Metrotown Centre, Burnaby

This shopping center is probably best described as an indoor village booming with consumer activity. From vitamins to fast food, tuxes to sneakers, you'll find it all here. It has more than 220 shops and three department stores, as well as multiplex theaters, restaurants, business offices, a library, dental clinic, banks, spas, and realtors. Find the Rainforest Cafe, Playdium @ Metropolis and Silver City Theatres here. It can be a bit overwhelming at first if you aren't accustomed to giant malls. Late hours and 4,000 parking spots make it even more accessible.