Lonsdale Quay Market is a major public market and tourist destination located in the city of

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, British Columbia, Canada. The market is located at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue and is adjacent to the Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal and transit exchange that serves Metro Vancouver's

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municipalities. The headquarters for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is located in a neighbouring building.

History

The marketplace opened just prior to Expo 86 on April 12, 1986, and features over 80 tenants, including food retailers, restaurants, retail shops, artisans and a boutique hotel. The quay was built on the former site of

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, a major shipyard during World War II. In the 2010s, the quay area became the site of intensive construction of housing developments, backed by Mayor Darrell Mussatto.

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Lonsdale Quay Market & Shops

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