i really thought i was being strategic. "half an hour is plenty," i told myself, confidently paying…read more$2.50 for parking. the plan was simple: go to guest services, check on the expiry of my gift cards, and leave. then i walked by the grand court and ooooh, look at how pretty and massive the lunar new year lantern is. the bold red lantern suspended under the glass ceiling, surrounded by oversized pink blooms, was stunning. they even included interesting facts from the chinatown storytelling centre, which made the display feel thoughtful and educational, not just decorative. it was beautiful and absolutely not something you rush past. i tried to stay focused, but this is metropolis at metrotown. as the largest mall in bc and one of the biggest in canada, it offers pretty much everything under one roof. fashion from zara, aritzia, arcteryx, uniqlo and sephora. staples like the apple store and h&m (with an escalator out of order during my visit). daiso. muji. winners and homesense. walmart, the real canadian superstore, t&t, shopper's drug mart, cineplex, banks, bubble tea shops, foreign exchange counters, restaurants and a food court. gone are anchors like hudson's bay and sears, but the variety today is still impressive. it really is a one stop hub. groceries, errands, shopping, entertainment, all convenient and connected directly to skytrain. but here's the thing: malls should not be charging for parking (unless it's downtown). we used to visit this mall a lot. it was an easy, go to destination. since parking fees were introduced, we honestly don't come nearly as often. when you're already planning to shop and spend money, paying just to park feels unnecessary. it changes the whole experience and makes even a quick visit feel calculated. the mall itself still has a great selection of stores and services. it delivers on convenience and variety. i just wish the parking situation didn't take away from that. next time, i'll likely skip the car and take skytrain instead.

A bit dated shopping mall. I find it slightly awkward to walk around because there are different…read moresets of elevators that lead you to garage parking and not the point of destination where you want to go. Parking garage also dated. There is a Walmart, T&T inside.

This renovated mall is quite grand compared to its former self…read more Once it was an aging old covered mall but now has transformed into a modern outside and inside (when complete) destination! I was impressed that from one corner I spotted theatres, dining options, retailers, banks and a drug store. My favorite area is the huge outdoor plaza. Open sky, seating, dancing fountains and a waterfall. Nice even for pets. Perfect spot for having a coffee. Concierge, gift wrapping, coat and parcel check, escalators and elevators are available to enhance a guest's experience. There is a variety of retailers such as Urban Outfitter, L.L. Bean, Rogers, Sporting Life, Nike, Eyes Inspire and Sephora to name a few. Royal Bank, Van City Credit Union, Canada Post and Dental offices are some of the businesses that have set up shop here too. You have to have dining choices and there are over 30 right now to please the appetite. I've been to Japa Dog, Saboten and Cazba in their deluxe food court. All were surprisingly five star experiences......impressive for a grab and sit down casual meal! Earl's kitchen and Bar, Bow and Stern and Hello Nori are on my radar for my next visit. Pay parking seems to dominate the areas I've parked in my five visits to this center- unless you are visiting a financial institution for under 30 mins or have it validated by certain retailers like London Drugs. Tip: Remember where you parked. All the levels look the same! LOL

Amazing Brentwood is pretty amazing for offering lots of cuisine choices - cozy food outlets that…read moredelivers an unique ambiance. London drugs is also bigger and better here -- it recently reopened at a better location inside this mall with entry from the plaza and drew a huge crowd on the May re-opening date. I think Amazing Brentwood offers much better value since its opening and their ratings have gone up from 1 star in my books, ever since they updated their parking signage. I appreciate that they improved from their early opening days in 2022/2023. Now, it's easier to find their parking lots with free 3 hour parking and more convenient to pay via scanning of a QR code. In addition, there are four restaurants here that offer complimentary underground parking for 2 hours. Overall I am pleased with their service and they offer good value. It's amazing for convenience where it groups together good shopping brands like Lululemon and Sephora plus reputable Asian and Western cuisine such as Hadilao, Neptune, Earl's, Tap & Barrel, Bow & Stern, and La queria etc all in one location. I would recommend Brentwood for their spacious parking lots, cleaner food court environment, underground parkade on rainy days and for the various restaurants at Brentwood with happy hour options.

i took the skytrain and made a point to stop in at crystal mall an hour before meeting up for…read moredinner. showed up around 5:30 pm on a monday, and the moment those glass doors slid open, it felt like being transported straight to asia. tucked near metrotown metropolis and station square, this burnaby landmark hums with the kind of energy you don't often find in the suburbs, except maybe richmond, a sensory overload in the best way possible. there's a rhythm to it: the sizzle from food court woks, the chatter in mandarin and cantonese, the sweet scent of freshly baked buns mixing with the sharp aroma of dried shrimp. it's all here, packed under one slightly aging but endearingly chaotic roof, grocery stores, butchers, produce stands, banks, endless bubble tea stalls, and even a few unexpected spots like acupuncture clinics, immigration services, and barbershops offering $15 haircuts. the mix of residential, office and retail gives the place its pulse, people grabbing lunch, families running errands, kids eyeing the cute character shops and toy stalls. it's busy but grounded, the kind of mall that feels woven into daily life. the food court is the heartbeat of the place, always buzzing, stalls lined shoulder to shoulder, serving everything from sizzling noodles to dumplings. some signs are in chinese only, a reminder that you're in an authentic space made by and for the community. yes, parking is tight and insane, and the mall has a number of "for lease" signs scattered about, but step inside, and it's alive with character, flavour, and a welcoming spirit. i stopped by mybox before heading out, honestly, a girl's dream. shelves stacked with cute hello kitty merch, makeup, phone cases, and all sorts of colourful knickknacks that make it impossible to leave empty handed. come hungry, bring cash, and prepare to get lost, it's all part of the charm.

