In the 1960s, Kitsilano was Vancouver's
hippy hangout, drawing comparisons to
San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury.
Today,
Kitsilano still has plenty of culture, but its
apartments and houses are now occupied by
young urban professionals who enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere. Most of the action is centered
on West Fourth Avenue and West Broadway, with bookstores, ethnic
restaurants, cafes and specialty retailers offering plenty of places
to explore.