A true delight for shopping fanatics, the Robson Street district even has something for the person who has everything!  Rub arms with the rich and famous as you stroll down the street once known as Robsonstrasse, due to the abundance of European (particularly German) shops situated along the way.

Today, Robson Street’s German influence is gone, but in its place you’ll find a diverse selection of shops peddling well-known international brands, like BeBe and Swatch, as well as high-end stores like Armani and Ferragamo, and small, trendy boutiques promoting creations by today’s budding designers.

Restaurants are nearly as diverse as the shopping opportunities. Visitors can enjoy everything from local Northwest specialties to down-home Southern cooking to five-star French cuisine.

  Be sure to pop in at western North America’s most profitable Starbucks™ - located on busy Robson Street - for a cup of java.  And while you’re at it, grab a bit of culture with your coffee with a stop at the excellent Vancouver Art Gallery.