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Kitsilano In the 1960s, Kitsilano was Vancouver's hippy hangout, drawing comparisons to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury. Today, Kitsilano still has plenty of culture, but its apartments and houses are now occupied by young urban professionals who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Most of the action is centered on Fourth Ave Vancouver and West Broadway, with bookstores, ethnic restaurants, cafes and specialty retailers offering plenty of places to explore Kits Beach Definitely a happening place geared for the younger set (teens to thirties) with a lovely outlook spanning from open bay, to North Shore mountains to Stanley Park. There are lots of activities here with something for everyone. On the Seaside Seawall system Concession stands, The Watermark on Kits Beach Restaurant and Washroom facilities. This is a great place to people watch, roller blade bike or walk. Kits beach is accessible by a 20 minute walk over the Burrard Street Bridge from Downtown Vancouver. Kits Beach features a huge heated salt water swimming pool built on the waters edge. |
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