Robson Street

Robson Street is among the main thoroughfares which extend in a southeast-northwest direction within downtown and the West End of Vancouver, BC. The core commercial blocks are known as Robsonstrasse and they encompass blocks from Jervis to Burrard Street. Robson Street took its name from John Robson. He was a major player in the province's entry into the Canadian Confederation. Robson was likewise the Premier of the province beginning from the years 1889 to 1892. The beginning of Robson Street is at BC Place Stadium that lies next to False Creek's north shores. The street then extends northwest past Vancouver Library Square, the Vancouver Art Gallery and Robson Square. It comes to an end at the Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park.

Robson Street is in the heart of downtown Vancouver and is perhaps the most well-known shopping lane in the city of Vancouver. In the three blocks extending between Jervis and Burrard, you would find a commercial metropolis which includes fine dining, trendy fashion stores, all the services and amenities a native or tourist might wish for.

Those who explore Robson can spend their day sipping coffee and people watching on an outdoor patio. They can opt to relax at a hotel or be pampered at a day spa or head off to do some boutique shopping. At nighttime, the streets come alive with performance artists and thriving buskers. There are plenty of delicious drinks and food to be enjoyed at some of Vancouver's most popular restaurants. The road remains a local favorite shopping spot and is recognized on an international level. Robson Street is definitely one of the major streets to go to when in the city of Vancouver.

Burrard Street is another well-known street in the district. Technically, it is not on Robson Street but is still within the vicinity. Also, the areas of Alberni and Georgia Streets that cross near Burrard are home to the most upscale and expensive stores in the city including: Betsey Johnson, Gucci, Burberry, Hermès, Lacoste, Cartier, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., Coach and Chanel. This area is likewise called "Little Ginza" since it is focused around anchor Japanese marketed businesses on Alberni Street.