Wide selection of home products with good functionality and design at reasonable prices. I always…read morepay Welk a visit when I'm at Main St!

I always come here for little gifts and household items. It is a very nicely curated store with…read morecute goodies! Many of the beauty/hygiene products are also nice and high quality. I have even bought some plants from here! Some lovely scented candles, kitchen items and funky socks. It feels like a neighbourhood staple and it fits the Main Street area to a T!

This place has beautiful, high quality home goods and lifestyle items. The price reflects the…read moreheirloom quality of each item. Whenever I am able to treat myself to a kitchen tool or bathroom supply upgrade, this is my go-to place.

Amazing Japanese shop with all sorts of fun items. Very helpful and friendly owner and staffread more

I just love this store!…read more Many of the artisan or unique household accessories I've personally looked up online in the past few months were actually here on display, available for purchase! The types of items stocked here are totally down my alley, so I admit, I am biased. I love modern, clever, functional, non-fussy things, items with clean lines, nothing superfluous (I hate clutter. So things have to be practical!), smart and contemporary. It's like the buyer at this shop totally read my mind. I loved practically everything here. They have the coolest binoculars, lightweight puff blankets in a bag (light as a feather. Really!), candles, decanters, baskets, placemats and trivets and coasters, reflective tags and pins, cards, stunning jewelry, thick "butcher" aprons with the coolest hardware clips, organic baby linen bundles and gifts, contemporary tea infusers, glassware, adult card games and notebooks.... I could go on and on. Everything is cool here and beautiful to look at. The ladies who work here were all super nice and totally let us browse at our leisure. They were also very knowledgeable about all the merchandise. I've seen some of these items at local craft fairs, so I know they are locally made, by local artisans. There's a small section by the rear counter with sale items. Nice! This is an amazing shop, and the perfect place to get a hostess gift - or something for yourself!

Always find something new when we visit. Caroline is very inviting and most gracious "host" as we…read moreshopped. They even gift wrapped our items which saves me time when I get home. So if you're looking for a unique gift and still be within budget, visit Walrus on Cambie. You won't be disappointed.

I've been in twice. Both times I am pretty sure it's been the owner of the store that I have dealt…read morewith, and both times unfortunately she's been dismissive and rude. The last time she was far more preoccupied with whatever Tik Tok she was trying to record than she was with assisting me and my friend. In this economy, where gift shops are a dime a dozen, customer service is important. There is some cute stuff, but a lot of the items she sells in store you can find elsewhere for cheaper, and they claim it's all local artisans, but some of it is giving dropshipping. I will be going to Front & Company, or Makers, where 100% of the proceeds to go the maker, instead.

This is one of the cutest little gift shops I have seen. It is filled with so many local products…read moreand tons of candles and tons of soaps!! When I first entered the little shoppe the vibe is emmaculate as I was greeted by the cashier at the front. She had a smile that easily lit up the room and her energy was just kind and friendly. I looked around a bit to find a simple local gift for a friend's birthday and I found the perfect thing! I know he is a lunch box person, and I found this little cute compactable lunch box for him. And the amount of candles in this little shop was just abundant. I smelled all the candles that were there that day. I found a couple for myself at the same time so next time I can come back and buy some. But, I found the perfect ones for my friend~!! The amount of stuff and local created gifts are just amazing. I will be back here for tons of gifts!!

Nothing much to see. Barely any hello kitty stuff. Other irrelevant stuff like leggings, tights and…read morenylons.

Very fun but small shop to browse. It's located in the Yaohan Centre on the second floor. Tucked…read moreaway in the corner is this cute shop filled with Hello Kitty goodies like bags, clocks, stationery, cell phone accessories, etc. What I ended up buying from here was a ton of erasable pens where the eraser is just the plastic end of the pen (no messy eraser junk to clean!)! They also have shaker pencils in various designs.

Wow! This store was…read morerecommended to me by a Vancouver friend. Growing up in New York I had many toys/toy brands from Europe and in raising my son I've been looking for a lot of the toys I remember from my childhood. I found my beloved Moulin Roty toys here to give to my son. The selection here is an awesome combine of whimsical aesthetic while simultaneously avoiding much of the plastic that has come to be a part of childhood. They also shipped easily back to the Bay Area.

Awesome Toy Store in Vancouver! Amazing selection of high quality toys. I was directed here by my…read moreson's teachers. I've seen some of their items in the classroom and wanted them in our home. It's important to me that the toys he plays with last and that his younger sister will also play with the same ones. We said goodbye to plastic years ago so I appreciate the natural materials, especially wood. This is also a great place to pick up birthday party gifts.

