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tourismvancouver.com 13 Vancouver Aquarium Capilano Suspension Bridge Granville Island Seawall Photos: tvan/the reef restaurant; Kitsilano chamber of commerce; tvan/michael Song; tvan/robert Kent Kitsilano Beach Main Street Davie Village Gastown Kitsilano Bordered to the north by two popular beaches, "Kits" is an artsy, relaxed, upmarket neighbourhood with yoga studios, independent bookstores and organic coffee shops. Kits Pool, a heated saltwater swimming pool, is a popular attraction, as is shopping and dining on Fourth avenue and Broadway. Granville Street vancouver's entertainment epicentre is chock full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs that really get going after dark, while more than 100 fashionable boutiques and Pacific Centre shopping mall offer retail therapy during the day. Commercial Drive "the Drive," for short, attracts a diverse crowd of students, writers and artists with its easygoing, bohemian vibe. vegan eateries blend with espresso bars in what was once vancouver's little Italy. West End and Stanley Park the west end's densely packed highrises fringe Stanley Park, canada's largest city- owned green space. highlights include the seawall path, english Bay's sunny beaches and the Vancouver Aquarium. South Granville Sophistication emanates from the spas, art galleries, interior design stores, antique shops and theatres that populate this vibrant arts and culture area, which is easily explored on foot. Chinatown thanks to canada's largest chinese population, vancouver's chinatown is a vibrant and authentic reflection of chinese culture, food and festivities. Don't miss the chinatown night market, a summertime bazaar that comes alive with people, lights and scents every Friday through Sunday night, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., may through September. Main Street wander main Street between 10th and 33rd avenues to find an endless supply of coffeehouses, hipster hangouts and funky boutiques, including a number of antique dealers. Further south, around 49th avenue, is the colourful and lively Punjabi market – shop for silky fabrics, glittering jewelry and tasty Indo-canadian delicacies. Get to know Vancouver's unique neighbourhoods up close and personal p12-13_Neighbourhoods.indd 13 14-04-16 10:10 AM