Did you forget to buy your grandma something from Vancouver? Fear not. YVR has you covered.

 1. Vancouver Marketplace

3211 Grant McConachie Wy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 231-3731

Categories: Seafood Markets, Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: YVR

5.0 star rating
  10/27/2008 First to Review

In case you get so carried away with enjoying Vancouver that you forgot to pick up any souvenirs. Not to fear! Vancouver Marketplace has you covered with organic coffees from Salt Spring Coffee Company, iced wine jelly, smoked salmon, refrigerated…More »

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 2. The Olympic Store

3211 Grant McConachie Wy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 232-8063

Category: Sports Wear

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

The Olympic Store is another great store in case you find yourself at the airport without gifts that you meant to pick up. Nothing says Vancouver  like smoked salmon or a 2010 Olympic lanyard, wallet, hat, jacket, tumbler, shirt, water bottle, bag,…More »

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 3. Gifts of the Raven

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 231-3731

Categories: Art Galleries, Jewellery

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

Gifts of the Raven carries First Nations art, inspired clothing, dolls, and accessories. They've got books about BC First Nations, leather goods, and moccasins for both adults and children.

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 4. British Columbia and Beyond

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 231-3731

Categories: Sports Wear, Jewellery

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

One thing that I really appreciated about my visit to British Columbia and Beyond was that it was the only store in YVR where I was greeted and offered help. This shop has a nice assortment of things you won't find in the other airport shops like…More »

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 5. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 270-8600

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

Wander through the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and you might get lucky and score a sample like a chocolate covered blueberry. Yum! If you have a sweet tooth then you'll be in heaven. The candied apples look delicious. You'll also find candy…More »

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 6. The Great Canadian Book Company

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 303-3073

Category: Bookstores

Neighbourhood: YVR

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

The window sign of the Great Canadian Book Company boosts that it's got the "largest selection of books in the airport." After wandering around the airport, it looks like they're telling the truth. The store has a great selection of fiction, young…More »

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 7. Postcards from Vancouver

3211 Grant McConachie Wy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 231-3731

Categories: Accessories, Jewellery

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

Postcards from Vancouver is a good place to stop for some postcards from, er, Vancouver, but that's not all they have. They've also got Korite and jade jewelery, aprons, and smoked salmon. How very Vancouver.

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 8. Bentley Leather and Luggage

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 207-0203

Category: Luggage

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

If you've been shopping at YVR you might just need another bag to get your goodies home. Bentley is waiting to help. You'll find lots of luggage with some pieces under $50. They also have purses by Guess and Chinese Laundry, brief cases, backpacks,…More »

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 9. Tie Rack

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 244-7413

Categories: Accessories, Men's Clothing

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

The Tie Rack is a British based company with stores 26 countries with many shops in airports. It's a good place to stop if you've forgotten your ties or another accessory.  In addition to ties, the YVR location carries cufflinks, shawls, scarves,…More »

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 10. $15 Boutique

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5
(604) 232-0414

Category: Accessories

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

What does $15 get you at the airport? How about a silk tie or a pair of reading glasses or a pashmina or a pair of sunglasses or a colourful beaded purse or a watch or jewelery or a faux leather passport holder or a toiletry bag or two wine gift…More »

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 11. Virgin Books & Music

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7
(604) 303-4588

Categories: Music & DVDs, Bookstores

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

Virgin Books and Music is more music than books. They got some best sellers, but not much beyond that. They do have a bin of DVDs for $7.99 that's worth checking out. You'll also find other DVDs and CDs that might just be what you need to get through…More »

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 12. Mountain Style

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1K3
(604) 303-3058

Categories: Sports Wear, Luggage

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/27/2008 First to Review

Mountain Style carries outdoor apparel, like jackets and vests, and accessories. They got a nice fountain in the store to really get you into the mountain spirit. They've also got travel items like carry on sized luggage, and travel blankets and…More »

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 13. Starbucks

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  10/23/2008 First to Review

I think the airport is the only place that I am excited to find a Starbucks. When I fly out of the international terminal out of the E gates, I go out of my way to swing by the D gates once I get through security to stop by Starbucks. (Wow, count the…More »

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 14. Hudson News and Euro Café

3211 Grant McConachie Wy
Richmond, BC V6X 1A5

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Newspapers & Magazines, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: YVR

2.0 star rating
  10/23/2008 First to Review

I am not a big fan of the E gates in the international terminal because there's just not a lot over there. All the restaurants and shops are over at the D gates. All there is at the E gates is Hudson News and Euro Cafe. They sell magazines, books,…More »

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