Fourth Ave Vancouver |
Fourth Avenue is one of the primary shopping areas for Vancouver's
Kitsilano neighbourhood. Kits, as locals call it,
was hippy central 30 years Fourth Avenue is one of the primary shopping areas for Vancouver's
Kitsilano neighbourhood. Kits, as locals call it,
was hippy central 30 years ago, and it still retains traces of its history.
However, today Kits is one of Vancouver's most desirable neighborhoods. It is
especially popular with up-and-comers and hippies who made good.  The shops and restaurants in this neighbourhood are unique and innovative. Many of these locally-owned businesses are destination shops, and some of the finest foods in the city are available right here. Long considered one of the city's trendiest Shopping and dining districts, Kitsilano's West 4th Avenue is Vancouver at its most genuine and down to earth - a true treasure - a place to relax and explore. It's a vibrant neighbourhood shopping area with a unique collection of one-of-a-kind shops, niche boutiques, sports stores and restaurants. It is constantly changing and evolving, but never losing the essence of makes it a totally unique and special place. Set against a backdrop of the most incredible city and mountain views and just blocks from the famed Kitsilano Beach, West 4th Avenue maintains a friendly, neighbourhood feel, with an energy and identity all its own. It is real, colourful and modern - never fancy, made up or pretentious. The nonchalance and sophistication of West 4th Avenue would almost seem European . . . if it wasn't so uniquely and totally West-Coast Canadian! The street is lined with over 300 shops and restaurants. Most are one-of-a-kind, and reflect the tastes and sensibilities of caring, committed local owners. Kitsilano is a treasure that you can relax in and explore. And while the locals may shop here, it’s also a place for visitors to escape from the usual tourist destinations and big chain stores. Shopping along 4th Avenue is an eclectic treat. You'll find coffee places, spas, two of Vancouver's best high end restaurants, Bishops and Pastis, an elegant dog bakery, two of Vancouver's best bookstores, three children's clothing stores and Terra Breads, Vancouver's best bakery where you'll discover Vancouver's best sandwiches. Getting There Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood is easy to find. Go south across the Burrard Street Bridge then go west (right) at the end of the bridge onto Cornwall. Drive west on Cornwall to Balsam Street and turn south (left). Drive 4 blocks to 4th Avenue and park. You'll be at the west end of the 4th Avenue shopping area. |
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