After years of speculation and waiting, there is visible proof that construction has begun on the Pacific Centre retail store in downtown Vancouver (BC). Thanks to Thomas for photos of the black construction barricade on the second level of the shopping mall, which hides a view of the empty space inside. He notes that construction inside makes it appear that the store will be on two levels. Check the photos after the break.
The barricade carries the Web address of Apple’s Canada Web site.
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Anyone have any idea when this will open? How long has it taken other store to open from this stage?
Thomas beat me to take the photos. Recently I witnessed a security guard talking to a couple that had taken photos of each other. I asked why at the Customer Service counter. I was told security don’t like photos taken for copyright/trademark issues and just in case you are documenting the store for layout and inventory before a robbery. The best time to take photos are after the mall doors are open at 9 am and before most of the stores opening at 9:30 or 10 am when thare are few guards and customers to bother you. The ground level mall entrance usually open early is through the back of Blenz Coffee (via the Granville Street right side door) and past Stitch International and Feet First. On March 21 there was an about 3 inches white Apple logo on a clear cellophane sheet stuck to the left door knob security plate. Looking through the crack of the doors and with the light from the windows from the East I could see large portable work platform scaffolds, dusty concrete floor and few pillars blocking the view. No work was happening since March 21 (Good Friday) was a statutory holiday. The Granville Street side of spaces of D034 and D034A-(the more likely by Blenz) (potential street entrance for Apple) are unfinished and open. Lots of scaffolding and construction debris on the closed and barricaded sidewalk waiting to be carted away.
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has anyone who applied at the vancouver store heard back from apple about an interview or anything yet?
A media friend just received this…
Date: May 20, 2008 6:02:34 AM PDT (CA)
To: Undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: Apple to Open Retail Store in Vancouver on Saturday, May 24, 2008
Apple to Open Retail Store in Vancouver on Saturday, May 24, 2008
Media Preview
What: A preview of the new Apple® Retail Store at the Pacific Centre Mall in Vancouver for accredited media
When: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. PDT
Where: Apple Store® Pacific Centre, 910-609 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
Accredited journalists may confirm their attendance by calling (416) 367-8251.
Grand Opening
The Apple Store Pacific Centre will open to the public on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
The Apple Retail Store is the best place to learn about all the latest products from Apple including the all-new MacBook Air™, the world’s thinnest notebook featuring a stunning 13.3-inch widescreen display with a full-size keyboard and built-in iSight® video camera. The hands-on Apple Retail Store experience gives customers a chance to test-drive Apple’s entire product line including the iPod® touch, the best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world.
Every Apple Retail Store offers personal training through Apple’s new One to One program with in-depth sessions on a wide range of topics, from getting started with a Mac® or iPod to advancing your moviemaking or digital photography skills. Visitors to Apple Retail Stores can also take advantage of free services from the most knowledgeable people around, including face-to-face support and creative help at the Genius Bar, plus workshops and special programs for kids.