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Robson Street
West End residents, the
city's urban chic, international
celebrities, and tourists alike
flock to Robson Street to join
the bustle of shoppers. Part of
the fun is people watching over
a specialty coffee, then browsing
the brand name and independent
Canadian and international
shops. Slip down a side street to
get a taste of the historic West
End, Canada's most densely
populated area. d Map H2-K4
Christ Church Cathedral
A gem in the heart of the city
and once a beacon for mariners
entering Vancouver's harbor,
Christ Church Cathedral, conse-
crated in 1895, was designed in
the Gothic Revival style. The
interior has impressive old-
growth Douglas fir ceiling
beams. Three of the 32 stained-
glass windows are by the British
artist William Morris; look for
them in the office vestibule. In
2004, as part of a major renova-
tion, a brand new Kenneth Jones
organ was installed. d 690 Burrard
St Map K3 604 682 3848
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Begun in 1928 by the Cana-
dian Pacific Railway, construction
on the city's most famous hotel
halted with the 1929 stock mar-
ket crash. Its steel skeleton sat
until 1939, when it was hastily
finished for the visit of King
George VI. Features include a
steep copper roof with impish
gargoyles. Stroll through the
lobby or enjoy a drink in the
lounge, all the while admiring
the lavishness. d 900 W
Georgia St Map K3 604 684 3131
Library Square
The new Vancouver Central
Library, designed in part by
renowned architect Moshe Safdie,
opened in 1995. At first critized
by some for its resemblance to a
Roman coliseum, it soon became
universally popular. Library Square
takes up a whole city block, and
includes the library; a seven-story,
glass-roofed promenade; the Fed-
eral Tower, housing government
offices; souvenir shops, a coffee
bar, and take-out restaurants.
The promenade is an ideal place
to relax and people watch. d Cor-
ner of Robson & Homer sts Map K4
Vancouver Public Library, Library Square
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