SHOPS & SERVICES
WISHING TREATS CARAMEL
STUDIO Peek into the candy kitchen
at this sweet boutique and watch
friendly confectionery artists turn
natural ingredients into hard candy
featuring incredibly detailed designs.
Try the fruity mix, a selection of
their top seven best-selling flavours.
49 W. Hastings St. 778-379-5891.
www.wishingtreats.com X Map 1: C7
Department StoreS
Cool
Comfort
Many competitive run-
ners use compression
garments religiously, but
you don’t have to be an
aspiring Flo-Jo or Usain
Bolt to wear them. Quick-
drying and breathable, the
new compression tights
from Anita Active have
3D nubs built right into
the fabric, to massage
and tone the legs. These
tights are equally useful
while running a marathon
or sitting on an airplane,
as they help improve cir-
culation. Most important:
they’re cute and comfy,
too. Before your next race
or long-haul flight, pick up
a pair at Diane’s Lingerie
(page 44).—Sheri Radford
HOLT RENFREW A showcase for
international fashion for men and
women, with clothing collections from
Loro Piana, Comme des Garçons and
countless others. In-store boutiques
include Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, Chanel
and David Yurman. Find footwear by
over 30 coveted brands in the shoe
hall, such as Roger Vivier, Aquazzura
and Christian Louboutin. Also, leather
goods, cosmetics and fine fragrances.
Enjoy French-inspired cuisine and
weekend brunch at Colette Grand
Café, or indulge in from-France sweets
and viennoiseries at the Ladurée
boutique. Valet parking and free
personal shopping service available.
Pacific Centre, 737 Dunsmuir St.
604-681-3121. www.holtrenfrew.com
X Map 1: C6
HUDSON’S BAY Canada’s oldest
department store features fashions for
the home and family, as well as Cana-
dian gift items and everyday essentials.
In the downtown location, high-fashion
area The Room features pieces by
Armani, Erdem and others; the
signature department stocks the iconic
point blankets, outerwear and col-
lectables. 674 Granville St. at Georgia.
604-681-6211. X Map 1: C5 Oakridge
Centre, 650 W. 41st Ave. 604-261-
3311. X Map 4: E3 Park Royal, Taylor
Way at Marine Dr., West Vancou