Shop local and support some of our favourite Metro Vancouver stores this Xmas! Here are some locally owned shops for thoughtful gifts for your loved ones for the upcoming holiday season.
Our Pick for Downtown Vancouver – Rowan Sky in Gastown
Rowan Sky is an independently owned boutique located in the most touristy part of downtown, Gastown. Look no further for a well-curated selection of quality shoes & bags for both men & women!
Downtown Vancouver is a great neighbourhood for the urban dweller. As of writing this, you can find condos for sale in Downtown Vancouver ranging from $458,000 up to about $9,000,000. Gastown itself is a touristy neighbourhood, famously known for its whistling steam clock, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes.
Our Pick for Vancouver Westside – Motherland in Kitsilano
Motherland in Kitsilano offers some of the best casual menswear. Kitsilano is a vibrant and exciting part of Vancouver with great shopping & dining options on West 4th avenue, as well as many beaches & parks to enjoy.
The most expensive house listed in Kitsilano at the time of writing is asking just under $16 million. When it comes to condos in Kitsilano, the starting price is just over half a million at the time of writing.
Our Pick for North Vancouver – Pebble Baby in Edgemont Village
Need new baby clothes for your new child or a friend’s? How about a lunch bag for the school kid? Pebble Baby has you covered for baby & kids footwear, clothing, and accessories. The store is located in Edgemont Village which is a vibrant shopping area full of great shops & restaurants.
Edgemont (North Vancouver) is great for people who enjoy the outdoors, and has some of the most sought after properties in all of North Vancouver. At the time of writing this article, the most expensive house in Edgemont is asking approximately $4.4 million. Condos are relatively scarce in Edgemont compared to other parts of North Vancouver that are more focused on density.
Our Pick for West Vancouver – Kiss and Makeup in Ambleside
If you’re looking for quality clothing, beauty or home products, Kiss and Makeup is the store for you. They carry boutique brands such as Susanne Kaufmann, Indie Lee, Agent Nature and ILIA Beauty and many more, with a heavy focus on sourcing items made from natural & organic ingredients.
Kiss and Makeup is located in Ambleside (West Vancouver) which is located near (you guessed it) Ambleside Beach. Living here, you have access to the shops & restaurant along Marine Drive, the beautiful seawall, Park Royal Shopping Centre as well as Lions Gate Bridge. Many houses are asking close to $10 million in Ambleside while some condos in Ambleside are starting at under half a million at the time of writing this article.
Our pick for Richmond – Scout & Co in Steveston Village
Located on the famed Moncton Street in Steveston Village, Scout & Co is famous for their vintage goods and hand-made gifts from artisans around Canada. If you want a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for a special somebody, this is the place.
The Steveston area is one of the most sought after neighbourhoods in Richmond due easy access to beautiful Steveston Village and Pier, as well as its quiet & peaceful setting. The most expensive house listed in Steveston Village (Richmond) is asking just under $2.7m at the time of writing this article.
Brought to you by your friendly REALTORS® through the MLS® System, courtesy of Baxter Welch for your convenience.
