'Tis the season to shop local! Whatever you are thinking of getting for your loved ones, we encourage you to shop your way through small local businesses first. Below you will find local stores and makers who carry books, home decor, pet essentials, skincare and so much more. A lot of them offer online shopping with either in-store pick-up or local delivery which makes the shopping for gifts extra safe and comfortable.
BOOKS
Massy
Massy Books is 100% Indigenous owned and operated bookstore located in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Pulpfiction
Established in June 2000, we're one of Western Canada's largest and busiest bookstores, with more than 80,000 new and used titles in three neighborhood locations.
Lucky's Books & Comics
Lucky's is a small independent book store and publisher located in Vancouver, British Columbia. We're open 7 days a week and carry only the coolest titles in town.
READ Bookstore
READ is an award-winning bookstore located within the Libby Leshgold Gallery. The store stocks an impressive array of artist's monographs, exhibition catalogues, critical theory, artist editions, magazines, and ECU course textbooks.
RECORDS
Beat Street Records
Beat Street Records was established in 1996. A record mecca for DJs in the 90s/2000s, Beat Street moved locations 4 times, landing in the current location on Hastings Street in 2004. Independently owned, Beat Street is a community hub for record lovers, DJs, artists, and collectors. We buy & sell music of all formats, graffiti art supplies, memorabilia and collectibles, t-shirts and more!
Red Cat
Red Cat Records is an independent record store in Vancouver, voted one of the top ten indie stores in Canada.
Neptoon
Vancouver's oldest independent record store.
Audiopile
A large selection of mew & used vinyl in the heart of Commercial Dr. New items added daily/weekly.
Zulu
A record store that doubles as a community centre that has been around since 1981.
PETS
Granville Island Pet Treatery
A family-owned business by and for all dog & cat owners. Your pet will love these treats!
Goodboy Collective
A small dog boutique up on Main Street with high quality and unique products, from toys and clothing to zero waste dog food.
Discover Dogs
A holistic pet store with high-quality food, treats, clothing and accessories for all your furry friends’ needs.
MSIC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/DECOR
Mala
A handcrafted candle company born from the desire to bring comfort and relaxation to the modern home - wherever and whatever that may look like.
Itsumo
ITSUMO reflects an effort to reconnect with the joy of the everyday. The useful. The enduring.
Our selection of Japanese goods and crafts focuses on three core elements:
衣(dress), 食(eat) 住(dwell).
Bed
Locally made 100% cotton & hand-dyed bedding
Walrus Design
The contemporary lifestyle boutique where the simple division between night and day engages the spirit, and where staunch rationalism and emotion discover that they too can dance.
Westcoast Jungle
West Coast Jungle is a boutique plant store that specializes in trending, uncommon, and rare house plants. We take pride in maintaining strong horticultural practices as well as curating a unique selection of plants and plant accessories.
Léïa-Fahé StudioLéïa-Fahé Studio designs and makes colourful ceramic ware and porcelain jewelry. Each piece is handmade either on the wheel, hand built or cast from hand made moulds. The work mixes modern scandinavian and italian design influences with a contemporary touch.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Old Fashioned Standard
Old Fashioned Standards is a company that specializes in high quality products and custom craftswomanship.
With a few exceptions, all of my goods are made from Oilcloth and Waxed Cotton. I am dedicated to providing you with the highest quality products that are made for a good time, handmade to last a lifetime. I am a professionally trained pattern drafter, seamstress, and designer. Every piece of paper, and fabric passes thru my hands with a critical eye for perfection. I am always evolving, improving and expanding my knowledge, products, and brand.
A Bronze Age
Bronze Age is a contemporary lifestyle brand redefining timeless silhouettes for a modern lifestyle. Founded in 2016 by Renée Power, the brand has evolved from importing artisanal goods from Morocco to an offering of soft accessories and vintage-inspired clothing. All of our pieces are made mindfully and ethically in Vancouver, BC.
Wear Jules
Handmade glass bead jewelry
Vestige Story
Vestige currently operates as a one-woman-band that focuses on premium lifestyle goods for a mindful and creative lifestyle.
