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4296 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P9
604-708-5199

Plush On Main

Tons of tableware, unique linens like badass "skeleton commando" pillows, felted items, funky accessories, wallets and bags in all shapes and sizes, all perfect for giving to your favorite craftoho... read more

2442 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3E2
778-239-4613

Dandelion Emporium

Welcoming space with a wealth of where'd-you-get-that gift ideas, including avant-garde lighting, funky clocks, and wooden toys for grown-ups, like handmade wood iPhone cases, perfect for that uniq... read more

3612 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3N5
604-568-3673

Vancouver Special

Wondered where to get Pantone mugs and bags, retro-styled Tivoli audio, simple chic Danish sofas and three-in-one convertible furniture, also from Denmark? Happily, it's all together in this much b... read more

3934 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P2
604-877-2247

Regional Assembly of Text

One of Main Street's quirkiest spots (and websites), from vintage lockers to typographically-inspired handmade goods. Typewriter fetishists, font geeks and calligraphy masters will feel right at ho... read more

2337 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3C9
604-708-5678

AntiSocial Skateboard Shop

Beyond boardies, Rick McCrank and Michelle Pezel's love of the art of the skate is evident throughout their minimalist space that's also a community hangout. Besides theiron-site gallery, you can a... read more

2422 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3E2
604-876-4311

Pulpfiction Books

Specializing in secondhand classic and contemporary fiction, including pocket Penguins, sci-fi, mysteries and Beat writing. Kid lit faves like Richard Scarry and Roald Dahl never go out of style, a... read more

2139 W 4th Ave., Vancouver V6K 1N7
604-730-1110

Does Your Mother Know? Magazines

Whatever the language, whatever the topic, there's probably a mag for it here. A welcome range of Canadian, US and international periodicals including (but certainly not limited to) fashion, music,... read more

3255 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3M6
604-708-9804

Puff

Vansterdam's specialty smoke center is a wicked representation of home-grown cool. No, you can't score here, but if you've got the 'dro, it's where to go for grinders, papers, custom glass pipes, b... read more

3972 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P2
604-875-9858

Lucky's

Walking the line between high and low culture, both graphic novel aficionados and straight up comic book geeks seek out Lucky's for a reliable fix of the good stuff. Besides multi-panel, they also ... read more

9-1666 Johnston St., Vancouver V6H 3S2
604-684-2531

Paper-Ya

A highlight of Granville Island's Net Loft. From craft projects to wrapping to wedding keepsakes, to unique greeting cards, it's a paper-lover's paradise. A wide range of journals, guest books and ... read more

1051 Davie St., Vancouver V6E 1M5
604-685-5711

Book Warehouse

'Every book bargained priced' is the motto of this local, independent discount book business. On top of their hand selected book bargains, they also carry standard bookstore titles (current hard an... read more