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Mar 14, 2011
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Aug 30, 2011
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Shopping in Vancouver
Whether you are looking for haute couture or just an awesome accessory, you will find it at one of the many shops, boutiques and malls in Vancouver. You will not only enjoy the shops in Vancouver for the many great deals but also for the unique experience.
Unlike most metropolitan cities that have been consumed by megamalls, Vancouver holds on to shopping areas concentrated into blocks of streets. Enjoy walking the streets and taking in the beauty of the area while finding that must-have dress or great deal on electronics.
If you are in for the super mall for your shopping in Vancouver experience, you will find that as well. Check out the beautiful Pacific Center Mall or Metropolis, one of Canada's most spectacular malls. One is thing is for sure, your shopping in Vancouver experience is time well spent!
57 Shops in Vancouver
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2208 w fourth avenue, vancouver, bc, v6k 1n8
Kitsilanopromoting adult health through craft therapy
604.736.2113
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1740 west 2nd avenue, vancouver, bc, v6j 1h6
Granville Island/false Creekbooks for people who love food
604.688.6755
mon - fri 9a - 6p sat - sun 10a - 5p -
27 east pender street, vancouver, bc, v6a1s9
Chinatownmordern furniture
604.678.9123
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219 abbott street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2k7
Gastowncool eyewear
604.662.8300
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318 homer street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2v2
Gastownbuttons galore
604.687.0067
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Chinatown
Chinatown 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC
Pass through the Millennium Gate into one of the western hemisphere's largest Chinatowns and discover a world in its own. Shop after shop displays Chinese imports, furniture and clothes, unique gifts, home decor (and not just Chinese decor), and jewelry. The many food markets are also exciting stops to see and purchase authentic treats of the orient.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC
Visit Commercial Drive or, "The Drive," as locals call it to find some of the best shopping in Vancouver. Stores, restaurants, and art galleries line the streets making this area of the city a shoppers paradise.
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1206 commercial drive, vancouver, bc, v5l 3x4
The Drivesuper cute kids clothes and toys
604.676.1892
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2442 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3e2
Mount Pleasantrecords, books, bags, design and more
778.239.4613
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303 west cordova street, vancouver, bc, v6b 1es
Gastownsuper denim store
604.688.8892
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511 carrall street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2j8
Chinatownhandmade leather accessories and vintage clothing
604.682.2451
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3683 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3n6
Main Streetnecessities for modern life
604.873.8874
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1332 davie street, vancouver, bc, v6e 1n6
West Endfresh flowers for everyone
604.685.3500
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1340 east hastings, vancouver, bc, v5l 1s3
Eastsidecooking utensil paradise
604.253.3022
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Granville Island
Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Make your trip to Vancouver complete with an afternoon spent investigation the many shops on the 37 acre island adjacent downtown. The Granville Island Public Market is a veritable Mecca for foodies.
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50 water street, vancouver, bc, v6b 1a4
Gastowna lesson on modern design
604.682.3868
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3662 w 4th avenue, vancouver, bc, v6r 1p1
Kitsalanoa jumble of possibilities
604.729.6121
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2570 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3e4
Mount Pleasantstylish clothing for men and women
604.637.6224
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Kerrisdale Village
Kerrisdale Village Kerrisdale Street, Vancouver, BC
Explore the over 200 shops in Kerrisdale Village while enjoying this beautiful community. Trees line all of the streets making for a great walk, and guests will find no shortage of shopping options.
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2315 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3c9
Mount Pleasantchic, high quality classics
604.879.5275
mon - thu 11a - 6p fri - sat 11a - 7p sun noon - 5p -
214 abbott street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2k8
Gastownhigh-profile vancouver women’s clothing designer
604.568.9211
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433 davie street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2g2
Yaletownmen’s essentials for great skin
604.688.4555
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Metropolis at Metrotown
Burnaby 4700 Kingsway Street, Burnaby, BC
Go to Metropolis at Midtown, and you will find yourself in the largest mall in British Columbia. This mall has over 470 stores, and is full of restaurants and many forms of entertainment.
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2960 granville street, vancouver, bc, v6h 3j7
South Granvillechic clothing for women
604.731.1017
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522 beatty street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2l3
Crosstowncomfortable and modern furnishings
604.737.4704
mon - sat 10:30a - 6p sun noon - 5p -
209 abbott street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2k7
Gastownsuper stylish clothing and accessories
604.682.2234
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221 abbott street, vancouver, bc, v6b 2k7
Gastownlittle objects that are c.u.t.e.
