It's a little strip mall on UBC campus. It's a good place to get your basics from school supplies…read moreand electronics (Staples), food (Only U Cafe, Pita Pit, Omio Japan Restaurant, and Vera's Burger Shack), drinks (Starbucks and Pearl Fever Tea House) and groceries (Granville Island Produce). It's rarely crowded with students, so it has a nice laid back feel to it.

I've been here a few times when visiting some friends who are in and around the UBC area. This mall…read morehas a bit of everything catered toward students, however, you will notice that some shops have a slight inflation to corner the market and for convenience. The good thing is that during the day (class time) it's pretty much a ghost town. Most shops have Wifi which is helpful.

For us, the 'Austin Heights' business area of Coquitlam -- the area of Austin Avenue between Blue…read moreMountain Road and Gatensbury Street -- has always offered a unique selection of shops, markets, financial institutions, restaurants, small cafes and diners, medical, and other professional and non-professional services. Everything there is rather neatly-arranged within a quite small and compact area. Street, and off-street parking can be limited though, and a touch frustrating at times -- especially if expecting to just pull in, and immediately park 'right where' you wish to go. For public transit users, bus access is good, with several stops along this route, with each convenient and handy to particular locations. We have used several offerings within the area over the years -- especially for family physician requisitioned medical and clinical appointments at the Coquitlam Professional Centre (a small, multi-floor building providing various medical, clinical, and laboratory offices), and restaurant dining (several "come & go" changes over the years, but always a rather decent selection of different cuisine offerings on-the-go at any one time), and to a much more limited extent, some shopping, banking, and the like. Some favourite go to spots for shopping interests have included: RONA (house & building suppies, etc), Inno Foods (bakery, deli, and specialty foods), Reflections Books (metaphysical & wellness stuff & such - services, and great selection of crystals, stones, semi-precious gems, and such), Rosemarie's Treasures (large selection of low- to medium-priced gifts, and lots of 'fun' stuff & such), Lucky Loonies (dollar store offerings). And for our most-recent dining experiences: Khob Khun Thai cuisine (so good!!), Sushi Karis, and Mika Sushi (two tasty Japanese cuisine restaurants). Not to mention some Korean, Italian, and Western cuisine offerings pulling at us for a try! For us, 'Austin Heights' provides several local neighbourhood medical, dining, shopping, and other opportunities and experiences -- often used, and much-apreciated.

for two days only, you can visit the iconic top of vancouver lookout at harbour centre completely…read morefree, normally around $21 for adults. the city of vancouver is hosting an interactive exhibit on the observation deck as part of the higher buildings policy review, giving bc residents a chance to share their thoughts on the future of the downtown skyline. naturally the line up was long since admission was free. nothing brings out vancouverites faster than "free" and "limited time," so a bit of waiting was expected, but it was orderly, people were patient, and the elevator ride up was quick and smooth. the view at the top made the wait feel worth it rather than frustrating. from above, the city stretches out in layers. despite the cloudy weather, the panoramic views over canada place, the waterfront, rail yards, harbour, and the north shore mountains were still impressive, with ferries and cargo ships moving steadily across the water below. it was also interesting spotting familiar landmarks like gastown and bc place from a completely different perspective, and seeing as far as metrotown and brentwood. the exhibit itself was well designed, using models and interactive displays to show how taller buildings could add housing, jobs, and public amenities while trying to keep the city livable and connected to green space. what stood out most was how quickly the conversation shifts from "how tall should buildings be" to "can the infrastructure keep up." construction nightmare, density only works if transit, utilities, sidewalks, and public services expand alongside it. things like pedestrian connections, public washrooms, green space, and safer streets become just as important as the buildings themselves in shaping how downtown actually feels day to day. seeing the city from above makes those trade offs more obvious. you can see where the urban fabric feels tight, where it flows well, and where future growth might either integrate smoothly or put pressure on what's already there. the next free admission day is saturday, may 9th, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm. if you have time and patience, bring valid bc id and expect a bit of a lineup.

When I think about Harbour Center, I think about student food court. Well it is close to SFU and…read moreBCIT. Plus when I was a student, this is where all students go pick up food. Place looks way nicer than many years ago. Way brighter and cleaner. It gets super busy during lunch time. Good selection of options. There is not much other retail stores here. Just the food court.

2 of 2 Reviews. Photos posted on other review…read more Quality/Quantity - A must visit, but if you can take public transportation, that is the recommended route. Driving and parking is a challenge. 300 + businesses. 11 restaurants & bars. 3 breweries/distilleries. 60 room hotel. Art, culture, water front, water taxis. And of course, the Public Market was crazy busy. Oh, when eating outside, be alert of the seagulls, birds, etc. 50+ businesses just in this market. Ambiance - Amazing history, from a waste land to the thriving business it is today!! Entertainment; see pictures or their websites. Service - Good. Price - Tourist prices, but still very reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since the 1970s. We became customers and regulars since the 1990s.

Granville Island is one of those touristy places that's worth visiting a few times to get…read moreeverything in. The Public Market is definitely its heart and reminded me of the markets in Spain. There's so much to browse and stimulate the senses, from fresh seafood and grass-fed meats to local cheeses, pastries, fresh fruits and vegetables, and prepared food. Whether you're craving pizza, a hot dog, or something more international, there's plenty to choose from and, of course, beer and wine. Lee's Donuts and Oyama Sausage are two well-known stops, but part of the charm is wandering around and seeing what catches your eye. Beyond the market, there are cozy independent artisan studios and specialty shops, with opportunities to watch glassblowers, potters, and weavers at work. Dining options range from small mom-and-pop eateries to upscale restaurants. It's a fun place to spend a few hours browsing, eating, and exploring. If time allows, take a water taxi across False Creek. It's $4.50 CAD/person and gives you a nice perspective of the city from the water. Happy Travels!

