Apple to Open Vancouver Store Earlier Than Expected, May 24

After years of speculation and anticipation, Apple is finally opening its new store  here in Vancouver, BC. The grand opening  is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 am. Although Apple is known to surprise its fans, this news is rather more than a surprise, more like a (pleasant) shock.

One month ago (photos), the store’s premises at 701 West Georgia Street were still undergoing extensive renovation work.  As you may recall in April we were told by two contractors, speaking on condition of anonymity, that the Vancouver Apple Store was due to officially open on August 19th.

They commented at the time that the date was subject to change depending on the progress of the Pacific Centre Mall refurbishment.

Apple has clearly stepped up the pace of the renovations and completed ahead of schedule, quite probably in order to prepare the sales floor for the new products due to be unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June.  Last week, Apple also  opened its largest U.S. store in Boston.

To visit Vancouver  Apple store, just enter the lobby at 701 West Georgia Street and  you will see the store located across the way from Harry Rosen. You can’t miss it, but just in case you do - here is a map.

Store hours: Monday - Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Official Site: Apple Store, Pacific Centre
Phone # (778) 373-1800