SHOPS & SERVICES
604-633-2392. X Map 1: D5 2627 W.
16th Ave. 604-736-0009. X Map 4:
E3 3493 Cambie St. 604-875-0099.
X Map 4: E4 1888 W. 57th Ave. 604-
263-4600. www.choicesmarkets.com
X Map 2: D2
To Market, To Market
It’s easy to corner the market on made-in-BC refresh-
ment and retail at the River Market at Westminster
Quay (page 28). Perched on the bank of the Fraser
River in up-and-coming New Westminster, this pic-
turesque market offers outstanding views alongside
25 independent eateries and shops. Be tempted by
the array of dining options, ranging from award-
winning Thai to handcrafted gelato. Or explore the
“Curious Floor,” where a circus school, pottery studio
and more are housed. Added bonus: it’s just 30 min-
utes from downtown by Skytrain—a total bargain.
—Jill Von Sprecken
Gifts & souvenirs
BIRD ON A WIRE CREATIONS This
charming shop takes a while to
explore, as it’s crammed to bursting
with unique pieces, all created by
local artists and artisans: greeting
cards, notebooks, magnets, candles,
chocolate, clothing, jewellery, posters,
wooden boxes and more. 2535 Mai n
St. 604-315-1188. www.birdonawire
creations.com X Map 1: F7
GOODGE PLACE Gifts, stationery and
home accessories with quirky patterns
and fabrics. The in-shop coffee bar
serves espresso beverages and pas-
tries. 1523 W. 8th Ave. 604-714-1133.
www.goodgeplace.com X Map 1: F3
REVOLUCION CIGARS & FINE GIFTS
Find unique yet functional lifestyle
products from fragrances to cigars to
skincare in a shop designed with men
in mind. 1063 Mainland St. 604-662-
4427. www.revolucionstyle.com X
Map 1: D5
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES Whimsi-
cal store filled with fairly traded food,
gifts and home decor by artisans in
developing countries. Find treasures
that make a global difference. 1660
Duranleau St. 604-633-0440. www.
tenthousandvillages.ca X Map 6: C2
WALRUS Innovative and modern home
wares grace this sleek, bright studio.
Find Fjällräven bags and specialty
books amid architectural vases and
dishware. 3408 Cambie St. 604-
874-9770. www.walrushome.com X
Map 4: E4
GroCeries
CHOICES MARKETS Purveyor of gour-
met and organic foods; complete with
bakery, deli and floral departments
and bulk foods. 1202 Richards St.
MARKETPLACE IGA Fresh quality
foods in a friendly and delightful mar-
ketplace setting. Full deli, floral depart-
ment and a wide variety of organic
products. 489 Robson St. 604-684-
5714. X Map 1: C5 2286 W. Broadway.
604-731-5750. X Map 1: F1 110-909
Burrard St. 604-605-0612. www.
marketplaceiga.com X Map 1: C4
T&T SUPERMARKET Popular Asian
grocery offers fresh produce and
hard-to-find ingredients. 179 Keefer
Place. 604-899-8836. Map 1: C7
Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 King-
sway, Burnaby. 604-436-4881. www.
tnt-supermarket.com Map 4: E6
URBAN FARE The city’s most stylish
supermarket is an oasis of fine foods,
imported cheeses, specialty coffee
beans, exotic fruit, infused oils and
gourmet breads. Bakery, deli and bistro
for dining in or takeout. 1133 Alberni
St. 604-648-2053. X Map 1: B5 177
Davie St. 604-975-7550. X Map 1: D5
305 Bute St. 604-669-5831. X Map 1:
B5 1688 Salt St. 604-872-2730. www.
urbanfare.com X Map 1: E7
Home ACCessories
AI & OM KNIVES In an elegant space
that feels more like an art gallery than
a store, find high-end Japanese knives
by brands such as Konosuke, Akifusa
and Nenohi, as well as sharpening
stones and cutting boards. Sharpening
services, too, plus knife-skills classes
and workshops. 129 E. Pender St. 604-
428-8784. www.aiandomknives.ca X
Map 1: C7
KOZAI MODERN West Coast and
Japanese studio furniture and lighting.
Lighting by Toshiyuki Tani, Bunaco Lac-
quer Company and Takumi is available
here for the first time outside of Japan.
Also find pieces by Brent Comber
and Seiji Kuwabara. 1515 W. 6th Ave.
604-677-8166. www.kozaimodern
.com Map 1: F3
WELK’S GENERAL STORE You’ll
find a little bit of everything here:
WET yOUR WHISTLE Raise a glass to 150 Years of Canadian Beer Labels, an entertaining
new book by Lawrence C. Sherk. At local bookstores (page 28).
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