Theme:     Shopping Tour in and Around Vancouver
Season:    Year-round, with an emphasis on October to May
Location:  Downtown, West End, Granville Island, Kitsilano, Yaletown, Burnaby, Richmond, Uptown
Duration:  2 days
Market:    Groups of 5 to 25 or customize for FIT

Itinerary Overview

Discover some popular areas where many bargains can be found and locals love to shop.

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Day 1 - Neighbourhood Shopping and Discovery Tour

• The day's first stop is in the heart of downtown at the Pacific Centre Shopping Mall.
• Next, take a stroll along Granville, Robson, Alberni and Denman streets to discover some of the best shopping in town. Look for designer clothes, popular international retailers and everything in between.
• Take a moment for a quick lunch on Denman Street at the Boathouse Restaurant on scenic English Bay.
• After lunch, walk to the Aquabus Ferries or False Creek Ferries for a unique transfer to Granville Island where the bustling atmosphere of the Public Market awaits. Explore local artists and craft shops located throughout Granville Island.
• Next, it's off to West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano where the locals shop. Find specialized sports stores, furniture and kitchen accessory stores, and unique clothing and gift shops.
• Return to your hotel for a quick rest before dining West Coast-style at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in trendy Yaletown.

Day 2 - Burnaby and Richmond Shopping Center Tour

• To experience how the locals commute, transfer to Burnaby by SkyTrain - Vancouver's unique computerized monorail.
• In Burnaby, visit Metropolis at Metrotown Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in British Columbia. Take advantage of the many sales year-round.
• Meet the guide at the agreed meeting point for a transfer to Richmond via South Vancouver.
• Along the way, stop for a delicious dim sum lunch at the popular Kirin Seafood Restaurant on Westminster Highway in Richmond.
• Following lunch, visit Richmond Centre where a wide selection of department stores and boutiques of all kinds await. Stop at the popular Japanese discount store - it's a shopper's paradise!
• Return to Vancouver via Main Street - better known as "Uptown" - to discover this up-and-coming neighbourhood and the local fashion scene.
• Return to the hotel for leisure time before dinner.
• Dinner will be on Robson Street at one of the best Italian restaurants in town, CinCin Ristorante & Bar.
• Have a nightcap at the trendy Zin Restaurant & Lounge at the Pacific Palisades Hotel or at Vancouver's hottest nightclub, The Roxy.

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