Gastown & Chinatown
With an irresistible array of chichi trinkets presented in a gallery-like space, it's hard to browse without falling for something here. From tempting…
Must-see shopping in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
Gastown & Chinatown
When the Army & Navy department store’s annual 12-day shoe sale kicks off, there’s always a long, excited queue of hundreds of locals ready to get in…
Vancouver
This historic West Coast chocolate-making company is based in Victoria, but this is its flagship Vancouver store. Try not to lick the dark-wood shelves as…
Vancouver
A Vancouver institution since 1879 – hence the landmark freestanding clock outside – Birks crafts exquisite heirloom jewelry and its signature line of…
Fairview & South Granville
One of the oldest established of Vancouver's private galleries, Bau-Xi – pronounced 'bo-she' – showcases the best in local artists and generally has…
Vancouver
Stockists of the legendary Canada-made Tilley Endurables travel hat range, this family owned store has added other labels to its lineup of hard-wearing…
Vancouver
Flagship downtown store of the Vancouver-based chain that made ass-hugging yoga wear a mainstream fashion, this is the shop for that archetypal West Coast…
Gastown & Chinatown
Colonizing this Gastown strip long before it was fashionable, this browse-worthy men's and women's boutique still offers plenty of reasons for a visit…
Vancouver
If rain curtails your shopping activities, duck inside downtown Vancouver's main mall. You'll find all the usual chain and department store suspects, plus…
Vancouver
Stocking guidebooks and travel literature as well as bags and backpacks, this is one of Vancouver's oldest travel-themed stores. There are also several…
Gastown & Chinatown
This large Chinese tea-and-herb shop is a great place to buy supplies of good green, red, white and black teas. The friendly staff – women in cool pink…
Gastown & Chinatown
A campaigner for legalization for many years, this near-iconic storefront was once the center of the city's 'Vansterdam' strip. With books, hemp clothing…
Gastown & Chinatown
Tucked among the basement stores in Gastown's heritage Le Magasin building, this sneaker, streetwear and collectibles shop is loved by in-the-know…
UFO Data Centre & Tourist Information
Alberta
Next to the flying saucer landing pad, this information center has a space-themed gift shop and a book you can flip through to learn more about 137…
Vancouver
True to Commercial Dr's Italian heritage, family-run Kalena's imports handsome top-quality leather shoes and boots from the old country. Well-crafted men…
Vancouver
A jam-packed browser's paradise of mostly women's retro clothes and accessories, this is the perfect store to reinvent your look. Thinking of combining a…
Vancouver
Stocking a kaleidoscopic and wildly eclectic array of original retro clothing from 1970s concert T-shirts to 1990s grunge-wear, there's also a particular…
Fairview & South Granville
The original branch of a popular Lower Mainland mini-chain, this high-end used-clothing consignment store is perfect for a spot of leisurely browsing…
Vancouver
Small and friendly, this boutique wine shop has a down-to-earth approach to its products, which makes it a great place to hit if you can't tell the…
Vancouver Island
Handily located next to a bakery, this long-established cheesemaker purveys a rich selection of local and international cheeses that'll add nuance to your…
Vancouver
This farmers market has popped up outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in recent years and it's popular with office workers on their way home. The usual…
Vancouver
Pearls and Canadian diamonds feature prominently in the rings created by local artisan Michael Dean, who works on his shiny trinkets at this cozy little…
Gastown & Chinatown
There's a huge array of albums to riffle through at this vinyl-lover's dream but make sure you strike up a conversation with the owner since he knows…
Fairview & South Granville
Filled with furnishings and interior flourishes that you wish you had in your house, this upmarket favorite has lots of design ideas for transforming your…
Vancouver
Serving up an eclectically diverse array of well-curated women's clothing and crafty housewares and trinkets sourced from around the world, this popular…
North Shore
A popular store for hardcore local mountain bikers, the Cove doesn't rent bikes but it sells and services them for the area's serious bike dudes. An…
Banff Town
Established by Norman Luxton, the old Sign of the Goat store is still the first place to head if you’re after some First Nations crafts, including…
Still Eagle Planetary Persuasions
British Columbia
Fair-trade and Kootenay-produced clothing, kitchen goods and products for the home are sold in this large store, which has a deep environmental commitment…
Southern Alberta
One of many souvenir shops that can satisfy any desires for maple syrup, kitschy gifts and replacement T-shirts, along with park-related literature.
Vancouver Island
A colorful little gallery of Hobbity pottery and clay works where you can pick up a unique souvenir of your Vancouver Island visit.
British Columbia
The place to feel the local hippy vibe with essential oils in a feminist setting. Sniff out the line of Dungeon Sense scents.
Edmonton
Kitsch lovers who can't afford the trip to Vegas might just be enchanted with West Edmonton Mall, while those less enamored by plastic plants and phony…
Calgary
If you're in need of some retail therapy, Chinook, 6km south of downtown, is a good place to get your treatment. Chain retail shops, department stores, a…
