Go to the Richmond Public market for some delicious and inexpensive Chinese food. For some great shops check out Richmond Centre.
For shopping, try Lansdowne Centre just east of the station! You can probably see it from where you're standing!
Aberdeen Mall is a short walk east: while there, check out the Daiso, a Japanese department store where almost everything is $2. Many treasures await you. Read more.
Langara College is just a short walk east of the station, at 100 West 49th Avenue. Read more.
Columbia Park is west of the station at 43rd Ave and Alberta St. Enjoy the playground on a nice day, or the wading pool in the summer! Read more.
Head 4 blocks south along Cambie and you'll hit Queen Elizabeth Park, one of Vancouver's most popular parks. Visit the gorgeous public gardens for sure. And there's a Frisbee golf course, too!
Leave the station and there's stores all around you, including City Square mall on 12th Ave. But head south along Cambie, and there's a strip of great local restaurants and shops toward 20th Ave too.
Walk the seawall to Granville Island for some fresh eats, unique arts and crafts, and fantastic street entertainment.
Welcome to one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Vancouver. Some great restaurants, boutiques, and galleries can be found on Hamilton and Mainland Street. Don't forget to check out David Lam park too.
Home to some of Vancouver's best shopping, Robson Street and Pacific Centre are just a short walk away.
Elevator Out of Service at Burrard Station (FareGate construction)* Sept 26, 2011- approx. Feb 2012* Info: http://www.translink.ca/en/Be-Part-of-the-Plan/Projects/OnTrack/Service-Impacts.aspx
Head east to Gastown along Cordova St and Water St for great local restaurants and bars, trendy boutiques, and tourist attractions like the steam clock and the Vancouver Lookout.
TransLink's Lost and Found is located in Stadium SkyTrain station. It's open from 8:30 to 5 every weekday, and seriously, they really might have your lost stuff! Read more.
Check out Thornton Park just east of the station. On a nice day it's a great place to sit, and there's a farmer's market here in summer. Read more.
China Creek North Park southwest of the station has jogging trails, open fields, and a playground. Visit the highest point in the park for a great view of Vancouver. Read more.
Nanaimo SkyTrain Station has one of the best views of Vancouver -- hop off and take a look around on the platform!
Head south to Central Park for recreation: tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, horseshoe pitch and pitch-and-putt golf (and more!). The park's Swangard Stadium is also home to the Whitecaps FC!
Check out the Crystal Mall, an Asian mall over on Kingsway and Willingdon! The food court has a ton of affordable and tasty Asian meals (make sure to bring cash!) Read more.
Head northwest to Bonsor Skatepark at Imperial St and Jubilee Ave, midway between Metrotown and Royal Oak stations. A Concrete Powder magazine editor called it his favourite skatepark in Vancouver! Read more.
