My sister married in Vancouver which made me both sad and happy. Happy because her husband is really a great guy, but sad because she is so far away from me (Florida). So, you see might imagine how I look forward to my trip to Vancouver next month. This would be my second after the wedding and I have to admit that I did not have the chance to explore the town, but I guess I will have time for that now (including shopping).
You should know that when it comes to shopping, you will be very pleasantly surprised with Vancouver. Since it is a coastal city and a metropolis too, shopping there offers a wide variety of boutiques, jewelry shops, and of course many shopping malls that will dry your wallet! As for popular shopping areas, I would recommend Burnaby and Chinatown.