604.605.3322
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1520 west 13th, vancouver, bc, v6j 2g4
South Granvilleclothing for women and men
604.736.7774
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354 water street, vancouver, bc, v6b 1b6
Gastowntwo great stores is better than one
604.605.0685
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Pacific Centre
Pacific Centre 700 West George Street, Vancouver, BC
Find your perfect outfit or accessories at the Pacific Centre shopping mall. The mall boasts many large department stores, as well as some smaller specialty stores.
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83 east pender, vancouver, bc, v6a 1s9
Chinatownchinese antiques and furnishings
604.844.1559
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529 beatty street, vancouver, bc, v6b 0g2
Crosstowna tasteful and elegant lifestyle store
604.632.0095
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Punjabi Market
Vancouver Sunset Main Street, Vancouve, BC
Take a piece of the East home from the area known as "Little India". All the goods that you could purchase on a trip to the subcontinent are here for the taking. Fabric, Indian fashion and jewelry, gifts, religious murti, and Indian cooking utensils and ingredients are some of the favorite items.
http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/vancouver/about_vancouver/neighborhoods/punjabi_market
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Robson Street
Robson Street Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Come to the stores on Robson Street to find the latest fashion apparel, and great entertainment. There are many designer stores here as well as fantastic dining options.
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231 cambie street, vancouver, bc, v6b 5a4
Gastownmen’s fashions
604.689.7302
mon - thu 11a - 6p fri - sat 11a - 7p sun noon - 5p -
321 west cordova street, vancouver, bc, v6b1e5
Gastowna collection of interesting things
604.681.4648
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1118 homer street, vancouver, bc, v6b 6l5
Yaletownjapanese knives imported from sakai japan
604.568.7660
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2349 granville street, vancouver, bc, v6h 3g4
South Granville18th and 19th century antiques
604.731.2576
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56a powell street, vancouver, bc, v6a1e7
Gastownt's and urbanware
604.648.2252
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432 west hastings street, vancouver, bc, v6b 1l1
Gastownthe most incredible selection of classical music anywhere
604.685.0625
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334 west cordova street, vancouver, bc, v6b 1e8
Gastownfuniture, objects, art and design
604.682.3532
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South Granville
Fairview Fairview South Granville, Vancouver, BC
Walk the streets of South Granville to pick-up items from the shops that cover the whole range of goods. The area is home to everything from international high-end labels to homegrown business offering unique items. The many galleries situated there have earned it the name "Gallery Row".
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3026 west broadway, vancouver, bc, v6k 2h1
Kitsilanoquality vintage home furnishings and gifts
604.731.7525
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245 main street, vancouver, bc, v6a 2s7
Chinatown/north Maintrack bikes and components
604.689.3610
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4483 w 10th avenue, vancouver, bc, v6r 2h8
Point Greywomen’s clothing by local and international designers
604.222.1115
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350 w cordova, vancouver, bc, v6b1e9
Gastownmighty fine men’s and women’s clothing
604.685.8885
mon - thu, sat 11a - 6p fri 11a - 7p sun noon - 5p -
1853 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3b8
North Maingroovy vintage finds
778.836.0480
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3934 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3p2
Main Streetartistic stationary
604.877.2247
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3002 west broadway, vancouver, bc, v6k 2h1
Kitsilanotoys for fetile imaginations
604.738.4322
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1106 west broadway, vancouver, bc, v6h 1g5
South Granvillelocal manufacturer of high quality umbrellas
604.669.9444
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3671 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3n6
Main Streetfashions from canadian designers
604.879.8595
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3638 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3n5
Main Streetmen’s and women’s shoes
604.909.8225
mon - thu 11a - 6p fri 11a - 7p sat 11a - 6p sun noon - 5:30p -
3126 main street, vancouver, bc, v5t 3g7
Main Streetstuff for your imagination
604.875.1611
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3612 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3n5
Main Streetwell considered, everyday objects
604.568.3673
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4278 main street, vancouver, bc, v5v 3p9
Main Streetappealing clothes for men and women
604.879.6665
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3408 cambie street, vancouver, bc, v5z 2w8
Cambie Villageunique objects for the home
604.874.9770
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West 4th Avenue
Kitsilano West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC
Partake of an urban shopping street's many opportunities on West 4th. The long street is a great destination for active wear for yoga, exercise and outdoor sports, maternity clothes and baby gifts, home decor, novelties, and clothes




