Retail Shopping in British Columbia

Mount Pleasant 

Known by locals as one of the coolest shopping and eating districts in the city, the Mount Pleasant district offers eclectic shopping experiences catered to different tastes.

Surrounded by a vibrant neighborhood and beautiful mountain views, roaming Mount Pleasant is one of the best ways to spend a day in Vancouver.

Located southeast of downtown Vancouver, Mount Pleasant and the affiliated Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area represent over 350 local business where visitors can shop and eat.

There is something to do at all times of the day, including the Mount Pleasant self-guided walking tour exploring the district's working-class history and architecture. For night owls, don't miss the area's active nightlife culture.

Robson Street

Located in downtown Vancouver, Robson Street thoroughfare provides a host of entertainment, culture, great food, and upscale shopping. The district is known throughout Vancouver as being one of the more high-end regions in the city and province, housing a variety of desirable venues like BC Place, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Stanley Park.

Robson Street is known for its wealth of upscale shopping as well – featuring brand-named retailers, fine dining, and also a dash of small, neighbourhood-market stores, letting it maintain its small charm once held during its development in the late 1800s.