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Shopping for your Pet

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:08:03 +0000

With Christmas fast approaching, you better make sure you have something special for your four-legged friend.
Here are a few places where you will find everything that you need to spoil and pamper your pooch….

Barking Babies
With an exclusive clothing line from Tokyo and imported Italian leather carriers, Barking Babies is the Paris Hilton of Vancouver’s pet fashion royalty. They stock items from Little Lilly, Juicy Couture and PETote products ensuring that fido is fashionably ready for a 5 a.m. walk in the park. The store recently located to a bigger location at 1188 Homer St., Yaletown, 604-647-2275

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Doggie Style Deli
Doggy Style Deli specializes in the Pandean dog diet that has been a basic must have for puppies in Australia for the last 10 years. Something like our raw food craze, the Pandean diet consists of fresh meat and veggies lightly cooked and served hot. The meals range from $2.50 to $6 and are available for eat-in or take-out. The deli’s liver brownies are top-sellers and run at $1.99 a slice. 985 Denman St., West End, 604-488-0388

Fetch
Everybody seems to be selling over-the-top and extravigant products for your pampered pooch, so to make an impression on your pooch, you will have to work hard to find something original. You can find Beanies and Belvedere’s traditionally styled trench coat (for Fido, of course) as well as the Petote dog carrier, which, while ventilated and padded for your puppy, looks an awful lot like your designer purse. Their in-house spa will ensure your pet is very well treated! 120 W. 16th St., North Van, 604-986-8302

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Mestisos
Mestisos is a full-service pet spa with a retail section. While they offer locally produced raw food and clay-free cat litter, they also offer healing Reiki massage and hydrotherapy rehabilitation for injured pooches. Dreading a long walk in the rain? Mestisos can set you up with a self-service treadmill. 3087 Oak St., Fairview, 604-738-0033

Three-Dog Bakery
Where else but in the heart of Kitsilano would residents line up to let their critters chow down on Bark ‘n’ Fetch Biscuits or chomp on some SnickerPoodles? Introduce pooch to Lick ‘n’ Crunch; the Oreo cookie made for dogs. 2186 W. Fourth Ave., Kitsilano, 604-737-3647

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Uptown Dawg
Uptown Dawg offers your four-legged friend long walks in Rocky Point Park and “relaxation” sessions in their Zen-inspired Doggysage Room. If driving out to Port Moody proves too time consuming, Vancouver residents can schedule pickup and drop off in the spa’s Puppy Limo. 2803 Murray St., Port Moody, 604-469-DAWG

Wolfgang Pet Supplies
100 percent natural, chemical-free pet food and treats, designer feeding bowls and pet grooming products. True love for your pooch comes in the form of specially formulated vitamins and organic wild salmon treats. 3356 Cambie St., South Cambie, 604-876-8759

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Vancouver Cigar Company

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:57:38 +0000

The selection here is reputed to be the city’s most extensive, featuring brands such as Cohiba, Monte Cristo, Macanudo, Hoyo de Monterrey, Romeo y Julieta, Partagas, Ashton and A. Fuente.
The shop also carries a complete line of accessories…well worth a look if you are a cigar aficionado!
Vancouver Cigar Comapany is located at 250 – 780 Beatty Street.
You can also check out their website at www.vancouvercigar.com

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Yaletown & False Creek North

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:20:49 +0000

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Vancouver’s former meat-packing and warehouse district, Yaletown has long been converted into an area of apartment lofts, nightclubs, restaurants, high-end furniture shops and fledgling multimedia biz.
It’s a relativley tiny area and the main streets of intrest are Mainland, Hamilton and Davie. For visitors, it features some interesting cafes and patios, some high-end shops, and a kind of gritty urban feel that you won’t find elsewhere in Vancouver.
This old time authenticity provides an essential anchor to the bevy of towers that have risen in the past 10 years on Pacific Boulevard along the north end of False Creek.
Officially called False Creek North, the area is more often referred to as the “Concorde Lands” after the developer or called the “Expo Lands” after the world’s fair held in 1986.

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Barefoot Contessa

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:01:26 +0000

Barefoot Contessa is the answer to all your shopping problems.
Here you will find all those quirky gifts, trinkets, original one-of-a-kind clothing, fantastic handbags, jewelry and an abundant selection of household decor items that you won’t find anywhere else.
Their original clothing-line is recreated from vintage fabric, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. They also offer clothing from local designers, so there is definitely a wide range of unique clothing items to choose from. They are constantly getting new products in, so each visit will offer a new array of items see.

