Canada's largest bookshop for children is a veritable treasure-trove of all things literary for under-16s, with frequent author visits and special events.

Selling exclusively Cuban cigars, this haven for the cigar smoker offers a luxurious smoking lounge, monthly seminars on choosing cigars to suit your mood,...

A more down-to-earth approach to sexy lingerie - lacy gear that's not just for that special occasion.

If it's Italian and designer, you'll find it here. But know you'll be competing with movie stylists on a label-hunt for discerning leading ladies. The...

Professional shooters shop here too, but Leo's will also sort out all of your plebian photography needs.

The best place in town, bar none, to indulge your passion for all things cheese. Anywhere from 350 to 500 different varieties are stocked at any given time,...

You'll find the widest selection of gay and lesbian publications in town at Little Sister's. It also stocks used and new books, local and international...

Even if you're not in the market for a live lobster, it's fun to poke around the tanks at the Lobster Man, where staff in hip waders and wellies trade in...

The quality of the one-hour developing service is high, and the computer department often has deals.

If there is one store that sums up the pioneering spirit, raging entrepreneurialism, health obsession, body perfectionism and anti-establishmentarianism of...

Specialising in Canadian history, MacLeod's stocks a wide selection of books on First Nations, BC and Vancouver history, including the often overlooked...

Suits from labels like Paul Smith and Armani, plus a jeans shop. Twice yearly clearance sales see sharp bargains for the sharply dressed man.

In addition to a range of vintages, this longstanding private wine store also sells Reidel crystal and inexpensive pine crates for shipping gifts. Informal...

Mid-century modern is the theme here; it's one of the few shops to have kept a retail presence, rather than catering exclusively to Vancouver's...