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Shopping in Vancouver
| Name | Category | Location |
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212 Boutique
The folks who run this stylish shop met in New York City (and... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Aberdeen Centre
First-rate Asian restaurants, vendors hawking everything from... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Vancouver |
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Atmosphere
At this chain of sporting goods stores, you can count on finding... |
Sporting Goods | Vancouver |
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Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks
Local-chef-turned-entrepreneur Barbara-Jo McIntosh spreads the... |
Books / Stationery | Vancouver |
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Barefoot Contessa
This cute shop has a creative take on '40s-style glamour. Look... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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The Bay
A Canadian institution (even though it's now owned by Americans)... |
Department Stores | Vancouver |
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Birks
Vancouver's link in this Canada-wide chain of high-end jewelers—a... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Vancouver |
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Chapters
These Canadian shops (most with a Starbucks attached) stock a... |
Books / Stationery | Vancouver |
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Chocolate Arts
Looking for a present for a chocolate lover? Check out the chocolates... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Chocolaterie de La Nouvelle France
This petite bonbon of a confectionary shop sells delectable... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Circle Craft
This artists' co-op sells textiles, wood pieces, jewelry, ceramics... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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City Cigar
Cuban cigars are legal and plentiful (although it's not legal... |
Tobacco | Vancouver |
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Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
The gorgeous books and postcards make affordable souvenirs, though... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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Crafthouse
Run by the Crafts Council of British Columbia, this tiny structure... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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Dandelion Kids
If you're shopping for style-conscious babies, toddlers, and... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Dayton Boot Company
These biker boots have a cultlike following because they're durable... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Vancouver |
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Doctor Vigari Gallery
In keeping with its offbeat environs on "the Drive," this gallery... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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DoDa Antiques
Concentrating on mid-20th-century jewelry, ceramics, glass, paintings... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Vancouver |
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Douglas Reynolds Gallery
In this collection of Northwest Coast First Nations art, particularly... |
Art Galleries | Vancouver |
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Dream Apparel & Articles for People
Come here to find a variety of wares by up-and-coming local designers... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Edible Canada
Opposite the Granville Island Public Market, this shop sells... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Edie Hats
You name the hat and somewhere on the walls, rafters, shelves... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Fine Finds Boutique
You're never quite sure what you'll find in this pretty little... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Front and Company
Value-conscious fashionistas paw through the consignment and... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Gallery of B.C. Ceramics
An impressive display of functional and decorative ceramics by... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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Ganache Patisserie
In true Parisian style, every delicious and decadent item here... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
Granville Island Public Market
Locals and visitors alike crowd this indoor market that's part... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Gravity Pope
Foot fashionistas make tracks to this Kitsilano shop that's jam-packed... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Vancouver |
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Hazel & Jools
While many Main Street shops cater to the young and hyper fashion... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
Hill's Native Art
This highly respected store has Vancouver's largest selection... |
Art Galleries | Vancouver |
Holt Renfrew
High on the city's ritzy scale, Holt Renfrew is a swanky showcase... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
In addition to quality Inuit art like the signature carvings... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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John Fluevog
You might have seen these shops in New York and Los Angeles... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Vancouver |
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Kalena's
You'll find everything from traditional leather sandals to fanciful... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Vancouver |
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Khot-la-Cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop
On the Capilano First Nations Reserve in North Vancouver, this... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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Kidsbooks
The helpful staff at this cheery shop is happy to make recommendations... |
Books / Stationery | Vancouver |
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Lattimer Gallery
Stocking native arts and crafts in all price ranges, this shop... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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Leone
Marble alcoves in an elegantly palatial store set the scene for... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Les Amis du Fromage
If you love cheese, don't miss the mind-boggling array of selections... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Liberty Wine Merchants
The helpful employees at this local chain can assist you in selecting... |
Wines / Spirits | Vancouver |
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Little Dream
Under the same ownership as Dream Apparel & Articles for... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Lonsdale Quay Market
At this two-level indoor market—less frenzied than its... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Lululemon Athletica
Everyone from power-yoga devotees to soccer moms covets the fashionable... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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MacLeod's Books
One of the city's best antiquarian and used-book stores, this... |
Books / Stationery | Vancouver |
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Marion Scott Gallery
Specializing in fine Inuit art from the Canadian North, exhibits... |
Art Galleries | Vancouver |
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Meinhardt Fine Foods
Pick up fixings for an elegant picnic or find a gift for a foodie... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Metropolis at Metrotown
With 450 stores—mostly North American chains—this... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Vancouver |
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Mountain Equipment Co-op
This warehouse-style outlet stocks a good selection of high-performance... |
Sporting Goods | Vancouver |
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Museum of Anthropology Gift Shop
This museum store carries an excellent selection of Northwest... |
Crafts | Vancouver |
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Oakridge Centre
If you're intent on meandering, head to the skylighted atrium... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Vancouver |
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One of a Few
This clothing from local and international makers may not be... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Pacific Centre
Filling three city blocks in the heart of downtown, this mall... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Vancouver |
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Palladio
This is one of the city's most stylish jewelers. Expect high-fashion... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Vancouver |
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Please Mum
With its comfortable, brightly colored clothing, this fun Vancouver-based... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Purdy's Chocolates
A chocolatier since 1907, Purdy's once made a liqueur-filled... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Robert Held Art Glass
At Canada's largest "hot glass" studio, two blocks west of Granville... |
Art Galleries | Vancouver |
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Roots
For outdoorsy clothes that double as souvenirs (many sport maple-leaf... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Roots 73 Outlet
You can pay top dollar downtown or head to this factory outlet... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Roots Kids
Synonymous with outdoorsy Canadian style, this Canadian company's... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Sinclair Centre
Shops in and around this complex cater to sophisticated tastes... |
Shopping Centers / Malls | Vancouver |
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Spirit Wrestler Gallery
With exhibits that include works of the Pacific Northwest First... |
Art Galleries | Vancouver |
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Swirl
To learn more about British Columbia wines, or to pick up a bottle... |
Wines / Spirits | Vancouver |
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T&T Supermarket
Check out this little chain of maxi-size Asian supermarkets for... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Taiga
Vancouver-based Taiga sells popular waterproof cycling gear... |
Sporting Goods | Vancouver |
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Three Vets
This army surplus-style store stocks budget-priced camping equipment... |
Sporting Goods | Vancouver |
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Tilley Endurables
Globe-trotters search out this practical, hard-wearing line of... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Turnabout
The quality is so good that "used" is almost a misnomer at this... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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Twigg & Hottie
Local and national designers stock this outlet with one-of-a-kind... |
Clothing | Vancouver |
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The Umbrella Shop
This is the place to help you keep obsessively dry.... |
Specialty Stores | Vancouver |
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Urban Fare
If you're a fan of Whole Foods, check out Vancouver's most stylish... |
Food / Candy | Vancouver |
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Vancouver Flea Market
Housed in a "big red barn," this weekend market is a five-minute... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Vancouver |
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Vancouver Special
This shop offers a stylish selection of household items by local... |
Household Items / Furniture | Vancouver |
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Viti Wine and Lager Store
What this diminutive shop lacks in size it makes up in quality... |
Wines / Spirits | Vancouver |
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Wanderlust
Here's where to find thousands of travel books and maps, as well... |
Books / Stationery | Vancouver |
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Winners
This discount department store chain is heaven for bargain hunters... |
Department Stores | Vancouver |
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