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Granville Island Treasures
Categories: Shopping Fashion Women's Clothing Shopping Fashion Accessories Women's Clothing, Accessories [Edit]
1510 Duranleau StVancouver, BC V6H 3S4
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
(604) 682-4411
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
2 reviews for Granville Island Treasures
2 reviews in English
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Review from Mercedes G.
Vancouver, BC
11/21/2008 1 photo
While I have come to know that any store that features the name of the tourist destination in its title and the word 'treasures' or 'trinkets' or the like, must be carrying stock that caters to tourists, I couldn't let a silly thing like that deter me.
Granville Island Treasures not only carries a number of touristy items including jade carvings, postcards and the like, but also quite a few unique local artisan pieces. Pottery and a the 'new Vegetarian' leather, cork, were the standout items, the latter being made into bags and wallets. There is also the beautiful if not ubiquitous (and bloody expensive!) Haida art in sculpture, carving and bejewelled form, as well as apparel ranging from all-weather jackets to dresses and stylish hats.
It is definitely worth a look through here, particularly for gift shopping! -
Review from Nadine N.
Vancouver, BC
10/5/2008
Granville Island Treasures carries women's clothing, jewelery, and other accessories. Given the location right on the thoroughfare, this store is probably one that attracts a lot of tourists. They do have a cute selection hats and some interesting cork purses.
Specialties
Granville Island Treasures (GIT) boasts a mix of Canadian First Nations artwork, clothing, jewelry, accessories and handicrafts in conjunction with a wide range of fair trade products from all around the world. In addition to continuing its own clothing label (Trends), GIT also maintains an extensive line of locally-designed and sustainable cork handbags. GIT carries the following labels: Fuzzy Stonewash, Graham Howard Designs, Trends, Putorti, Maria Lisa, Margaret Winters, Sway Imports, More Designs, in addition to Spirit Activewear. GIT also carries a wide range of wooden carvings, stone handicrafts (B.C. Jade, star marble, and Zimbabwe soapstone), pottery, and various locally-made tile artists. A large variety of silk and wool woven shawls as well as silver, crystal and costume jewelry, in addition to locally-made rainhats can also be found in-store.
History
Established in 1992
Also known as Trends Apparel & Accessories Inc., this Vancouver-based company opened its doors on Robson Street in 1993. After opening locations in Kitsilano, Kerrisdale and White Rock, the company has now settled down (since 1999) on Granville Island under the name "Granville Island Treasures."
