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
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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
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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.