art, upscale homewares, Canadiana
souvenirs, and enough restaurants and
bars to satisfy every appetite. Watch
the iconic Gastown Steam Clock in
action, and tip your cap to a statue
of the city’s founding father, “Gassy
Jack” Deighton, at Maple Tree Square.
www.gastown.org Map 1
GRANVILLE ISLAND The peninsula be-
neath the Granville Street Bridge may
not be a true island, but it sure feels
like it, especially when reached by mini
ferry from downtown. Colourful, refur-
bished industrial buildings house art-
ists, craftspeople and performers, while
the still-active cement silos host the
“Giants,” a massive public art installa-
tion by graffiti artists OSGEMEOS. Find
fresh produce, seafood and handmade
gifts at the Public Market, catch a live
show after a visit to the brewery, or sit
back and watch children enjoy the Kids
Market and waterpark. www.granville
island.com Map 6
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REVOLVING RESTAURANT
KERRISDALE This fashionable
shopping district satisfies consumer
cravings with half the hustle and bustle
of the city. More than 200 stores
and services—including restaurants,
boutiques and gift shops—make it
easy for visitors of all ages to find what
they’re looking for. Browse books,
antiques, cameras or couture for babies
and pampered pups before taking a
latte break in one of the nearby parks.
www.kerrisdalevillage.com Map 4: E3
KITSILANO Usually shortened to Kits,
this neighbourhood on the south shore
of English Bay is a popular destina-
tion for fans of outdoor recreation
and natural wellness. Cafes, healthy
restaurants, gyms and yoga studios
thrive along tree-lined streets. Swim,
sunbathe or play tennis at renowned
Kits Beach, then fly a kite in Vanier
Park, where the Museum of Vancouver,
Vancouver Maritime Museum and H.R.
MacMillan Space Centre await. www.
shopwest4th.com Map 4: D2/D3
MAIN STREET Step off the SkyTrain
and into a treasure trove of inde-
pendent shops, craft breweries and
eclectic dining in this character-filled
neighbourhood, recently named one
of North America’s 15 coolest streets.
Fill your bags with consignment-store
gems, explore the Vancouver Mural
Festival’s legacy in brightly painted
alleys or spend the afternoon at Guelph
Park, affectionately known as Dude
Chilling Park. Kids—and inquisitive
Fine dining from a
magnificent point of view
553 feet above sea level!
Continental cuisine
with fresh seafood.
Open daily for lunch,
dinner & Sunday brunch.
555 WeSt HaStingS Street
Reservations 604-669-2220
No elevator charge for restaurant patrons
www.top of vancouver.com
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