Apple Store in Vancouver to Open August 19

New Info Available at: Apple to Open Vancouver Store Earlier, May 24.

We went down to see how the renovation of a new Apple Store is doing and took some photos to show you the location that’s going to be Vancouver’s number one destination for Mac fanatics.

The easiest way to find the Apple Store is to enter the lobby at 701 West Georgia Street and  boom! - you can’t miss it.It’s located just across the way from Harry Rosen (click here for a map).

Palluxo! has learned from two contractors - speaking on condition of strict anonymity - that the Vancouver Apple Store is scheduled to officially open on August 19th. The date is subject to change depending on ongoing Pacific Centre Mall renovations.

According to a report by Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi, Apple stores are doing remarkably well with annual sales of $4,032 US per square foot (compare Best Buy’s $930 US and Tiffany & Co.’s $2,666 US).

Currently, Apple has four stores in Canada; three stores are located in Toronto, Ontario (Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens, Yorkdale) and one in Laval, Quebec (Carrefoul Laval). 

It’s hardly surprising that Apple is expanding to Vancouver; the 2010 Olympics is just one of the thousands of possible incentives. Apple did not respond to Palluxo Media calls. We will continue to keep you updated on any new developments.