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Everyday Essentials for Autumn in Vancouver

by Yasmine Hardcastle in Shop, Town on October 10, 2020

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Vancouver is especially Instagram-worthy in the fall. Photo: Jana Josue-McLaren

Autumn is here, which means we’ve switched from iced to pumpkin spiced lattes and fiery-coloured trees are filling your Instagram. The air feels a little crisper, and if you’re new-ish to the city, you might have caught on that it rains a fair amount here.

As a Vancouverite, it’s important to have the essentials as you go about your day-to-day and explorations in the city. Here’s a list of seasonal must-haves for fall as you play tourist in our town.

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Everyday Essentials for Autumn in Vancouver

5 unique places to buy holiday gifts in Vancouver

by Carrie Leslie in Shop on November 28, 2019

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If you’ve stepped into a store lately, you might be thinking that the holidays are just around the corner. Luckily, we’ve still got some time to go in order to make the most of the festive holiday shopping.

For those not interested in department stores, there are plenty of fun options around Vancouver for some unique holiday gift shopping. So whether you’re looking to support local artists, find something wacky for that weird uncle of yours, or you just want to treat yourself to something nice, here’s a starter list for some unique shopping ideas in Vancouver.

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5 unique places to buy holiday gifts in Vancouver

UNIQLO Officially Opening First Vancouver Location on October 6, 2017 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

by Carrie Leslie in Shop on September 6, 2017

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The wait is finally over, Vancouver’s first UNIQLO store will officially be opening on Friday, October 6, 2017.

The global Japanese retailer, known for its casual apparel sold all across the world, will be opening a 20,800 sq. ft. store at Metrotown in Burnaby, its third location in Canada, following the opening of two stores in Toronto last year.

Shoppers are still celebrating the recent opening of MUJI, a minimalist Japanese retailer with a wide range of generic products, including apparel & home goods. Now, UNIQLO will be joining the mall that’s just a short drive or Skytrain ride from Downtown Vancouver.

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UNIQLO Officially Opening First Vancouver Location on October 6, 2017 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

The 43rd Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market Hits Vancouver, Nov 9 – 13

by Catherine Dunwoody in Events on October 21, 2016

24176465525_49eaa50d24_o Looking to shop for unique gifts while visiting Vancouver? Do what the locals do and hit the Circle Craft Christmas Market for all kinds of finds, from November 9-13. Continue reading:
The 43rd Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market Hits Vancouver, Nov 9 – 13

The Urban Tea Merchant Pops Up at Nordstrom Vancouver

by Catherine Dunwoody in Shop on September 27, 2016

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Just in time for sweater weather, The Urban Tea Merchant has opened a temporary boutique in Nordstrom Pacific Centre. Fans of the luxury TWG Tea line will be delighted to shop the collection. on the department stores’ third floor, until the end of October. Continue reading:
The Urban Tea Merchant Pops Up at Nordstrom Vancouver

Vancouver’s Gastown Boutique Örling & Wu Opens 2nd Location

by Catherine Dunwoody in Uncategorized on June 20, 2016

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Shopping for Vancouver-made treasures to return home from your travels with doesn’t have to mean your choices are limited to touristy junk. Örling & Wu, a contemporary household goods boutique in Gastown has also just opened a shop in the hip new Armoury District, on 6th Avenue and Fir Street, just up the hill from Granville Island. Continue reading:
Vancouver’s Gastown Boutique Örling & Wu Opens 2nd Location