The Pacific Centre is a prime downtown location for Pokèmon Go players. The busy street corner outside Granville Station is always packed with tourists and commuters throughout the week, but you can tell these iPhone-wielding crowds are focused on catching Zubats and Rattatas. There are a few Pokèstops in the area, plus you can tap in to the free WiFi at the mall. Head to the food court to replenish your energy or, better yet, grab a table at The Keg at Granville and Dunsmuir to reward your efforts with a grilled sirloin and a twice-baked potato.
Planned a trip to Stanley Park but the weather won’t cooperate? No problem: head to nearby Pacific Centre for a day of shopping, tasting and relaxing in Vancouver’s downtown core. Browse big-name department stores such as Nordstrom or Hudson’s Bay, Vancouver-based chain Aritzia for stylish womenswear, and a range of global favorites including H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch and Banana Republic. When you’re tired of shopping, hit a spa or salon for some pampering – or make a beeline for the food court, where a variety of food shops offer cuisines from around the world.