ChoColatE ChroniClE . ......... 17 top titlEs for travEllErs . ..... 18 CanaDian CrUnCh . ............ 20 happy valEntinE ’ s Day ! . ....... 22
This directory includes editors ’ recommendations and regular advertisers . Stores are usually open from 9 : 30 or 10 am to 5 : 30 or 6 pm , with later hours on Friday evenings . Map coordinates refer to the maps on pages N8-N14 .
ChoColate ChroniCle
Once upon a time there was a chocolate-maker named Willy . Only in this particular story , his tempting confections were brought from Europe to Canada , where they were crafted with care for another 30 years . The third-generation chocolatiers now offer two locally made treats : the creamy Truffini truffles , which are available in 11 flavours , including Canadian maple ; and the addictive Crunchetti clusters ( pictured ), with toasted almonds and cranberries . Indulge your sweet tooth with treats by Brockmann ’ s Chocolates at Urban Fare ( page 21 ) and Nesters ( page 21 ).— JILL VON SPRECKEN
WHERE TO SHOP ABERDEEN CENTRE The many newto-North America retailers make this centre worth the drive to Richmond . Purchase sushi ware , snacks , stationery , household supplies and toiletries from a variety of Asian-influenced stores . 4151 Hazelbridge Way , Richmond . 604-270-1234 . www . aberdeencentre . com X Map 3 : E2
GRANVILLE ISLAND PUBLIC MARKET This covered market is brimming with vendors selling jewellery , art , baked goods and gifts . Find fresh produce , seafood and meat products from local farmers , as well as preserves and kitchen supplies . Food court . M-Su 9 am-7 pm . 1689 Johnston St . 604- 666-6655 . www . granvilleisland . com / public-market X Map 6 : B2
LONSDALE QUAY MARKET & SHOPS Browse 80 vendors , specialty shops and restaurants , as well as a fresh food market and children ’ s play area , at this waterfront shopping destination . Open daily . Market 9 am-7 pm . Retail shops 10 am-7 pm . Restaurants are open later . 123 Carrie Cates Court , near the SeaBus terminal in North Vancouver . 604-985-6261 . www . lonsdalequay . com X Map 4 : C4
MCARTHURGLEN Get your shopping fix at these designer outlet stores . Shop in an open-air village with over 80 premium lifestyle brands , including Coach , Nike and Armani . M-Sa 10 am-9 pm , Su 10 am-7 pm . 7899 Templeton Station Rd ., Richmond . 604-231-5525 . www . mcarthurglen vancouver . com X Map 3 : B3
METROPOLIS AT METROTOWN BC ’ s largest shopping destination boasts 400 stores , restaurants and theatres : it ’ s home to Hudson ’ s Bay , Sears , T & T Supermarket , Winners HomeSense , Zara , Toys ‘ R ’ Us and Silvercity Metropolis Theatres . Huge amount of free parking . A sky-walk
WHERE TO SHOP .................. 17 ANTiqUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BOOKS & MAGAZiNES ............. 18 CHOCOLATES ..................... 18 DEPARTMENT STORES ............. 19 DUTy FREE ........................ 19 FASHiON ......................... 20 FOOTWEAR ...................... 20 GiFTS & SOUVENiRS .............. 20 GROCERiES ........................ 21 HOME ACCESSORiES .............. 21 JEWELLERy & WATCHES ........... 22 LiNGERiE .......................... 22 LiqUOR ........................... 22 PENS & STATiONERy ............... 22 PET PAMPERiNG ................... 23 SPECiALTy SHOPS & SERViCES ..... 23 SPORTS & RECREATiON GEAR ...... 23
links the mega-mall with Metrotown SkyTrain and bus loop . M-Sa 10 am-9 pm , Su and holidays 11 am-7 pm . 4700 Kingsway , Burnaby . 604-630-3340 . www . metropolisatmetrotown . com X Map 4 : E6
OAKRIDGE CENTRE A leading shopping centre 15 minutes from downtown and a short drive from the airport . Browse a mix of luxury shops , trendy independent boutiques and major brands such as Hugo Boss , BCBG Max Azria , Lacoste , Harry Rosen and Boys ’ Co . Also find modern essentials at Banana Republic , Gap , Lululemon and Hudson ’ s Bay . Concierge services available . Free parking . Easy access with the Canada Line SkyTrain at Oakridge – 41st Avenue station . M-Tu , Sa 9:30 am-7 pm , W-F 9:30 am-9 pm , Su and holidays 11 am-6 pm . 650 W . 41st Ave . at Cambie . 604-261-2511 . www . oakridgecentre . com X Map 4 : E3
PACIFIC CENTRE Downtown Vancouver ’ s largest shopping centre includes stores such as Holt Renfrew , Harry Rosen , H & M , MaxMara , Hugo Boss ,
COMMERCE + CONSCIENCE The gifts and souvenirs for sale at Ten Thousand Villages ( page 21 ) were handmade in developing countries by artisans who were paid fair wages .
January-February 2017 where . ca 17