2008 Vancouver Official Visitors Guide - (Page 9) VancouVEr nEigHbourHooDS robson Street If you want a day chock-full of shopping, strolling, dining and people watching, head to Robson Street. It’s a sure bet for shoppers of all kinds with everything from big-name stores to funky independent boutiques. The main action is concentrated in the blocks from Burrard Street to Jervis Street, where stores line every inch of space along the sidewalk. And with no short supply of coffee shops, ethnic restaurants, sports bars and grills, fine dining and other eateries, you’re never far from a great place to stop and refuel. robsonstreet.ca the most densely populated areas in all of Canada, with 40,000 people living in highrise condominiums and apartments. Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with several beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal. westendbia.com Yaletown This False Creek waterfront community has experienced some serious revitalization since its rebirth as host of Expo ’86. Formerly a warehouse district where textile shops and train yards provided little in the way of beauty or entertainment, Yaletown has been transformed into one of Vancouver’s hippest areas, filled with sidewalk cafes, trendy restaurants, a thriving nightlife scene and intimate boutique hotels. yaletowninfo.com West End A gateway to Stanley Park, the West End neighbourhood is organized around Denman Street between Robson and Davie streets and bordered to the south by English Bay. Primarily a residential area, this is one of Continued on page 10 9 http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12763
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