While Vancouver is home to many popular international fashion chains, it also boasts a strong local base for sustainable and vintage fashion. Venture away from Robson street to Gastown, Mount Pleasant, and Chinatown for interesting fi…Open the full description
While Vancouver is home to many popular international fashion chains, it also boasts a strong local base for sustainable and vintage fashion. Venture away from Robson street to Gastown, Mount Pleasant, and Chinatown for interesting finds.
Studio Records
Nightlife
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If you've checked out some of the typical downtown "Granville Street" clubs, or if you're finding a lot of bars downtown pretentious, Studio Records may be a great place for you to check out. According to their website, they are the first record store in North America to have a liquor licence. I
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The Richmond Night Market
Shopping
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Great shopping. Awesome new food to try. Lots of stuff to watch. There's something for everyone, of every age, at this diverse market. You can also see how the predominantly European and East Asian cultures of the city mix...and, how fantastic the results are.
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Local Experience
The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
Prices from
32
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Duration
1.5 h
Languages
English
Spank Clothing
Shopping
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If you want to support local designers, find a cute new outfit for your visit, explore the products created by local designers, or window shop, Spank is somewhere you should probably stop by before you leave the city.
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Metropolis at Metrotown
Shopping
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If you come from somewhere where chain stores are limited, and you like chain stores, Metrotown is where you should go. Additionally, if you come from somewhere where North American shoes are expensive, you will find what you are looking for here.
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The Daiso
Shopping
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There are not many locations of this chain in North America (as of 2015, this is the only Canadian location), and you can load your suitcase with reasonable - and, unreasonable - souvenirs/gifts for everyone you left at home very quickly. Nobody will ever know the gift cost you only $2.
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Commercial Drive
Nightlife
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Some of the city's most well-known Italian restaurants, cafes and grocers are on Commercial drive. Though it's known as Vancouver's 'little Italy, the Drive has more than enough diversity to go around. If you're into great food, relaxed atmosphere and locals then the Drive is for you.
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Local Experience
The Lost Souls of Gastown Tour
Prices from
32
USD
Duration
1.5 h
Languages
English
Richmond Centre
Shopping
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The store selection is much more limited than at Metrotown (check ahead to make sure the store you want to visit is there), but there are far fewer people here than at other malls. The sales are often a bit better, too (notably, at the beginning/end of seasons).
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Exposure
Souvenirs
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It is a small boutique shop on Commercial drive, and you might find some unique clothing from local designers. It is also one of the more affordable stores (if you exclude the vintage stores) on The Drive. You're also going to find a lot of waterproof shoes here (incase you forgot yours). The clothing is also high-quality
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Hunter & Hare
Souvenirs
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Shopping and vacationing go hand in hand for me, so a visit to Vancouver would not be complete without a pop in to this shop. Score killer deals on denim, shoes, jackets, and everything in between! Hunter and Hare also sells brand spanking new things too that are from the Vancouver area. They truly are living like a local at this beyond cute shop.
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