Punjabi Market is a 3-block commercial district located on Main St between East 48th and East 51st avenues. Situated in the Sunset neighbourhood—an area home to one of Canada’s largest South Asian communities—the market has been a destination for South Asian culture and commerce since the 1970s.
It has historically included several Indian restaurants, sweet shops, jewellery stores, clothing stores, grocers, as well as other businesses catering to the South Asian community, local neighbourhood, and tourists.
In 2016, in response to community concerns about the future of the Punjabi Market, Council directed staff to undertake initial work to assess existing neighbourhood policy.
What's happeningNew public plaza at Main Street and 50th Avenue
We've collaborated with the Punjabi Market Collective to open Punjabi Market’s first dedicated public gathering space, a new pop-up plaza featuring:
- Lounge chairs
- Picnic tables
- Open space for all residents and visitors to enjoy
The plaza is free, but community members can book it for events and gatherings. Book the plaza by applying for a low-complexity event permit
This project is part of ongoing public realm improvements in Punjabi Market and reflects our continued commitment to celebrating the area’s cultural heritage and supporting vibrant, accessible public spaces.
50th anniversary celebrations
Contact us
Punjabi Market Planning Team
Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability
515 W 10th Ave, Vancouver V5Z 4A8