Where Vancouver January February 2017 | Page 18

SHOPS & SERVICES Top TiTles for Travellers Before boarding your next plane, train or automobile, stop by a bookstore (listed below) to pick up these entertaining reads.—SHERI RADfORD Canada: An Illustrated History, Revised and Expanded by Derek Hayes (Douglas & McIntyre): Local author Derek Hayes covers everything from the fur trade to Prohibition to the 2015 federal election in this informative coffee table book overflowing with maps, illustrations, photos, paintings and drawings. The Apple Store, Kate Spade, Bose, Hollister Co., Ted Baker, Sephora and much more. Adjacent to Robson St., the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Four Seasons Hotel. Close to downtown hotels and attractions, along with major bus routes and the Granville SkyTrain station. M-Tu 10 am-7 pm, W-F 10 am-9 pm, Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su and holidays 11-6 pm. 701 W. Georgia St. at Howe. Guest services 604-688-7235. www.pacificcentre.ca X Map 1: C5 RICHMOND CENTRE Located near the airport, this centre has 240 shops and services including Hudson’s Bay, Aritzia, Forever 21 and an international mix of merchants. Helpful customer service makes shopping easier. M-Tu, Sa 9:30 am-7 pm, W-F 9:30 am-9 pm, Su and holidays 11 am-6 pm. 6551 No. 3 Rd., Richmond. 604-713-7467. www. richmondcentre.com X Map 3: D3 SINCLAIR CENTRE Four heritage buildings under glass comprise an elegant shopping mall of exclusive stores and 18 where.ca Canada by Mike Myers (Penguin Random House): The beloved Canadian actor has written his first book, an analysis of both Canada and Canucks (with some quirky recollections and personal photographs thrown in), and it’s just as hilarious as you’d expect from the creator of Wayne’s World and Austin Powers. services. Find fine fragrances at The Perfume Shoppe, and brand-name fashions at Leone and L2, then ship your purchases home from The UPS Store. M-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. 757 W. Hastings St. www.sinclaircentre.com X Map 1: B6 Antiques SALMAguNDI WEST Looking for something esoteric, eclectic or just plain weird? This is the place to find treasures and oddities aplenty. For the truly strange stuff, venture down the rickety stairs to the basement— which is reported to be haunted. Tarot readings, too. 321 W. Cordova St. 604-681-4648. Map 1: C6 Books & MAgAzines BARBARA-JO’S BOOKS TO COOKS Foodies will relish browsing through this shop devoted to the culinary arts and letters. Visiting chefs demonstrate in the in-store kitchen. 1740 W. 2nd Ave. 604-688-6755. www.booksto cooks.com X Map 1: E2 Ja n ua ry- F e b r ua ry 2 0 1 7 The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield (Tundra Books): A young boy dreams of exploring the universe, but he’s overwhelmed by a fear of the dark. Written by Canada’s best-known astronaut, this lushly illustrated picture book encourages kids and adults alike to face their fears and follow their dreams. INDIgO/CHApTERS Palatial store sells books on every topic imaginable, along with music, home accessories, greeting cards, children’s titles and magazines. In most major malls. 2505 Granville St. at W. Broadway. 604-7317822. X Map 1: F3 1025 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. 604-988-6681. X Map 4: C4 Metropolis at Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby. 604-4310463. X Map 4: E6 IndigoSpirit: 810 Granville St. 604-979-8899. www. chapters.indigo.ca Map 1: C5 KIDSBOOKS Claims fame as Canada’s largest children’s bookstore. Also sells puppets, games, DVDs and parenting books. 2557 W. Broadway. 604-7385335. X Map 4: D3 3040 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-9866190. www.kidsbooks.ca X Map 4: B4 CHoCoLAtes puRDYS CHOCOLATES A local favourite, this Vancouver chocolatier has been around since 1907. Locations in most malls. Pacific Centre, 701 W.