Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium
Vancouver
Launched almost 40 years ago as one of the only LGBTIQ+ bookshops in Canada, Little Sister's is a bazaar of queer-positive tomes, plus magazines, clothing…
Must-see shopping in British Columbia
Gastown & Chinatown
Occupying the barn-like old wooden building popularized by the now-relocated Eastside Flea, this monthly free-entry artisan market features an ever…
Gastown & Chinatown
The friendly flagship store of this hot, Vancouver-based bags-and-accessories brand is a must-see for Herschel fans. Inside a beautifully restored,…
Vancouver
Almost hidden in a back alley maze of buildings, this beloved local favorite is a crafter's delight. It's hard not to stroke every strand of silk in sight…
Gastown & Chinatown
Keep your eyes peeled for the easily missed doorway that leads downstairs to this exposed-brick subterranean store. You'll find artfully arranged racks of…
Victoria
The nostalgically inclined will love this large toy emporium of collectibles, especially if they head upstairs to the mezzanine-level toy museum. It's…
Vancouver
High-end-label lovers flock here to peruse the artfully presented D&G, Armani and Issey Miyake togs and accoutrements arrayed over several brightly lit…
Vancouver
A tiny, small-batch vegan cheese shop that'll challenge your deepest dairy attachments. Arrive early to avoid the crush during its limited opening hours…
Granville Island Licorice Parlour
Vancouver
A satellite branch of Commercial Dr's popular candy store, this sweet-tooth pilgrimage spot serves up dozens of jars of serious licorice (anyone for salty…
Victoria
This charming, museum-like confectioner serves the best ice-cream bars, but repeat offenders usually spend their time hitting the 20-flavor-strong menu of…
Vancouver
Comprising seven super-cool vintage vendors offering everything from 1970s outfits (at Thirteen Moons) to antique taxidermy (Salamander Salt Curio), this…
Vancouver
Not everything is white at this huge, high-ceilinged interiors store but it certainly veers toward the cooly pale. From perfect wine glasses to chic…
Gastown & Chinatown
In the heart of the Downtown Eastside, this unexpected upstairs spot has a cult-like following among vintage-clothing fans. Lined with brilliantly curated…
Fairview & South Granville
A small but brilliantly curated store teeming with must-have accessories and home wares, mostly from Canadian designers. Form meets function with…
Gandharva Loka World Music Store
Vancouver
From rainsticks to mandolins, visitors are encouraged to try out the unusual instruments in this welcoming, family-friendly store. Need a new instrument…
North Shore
This is a browser's paradise of quirky gifts, arts and crafts, and must-have trinkets you never thought you needed. The heritage building once housed…
Gastown & Chinatown
One of the highlights of an emerging rack of vintage stores recently popping up in Gastown and Chinatown, Duchesse is a warm, brick-lined spot that's…
Vancouver
Descend the stairs to enter this Narnia-like magical world of amazing board games. Vancouver's favourite game shop is a warm and welcoming venue crammed…
Vancouver
A lovely little store specializing in well-curated consignment clothing and accessories for women, this is the place to head to if you've left your summer…
Vancouver
Covering everything from food and drink to narrative nonfiction, this cozy general-interest-used bookstore is a highly inviting browse magnet. The…
Vancouver
This welcoming hat emporium can transform your tired old look in an instant. An outlet of a funky US family-run business, it caters to men and women, and…
Lower Mainland
A bright, checkerboard floored store lined with an array of jewelry, crafts and aromatic aromatherapy preparations made by independent artisans in the…
Vancouver
Plunging into the scalding hot Kitsilano tea-boutique wars, this satellite branch of Victoria's favorite fancy-tea emporium combines superbly friendly…
Vancouver
Flagship branch of Vancouver's high-end outdoor-gear store. Expect to pay a premium for the best waterproof jackets and weather-resistant pants. The…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's most interesting vintage and antique stores. Nose around the creaky-floored interior and you'll start to mentally redecorate your…
Vancouver
Smily, genuinely friendly service is the approach at this tiny womenswear boutique where you should give yourself plenty of time to browse the racks of…
Vancouver
Peer through the windows at this intriguing artisan glass studio and watch the team blow and twirl their stuff. There are plenty of works to purchase in…
Vancouver
This large, bright cooperative gallery hawks a highly diverse and ever-changing array of BC arts and crafts, which could include bat-patterned ceramics,…
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Gastown & Chinatown
This two-level museum-like store showcases an eye-popping array of Inuit and Northwest Coast aboriginal jewelry, carvings and prints. On the high-art side…
Gastown & Chinatown
Like hanging out with a buddy and checking out his cool record collection, dropping in for a chat with store-owner Dale at this tiny, vinyl-lined store is…
Whistler
If your idea of après-ski is curling up with a book beside a hotel fireplace, body-swerve the noisy pubs that populate the gondola base-stations and head…
Vancouver
If chocolate is the main food group in your book, follow your candy-primed nose to this choccy shop and cafe in the downtown core. Select from the…
Salt Spring Island
Eclectically stocked country market lined with everything from local produce to artisan knickknacks and even Trader Joe's products from the US, this is a…
British Columbia
Sometimes the best bookshops are in the most improbable places. Servicing Galiano’s 1000+ residents and a flurry of summer visitors, this small but…
Vancouver
An indoor array of creative boutiques just across from the far-busier Public Market. Highlight stores include arts-and-crafty Paper-Ya, cave-like…
Vancouver Island
Testament to Cumberland's hipster revival, this artisan chocolate shop is a delicious delight. Everything is made on-site but don't miss the dainty salted…
Vancouver
Behind the double-fronted, canary-yellow facade of this Main St favorite beats the heart of a store that pioneered the emergence of this area as Vancouver…
Vancouver
This enduringly popular store is a must for indie types. With a perfectly curated array of women's clothing plus superbly designed household goods and…
Vancouver Island
You can easily spend a leisurely afternoon perusing the selection at this cavernous corner bookstore with its large array of magazines and comprehensive…
Victoria
A favorite record store among Victoria's retro-minded, Ditch is lined with iconic vinyl, plenty of CDs and many furtive music fans perusing releases by…
