SHOPS & SERVICES
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At some point , every female traveller has tried ( unsuccessfully ) to cram her entire wardrobe into one small suitcase . Avoid packing panic with a capsule wardrobe from Sympli . This local brand makes travel-friendly pieces that mix and match to create comfortable but attractive outfits , ideal for walking barefoot on a beach , dining in an elegant restaurant and everything in-between . Designed and manufactured in Vancouver , the garments are made from durable , wrinkle-free jersey and they ’ re designed to flatter every shape and size of body . Find them at Fashion Addition 14 + ( page 31 ) or online at www . sympli . com .
— Sheri Radford
service makes shopping easier . M-Tu , Sa 9:30 am-7 pm , W-F 9:30 am-9 pm , Su and holidays 11 am-6 pm . 6551 No . 3 Rd ., Richmond . 604-713-7467 . www . richmondcentre . com X Map 3 : D3
RIVER MARKET AT WESTMINSTER
QUAY This charming market is perched on the edge of the Fraser River in New Westminster , and offers 25 BCbased restaurants , shops and services over two floors . The “ Hungry Floor ” is packed with dining options , while the “ Curious Floor ” boasts schools , studios and more . A 30-minute Skytrain ride from downtown Vancouver . 810 Quayside Dr ., New Westminster . 604-520-3881 . www . rivermarket . ca X Map 2 : E4
ROYAL CENTRE Adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hotel , more than 50 stores and services offer a wide range of goods for the cosmopolitan visitor , from souvenirs and everyday necessities to emergency dental care . Underground parking , or take the SkyTrain to Burrard . M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm , Sa 10 am-4 pm . 1055 W . Georgia St . at Burrard . 604-689-1711 . X Map 1 : B5
SINCLAIR CENTRE Four heritage buildings under glass comprise an elegant shopping mall of exclusive stores and services . Find fine fragrances at The Perfume Shoppe , and brand-name fashions at Leone and L2 , then ship your purchases home from The UPS Store . M-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm . 757 W . Hastings St . www . sinclaircentre . com X Map 1 : B6
TSAWWASSEN MILLS This huge outlet mall near the BC Ferries terminal boasts nearly 200 shops , services and restaurants . Browse retailers like Aritzia , Saks OFF 5th , Bath & Body Works , Calvin Klein , Bass Pro Shops , Michael Kors , Roots and Winners . Shuttle service provides free roundtrip transport from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal . M-Sa 10 am-9 pm , Su 10 am-7 pm . 5000 Canoe Pass Way , Tsawwassen . 604-948-9889 . www . tsawwassenmills . com X Map 2 : G3
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT Get to YVR early to explore more than 140 shops , services and restaurants in a beautiful West Coast setting . Visitors can unwind at one of the pay-per-use lounges or spas , and peruse brand-name luxury products at one of the duty-free retailers . Dining options range from full-service restaurants to cafes and bars . Additional conveniences include medical and dental clinics , a pharmacy and foreign exchange booths . 3211 Grant McConachie Way , Richmond . 604-207- 7077 . www . yvr . ca X Map 3 : B2
Bargains VANCOUVER FLEA MARKET The city ’ s largest flea market has more than 360 stalls under one roof . Bargain in the Big Old Red Barn for unusual take-home gifts , in an atmosphere reminiscent of European markets . A funky place to shop for all the family . A five-minute walk from Main St . SkyTrain station . Open year-round . Sa-Su and most holiday M , 9 am-5 pm . 703 Terminal Ave . 604-685-0666 . www . vancouverflea market . com X Map 1 : E8
Books & Magazines INDIGO / ChAPTERS Palatial store sells books on every topic imaginable , along with music , home accessories , greeting cards , children ’ s titles and magazines . In most major malls . 2505 Granville St . at W . Broadway . 604-731-7822 . X Map 1 : F3 1025 Marine Dr ., North Vancouver . 604-988-6681 . X Map 4 : C4 Metropolis at Metrotown , 4700 Kingsway , Burnaby . 604-431-0463 . X Map 4 : E6 IndigoSpirit : 810 Granville St . 604-979-8899 . www . chapters . indigo . ca Map 1 : C5
KIDSBOOKS Claims fame as Canada ’ s largest children ’ s bookstore . Also sells puppets , games , DVDs and parenting books . 2557 W . Broadway . 604-738- 5335 . X Map 4 : D3 3040 Edgemont Blvd ., North Vancouver . 604-986- 6190 . www . kidsbooks . ca X Map 4 : B4
UBC BOOKSTORE Open since 1917 , this university-run store serves the campus crowd and beyond with its extensive book collection complemented by computer , supplies and gift departments . 6200 University Blvd . 604-UBC-BOOK ( 604-822-2665 ). www . bookstore . ubc . ca X Map 2 : D1
Children ’ s & MaTerniTY hIP BABY Find cloth diapers , organic clothing and a full range of
PICNIC PICKS Stop by the Granville Island Public Market ( page 26 ) to buy bread from Terra , cheese from Benton Brothers , charcuterie from Oyama and dessert from Stuart ’ s .
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