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Balfour Books
Thousands of titles are packed into this old-world bookstore in Little Italy.
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Another Story Bookshop
Books about diversity, equity and social justice. Has a children's section.
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Second Vinyl
Second Vinyl is an excellent place to find a used record.
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Dragon Lady Comics & Paper Nostalgia
This unusual spot vends classic comics, collectibles and vintage mags.
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Way Cool Tattoos
A biker-style shop (in the best possible way) that also does piercing.
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Tat-a-Rama
Piercing and custom tattoos, with portfolios available online.
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Boreal Books
Has a dusty, antiquated selection of Northern books and CDs.
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BMV
The biggest (and most loved) used bookstore in Toronto.
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Ballenford Books on Architecture
One-stop shopping for lovers of books and architecture.
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Trailhead
For quality outdoor/camping equipment and supplies.
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New Tribe
Top tatts, plus standard and custom body jewelry.
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Armchair Books
Central bookstore with strong travel section.
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Well-Read Books
New location with a huge range of used books.
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Rainforest Books
Good selection of new and used.
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Eaton Centre
A monstrous shopping mall.
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Fisherman's Wharf
A weekly outdoor market with fresh fish and Northern-grown produce.
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Farmers Market
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Downhome
It's touristy, but it does have a fine selection of local goods such as jams, woolen wear and the coveted How to Play the Musical Spoons CD.
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Ditch Records
This narrow, High Fidelity–style shop is lined with tempting vinyl and furtive musos perusing the homemade racks of releases by bands like the Meatmen and Nightmares on Wax. With its threadbare carpet and cave-like feel, it's an ideal wet Monday afternoon hangout. And if it suddenly feels like time to socialize, you can book gig tickets here, too.
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Dawson Trading Post
Sells interesting old mining gadgets, bear traps ($500) and old mammoth tusks so you can take up carving. It has a good bulletin board.
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Books & Company
The best bookstore in northern BC; it has a convivial cafe.
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Book Room
Around for nearly 160 years, it stocks a good selection of maps and travel guides, plus books by local authors.
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Bookland
Topo maps, travel guides and books on activities in the Okanagan Valley and BC. Excellent selection of local works, magazines and newspapers.
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