festival and the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display . www . westendbia . com Map 1 : C3 / C4
WEST VANCOUVER Just across Burrard Inlet lies posh West Vancouver . On the city ’ s western edge , Horseshoe Bay is a departure point for ferries to Bowen Island , Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast . The waterfront neighbourhood of Ambleside offers panoramic views of the city and Stanley Park . Take an oceanside stroll on the Centennial Seawalk from Ambleside Park to Dundarave Park . The 75-ha ( 185-ac ) Lighthouse Park offers hiking trails through first-growth trees , including towering giants 60 m ( 200 ft ) tall . Find over 300 shops , services and eateries at Park Royal shopping centre . In winter , ski Cypress Mountain , or hike trails and view wildlife in summer . www . vancouversnorthshore . com Map 2 , Map 4
WHISTLER This resort city of 10,000 is located 125 km ( 78 mi ) north of Vancouver in the Coast Mountains , and was the official mountain venue of where . ca N5