Check off everyone on your holiday shopping list at these one-of-a-kind shops, which are stocked with presents for family and friends from all walks of life and with a variety of interests.
Book worm
Serving Vancouver since 1975, Vintage Books has everything. The enthusiastic staff (and bookstore cats) will help you find just what you are looking for on the shelves of paperbacks and hardcovers! One of the coziest spots in downtown Vancouver, Birdhouse Books specializes in vintage and used titles, with a diverse selection that will pique a variety of interests. Find a comfy chair under the colorful basement ceiling for a relaxing read. Uptown Village’s White Oak Books has become a popular spot, offering a curated collection from diverse authors, a warm coffee station, and a commitment to building a community hub for all readers. Bonus Stops: The Romance Era Books and Flirting with Fiction
Trendy fashionista
Owned by women and for women, Willows keeps a steady flow of new arrivals to stay on top of the latest seasonal trends. Wild Fern, downtown, carries a unique collection of women's and men’s clothing, including an assortment of vegan and leather handbags, handcrafted jewelry, and wool hats. Doppelganger, The Difference, and Arktana joined Vancouver's growing list of shopping must-stops, all focused on stylish apparel for women of all shapes and sizes. Bonus Vintage Finds: Most Everything, Eras Vancouver, The Urban Eccentric
Fido
Along with a promise to explore one of Vancouver’s public dog parks, your furry friend will love a special toy or healthy treat from Hazel Dell’s Canine Utopia. The independently-owned shop has thought of everything for dogs (and cats!). Downtown, the Civilized Wolf is your neighborhood groomer & pet supply store for all canines and kitties in the Couve! Bonus Dog-Friendly Stops: The Great North, Tap Union Freehouse, and Trap Door Brewing
Beer lover
Many local breweries and taphouses, like Final Draft, offer gift cards so you can give the brew lovers in your life what they really want—beer! Support local breweries by purchasing unique merchandise, like a fanny pack at Trap Door Brewing, a hat or shirt at Locust Cider, and branded growlers at Ghost Runners Brewery. Bonus Stops: A Little Vice, Loowit Brewing, and Irrelevant Beer
Hobbyist
Whether they are young in age or a kid at heart, specialty shops may have just what you are looking for. Head to I Like Comics for just what you think—comics! Find new releases and oldies but goodies, along with figurines and artwork of favorite characters. From old Hot Wheels to vintage '80s Ghostbusters action figures, Reckless Hobbies & Collectibles has obscure finds to fill the gaps in a cherished collection. Eryngium Papeterie is Vancouver's largest selection of quality paper products & writing ephemera—specializing in all things related to correspondence. Bonus Stops: Ronald Records, Bright Indirect Light Social Club, and Hook and Needle
Far away friend
Sometimes, a small trinket or carefully picked gift item is just what you need to let someone know you are thinking of them over the holidays. Not Too Shabby is the perfect shop for hand-selected jewelry, candles, succulents, and much more. You can also shop for local goods at Pop Local on the waterfront and the Vancouver Farmers Market (now year-round)! Bonus Stops: Kindred, Persnickety, and Kilnfolk Studio & Gallery
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