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West 4th Avenue, between Burrard and Balsam, is the main shopping strip in funky Kitsilano. There are clothing and shoe boutiques, as well as housewares and gift shops. Just east of Burrard, several stores on West 4th sell ski and snowboard gear. Look for food boutiques on West 2nd and 3rd.
If you love cheese, don't miss the mind-boggling array of selections from British Columbia, the rest of Canada, and elsewhere at this family-run shop of delicacies. Owner Allison Spurrell and her extremely knowledgeable staff encourage you to taste before you buy. The fromagerie is located between Granville Island and Kitsilano Beach—useful to keep in mind if you're assembling a seaside picnic. There's a second location at 843 East Hastings St. on Vancouver's East Side.
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.).
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.
Premium teas, as well as skin and body products, are made with quality ingredients and organic botanicals at the Vancouver outpost of this popular Victoria tea company. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to guide you through every sip and help you choose from the many varieties of leaves on offer.
