80 Best Shopping in Vancouver, British Columbia

Local fashionistas swear by this cozy little shop and its well-curated racks of clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Local and international designers are featured.

It's hard to predict what you'll find in this pretty little shop—it's a fun spot to browse for cute women's clothing, jewelry, and accessories. 

Value-conscious fashionistas eagerly browse the consignment and vintage clothing in this smart shop. There's a small section of designer samples and new items, as well as eclectic gifts.

Sisters Sarah and Mary Schwieger, specialists in the art of handcrafted broom making, opened this small artisan studio after learning the craft growing up in British Columbia's Kootenay region. All handmade on-site, their brooms are woven in the traditional Shaker style and each piece is unique. Stop by to watch the brooms take shape, and learn the history of this rare craft.

Foot fashionistas make tracks to this Kitsilano shop that's jam-packed with trendy choices, including Camper, Trippen, Common Projects, and other international brands for men and women. Shoppers can complete their outfits with designs by Alexander Wang, Isabelle Marant, and Acne Studios right next door at gravitypope Tailored Goods (2203 West 4th Ave.).

Christmas wreaths, hot chocolate, food trucks, artisanal cheese, and more draw Vancouverites to this winter farmers' market. It runs Sunday 10 am to 2 pm, from early November through late April at Hastings Park.

A Canadian institution (though it's now American-owned), the Bay was founded as part of the fur trade in the 17th century. There's a whole department selling the signature tricolor blankets and other Canadiana. On the lower level, the Topshop and Topman boutiques carry imports from the trendy British retailer.

The Vancouver flagship of this Canadian chain stocks a vast selection of popular books and plenty of giftware, too. Check out the display tables for hot sellers, local authors, and bargain books; the attached Starbucks makes a handy reading nook. Other branches around town include a smaller outlet on Robson Downtown.

In addition to quality Inuit art like the signature carvings in soapstone and antler, there's also an excellent collection of Northwest Coast native art such as baskets, totems, bentwood boxes, and masks.

You'll find everything from traditional leather sandals to fanciful purple pumps at this family-run store that's been a fixture on Commercial Drive since the 1960s. Fine Italian shoes are a specialty.

More evidence of Vancouver style making its mark on the world hangs at the Gastown flagship of this homegrown brand. Billed as "elevated essentials for real life," Kit and Ace's stylish, washable, and packable styles take Vancouverites (and anyone else) from work to dancing till dawn.

More than 60 vendors set up in the Kitsilano Community Centre parking lot every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm, from mid-May through mid-October. Cheese, chocolate, wine, coffee, baked treats, and food truck snacks are all available, along wtih live music and a festive vibe.

Crafting organic, artisanal vodka, gin, and whiskey from 100% British Columbian grain, this distillery offers tastings in its stylish Granville Island shop. You can take a guided distillery tour (C$15) on weekends at 11:30 am or 1:30 pm.

The helpful employees at this local chain can assist you in selecting wines from British Columbia or around the world.

At this two-level indoor market—less frenzied than its Granville Island counterpart—vendors sell prepared foods, just-caught seafood, and fresh produce. The on-site Green Leaf Brewing Company makes a range of ales, spirits, and even kombucha. Also, look for arts and crafts, toys, kitchenware, and delicious pastries that can be enjoyed on the terrace, which offers views of the city skyline. The market is a short ride from Downtown on the SeaBus.

The place where it all started in 2000 was at this stand-alone shop on West 4th in Kits. Since then, the behemoth of yoga wear has stretched itself into a multibillion-dollar company with locations worldwide and an ever-expanding line of technical athletic apparel. The original store has expanded, too, with a multilevel renovation that took over an auto repair shop next door and added a new rooftop deck. The full range of women's and men's technical athletic apparel is available here. And in the men's department, kombucha, and occasionally beer, is on tap.

One of the city's best antiquarian and used book stores, this jam-packed shop is a treasure trove of titles from mainstream to wildly eclectic.

Local chefs and Downtown foodies do their midweek shop at this busy market in front of Vancouver's VIA Rail Station. Dozens of vendors selling produce and other locally raised fare set up shop here Wednesday 2 to 6 pm, from June to October. The market is close to the Main Street--Science World SkyTrain station.

Last-minute bargain hunting? This outlet mall, just three minutes on the Canada Line from Vancouver International Airport and 20 minutes from Downtown, has a wealth of brand outlets, such as Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Nike, Levi's, Hugo Boss, Armani, Michael Kors, and Polo Ralph Lauren, all housed in a European village-style outdoor space. There's free parking and storage lockers, as well as free travel on the Canada Line between YVR Airport and the outlet.

Vancouver's biggest vintage shop is a treasure trove of style from decades past. Collections of wedding dresses, cowboy boots, hats, jewelry, menswear, and party frocks galore share space with upcycled designs made from vintage fabrics. A second location, Mintage Mall, is at 245 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Worth a visit for a photo of the park sign alone, this compact market along Guelph Street borders the delightfully named Dude Chilling Park. It brings a few dozen farmers, bakers, brewers, and food trucks out each Sunday 10 am to 2 pm, from late May until late October.