Vancouver Retail
Commercial Drive was once a purely Italian neighbourhood but is now greatly diverse. You'll find all sorts of items to put in your shopping cart here, from cheese to trinkets.
South Main, or SoMa, welcomes everyone with designer tastes, as well as religious items and antiques. Many local designers--both the latest fashion trends and handmade ones--have set up shop here.
The Pacific Centre consists of more than 150 shops and restaurants as an underground shopping complex. It is connected to the Bay and Vancouver Centre.
Gastown, the oldest and most historic area in the city, has been furnished with high fashion stores. On the other hand, Yaletown features extraordinary fashion boutiques as well as more luxurious salons. Robson Street is also a long line of high-end shops for tourists.
Get produce at markets like the Santa Barbara Market along Commercial Drive, or the more eclectic Donald's Market and Moccia's Italian Market in East Hastings, or the highly-acclaimed Farmer's Market at Trout Lake.
If you're heading for the hills, be sure to visit Outdoor Row for quality outdoor and hiking equipment.
Near Main Street you'll find authentic Indian food and clothes in the Punjabi Market a.k.a. Little India. Not to be missed, of course, is Chinatown, located near Main and Pender. Multi-ethnic shops can also be found on Fraser St. along Kingsway.
In Kitsilano's 4th Ave. and Broadway you'll find lots of eclectic shops and Greek shops, respectively.