Best Shopping Malls in Downtown Vancouver Area

"A post shared by City Square (@citysquareshoppingcentre) on Jun 17, 2016 at 9:44am PDT. While wandering around downtown Vancouver, take some time to check out City Square Shopping Centre. Drop your children off at Raincity Dance studio while you pound it out at Steve Nash Fitness World."

"Enter through Robson Street’s entrance to wander around the American luxury department store Nordstrom and admire the most fashionable high-end goods, including Jimmy Choo shoes, Louis Vuitton handbags, and designer clothing. Then leave Nordstrom for the mall to admire the innovative designs at Kate Spade, Banana Republic’s business attires, and Brown’s unique footwear. Next, head over to the Hudson’s Bay store in search of deals at Ted Baker, BCBG Max Azria, Lord & Taylor, Calvin Klein, and more."

"The Pacific Centre covers three city blocks and offers an indoor shopping experience that comes in handy on those notoriously wet days in Vancouver. With some familiar brand names like The Gap, Guess, Hollister, Coach, Michael Kors and Sunglass Hut, mixed in with Canadian companies like The Hudson Bay Company's department store, there's no shortage of choice."

"Opened in 1971, this mall is home to various stores including kate spade new york, Nordstrom, AllSaints, Michael Kors, Sephora and Ted Baker London. It also has a lottery ticket center, restaurants and services outlets. There is also a Four Seasons Hotel at Pacific Centre, making it popular to tourists."

"Venture into Aberdeen Centre or one of the other nearby malls to find yourself transported to Asia, complete with supermarkets, tea shops, household goods and any number of exclusive Asian brands, all yours for the browsing. Then take a short walk along the waterfront pathway to the ROX – Richmond Olympic Experience. Located in the speed skating venue from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the ROX features simulators so you can experience what world class athletes feel when they compete. At the south edge of Richmond is the fishing village of Steveston."

"More than 160 stores pack this Asian mall, which is anchored by a Daiso (a ubiquitous Japanese dollar store). Shoppers can stock up on trendy Korean skin-care products at Aritaum, Tony Moly, and Nature Republic, or browse everything from herbal..."

"A beautiful shopping mall carrying designer brands, Sinclair Centre, aside from being a stunning work of marble and brass architecture complete with a glass atrium, is also for many, where they first became “Canadians.” The centre is comprised of four buildings that have been joined together, including the Federal Building where the Passport office is located. This building dates all the way back to 1910, a rich piece of Vancouver’s history."

"Journey over to downtown Vancouver’s charming Sinclair Centre to indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at L2 Leone Cafe. Stop by Ethereal Art to admire some of the brilliant crystal masterpieces created by international and Canadian designers. Shop under the seafoam-green once-copper tower of Sinclair Centre for dazzling diamonds."

"As of the last week of January 2020, most of the stores and food court along with Safeway have been removed for the rebirth of this popular Vancouver mall, which will include luxurious residences. Enjoy shopping under the airy glass skylight at this single-storey sprawling shopping centre. Spend time scouring the racks for end-of-season sales at flagship department store Hudson’s Bay Company."

"Kids Market is a shopping mall focused on children (and the kids at heart). Toys, children’s wear, party supplies, costumes, dance clothing, candies, gifts and other specialty items fill the shops in this warehouse-styled mall. With a play area, arcade and caboose, it is definitely a child’s paradise."

"A post shared by Commercial Drive (@commerciald) on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:47pm PDT. Venture over to Commercial Drive and explore mini-mall Il Mercato to indulge in mouthwatering pizza at Lombardo’s. Replenish your stock of miscellaneous items at Super Valu before heading over to Norman’s to buy fresh produce."

"Located on the corner of Burrard and Georgia, Royal Centre is easily accessible for those visiting downtown Vancouver. Either walk over or take the SkyTrain to Burrard Station, where you’ll see RBC Tower next to the mall’s entrance. Eat lunch at the multicultural food court before admiring the quality leather footwear at Valentini Shoes."

"A post shared by Clothes and Collectibles (@clothesandcollectibles) on Jun 14, 2016 at 11:28am PDT. Wander over to Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood mini-mall to stock up on inexpensive school and office supplies at discount retailer Dollarama. No phone is beyond repair when you bring it to the electronics technicians at Cellular Repair."

"A post shared by The Granville Warehouse (@thegranvillewarehouse) on Nov 8, 2017 at 12:34pm PST. If you’re willing to battle through the loud music and dim lighting, you’re in for a wide range of dishes that cost no more than $4.95. Not just that, but there’s always a solid weekday special going on – AYCE pasta and Wing Wednesdays, for starters."

"A fine dining-style brunch featuring Chef Quang Dang's seven-item menu riddled with high end, local ingredients. This is the kind of spot where the "fresh squeezed orange juice" on the menu really is squeezed ten steps away behind the bar."

"Nestled between retail stores along South Granville, West is a hidden gem brimming with talented, high ceilings, a temperature-controlled wall of wine."

"Blessed with a top spot in Granville Street's Entertainment District—it's easy to bar-hop all along Granville, before or after hitting The Roxy—this is one Vancouver institution that hasn't lost any of its celebrity cred. The Roxy is a dance club, live entertainment venue, and beer commercial come to life. Get there early or face long lines!"

"Locals know that if you've made it to The Roxy, it's been an eventful night that you'll probably laugh about the morning after. This longtime local hangout finds particular favor with university students and hockey players. It's a pretty casual spot where the drinks flow, the music's loud, and the good times roll."

"A post shared by Roxy Live (@roxyvanlive) on Jun 13, 2019 at 5:29pm PDT. Bust off your dancing shoes and party at the Roxy Cabaret in Vancouver. Since its establishment, it has become a melting pot of people from all over Canada in need of a great time."

"This unique spa transports you to a Middle Eastern-inspired setting and boasts a Hammam and Gommage paired experience. Beginning with a cleansing steam treatment, you then relax in an exfoliation session featuring black Moroccan soap to refresh the skin. You can then follow up the treatment with a massage, facial or body masque."

"Old Xian’s Food is a famed “dragon”, currently running two stores in town. Their biang biang noodles–otherwise a trademark food of China’s Shaanxi Province–are typically thicccc and chewy, and enjoy wide popularity among Vancouverites today. “Biangbiang” is the sound the noodle makes when it is being pulled and slapped against the work surface."

"Alberni St. downtown is where you’ll find stores selling expensive things like diamond rings and Louis Vuitton dog beds, and it’s also where you’ll find Kirin. This Chinese restaurant has been around for over 30 years and looks sort of like a hotel lobby, even though it’s actually one of the best dim sum restaurants in the city. They don’t have the traditional carts here, so choose a bunch of things off their menu - the barbecue pork buns, prawn dumplings and egg tarts are must-orders - and book ahead."

"Photo courtesy of By Tomwsulcer (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons. Kirin Restaurant's been around since 1987 and over the years they've opened up four locations across the Vancouver area. Known for their Chinese cuisine, the menu offers an abundant amount of choice."

"Praised by critics as one of the best premium Chinese dining experiences-exquisite seafood dishes in a warm, authentic and elegant atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Shirt/Slacks Req.Phone: +1 604-682-8833"