Where to Shop in Vancouver: Historic and Design-Forward Gastown

Destination Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic

Gastown, as a historic area of Vancouver, has much to offer along its iconic cobbled streets, including the popular Steam Clock, heritage architecture, top-notch restaurants and bars, and plenty of unique stylish boutiques.

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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Historic and Design-Forward Gastown

Where to Shop in Vancouver: Independent and Hip Main Street

Photo: Mount Pleasant BIA

Named one of North America’s “coolest streets,” Main Street is packed with restaurants as well as unique independent boutiques that make it ideal for leisurely shopping.

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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Independent and Hip Main Street

Where to Shop in Vancouver: Welcoming and Active Kitsilano

Groups of people at Kitsilano beach in Vancouver; Destination BC (Grant Harder)

With Kitsilano Beach as its scenic anchor, Kitsilano has become well known for the vibrant and active lifestyle of its residents. Encompassing the area between Alma and Burrard Streets, and the waterfront and West 16th Avenue, this neighbourhood offers plenty of tree-lined residential streets, a variety of laid-back eating options, as well as plenty of local and national boutiques.

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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Welcoming and Active Kitsilano

Where to Shop in Vancouver: Bustling and International Robson Street

Ready to stroll down Robson Street? (Destination Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic)

As Vancouver’s main thoroughfare, Robson Street has it all: cafes, restaurants, and plenty of shopping options.

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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Bustling and International Robson Street

Go Green for Planted Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre

Photo: Planted Expo

Plant-forward consumers can check out over 200 exhibitors at the third annual Planted Expo, Canada’s largest plant-based event, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 27-28. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse all sorts of vendors ranging from food and beverage providers to beauty products, health and nutrition brands, home decor items, books, restaurants, bakeries, and non-profit organizations.

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Go Green for Planted Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre

10 Places to Find Unique Vancouver Artisan-Made Goods

Bon Macaron on Granville Island; Photo: Tara Lee

Vancouver has a thriving maker culture, with creative individuals producing all sorts of specialty goods, including pottery, jewelry, gourmet food items, and skincare products.

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10 Places to Find Unique Vancouver Artisan-Made Goods

Guide to Buying Indigenous Art in Vancouver This Holiday Season

T́hax°an(Red Cod) Pendant by Lyle Wilson (Haisla Nation); Photo sourced from Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery

This holiday season, you may be interested in acquiring a work by a talented local Indigenous artist to give as a gift to a loved one—or for yourself. There are so many incredible artists producing pieces that are varied, culturally rooted, and innovative. However, it’s important that any purchase is made in an informed manner to ensure artists receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.

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Guide to Buying Indigenous Art in Vancouver This Holiday Season