in the northwest, with the main concentration centred between Burrard and Bute Streets, which is the area also known historically as Robsonstrasse. Although not technically on Robson Street but still considered part of the district, the 'Vancouver Luxury Zone' contain the most expensive upscale stores in the city. It is anchored on Alberni Street and Georgia Streets as they intersect Burrard Street . Robson and Thurlow Robson street's intersection with Thurlow Street was known for having two Starbucks coffee shops on opposite corners, one of which was non-smoking prior to the enactment of the indoor smoking ban, and the other not. The location on the west corner is known as a major meeting place for the biker culture, with motorcycles parked in a special bikes-only strip of parking painted on the pavement. It was also this corner of Robson and Thurlow that acted as the epicentre of the Stanley Cup Riot of 1994. Neighbourhoods There are numerous highrises along or near Robson, many of them condo towers and hotels. The Empire Landmark Hotel, originally the Sheraton Landmark, was the tallest highrise on the strip at 42 storeys. It included the Cloud Nine revolving restaurant. There are numerous residential condo and apartment towers under construction along the southeastern end of Robson near Yaletown past the bustling Granville Mall, whereas the northwestern end becomes part of Vancouver's West End neighbourhood containing older residential highrises near the quieter Stanley Park and Lost Lagoon; the last few blocks of Robson between Denman and Lost Lagoon are part of the Stanley Park Neighbourhood. Robson Street is also popular as a cruising street, with many exotic, rare cars and motorcycles present every weekend throughout the summer. Major intersections See also West End, Vancouver (Robson Street passes through the northeast edge of the West End) Davie Village References External links 1964 film footage of Robson Street Robson Street Business Association Streets in Vancouver Shopping districts and streets in Canada Busking venues Ethnic enclaves in British Columbia German communities