While Downtown Vancouver encompasses all of the West End, Coal Harbour, as well as Yaletown, the core of Downtown has its own separate boundaries. The downtown core is well known for its massive shopping facilities (Pacific Centre is one of the most famous shopping centres in Canada), plenty of nightclubs and lounges, as well as restaurants and bars. It is full of excitement, life and plenty of the hustle and bustle you would expect in a dense downtown core.
The downtown core has been revitalized of recent to include several new condo developments, including the Rolston and The Vancouver House. Located right across the major bridges leading into the downtown core, it offers a walkable lifestyle, access to parks and seawalls, and short commutes to the business core of Vancouver.