Yaletown

A swanky neighborhood with industrial roots

Noteworthy for: Yaletown, or yuppietown, still has a few draws for the everyman; it houses Rogers Arena, home of the Canucks, and interactive museum Science World.
Reflecting Vancouver's dramatic urbanisation in recent decades, Yaletown has transformed from a historically industrial district to a highly desirable neighborhood studded with high-rise condos and the city's finest restaurants and nightspots. Slick bars, restaurants, and converted warehouses housing boutiques and art galleries cater to fashionable residents and an increasing crowd of visitors.

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar serves impeccable seafood that is routinely praised by Vancouver critics, and its full bar tempts with supreme cocktails and an enviable wine list. Glowbal Grill is another popular restaurant where a visiting celebrity has oft been spotted, and its attached 50-person lounge AFTERglow entertains swillers into the early hours.