Great selection of unique and hard-to-find classic and romantic styles. Good prices for dresses…read moreand shoes that you will not find anywhere in the city or online. My daughters have a dress, sweater, vest, shoes and scarf from here and love them. Good service too.

I used to frequent the Granville location, however, that after many years is closing but this store…read morewhich has the same items is still open. Decent prices, adorable clothes and great customer service.

In the Net Loft mall on Granville Island, (across from an entrance to the food market) lives a gift…read moreshop that is a cut above the rest. First Nations artwork reproduced and applied to hundreds of everyday items make this a great gift stop for tourists to the Island. I would definitely think of stopping in here to pick up some unusual items for our friends south of the border. Okay so these aren't "one of a kind" pieces as found elsewhere in the plethora of fine art galleries in and around the Island -that isn't an Island ;-), but they're certainly more affordable!

Though slightly underwhelmed by Granville Island, I was impressed with the Wickaninnish Gallery…read more Lots and lots of Native art, in the form of jewelry, clothing, wood, glass, silver and more. I picked up a gift for my niece or nephew. The salesperson was very helpful when I mentioned I was looking for a gift. From the website I learned this is a Native - owned shop opened in 1987. In fact the owner is a relative of Chief Wickaninnish! They also work with artists and are able to assist customers with ordering custom made items. I also thought this was an interesting tidbit: "The Wickaninnish Gallery is named after a powerful First Nations chief, Chief Wickaninnish of the Tla-o-qui-aht People from Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island. The name Wickaninnish translates to "having no one in front of him in the canoe". During the time of European contact, Chief Wickaninnish was a highly revered leader and was very influential in the fur trade." There is no shortage of NW Coast art in Vancouver, but this little gallery is affordable, Native - owned, and carries some nice pieces. May you have no one in front of you in the canoe!

Fashion; reasonably-priced…read more A satisfying selection of unique and modern pieces for both men and women. Awesome shoes and booties, hats, socks, bags, sunglasses (Karen Walkers!) and especially jewellery. They also carry some nice little gifts/home items, such as candles, The Laundress products, and perfumes. The ladies behind the counter are always lovely and they run great sales and promotions (of special interest was their "12 Days of Christmas" in which they ran a different promotion on each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas - very cool). Great little boutique for the unique and fashion-forward.

Not that I need yet another reason to love Strathcona, but this clothing store is just the best…read more I went here recently to get some new wardrobe pieces for 2012, and I was not disappointed. In my opinion, all of the clothing at Charlie & Lee is beautiful -- stylish and casual without being overly hipstery. There seems to be an emphasis on unique and flattering cuts that have a timeless edge -- like the ruched skirt, black blazer and die-cut oxfords I came away with the last time I went here. One of the things that often frustrates me with clothing shopping is the lack of really good service. I've experienced pushy salespeople who follow me around, and snobby salespeople who completely ignore me, but rarely do I encounter intellioent salespeople like the ones at Charlie and Lee. The girls who work here actually ask me what I'm looking for, choose pieces for me to try on, and then give their HONEST opinion when I step out of the changeroom. What a relief!

Small indoor craft market with many different small business venders. It's just a few yards from…read morethe big Granville Island Public Market. If you have the time, it's worth a walk through. Open everyday and closed at 6pm.

In the window of Circle Craft stood a stunning green satine silk gown with unique details and just…read morea hint of whimsy. If this sight isn't enough to get you through the doors of Circle Craft, I don't know what is! The beautiful fashion design is just the beginning of the Circle Craft co-op, offering up, at any time, 200 local artisans works, for sale and show. You may be aware of Circle Craft for their November Christmas Craft Show at the Convention Centre in Vancouver and the store is also a showcase for many of the artists that you will find there. From pottery, fashion design, jewellery, sculpture, stonework and glass-work from very talented local artisans, you are bound to find something new and interesting at Circle Craft. Currently, artist Michelle Matias' "Things of Omen" pieces are showing and her unique and transfixing glass shard black ravens and felines are something to behold!

I'm a fan. I always find something here that is interesting…read more& unique, not to mention just grabbing a coffee while you browse, engaging in conversation with super friendly people whilst introducing me to Peggy Gou, thumping through the speakers.

One of the few independent badass clothing stores left in the city! Very funky jeans and they…read moretailor for you, making everything super easy. I don't think they could be any friendlier or helpful. I hope this store lives on forever! ROCK ON!

