Granville Mall, Vancouver

The Granville Mall stands as a transit-focused thoroughfare and a bustling pedestrian area located in Vancouver. Positioned within Downtown Vancouver, this mall spans the stretch of Granville Street between Hastings and Smithe streets, dedicated solely to public transit with no allowance for cars. Predominantly serviced by trolleybuses, it serves as a unique transit hub.

In an interesting juxtaposition to the daytime transit hustle, the central portion of the Granville Mall and its adjacent streets transform into Vancouver's premier urban retail and adult nightlife destination following the conclusion of the evening rush hour. Recognized as the Granville Entertainment District, this locale is characterized by a myriad of bars, dance clubs, venues, restaurants, hotels, and shops adorned with neon lights. The ambiance exudes an authentically urban and vibrant vibe, with establishments open until the late hours of the night, extending even into the early morning hours on weekends. The array of stores varies from recognizable franchises to chic, one-of-a-kind establishments.

This vibrant entertainment district emerged due to the city's zoning policies, which concentrated adult nightlife activities that were once scattered across the wider downtown peninsula.