Vancouver

Vancouver's 37 game stores serve Canada's Pacific gateway with West Coast laid-back excellence. From downtown's Granville district to stores in Burnaby, Richmond, and across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver has cultivated one of Canada's most creative gaming communities. The city's film and video game industries create natural crossovers with tabletop gaming, while Vancouver's Asian connections bring international gaming perspectives. The city's rain makes gaming an ideal year-round activity ("Raincouver gamers"), while stunning mountain and ocean views provide inspiring backdrops. Vancouver's stores reflect the city's outdoorsy culture — many gamers balance hiking and skiing with tactical battles.