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Ever wonder what the weather is like on Robson Street at this exact moment? Or looking for past events photographs? Or even just what other people see through their camera lenses? We’ve put together a few Robson Street Web Cameras, videos, and photographs to solve that problem. See the links below for camera’s exposing Robson Street minute by minute.

• Robson Street Web Camera - Hosted by Non Stop Design
• CBC Redevelopment Camera - Hosted by CBC British Columbia
• Flickr Robson Street Gallery - Photos on Flickr
• YouTube Robson Street Videos - Videos hosted by YouTube

These are just a few of the great photos, videos and webcams of Vancouver’s Robson Street… Take a look through, and see if you can spot your favorite store, restaurant or view.

Robson Street is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, and is accessible from pretty much anywhere. The entire length of Robson Street is quite walkable, but if you’re looking to just shop, a handful of blocks in a row contain the major shopping district. Here’s 5 — okay 4 — easy ways to get to Robson Street:

1. Skytrain. Catch the Skytrain in Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westmister, Surrey — anywhere the Skytrain is, hop on it, and head to Vancouver. Either get off at Granville Street Station or Burrard Street Station, and you just need to walk a few short blocks southwest, and you’re on Robson Street. Head either left, or right for endless shopping opportunities.
2. Drive. While parking is sometimes hard to find, driving to Robson Street is quite easy. Head into Vancouver, and turn left on Burrard street, and follow it for a couple blocks southwest. Once you see Robson Street, turn, and hunt for parking. A tip: parking a block or two off of Robson may be the best idea, as parking on Robson Street is very hard to find. Other main streets that intersect Robson Street are Denman, Howe, Thurlow and Georgia.
3. Taxi. No matter where you are, a Taxi driver will be able to find Robson Street. If they can’t… well… that taxi-driver clearly shouldn’t be driving anyone anywhere. Robson Street is one of the most popular destinations in all of Vancouver, afterall!
4. Walk. If you live anywhere in the West End, set your sights to the downtown core and start walking that way — you’ll end up crossing paths with Robson Street eventually. If you live in Coal Harbour, set course to the West End… again, You’ll end up on Robson Street eventually. Its a main artery throughout the downtown core.
5. Fly? Okay, maybe not… but I’m sure you could see Robson Street from a plane….

And if all else fails… why not just click here for a Robson Street map? Plan your own quest to Robson Street with interactive directions.

With Vancouver being the world class city it is, finding cheap hotels on Robson Street can be tricky. We’ve put together 5 great tips to finding cheap accommodations on, or near, Robson Street in breathtaking Vancouver, British Columbia.

1. Choose the right time of year. The holidays will always be busy, and rates will be high, try to avoid them if possible. Also, keep in mind local events (Vancouver fireworks, Olympic Games, Gay Pride, Canada Day, etc), as when demand is high, and supply is short, prices go up. Also, weekends tend to fill up quickly too, so plan a mid-week stay (or at least start mid-week, and continue on through the weekend)
2. Book early. If you know you’ll be travelling to Vancouver in a few months, book today, not a week before you arrive. This way, you have enough time to shop around, watch prices change, and even secure a cheaper deal if one comes up. Most Robson Street hotels have good fair cancellation policies, that in the event you just can’t make it after all, you won’t be out too much (if any) money.
3. Find what you need, not what you want. Everyone wants a 5 star Robson Street hotel, with in-suite Jacuzzi, view of the mountains, with valet parking. Do you need it all? No really, do you NEED it? Consider a bare bones hotel room, with no frills or gimmicks. After all, if your only steps from Robson Street, how much time will you be actually spending in your cheap hotel room anyways?
4. Ask them for better. Sometimes, all it takes is to ask the registration desk if they can do better, or have any promotions on… or when they will have a promotion on. Maybe there’s a cheap special, if you arrive in Wednesday, and leave Saturday. Maybe its 50% cheaper the third night. You never know if you don’t ask.
5. Book online and save. Lots of travel sites out there have better rates than the actual hotel. Sometimes, it’s because they can’t fill space, other times its because its cheaper for them to have a bookings automatically done, versus having a human booking it. Check out the major travel sites, and cross compare. Site A might be $109… Site B might be $99 – $10 bucks isn’t much, but if you’re staying for 2 weeks, it adds up.

Hopefully these 5 tips on finding cheap accommodations on Robson Street helps you find the perfect hotel room for your stay. And if you’re smart, you’ll try to use all 5 tips at once, instead of just one or two of them. Keep in mind that Vancouver has a fairly good transit system, and if you want extremely cheap accommodations (relatively speaking), start looking outside of the downtown core, near the SkyTrain or on a bus route… or… just take a cab.

Raffles on Robson is a new condo development located on the corner of Robson Street and Cambie Street in downtown Vancouver. Offering open spaces, with luxurious finishes and an intimate look and feel, these condominiums are already sold out! With polished marble, and the finest details, Raffles on Robson is truly one of the best designer homes on Robson Street.

With condo floor plans including one bedroom, two bedroom, and live/work lofts on 22 floors, these homes offer a downtown lifestyle, with upscale elegance. Inside each Robson Street condo is a pure and simple design, with superior finishes, light-filled and airy spaces. For the chef at heart, the high end stainless steel Miele cook top oven, dishwasher, and refrigerators offer the best equipment to inspire any type culinary creation.