I believe these are the pork mung bean noodles in a clay pot. It's so flavourful and packed and I…read morereally recommend it! The pig intestine from the food stall "hong Kong" I dont recommend because it was $7.5 for those two tiny skewers which was a little sad. Remember to bring cash when dining here because some stalls only accept cash! Ps this stall requires a $5 deposit for the clay pot, so be sure to empty out the soup and return the pot for your $5 back!

Not so much a "mall" as a shopping center, Station Square is located opposite the Metrotown…read moreSkyTrain station and is surrounded by tall buildings of apartments and condos. It's super convenient and they have a ton of stores here. I did spot some security so that's always a plus. Big box stores are present here and surprisingly, a Holiday Inn Express. Starbucks, Best Buy, Petsmart and a grocery store. We found what we needed and were able to carry it back to the train and home. Super easy. [Review 20902 overall - 77 in British Columbia - 1886 of 2023.]

I like the new Station Square more than the old one. The old one was run down, dirty and lot of…read moreempty stores. Now its all fully rented and is worth making a visit. Best of all there are parking out front. I mean nice clean parking out front. It just makes you feel way more comfortable to walk or shop here. The location of this mall is great, its close to the skytrain. I personally like to shop at Best Buy here. Just perfect. The mall is still somewhat empty, I mean probably it just happens to be the time of day I am here or many people don't know that the mall have reopened (which I am guessing is likely to be the case). Lots of parking spaces out front. Free parking!

This was my first time at this store looking for proper fitting insoles due to foot pain. the two…read morestaff members I dealt with were knowledgeable, friendly, non pushy sales. Can't remember the last time someone sat on a stool opened up the shoe adjusted the lace's and placed on my foot. Truly Top notch personal service.

I received a promotional email to my work email address (I am a manager of s physiotherapy clinic)…read more My fiancé and I went to the store to check out the sales since we both needed new shoes for the sun run.... we were helped by an employee named Erik.. Erik assessed how we both walk and run and fitted us for proper running shoes-- this is something no other footwear store (new balance etc) has ever done for either of us.... dyeing training for the sun run I noticed that I was no longer getting arch or shin pain and I wasn't straining my hamstring (which frequently happened in my old runners) I highly recommend this store to all of our physiotherapy clients as well as personal friends and family. Side note: Evan who I was emailing with is also very personable!

Old Orchard isn't a real go-to place for shopping since it's a small shopping centre, and with…read moreRogers Video and Bag of Bargains gone, the parking lot isn't all that full. This isn't a destination like Metrotown and Crystal Mall nearby, but it's a decent place for locals to do a bit of quick shopping and avoiding the hustle and bustle. There are plenty of food places: Subway, a Chinese food place, a sushi place, a cafe, as well as grocery shopping at a vegetable market and an IGA where the staff is very friendly. There's also a pharmacy and one clothing shop. The bowling place is a good place to check out from time to time, and is bigger than it looks because it's underground.

Good grief, has this place ever gone downhill…read more We stayed nearby recently, and had thought it would offer a place to go for a lunch, and possibly dinner, but after one walkabout (in the brightness of an early-afternoon) decided it was not a place we would go back to for anything!! And especially after the sun had set.

I was specifically looking for a backpack purse and they had an amazing purse selection for…read morereasonable prices. I found tons of options and the section was well organized. One major downside was the massive line that they had at checkout.

Clothing and home accessory store where Playdium used to be. I'm sure I'm not the only person who…read moreremembers this fondly. Parking is available in the nice large mall lot. Be sure to remember where you parked. The store is about 60% clothing and 40% home accessories. The floor space is quite large. Quality of goods overall is low to mid end. In other words, good for budget shoppers and decent value. Not too much else to say, other than that this place does provide a decent alternative to department stores such as Hudson's Bay.

I haven't been to this store in person, though I have ordered online from them. I had a question,…read moreand corresponded with thm via a series of emails. Each response I received was prompt, and answered my questions. Yay for competent service. If you're looking for eco-goods, I'd consider purchasing from them. I bought 5 eco-bags, which arrived to my home base in Toronto not too long after I ordered them. Selection is good, but a touch limited for someone picky about that like me. Still, a good concept and I'd want to deal with them again.

Major brands are not on sale. Dead escalator going up. No one in the booths at all to help. Go…read moreonline to shop instead before the store goes down, nothing is worth here.

Occasionally, I find some items on sale worth buying. The quality is usually better than cheaper…read morestore alternatives. Today I found a winter jacket. There was a staff member at the entrance of the store to remind people to use hand sanitizer. However, I barely saw anyone else working and the store was a bit messy in the clothing sections. It would be great if the store had a couple staff members in charge of cleaning up the aisles.

Very clean, well stocked and great selection…read more Pretty much everything you could want for your beverage needs. Staff is friendly, and they welcome dogs Prices are also quite good. Convenient location. Recommend!

Although located RIGHT BESIDE the Old Admiral Pub, this large, well stocked liquor location is…read moreentirely a separate entity. There are a few locations so perhaps there's one near you? Open EVERY day 9am-11pm, here you'll find almost anything that strikes your fancy. Tonight I wandered into the wine selection (OMG how to choose just one?) and settled after some time, on a Jackson Triggs Shiraz which is currently on sale at $8.99 (until July 3/10 apparently). Yeah I got two. The male cashier was super friendly, being both polite and prompt. (They even had my 37 year old self show my ID - which can only be a compliment) ;) For clarity, they seem to have two names (written all over their uniform aprons and bags): Liquor Barn and Liquor depot and two separate website addresses to match: http://www.liquordepot.ca and http://www.liquorbarn.ca