Shopping
Shopping (Kevin Arnold photo)
From big-box outlets to intimate boutiques, North Vancouver delivers some of BC's most diverse shopping.
Pick up First Nations art, home accessories, children's books, and whatever else comes to mind in the shopping malls and cozy neighbourhood districts of Vancouver's North Shore. Many retailers are into sustainability, promoting locally made products and offering reusable shopping bags.
Lonsdale Quay
For many visitors to North Vancouver, Lonsdale Quay (123 Carrie Cates Crt) is the first attraction they encounter, since it's located right next to the SeaBus terminal, which offers 12-minute catamaran ferry rides to and from downtown Vancouver's Waterfront Station.
Fresh Produce
Lonsdale Quay is similar to Vancouver's Granville Island, but has a bustling flair of its own. Foodies can scoop up fresh produce, baked goods and seafood at the lower-floor market, and an outdoor farmers market operates on Saturdays between May and October. With 90-plus shops and services at the quay, shop for women's fashions, hand-crafted jewelry, authentic Canadian souvenirs, or children's games and toys in Kids Alley.
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Park Royal Shopping Centre
Receiving an estimated 15 million customers a year, Park Royal Shopping Centre (2002 Park Royal South) is both the largest shopping centre on the North Shore and the oldest in Canada, as it opened in 1950. It's just over the Lions Gate Bridge from downtown Vancouver, and is easy to access via public buses.
The Village at Park Royal
Today's incarnation features the North Mall and South Mall on opposite sides of Marine Drive, and has close to 300 stores with brand-name sporting goods, beauty products, home electronics, and restaurants. The Village at Park Royal is a "lifestyle centre" with high-end boutique stores within the South Mall, and has a chilled-out vibe reminiscent of that of The Grove in Los Angeles.
Other Shopping Centres
Capilano Mall (935 Marine Dr) features more than 80 shops and services, with two major department stores. Fashions, jewelry, home accessories and books are among the offerings.
Park & Tilford Shopping Centre, founded in 1988, has more than 35 outlets, including a major grocery chain and a six-screen movie theatre. Another on-site attraction is the Park & Tilford Gardens, which includes eight themed gardens such as the Oriental Garden and the Rock Pool.
North Shore Shopping Districts
Numerous shops and restaurants, including ethnic outlets that reflect the large Iranian community on the North Shore, can be found along Lonsdale Avenue, not far from Lonsdale Quay. And the North Shore's various neighbourhoods offer great boutique shopping too.
Antiques, Bookstores & Bakeries
Close to the waterfront, stock up on flowers, antiques, or baked goods in West Vancouver's Dundarave Village (2400-block Marine Dr). Edgemont Village, located near the bottom of Grouse Mountain, is home to funky boutiques like Giftworks (3080 Edgemont Blvd), culinary delights like The Bakehouse (1050 W. Queens Rd), and acclaimed independent bookstores such as 32 Books Co (3185 Edgemont Blvd) and Kidsbooks (3040 Edgemont Blvd).
Deep Cove Shopping
In Deep Cove, LaLa Home Décor (4381 Gallant Ave) puckishly claims to have been "Saving Marriages Since 1996" with its bath and kitchen products, and Room6 (4389 Gallant Ave) burgeons with bamboo clothing, handmade necklaces, and child-safe toys. Lynn Valley Centre offers a mix of chain and locally owned eateries, hair salons and jewelry stores. Grab an ice cream or pizza at one of Horseshoe Bay's eateries, and peruse the First Nations carvings and paintings at Spirit Gallery (6408 Bay St).
Arc’teryx Factory Store
A homegrown North Shore success story is Arc'teryx, whose high-performance clothing and sporting goods can be purchased at their factory store (100-2155 Dollarton Hwy).
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3735 Capilano Rd
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7R 4J1
Websitehttp://www.capbridge.com
Toll-free
Phone604-985-7474
Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives - world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, the seven bridges of Treetops Adventure & the thrilling new Cliffwalk, a heart-stopping journey along the granite cliff high above Capilano River.
The 137 m (450 ft) long, 70 m (230 ft) high Capilano Suspension Bridge has thrilled visitors since 1889. While the wobbly bridge has become a Vancouver landmark, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers an all-encompassing BC experience. History, culture & nature are presented through knowledgeable staff and interpretive signage. Seasonal events like Raptors Ridge birds of prey June to October & Canyon Lights in December enhance this year-round destination.
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578 Carrall St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 5K2
Websitehttp://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Toll-free
Phone604-662-3207
Built in 1986, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first full-scale Scholar garden built outside China using traditional techniques. Covered walkways & exquisite architecture make it a delight in any weather or season, with the same relaxing, serene landscape as found in the old, private gardens of China's ancient elite. This living museum promotes the understanding of cultures through daily tours, festivals, monthly art exhibitions, music concerts & unique live theatre productions in summer. One-of-a-kind finds in the Eight Treasures Shop. Located in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk from downtown Vancouver & historic Gastown, near parking & public transit.
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1596 Johnston St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3R9
Websitehttp://www.ediblecanada.com
Toll-free
Phone604-558-0040
Sightseeing for your taste buds! Edible Canada (formerly Edible British Columbia) is located across from Vancouver's Granville Island Public Market. We are Canada's largest culinary tourism & locavore retail company, dedicated to sourcing the highest quality culinary products from coast to coast for our customers. Services include our retail & online artisan food store, guided Granville Island Market & Chinatown Tours, demonstration guest chef Market Dinners, Gourmet Kayaking Weekends & popular Amuse Bouche newsletter & blog. In Summer 2011 we opened Edible Canada at the Market - a vibrant bistro in the heart of Granville Island & at the forefront of Canadian cuisine.
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Websitehttp://www.vancouvertours.com
Toll-free877-669-2277
Phone604-255-7272
Landsea Tours offers daily scheduled half-day & full-day mini-coach sightseeing excursions to include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & more - maximum of 24 guests. See it all: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island Market, Alaska cruise ships, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Butchart Gardens. Combine a Victoria tour with whale watching or a floatplane flight, or a Whistler tour with the Whistler Mountaineer train by Rocky Mountaineer. Driver/guides create memorable sightseeing experiences by sharing their extensive knowledge of area history, geography & current events & in answering guests' individual questions.
Private tours and transfers are also available: SUVs, Mercedes Sprinter Vans and Mini-Coaches available.
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