Barefoot Contessa in a unique shopping experience and one I would highly recommend.
They are located at 3715 Main Street in Vancouver. 604-879.1137
Open 11am to 6pm daily
www.thebarefootcontessa.com

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Another Rainy Day in Vancouver

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:14:12 +0000

The spring rains are still hanging around our beautiful city.
If you are looking for something different to do on one of those dull, rainy days, why not head down to
The Umbrella Shop and have your own custom-made umbrella done up or choose from one of the hundreds and hundreds of umbrellas they have in their catalogue.
Its a way to definitely make those rainy days a little more fun! What better way to enjoy those walks in the rain then by having your own personalized umbrella keeping you dry.
www.theumbrellashop.com

They have four locations in the Lower Mainland to check out:

Factory Store – 1106 West Broadway 604.669.94444

Granville Island – In front of Kids Only Market 604.697.0919

Downtown Location – 526 West Pender Street 604.669.1707

West Vancouver – 120-1425 Marine Drive 604.913.0909

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The Richmond Night Market

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:44:09 +0000

The Richmond Night Market is a multi-cultural Asian market event!
The market contains rows of open stalls with a huge array of items for sale including clothing, books, jewelry, purses, electronics, car accessories and Asian DVDs.
My favorite reason for going to the market is the unbelievable variety of ethnic foods including dim sum, imitation shark-fin soup, Taiwan-style bubble tea, Korean rice rolls and Japanese takoyaki, just to name a few!
The food is simply amazing and is well worth the hassles of trying to find parking and the crowds you have to maneuver your way through. I highly recommend getting there early, it makes the parking situation a bit easier and you are able to browse around for a little while without so many people around.
Another point to mention is to make sure you have cash on you. None of the merchants in the market have debit or credit card, there is an ATM at the market but the line-ups are usually extremely long and there is a $2 fee for using it.
The market opens mid-May and runs Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays until October, it opens at 7pm and is open until midnight Friday and Saturday and until 11pm on Sunday and holidays.
Enjoy!

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The Comic Shop

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:19:41 +0000

Among the hemp shops, restaurants and boarding gears stores in Kitsilano sits one of the best comic books shops in the lower mainland.
The Comic Shop, located at 2089 West 4th Avenue, stock thousands of comic books from major publishers, as well as from independents.
They offer a huge selection of Marvel, DC and Image back issues, as well as a science-fiction section with well known artists. Popular role-playing games and accessories, collectible toys and magic supplies are also available.
For all those fans of Japaneses comics and videos, they have a well stocked inventory of Manga/Anime.
They also offer a mail order service!
You can check out their website at www. thecomicshop.ca

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Second Time Around Antiques

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:00:02 +0000

Second Time Around Antiques is situated in an area of Vancouver called Antique Row, on Main Street between 28th and 29th street. Second Time Around Antiques is located at 4428 Main Street, and is by far the best antique store in the area, and in my opinion the best one in Vancouver!
The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and willing to provide you with all the information that you may need about your antique purchases. They have an amazing selection of antiques for you to look through, with an inventory that is constantly being replenished.
They stock good quality furnishings at a reasonable price, and also have a great selection of stained glass windows and lighting fixtures. There is defiantly something there for everyone, and the best part is searching around the 8000 square foot shop and finding that special item!
Check out their website at www.sta-antiques.com
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Urban Fare

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:30:00 +0000

Urban Fare is Vancouver’s most stylish supermarket with an impressive selection of fine gourmet foods, imported cheeses, specialty coffee beans, exotic fruits, infused oils and freshly baked breads.
You will actually enjoy doing your shopping here, and will find yourself coming back for more!
They cater to everyone’s needs with a bistro and a specialty coffee bar that offers dine in or take out, cooking classes hosted by Chef Frank Abbinante, a beautiful selection of fresh cut flowers, gourmet cookware, and customized gift baskets.
The list goes on and the only way you can truly experience this remarkable shopping experience is to stop by 177 Davis Street and see it for yourself.
You will not be disappointed, Urban Fare is a food-lover’s paradise!

Website www.urbanfare.com

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Vancouver’s Oldest Part of Town

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:41:53 +0000

Gastown is a charming mix of old and new, and the birthplace of Vancouver!
Cobbled streets, Victorian architecture and a maze of courtyards and passage-ways house some the the treasure that only Gastown can offer.
You will find an amazing selection of boutiques, restaurants and an assortment of entertainment for all age groups.
In total there are approximately 150 shops offering everything from native arts, antiques, jewelery and specialty shops for anyone interesting in browsing through the mazes the weave in and out of this beautiful area of Vancouver.

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