Robson Street

Robson Street is likely Vancouver's most popular urban promenade, where high-end chain stores mix with small local shops, and diverse dining options cater to every craving. Stretching three city blocks (Burrard St to Jervis St), the strip holds over 150 shops, countless cafes and ample parking. More than just a shopping street, Robson is a social hub, drawing crowds for major city events like the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Pride Parade and Canada Day celebrations. One of Vancouver's first roads, it was named after John Robson, a former Premier of British Columbia in the late 1890s. Robson St was once nicknamed "Robsonstrasse" due to its post-WWII German immigrant population and the European-style shops that once lined the street.