The Pacific Centre (Vancouver, BC) retail store will hold its grand opening this Saturday at 10 a.m., according to press announcements sent out by Apple today. The invitation to accredited journalists did not describe the store or its location further. However, construction and mall sources, along with site visits, show that it’s a single-level store on the Granville Street side of the multi-block downtown complex.
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Finally a reason not to cancel this year’s Summer Holiday
So is this Canadians biggest Apple store for now? until the Montreal store opens?
I got a message from Apple today inviting me to the store opening. The web address for the store is …. http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/pacificcentre/
I’m not an accredited journalist, so don’t know how Apple is kicking these notices out. Whoo Hooo!
The store is a typical mall store, single level, the only difference is that the the storefront will have a floating logo VS the typical US mall stores with the storefront logo mounted in the center panel.
How do you know? if its 2 floors or 1?. And the Logo.
re: 2 floors or 1?
via http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/pacificcentre/map/
The Apple Store is located on the *_upper_* level of Pacific Centre mall at 701 West Georgia Street, in downtown Vancouver.
Apple to Open Retail Store in Vancouver on Saturday, May 24, 2008
TORONTO, May 20 /CNW/ -
Media Preview
What: A preview of the new Apple(R) 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(R) 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(TM), the world’s thinnest notebook featuring a stunning 13.3-inch widescreen display with a full-size keyboard and built-in iSight(R) video camera. The hands-on Apple Retail Store experience gives customers a chance to test-drive Apple’s entire product line including the iPod(R) 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(R) 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.
re: 2 floors or 1?
via: http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/pacificcentre/map/
The Apple Store is located on the *_upper_* level of Pacific Centre mall at 701 West Georgia Street, in downtown Vancouver.
I built the store this is how I know. As for Montreal its rolling along and should be complete sometime next month. Its rumored that the iPhone is going to be released in Canada
So since this is a mall store, if someone wanted to line up to be one of the first in would you just line up at the closest mall entrance. Also what time would be good to get there.
So, with this and the new Indiana Jones movie, it’s a good weekend to geek out. Don’t know if I’ll be at the opening. Maybe if they have the usual swag and stuff, then I might be tempted to check it out. Otherwise, I’ll check it out next week. From what I’ve seen, the location, incase anyone’s wondering is fairly easy to find. Simply enter the mall by the main entrance (the rotunda) then and start walking into the mall, and it’s like not even 30 seconds before you find it.
This is Apple’s first new interior in Canada with the all aluminum inspired by the 5th avenue store.
I went by at 5 p.m. today. The large white Apple logo and http://www.apple.com/ca listing are still missing. The white Apple logo sticker is still affixed to the door security plate of the double doors. I saw a new single black door towards the extreme left of the black hoarding that I not see before.
The crack between the double doors is still not covered. I heard clapping and took a quick peek to see people standing before a security
guard approached me. I did not notice him seating at a bench with shoppers. There was no line up or barriers. I assume that the hoarding will come down after the mall closes at 9 p.m. tonight.
the opening was really fun, a few thousand people showed up.