 Robson
is Vancouver's most famous shopping street set in the heart of
downtown Vancouver. In the three block stretch between
Burrard and Jervis you will find a commercial mecca which
includes premier fashions stores, fine dining, services and all
the amenities a tourist or local might need.
Robson–goers may spend their day people watching and sipping
coffee on an outdoor patio; they may start off shopping at
unique boutique stores before being pampered at a day spa a then
relaxing at a
hotel.
At night, the streets come alive with colourful buskers and
performers. Visitors enjoy delicious drinks and fine foods at
some of the city's most celebrated restaurants. The street is
recognized both on a worldwide level as well as locally as it
remains Vancouverites' favourite shopping destination.
Robson is undoubtedly the street to see and be seen on.
For hotels, you'll find, between Bute and Jervis on Robson, two
excellent hotels: Blue Horizon ,
Listel Hotel Vancouver,
Empire Landmark Hotel Vancouver,
Barclay Hotel and
Pacific Palisades.
Some big international name brands are here: Ferragamo,
Armani, Club
Monaco, Guess, BeBe, Zara, Laura Ashley,
Banana Republic,
Swatch, Nike, Levi's, Body Shop, Gap, Starbucks, and Virgin
Records.
If you want to shop Canadian, then definitely check out Roots,
M.A.C., Boys Co, Lush and Aritzia.
Getting There: Robson
Street is parallel to Georgia Street, Vancouver's main
downtown street, and two blocks south. You can take the
Skytrain to the Burrard Street station then walk to Robson
Street.
You can also drive. If you drive, park in the parkade on Alberni
between Bute and Thurlow.
The most interesting part of Robson Street starts at the corner
of Robson and Hornby start your tour at the corner of Hornby and
Robson, here is what you'll find
M.A.C. is a phenomenally popular cosmetic store right on the
corner of Robson and Hornby. If you want to look
up-to-the-minute, this is the place to start. If you think of
your face as a canvas on which to paint a beautiful woman,
you'll find everything you need here: makeup, tools and
accessories, beauty products and nail polish.
La Casa Del Habano is the next interesting shop going west. This
place looks like an exclusive men's club, and it might as well
be because it sells top of the line cigars in a top of the line
environment. It's a great place for cigar gifts and, for that
matter, for cigars.
For upscale clothing, try Ferragamo,
Armani Exchange, Zara, BoysCo,
Club Monaco and BCBG Maxazria. Tourist shops, many
apparently catering to young Japanese travelers, interject
themselves among the high end clothing and accessory stores
along Robson.
With younger shoppers, Aritzia is probably the most popular
store on Robson; younger shoppers are also fond of Buffalo,
Level and Below The Belt. With professional women, Jacob at 1142
Robson is the most popular; in fact, it was recently voted
Vancouver's best women's clothing store.
Just beyond Jacob is Toni and Guy at 1148 Robson. It's a great
place to get a hair cut. The place caters to the high end crowd
and is reputed to give the best hair cut in town.
Robson Street is
Vancouver's most famous shopping street and not without
reason. In a three block stretch, between Hornby and Bute
Street, you'll find dozens of shoe stores, clothing stores,
restaurants, gift shops, lingerie shops, hair salons, candy
stores, along with the usual tourist places: souvenir shops,
currency exchanges, cheap eats and luggage stores.
Moose Magnets at the corner of Bute and Robson is a very popular
place. It has perfect, inexpensive gifts and toys, and it's just
a fun place to hang out and play with the toys.
If you want coffee or a treat, there are the ubiquitous
Starbucks, two of which face each other on the corner of Robson
and Thurlow.
You can wander down Robson all the way to Denman if you want.
You will be rewarded with shops, Restaurants and surprises.
Enjoy your trip. |
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