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1. Circle Craft Co-Operative Shop & Gallery
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 669-8021
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Circle Craft touts itself as Canada's most successful cooperative. As a shopper, you'll enjoy a variety of unique items made by talented artists and artisans. I was especially taken by the handcrafted brooms, the handmade bears, the beautiful pottery…More »
2. Gallery of British Columbia Ceramics
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7
(604) 669-3606
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The Gallery of BC Ceramics is owned and operated by Potters Guild of British Columbia, which is a non-profit. The shop allows the public to enjoy and purchases ceramics from over 100 local artists at any given time. You'll find mugs, plates, bowls,…More »
3. Paper-Ya
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 684-2531
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Paper-Ya makes me drool. The beautiful boxed cards make me want to write hand written notes. The notebooks make me want to keep ten journals. The textured wrapping paper makes me wish there was a special occasion that warranted something wrapped in…More »
4. Barbara-Jo's Books To Cooks
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H8
(604) 688-6755
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
A bookstore devoted solely to cook books?! I love it! The staff seems very knowledgeable. I overheard one employee recommend book after book based on what customers were looking for and providing lots of interesting information along the way. When I…More »
5. Hillary Morris - Beaver Pond
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 682-1993
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
I'm a big fan of Hilary Morris' work. I first came across her paintings at Kits Coffee Company. I've since also seen her work in the form of postcards and magnets at Chapters on Granville Street. Today I had the pleasure of coming across Hillary…More »
6. Knotty Toys
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
(604) 683-7854
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
When I was a kid in Sweden, my mom bought us lot of wooden toys. This is the first time since childhood that I've seen so many wooden toys in one place! Knotty Toys has a wonderful selection of wooden instruments, trains, doll houses, rocking horses,…More »
7. The Granville Island Toy Company
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
(604) 684-0076
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Granville Island Toy Company carries games, puzzles, costumes, Legos, and Playmobil. I haven't wanted to play with toys in 20+ years, that is until I came to this toy store. Granville Island Toy Company also carries eco-friendly toys. I saw some tea…More »
8. Maiwa Handprints
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 669-3939
Categories:
Art Supplies,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Maiwa Handprints sells a variety of clothing items, such as scarves and shawls, and textiles, like cushions and bedding, in beautiful dyed silk, cotton and linen fabrics. They also have lovely leather bags ranging in price between $50-$80 and woven…More »
9. Crafthouse
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
(604) 687-7270
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The Crafthouse is a non-profit shop run by the Crafts Association of British Columbia. They sell crafts made by local artisans at every price point. You'll find wood, metal, ceramics, glass, tapestries and mixed media crafts. I fell in love with some…More »
10. Market Kitchen Store
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 681-7399
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Market Kitchen carries all kinds of things you never knew that you needed for your kitchen like cherry pitters and banana guards. What are banana guards? See the photo that I uploaded. It's a case for your banana. They also carry "froot guards,"…More »
11. Edie Hats
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 683-4270
Category:
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Edie's Hats is not your grandmother's hat store. The hat wearing employees are a testament to how cool hats should be. And Edie's has a blog. In addition to a wide variety of stylish hats for men, women, and children, Edie's also carries cute…More »
12. Ainsworth Custom Design
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7
(604) 682-8838
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Interior Design
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Ainsworth Custom Design creates and sells original metal furniture made from aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, and wrough iron. For example, if you want a metal platform bed for $2000, you'll find it here. They specialize in custom made…More »
13. Janis Dean Johnson Jewellery
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 408-2100
Category:
Jewellery
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
If you are looking for some unique pieces straight from the artist, go see Janis Dean Johnson. She creates a variety of jewelery made of mixed metals, glass beads, pearls and semi-precious stones. Many of her pieces are less than $50.
14. Humpty Dumpty Books & Music
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
(604) 683-7009
Categories:
Bookstores,
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Humpty Dumpty sells all kinds of cool books for kids. They have a lot of educational books, popular books, and sticker books. They also have some small musical instruments, CDs and tapes.
15. Scallywags
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
(604) 682-3364
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Scallywags carried adorable children's clothing and accessories. They have shoes by Robeez and Crocs. They also have woolen slippers, organic clothing, and gorgeous coats for little girls. The staff are enthusiastic about showing off their cute…More »
16. Camelot Kids
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
(604) 688-9766
Category:
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Camelot Kids promotes "learning through imagination." They carry a lot of developmental toys for babies. They carry lots of accessories for babies like swaddlers, diaper bags, and stroller gear. If you want a replica of your baby's hand, Camelot…More »
17. Black Stone Press
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B7
(604) 731-5937
Category:
Printing Services
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
When I first started looking for wedding invitations, I ran across Black Stone Press. Owner David Clifford has been running this shop with his antique letter press since 1996. He has beautiful examples of his work available. If you are considering…More »
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