Location right on Robson Street, Raffles on Robson offers the convenience of the best restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, and night life around. With only steps away from everything, Raffles on Robson is perfect for those looking to live up the downtown lifestyle.

Raffles on Robson
811 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
604.689.8058
http://www.rafflesonrobson.com/

Recently, Monopoly announced an initiative to find new destinations for their traditional monopoly game… on a global scale! Without any doubt, Vancouver has made the short list. Is it because of our upcoming Olympic Games? Our breathtaking oceans and mountains? Or even our world class shopping on Robson Street? No doubt, Vancouver will make a mark on this global edition of Monopoly sometime soon.

It wouldn’t be the first time Vancouver and Monopoly come together. In the Canadian edition of Monopoly, both Stanley Park and Robson Street are listed as destinations. Sure, British Columbia only has two spots, out of 22 spaces, but the two spots Vancouver does have are considered world class nonetheless.

Vote for Vancouver on the World Edition of Monopoly today by clicking here. February 29^th is the last day to vote, so vote today, and vote often!

Controversy is a-brewing in Vancouver, over adding a roof over the famed Robson Square. Not just any roof, but a clam-shaped roof. Maybe that’s where the biggest controversy is coming from… a clam shaped anything sounds kind of dumb, but a roof?

But after looking at the sketch of Robson Square’s roof proposal, it doesn’t look too bad. Sure it takes away from the original intentions of Robson Square – an open area for all to enjoy – but it does make it slightly more useable in the less than stellar weather, which we enjoy a good majority of the year.

The downside of course, is the cost… For $40 million dollars, they can add a roof, and update the square. Is that reasonable? Who knows – the project has had a pretty tight seal on all the details for Robson Square.

And for those who don’t know what Robson Square is, it’s a three block complex made of concrete. IT has a pool, waterfalls, plants, and a 7 story law court with exposed framing and tilted glass. It also homes the old courthouse, which is now home to the Vancouver Art Gallery. It was built in 1980, and designed by architect Aurthur C. Erickson.

L’Hermitage en Ville is a luxury hotel and condo project being build on the corner of Robson Street and Richards Street in beautiful Vancouver. Boasting modern kitchen appliances, cabinetry imported from Germany, 8’8 ceilings, wide plan hardwood floors, designer carpeting, air conditioning, as well as a health club and fully equipped exercise room, this new building is sure to be stunning. After all, its three secrets to a signature address are: luxury, presence and taste.

Residences are priced from $439,900 to $2.3 million dollars. A showroom located on the corner of Richards and Georgia Street AT 688 Georgia Street, open from 12-5 daily, except Fridays.

L’Hermitage en Ville Features

• Eggersmann kitchen cabinetry from Germany
• Air-conditioning and heating using a water-cooled heat pump system
• Overheight ceilings
• Wide plank hardwood floors in the kitchen, living, dining and entry
• Loop carpeting in bedrooms, storage rooms and dens
• Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer
• Natural gas cooktop
• Bosch oven
• ‘Low-prfile’ hood fan
• Dishwasher
• Build-in microwave

Kitchens

• Eggersmann cabinetry with horizontal stainless steel pulls and contemporary multiple glass shelves
• Polished stone countertops
• Stainless steel backsplash behind the cooktop
• Stylish single bowl stainless sink
• Recessed pot lighting
• In-sink waste desposal
• State-of-the-art stainless steel appliance package

Baths

• Wall-mounted lavatory faucets
• Limestone/white marble vanity countertop and backsplash and tub ledge
• Frameless glass enclosed shower with ceiling mounted rainhead shower
• Pressure-balanced shower valve and hand shower
• Luxury soaker tub
• One-piece toilet
• Undermount mirror finish basin
• Polished chrome bath accessories
• Frameless mirror with beveled edges

Amenities

• Fully equipped exercise room
• Whirlpool spa
• Changing facilities
• Club lounge
• Library
• Fireside seating area
• Board room
• Concierge service
• Security monitoring by closed-circuit cameras in Lobby and Parking levels
• Robson Street shopping an elevator ride away
• Landscaped roof gardens
• Security card access
• Enterphone system

To learn more about this spectacular new hotel and condo project, visit the developer’s website at http://www.lhvancouver.com/

Ever wonder how many Starbucks there are on Robson Street? Afterall, on the corner of Robson and Thurlow, there are two Starbucks diagnoal from each other…. how many in total? After searching Starbuck’s site, theres only 7. For some reason, I expected more… but than again, Robson Street isn’t that long. Besides, I was only counting those physically ON Robson Street — not the ones around the corner, a block away, etc…

Robson Street Starbucks Locations

Robson
100-1100 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2
604-685-7991

Robson II
1099 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2
(604) 685-1099

1301 Robson Street
1301 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2
604-801-5820

Robson & Howe/Chapters
788 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1A1
(604) 684-8832

Lower Robson
1702 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9
(604) 685-5517

Robson & Richards
498 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B5
604-642-5300

Robson & Homer
398 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6M3
604-687-1187

Welcome to myRobsonStreet.com! As you could guess by the website name, this site will be all about Robson Street, in beautiful Vancouver, B.C. Here you’ll be able to discover all that Robson Street has to offer with shopping, restaurants, hotels and everything in between. As this site continues to grow, you’ll find all the resources you’ll need for shopping, living, and dining on this spectacular street.