Department Stores & Shopping Centers: Pacific Centre downtown features luxury brands; Metrotown in Burnaby offers extensive mall shopping; The Vancouver Centre and Lincoln Park are popular shopping destinations.
Local Boutiques: Gastown features independent clothing stores, art galleries, and specialty shops. Kitsilano's West 4th Avenue offers trendy boutiques, home decor, and vintage shops. Vancouver has a strong independent retail scene with unique, locally-owned businesses.
Markets: Granville Island Public Market features produce, seafood, crafts, and prepared foods in a historic setting. The Chinatown Night Market (summer evenings) offers street food and Asian goods. Commercial Drive features multicultural markets and independent shops.
What to Buy: Look for Canadian merchandise including maple products, Indigenous art and crafts, quality outdoor gear from local brands, fresh salmon and seafood, and craft beers from BC breweries.