Three Sisters by Emma
Three Sisters by Emma creates everyday heirlooms, inspired by traditional Métis
crafting techniques, and a modern sense of colour and design. Made-to-order. Just for you.
Top Bun
Sustainably made scrunchies from deadstock fabric and textile waste. 20% of proceeds from every scrunchie sold is donated to Vancouver communities in need.
Big Wild Project
Apparel for all dog lovers out there. Proceeds from each purchase go towards dogs in need.
Nusnus
Locally made premium children's clothing.
Woo To See You
Our clothing is chosen with a developed style in mind rather than specific designers. This supports the way we buy: in small amounts, with new things constantly rotating in. Our jewelry, accessories, and other lifestyle goods are curated to compliment our clothing and we mainly stock local, small run, handmade items
PERSONAL CARE
Kov Skincare
Sustainable skincare made locally in Vancouver.
Sunja Link
Sunja Link Body Shoppe is a haven for beauty and wellness lovers. It specializes in sourcing effective, conscious, and independently-owned brands from around the world who care about quality, people and the earth.
Schmear
SCHMEAR reimagines skincare with clean, wholesome ingredients. Our food-based skincare products are packed with nutrients derived from fruits, vegetables, grains and botanicals.
Harlow
Effortless, dependable + comfortable, like your favourite white cotton T. Born out of a personal need for thoughtfully + aesthetically designed, whole ingredient self care goods for skin ceremonies far + wide.
Their Atelier carries skin-care products, household items, clothing and much more - all ethically sourced and sustainable.
Aisle
The OG sustainable period brand. Our cloth pads, period underwear and cups are performance apparel for your period - and designed for all bodies, and all periods.
Luteal
Luteal is the result of a powerful movement to re-imagine what it means to bleed. It is the culmination of a deep desire to connect with our bodies, of our innate ability to know what we need, and confidence in our incredible power to transform our relationships to pain.
FOOD & COFEE & MORE
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
Timbertrain is committed to sourcing unique coffees from quality farms around different origins. Their coffee offerings rotate with the seasonality of the harvest at source and they strive to have exciting options throughout the year. Find their gift sets here.
Mumgry
Handcrafted, ethically sourced, naturally nutritious and beautifully designed to share with your friends and family. We prioritize the dietary needs of Mums throughout every stage of motherhood: pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Good for everyone, especially Mums. Keeping you nourished and energized is our greatest goal. All snacks are plant-based, low in sugar, high in protein, iron and calcium.
Kapé is a social enterprise promoting farmer-first coffee from Philippine Indigenous women growers, and small-batch roasted in the traditional unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-waututh nations (Vancouver, BC,Canada).
Kapé aims to highlight the stories behind each cup; honour strong women and families behind great coffee; and share how we can make a difference — by discovering where our coffee comes from and remembering one’s roots.
LEMONJARZDried lemon slices beautifully crafted in a mason jar. The only ingredient is lemon! No added sugar, flavours, preservatives, or colours.
Perfect to add to a hot cup of tea, a cocktail, a glass of sparkling water, or even plain water for a refreshing drink. Lemonjarz also serves as a great housewarming gift or for your lemon-loving friends.
Mushmallows Mushmallows is a mama run business operating in Langley, British Columbia. My marshmallow journey began soon after my son was born in 2019. Thanks to the support of my local community and their enthusiasm for my gourmet marshmallows, they are now available in my online shop, at local farm markets, and a growing list of local and Canadian retailers.
Salty Cabbage Kimchi We make authentic Korean Kimchi in Vancouver.
They are crunch, fresh and very flavourful unlike other kimchi you have been trying.
We don't use MSG or preservatives and support local farmers when our vegetables are in season.
Sriracha Revolver Hot SaucePremium small batch hot sauce, made in Vancouver in five flavours: Beets + Tequila Sriracha; Cilantro + Lime Sriracha; Clean Mango Sriracha; Avocado Ginger Sriracha and our new Tiger Man Double Hot Sriracha sauce.
