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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. southgranville.org
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.
vancouver-chinatown.com
MAIN STREET
Wander Main Street
between 6th 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.
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especially lively. This is a
welcoming community where
you can relax in a bookstore
or dance the night away.
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KITSILANO
Bordered to the north by two
popular beaches, "Kits" is
an artsy, relaxed, up-market
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 West
4th Avenue and Broadway.
shopwest4th.com
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.
downtownvancouver.net
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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. thedrive.ca
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.
westendbia.com
Davie Village
Chinatown
Main Street