My visit to A'hoy in Deep Cove was marred by an extremely negative encounter with one of their…read morestore's employees. I had my sights set on a Patagonia Retro-X jacket, and what should have been a straightforward shopping experience turned into a disheartening ordeal. While perusing their selection of jackets, I couldn't help but overhear the store boy engaging in a conversation with fellow staff members as I was coming out of the try room. The topic? My potential ability in purchasing a Patagonia Retro-X jacket. He explicitly said, "Wait, is he gonna grab it?" in a manner that was clearly implying that they have a culture of talking about customers and their ability to make purchases. I would have let it slide just to the point where I overheard him and never have written this review however to my dismay, this seemingly took a turn for the worse when this store boy also noticed that I overheard him, presumably feeling the need to confirm the speculation, approached me directly. In what can only be described as a questioning tone, he asked if I was indeed planning to grab the jacket. This not only felt invasive, condescending but also insinuated my integrity as a customer. The entire encounter left me feeling frustrated and disheartened, as it significantly detracted from what was supposed to be an enjoyable day exploring the charming Deep Cove and its local shops. Customer experiences should be characterized by professionalism, respect, and a genuine desire to assist, none of which were exemplified during my visit to A'hoy by this boy they have employed there, who clearly lacks the emotional quotient. Regrettably, the negative encounter prompted me to take my business elsewhere, and I ultimately purchased the same Patagonia Retro-X jacket from a different place at the same price level. It's disheartening when a single interaction can overshadow an entire shopping experience, and in this case, it undeniably tainted what should have been a positive outing. It also makes stores like A'hoy lose customers instead of what should be an opposite goal for them. 0 points for customer experience. If you're going in here, be ready for the staff to be questioning your integrity as a customer. I hope that A'hoy takes this feedback seriously, as fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for customers should be a top priority for any retail establishment.

Oh my heart soars as another cute store opens in the the Cove. I've long wondered why a place so…read morebeautiful, so village-y has been so impoverished when it comes to adorable, good quality stores. Don't get me started on the lack of good coffee here either, but I am now hopeful that the 1980's might be over and we are entering an era where we can once again buy adorable and thoughtful homewares and clothing without having to drive to Main street! Sorry dog food headquarters, I know you are useful but wouldn't a bakery where you can get good quality bread and nice service be such a better street buddy to your two cute neighbours, Room6 and Ahoy across the street? I also would like the owner to come and renovate my home please. This store is so simple and clean with lovely shirts, shoes and vintage inspired outdoor gear. And of course I need a Pendleton blanket for my hike up Quarry Rock!

Interesting shop on Main Street with some nice duds for him and her. Clothing is well made, stylish…read morewithout being super trendy, and the display cases hold some fine leather wallets and iPhone cases. A large selection of Native shoes, with some very cute toddler sizes. You can definitely put together a stylin' ensemble here, from slim jeans to white linen shirt to the just right for a damp Vancouver drizzle jacket. Worth a look! Located just north of Broadway.

I would not recommend anyone go here. I walked through the store and was ignored by all of the many…read moresales personnel except one girl that briefly looked at me before continuing to ignore me. Not a single sales person said a word to me. I was dressed well and did not have shit on my face. Terrible experience I walked out feeling dejected and disappointed. Especially after this place was recommended by one of my good friends that owns a high end retail store and often does business with this store. I will have to ask him how on earth he could ever recommend such a badly run establishment.

A real hipster store, this family owned hot-spot is already making it's mark and it just opened…read more The sisters are now running their mo-and-pop shop that used to be an antique store. They carry high-end labels as BA&SH, Free People, and accessories by Sailor Jerry, In God We Trust, and Illume. Zuriick sneakers look hot on the boys and Free Worn tees are so Main Street! Silk tanks by Graham and Spencer are a bit pricey ($300 and over), but the Cheap Denim jeans are not too heavy on the wallet. If you like Valley of the Dolls on Main or Misch on Granville, even Lilly and Jae, you'll love this store.

Beautiful clothes! Ones that you won't find just anywhere…read more I'm not even an "OMG shoes" person, however when I saw a pair of Jeffrey Campbell leopard print pony hair flats with mini tassels, I thought vehemently to myself "I wawnt that!!!" They were also on sale, which added tremendously to their appeal. I also really appreciate when sales people are actually honest, in providing a second opinion when asked what looks best on my body for instance. Here. they are truly helpful, which always makes for a positive shopping experience, bringing me back every season... though only to peruse the small sales section at the back of the store. If I were to by some miracle win the lottery, my entire new and improved wardrobe would be predominantly garments from Vincent Park.