When this plaza was designed, the intention was that is would be the gathering place of downtown Vancouver. You’ll understand that concept when you visit Robson Street and find a fashionable collection of stores and restaurants. While the street runs from Stanley Park to B.C. Place Stadium, it's this cluster of high-end designer boutiques, coffee shops and international eateries that gives Robson its vibrant personality day and night. It's a good street for a stroll, for watching people and meeting friends.

On a weekend evening, this is the place to be for the under-30 crowd. The Vancouver Art Gallery fronts Robson Square; on its south side is the Provincial Courthouse, designed by noted local architect Arthur Erickson. Robson Street reaches west from Hornby into the densely populated West End.