How to Get to Robson Street
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.