Crystal Mall (British Columbia) facts for kids
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| Location | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 49°13′45″N 123°00′17″W / 49.229187°N 123.004646°W |
| Opening date | 2001 |
| No. of stores and services | 250 |
| No. of floors | 2 |
| Parking | 950 |
The Crystal Mall is a fun shopping mall in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It's a special place that celebrates Chinese culture. You can find it at 4500 Kingsway in an area called Metrotown.
It's right next to the Hilton Metrotown Vancouver Hotel. There's also a tall, 26-floor apartment building called Residence at the Crystal connected to the mall. Across the street, you'll find the huge Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre and the Bob Prittie Metrotown Burnaby Public Library branch.
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Discover Crystal Mall: A Unique Shopping Spot
Crystal Mall first opened its doors in 2001. It's not just a regular mall; it has a special traditional Chinese open market. This market feels like a bustling street market, but it's indoors!
Parking and Design
The mall has plenty of parking, with 950 spots underground. A small part of the parking area is just for hotel guests. The mall is designed in a cool circular shape.
What You'll Find Inside
Crystal Mall has two levels of shops. On the first floor, you'll find the Chinese open market. The second floor has even more stores. There's also a big food court. This food court serves many delicious East Asian dishes.
Around the outside of the main level, you'll discover more shops and restaurants. One interesting part of the first floor is called 'Computer Lane'. It's a special hallway where you can buy computer parts and electronics.
Images for kids
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The Crystal Mall, up close.
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Lok's Produce in the traditional Chinese open market
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Inside The Crystal Mall
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