Shopping
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Burnaby is a top-notch destination for avid shoppers.
With huge shopping malls, as well as specialty and small independent businesses, visitors can easily spend an entire day hunting for bargains here or escape a rainy day.
Metropolis at Metrotown
Metropolis at Metrotown (4700-4800 Kingsway) is the largest shopping centre in British Columbia and second-largest in Canada. With more than 450 shops spread out over more than 160,000 sqm/1.7m sqft, this is Burnaby's most popular tourist attraction. There's a 10-screen movie theater, and two inner courtyards have hosted Cirque de Soleil performances and Canadian Idol auditions. The huge food court, with 21 outlets and seating for more than 1,000 patrons, has great views of the North Shore mountains. It's less than 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver by SkyTrain.
The directly adjoining Station Square Mall has close to 40 retail shops and services, including restaurants, medical clinics, electronics stores, and a 7-screen movie theatre.
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Crystal Mall, Brentwood and Lougheed Town Centre
Just across the street, the Crystal Mall (4500 Kingsway) offers a distinctive and unique Asian shopping experience. Its circular design is supposed to symbolize never-ending wealth, and its 200-plus shops include Chinese herbal medicine specialists, various Asian beauty and jewellery outlets, and a specialty food court with Malaysian, Taiwanese, and Japanese cuisine.
Bordering on the Lougheed Highway to the north are two other notable malls. Brentwood Town Centre (4567 Lougheed Hwy.) features more than 110 shops, from department stores to brand-name fashions. Lougheed Town Centre (9855 Austin Ave.) offers a similar but even larger mix, with close to 200 shops. Both malls have self-titled SkyTrain stops on the Millennium Line.
Specialty Shopping
To get a taste of Burnaby's history and culture while shopping, it's worth heading to the Heights Commercial District. This 11-block span (3700-4800 Hastings St.) is home to a wide variety of independent bookstores, barber shops, food stores, and fashion boutiques, among other outlets. There's a strong Italian and Greek flavour, and many businesses are family-owned.
Keep an eye open for colourful wall murals painted by local artists, plus the classic neon "swinging girl" sign that promoted the now-defunct Helen's Children's Wear, and has been restored for display in front of an Italian deli named Cioffi's (4156 Hastings) in 2009.
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3735 Capilano Rd
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7R 4J1
Websitehttp://www.capbridge.com
Toll-free
Phone604-985-7474
Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives - world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, the seven bridges of Treetops Adventure & the thrilling new Cliffwalk, a heart-stopping journey along the granite cliff high above Capilano River.
The 137 m (450 ft) long, 70 m (230 ft) high Capilano Suspension Bridge has thrilled visitors since 1889. While the wobbly bridge has become a Vancouver landmark, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers an all-encompassing BC experience. History, culture & nature are presented through knowledgeable staff and interpretive signage. Seasonal events like Raptors Ridge birds of prey June to October & Canyon Lights in December enhance this year-round destination.
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578 Carrall St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5K2
Websitehttp://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Toll-free
Phone604-662-3207
Built in 1986, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first full-scale Scholar garden built outside China using traditional techniques. Covered walkways & exquisite architecture make it a delight in any weather or season, with the same relaxing, serene landscape as found in the old, private gardens of China's ancient elite. This living museum promotes the understanding of cultures through daily tours, festivals, monthly art exhibitions, music concerts & unique live theatre productions in summer. One-of-a-kind finds in the Eight Treasures Shop. Located in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk from downtown Vancouver & historic Gastown, near parking & public transit.
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1596 Johnston St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3R9
Websitehttp://www.ediblecanada.com
Toll-free
Phone604-558-0040
Sightseeing for your taste buds! Edible Canada (formerly Edible British Columbia) is located across from Vancouver's Granville Island Public Market. We are Canada's largest culinary tourism & locavore retail company, dedicated to sourcing the highest quality culinary products from coast to coast for our customers. Services include our retail & online artisan food store, guided Granville Island Market & Chinatown Tours, demonstration guest chef Market Dinners, Gourmet Kayaking Weekends & popular Amuse Bouche newsletter & blog. In Summer 2011 we opened Edible Canada at the Market - a vibrant bistro in the heart of Granville Island & at the forefront of Canadian cuisine.
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Websitehttp://www.vancouvertours.com
Toll-free877-669-2277
Phone604-255-7272
Landsea Tours offers daily scheduled half-day & full-day mini-coach sightseeing excursions to include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & more - maximum of 24 guests. See it all: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island Market, Alaska cruise ships, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Butchart Gardens. Combine a Victoria tour with whale watching or a floatplane flight, or a Whistler tour with the Whistler Mountaineer train by Rocky Mountaineer. Driver/guides create memorable sightseeing experiences by sharing their extensive knowledge of area history, geography & current events & in answering guests' individual questions.
Private tours and transfers are also available: SUVs, Mercedes Sprinter Vans and Mini-Coaches available.
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