I loved their letter writing club! First Thursday of every month. Two seatings. I went to the…read more7:00-8:15pm and got in line at around 6:20pm to ensure a spot. A line forms quick so be sure to get there early, or you can grab a ticket for the next seating. The staff are so nice in explaining how to use the typewriter. There is scrap paper, letterhead paper and even envelopes. There's even tea! How wonderful.

What a cute shop!…read more This is a bit of a belated post, as we visited back in August. BUT, I wanted to delay the review because we ended up using one of their fun services, and I wanted to make sure we received the product in the end. So, hubby and I were casually walking down this street to window-shop, and noticed this shop (there's also a chance that hubby notated this shop down in his notes because they sell stationery, and we love stationery, sooo, there's that possibility). Walked in, was warmly greeted, and we perused what they had. Lots of creative juices flowing in there and great inspiration for one to take some of their stuff to create your own artistic visions. The main item that we did with them was to send a postcard back to ourselves, but sort of by "telegraph" (the postal service). We actually wrote out the postcard to our future selves, and they typed it out on a real typewriter, pasted it nicely onto the wooden postcard, and shipped it out to us internationally. We got it around two weeks later (Vancouver to California), and it was packaged in a nice padded brown envelope so it wasn't damaged along the way. It's now sitting on one of our travel/memento shelves! Would love to make another visit whenever we come back to Vancouver. Seriously, whenever there's a fun or unique service/experience, it's so nice to try it out; it's a gift for your future selves!

Great shop for souvenirs! I'd say Grand Maple Gifts has just a bit more food selection compared to…read moreother souvenir shops I've come across in Vancouver-- for example, the Maple Terrior stroopwafels that come in 5 different flavors! These were very unique and tasty. The service here is top notch. It's family run and they're very friendly, welcoming, and can provide suggestions and answer any questions. Open daily 11 AM to 7 PM. I highly recommend visiting Grand Maple Gifts for your souvenir needs.

This is a fully outfitted gift shop with lots of little souvenirs, clothing, and candy…read more The service here was incredible. There were several people helping us find things and telling us about what things were in the different sections of the store. One extra helpful lady helped clarify shirt sizing before we made a mistake (women's cut vs unisex)! I wish they had more stuff exclusively made in Canada, and I wish they had a larger selection of maple candy brands (specifically more with just maple instead of dubious "flavoring"). The value seemed on par with what I would expect from a gift shop downtown. Nothing felt too too overpriced.

While sauntering along Main Street this weekend I came upon this little gem. Nineteen Ten is a…read moreboutique filled with many unique and interesting items for the home. These include, but are not limited to, cards, rugs, workshop cage lights, wooden stools, cardboard house kits, prints and cushions from local designers, welcome signs, and various other useful and beautiful items. So the next time I am desperate for a gift for the person that has almost everything I think I will head back here. Plus they carry a small assortment of Christmas ornaments (my kryptonite) that I can ogle.

This is a fantastic store with a beautifully curated eye…read more The store is open, with white walls and dark wood bookcases and tables. All of the items have been wonderfully curated items from a good number of different sellers and makers. From candles, cards, to vases. This is definitely one of my favorite stores in Vancouver. If you are looking for a gift for a family member, a friend or yourself, then this is one of the first places that you should go to, to find a unique item with a modern feel. The woman that was working at the counter was incredibly friendly and approachable, the prices were reasonable, and the selection was fantastic. It was as if someone made a giant Etsy Treasury, and threw in a good number of the best things.

I love this boutique. Their stuff are so nice and carefully curated. I always find something I like…read morethere. If you're looking for gifts, this is a perfect place. They have gorgeous flowers, books, candles and good quality chocolates. There are also plenty of stuff to browse. I can easily stay there for an hour. Today, I went in to buy two pair of pants and two bars of chocolates. The staff are very nice, helpful and friendly. PS After you shop, make sure you pop in Paragon to pick up a drink :)

From the owner: Cadine is a lifestyle brand creating sophisticated and timeless pieces for you and your home. We…read morefocus on bringing natural materials and old-world craftsmanship to guests who treasure aesthetically pure designs that hold lasting value. We invite guests to explore fresh botanicals from our floral department, art, books, leather goods, home decor, apparel, and fine jewellery. Cadine is an experience unique to us, with the intent of leaving guests inspired by our lifestyle through all their senses.