Madison Centre has changed quite a bit. I used to live in the area and watched it being built. Back…read morethen there was only Save-on-Foods and nothing else. Parkade was so empty and this included the floor that Save-on was on too. To my surprise, this mall has changed significantly and has bought a lot more foot traffics by having restaurants and Winners being inside the mall. Parking is free but the parking spot may be challenging to park due to how busy it is and how small the parking spots. Along with the layout of the parkade. Nothing too special.

Madison Centre is a shopping centre located in a high rise complex in Burnaby. They have a great…read moreselection of Stores and services here. If you need to purchase food they have a Save-On-Food and if you need clothing they have a Winners. They also have a dental centre an eye doctor and a back to wellness centre. There is a Van City Credit Union for all your money needs as well. For your caffeine fix they have a coffee shop called Organic Coffee House at Madison. More recently a new restaurant has moved into the centre called Joey Restaurant and they have a liquor store called Bottle Jockey downstairs. If you live or work nearby this could be your one stop shopping centre!

The anchor store is London Drugs and possibly Planet Fitness in the basement where McDonald's is. I…read moreused to come here often when I lived in the hood as it has things that I need. TD Bank and BCAA are here too, with a few fast food chains and a Greek restaurant. There is also a Starbucks. There are barber shop, nail place and some medical offices. Lifelabs has relocated here on the 4th Floor so parking can be hard to find now. It is a small and decent place with food, retail and medical.

Westminster Centre is located in New West downtown area. There are offices here along with shops on…read morethe street level. We went in side and it was quite clean. The first floor is limited in stores and many of the stores have a street entrance.

stopped in at city square shopping centre to meet up with a friend for dim sum near city hall, and…read morehonestly, it's such an underrated little spot. on the busy intersection of 12th and cambie, this place has a bit of everything, anchor stores like dollarama, daiso, and sungiven foods, plus a ton of smaller shops that give it a cozy, local vibe. the glass atrium makes it feel bright and airy even on gloomy vancouver days. there's a food court with solid options, kin's market, and a few wellness spots. there's also hot yoga, fitness world, dental, a florist, salon, and spa, seriously, it's like a mini community hub. parking was super easy, two free hours if you validate with a retailer (over $5), and it's super convenient being steps away from the cambie canada line station. not your huge flashy mall, but it's got charm, convenience, and a lot of what you may need in one spot.

This review is regarding the PARKADE only, not a reflection of the mall itself or the stores…read morewithin. You MUST validate your parking at Sungiven Foods for 2-hour free parking, all other stores only validate for 1.5 hours - and I learned this the hard way. It was my first time driving to City Square, and I saw the sign in the parkade that read "Enjoy 2 hours free parking with purchase". I went to Dollarama first, and had my ticket validated there. I shopped around, and Sungiven Foods was one of my last stops before returning to my car. As I was driving out of the parkade, I was surprised that there was an overdue balance of $4.25 at the gate, even though I was in City Square for less than 2 hours (I had a timer on my phone). I called parking assistance and they sent Chandani to deal with the issue. She did not want to listen to my situation and was very rude and unhelpful. She kept insisting I pay for the ticket or go back upstairs to revalidate, and then walked away. I understand she may not have any authority to authorize anything or override the ticket, but she did not bother to listen or try to get help. I checked my timer, and saw that I was cutting it very close to 2 hours, so if I had re-parked my car and went back upstairs to revalidate, I would definitely go over the 2-hour limit. I paid the ticket and checked the website when I got home, and I understand that the City Square regulations states: -90 minutes FREE parking with a minimum $5.00 purchase from City Square retailers. -One retailer stamp per parking ticket allowed. Please bring your parking ticket along with you to the retailer for validation. I am upset because there was no indication (either on the website on signage posted in the mall or parkade) that the retailer stamp HAD to be from Sungiven Foods specifically (and be validated there first) in order to qualify for 2-hour free parking (instead of 90 min). Chandani also gave me the wrong information, and I would not have been able to re-validate at Sungiven foods anyways if I went back upstairs, as only one retailer stamp per parking ticket is allowed (as per the website). I did email the admin at City Square as well with my concerns over the signage, and asked for a possible refund. Chasity from Reception & Administration directed me to Precise Parklink in regards to the ticket refund. I didn't bother contacting Precise Parklink because on paper, I did exceed the 1.5 hour parking limit, but the reason for this is because of the misleading and unclear signage in my opinion.

It is a little shopping centre, but for my taste it is perfect as I can find all the stores that I…read morelove. The location is great as it is right outside the skytrain station. Moreover there is a huge parking for people preferring using their own vehicles. My big favourite is the Shiatsu Massage place, with a walk in clinic. So you can just put your name, do some shopping and then get a relaxing or therapeutic massage. My only minus is the food court, not the best choice of food and can be greasy at time.

The mall itself is currently undergoing renovations as they're expanding it, which is good and I'm…read moresure it will be a lot nicer afterwards. My complaint is about their guest service desk. It now only operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday which is extremely frustrating because what if someone needs help on the other days? I got one of those gift vouchers as a prize to redeem a gift card and on the voucher it said their guest service desk is open Monday to Friday still so I went to try to redeem it but it wasn't possible because it was closed. I went on a Friday then it was closed too, on the day it's supposed to be open and there was a sign to visit their management office and guess what? It was closed too. I called security and then they just said "I don't know when they'll be back they probably went out for their break or lunch. Sorry." So that was the help I got initially. I had to wait a while for someone to help me inside the management office. I can at least say the staff who I interacted with were friendly I just wish they had implemented a better system or had more customer service representatives to help out. Maybe they're just trying to cut people's hours down.