Blue Ruby
This jewellery shop carries celeb favourite designers like Chan Luu (Jennifer Aniston is a fan) as well as local designers like Amanda Vogler, Andrea Waines, Tarina Tarintino and Mimi and Marge.

1089 Robson St.,
Downtown, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 899-2583
www.blueruby.com

Inform Interiors
Fans of modernist furniture should pay a visit here- you'll find favourites like Hans Wegner's Shell and Wishbone chairs and Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair. Future classics by local designers hold their own.

50 Water St.,
Gastown, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 682-3868
www.informinteriors.com

True Confections
There are several locations around the city, but which ever one you choose, get there early. Everything here is made from scratch and some of the best flavours are the dark Belgian chocolate mousse, and old fashioned banana cream pie.

866 Denman St.,
West End, Vancouver
Phone: 604-682-1292
www.trueconfections.ca

 
Chocolate Arts
Owner Greg Hook  uses premium ingredients, and the creative moulds are  designed by Haida artist Robert Davidson.

2037 W. Fourth Ave.,
Kitsilano, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 739-0475
www.chocolatearts.com

 
LULULEMON
A one stop shop for all your essential yoga and workout gear, in a variety of cuts, styles, lengths and colours.

1148 Robson St.,
Downtown, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 681-3118
http://www.lululemon.com/

 Gyoza King
Gyoza King is a favourite for Vancouverites, Japanese students and tourists. The house specialty is course, gyoza””plump Japanese dumplings. Choose among chicken and vegetable, pork and chives, or a veggie version with spinach. 

1508 Robson St.,
West End, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 669-8278

Vij's
Vij's is one of Canada's best Indian-inspired restaurants, and is a must-visit for any foodie. There is a no reservations policy.

1480 W. 11th Ave.,
South Granville, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 736-6664
www.vijs.ca

Vasanji
This store stocks European street wear for men and women, as well as home-grown designs.

1012 Mainland Street
Vancouver
Phone: (604) 669-0882

Buschlen Mowatt Gallery
This prestigious showcase for contemporary artists of regional, national and international significance focuses on sculpture.

1445 West Georgia Street
Vancouver
Phone: 604-682-1234
www.buschlenmowatt.com

Museum of Anthropology
At this museum, you can see traditional longhouses and totem poles in a spectacular location, on a bluff overlooking mountains and sea. The Museum houses one of the most magnificent collections of Northwest Coast First Nations art and artifacts, such as feast dishes, canoes and contemporary Salish weaving in North America. The building was designed by Vancouver's most important architect, Arthur Erickson.

6393 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver
Phone: (604) 822-3825 
www.moa.ubc.ca

Vancouver Art Gallery
Once a courthouse, this splendid heritage building is the city's main art museum. Changing exhibitions, from traditional to avant-garde.

750 Hornby Street
Vancouver
Phone: 604-662-4700
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca