Art & Craft shopping in Canada
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Starfish Glassworks
The perfect place to pick up that glass ray-gun you've always wanted, Starfish is a gallery of colorful glass artworks ranging in price from a few dollars right up to remortgage-the-house level. If you time your visit right (afternoon is usually best), you can also watch the mesmerizing glass-blowers at work.
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Wood Co-Op
The silky, highly strokable wood tables and chairs on display here may not be ideal for packing home, but it’s hard not to appreciate the artisanship that’s gone into their manufacture. Regional woods are often used and there’s a striking modern feel to many of the pieces. It’s branched out in recent years and now also offers wooden toys and kitchenware – much easier to pack.
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Bounty
This contemporary, not-for-profit craft shop can be found inside York Quay Terminal, just west of the Queen's Quay Terminal. Among its wares are creative cards and beautiful dyed scarves, and all proceeds from sales go towards programming at the Harbourfront. Artisans in the adjacent Craft Studio blow hot glass, mould clay, weave textiles, design jewelry and teach classes.
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Petri Dish
If you want to pick up a quirky reminder of your time in Vancouver, drop by this eclectic arts and crafts store stuffed with exquisite but generally inexpensive creations by local artists. There’s an ever-changing selection but items can include treasures such as painted tea bags or collage greeting cards, as well as small but lovable original paintings for less than $50.
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Hope Unlimited
Hope Unlimited selects its giftware stock – beaded jewelry, candles, paper and more – based not only on its appeal, but also on its social and environmental impact. More than 75% of items are Canadian-made. The store donates 10% of its annual profits to charities, such as the YWCA, Children International and AIDS Vancouver.
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Galerie Art Inuit
Devoted to Inuit carvings from artists all over arctic Canada, this place is gorgeously set up and elaborately lit with well-trained staff who knowledgeably answer questions. Carvings range from the small to the large and intricate. Be prepared for both steep prices and fantastic quality. It ships internationally.
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The Naked Sheep
Stitch 'n' Bitchers and knitting grannies alike will find yarn, knitting and crochet accessories and other crafty things at this bright, friendly store. Classes are taught here almost every night and all are welcome to make use of the couches to hang out, sit and knit!
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Arctic Nunavut
Carved Inukshuk figurines, Taloyoak dolls, Inuit handicrafts and Arctic-related books, music and DVDs are all sold here. Proceeds go toward the Nunavut Development Corporation, supporting artisans from Canada’s Aboriginal-run territory.
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Barracks
Just across from the College of Craft & Design and nestled into the Soldiers' Barracks, these little arts and crafts shops sell mostly goodies created by the college's graduates. Find everything from pottery to handmade paper.
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Clay Design
This pottery studio is one of Harbord Street's handful of eclectic shops, and features a host of earthenware treasures, from vases to plates to teapots. Classes are taught here and the shop also hosts pottery parties.
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The Canadian Naturalist
Some questionable souvenirs – like native figurines and crystal CN Towers – along with high-quality tees, sweats, pewter, an array of Canadian art and maple syrupy edibles are available at this shop.
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Craft Studio
Artisans at the Craft Studio blow hot glass, mould clay, weave textiles, design jewelry and teach classes. It's adjacent to Bounty.
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