What to do and see in Vancouver, Canada: The Best Shopping

October 10, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
Restaurants in Vancouver

332 Water St Unit 200, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1B6 Canada +1 604-684-9222 [email protected] http://coastalpeoples.com/
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery

Since 1996, visitors and collectors alike have appreciated the curated artwork of Canada's First Nations and Inuit people. Affordable prints share space with one-of-a-kind sculptures and fine art.

Reviewed By patj755 - Montana, United States

One of the Best First Peoples Art Galleries Ever! Great sculptures and jewelry. A very friendly staff who answered our questions and made us feel most welcome.

47 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A1 Canada +1 604-669-8813 [email protected] http://www.spiritwrestler.com
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Spirit Wrestler Gallery

A leading contemporary fine art gallery representing master Inuit, Northwest Coast and Māori artists. The gallery focuses on exhibitions that showcase contemporary directions in aboriginal art, including cross-cultural communication, the use of new materials (such as glass and metal), and modern interpretations of shamanism, environmental concerns, and other issues pertaining to the changing world.

2335 Granville St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3G4 Canada +1 604-731-9292 [email protected] http://www.douglasreynoldsgallery.com
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Douglas Reynolds Gallery

Douglas Reynolds Gallery was established in 1995, and is located in Vancouver on Granville street between 7th and 8th avenues in the South Granville gallery district. We specialize in historical and contemporary Northwest Coast native art. The gallery showcases museum quality pieces which make use of contemporary media such as resin, bronze, glass and aluminum. Works include masks, totem poles, bentwood boxes, sculpture, gold and silver jewelry, and early historic objects. Director & owner Douglas Reynolds, has over twenty years of experience dealing with Northwest Coastal native art. The gallery offers pieces by well-known artists such as Bill Reid, Robert Davidson, Jim Hart, Don Yeomans, Beau Dick and Klatle-bhi, while also supporting emerging artists such as Jay Simeon, Phil Gray, David R. Boxley, and Marcus Alfred. Works by these artists can be found in museums and private collections worldwide. We take pride in our friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Reviewed By 101shawnaa

I have bought two beautiful prints made by Northwest Coast artists from the Douglas Reynolds Gallery. One I purchased directly from the gallery, and one I purchased online which then had to be shipped. In both instances, the gallery was very helpful and professional. My second print was shipped to the United States during Covid. The gallery was communicative during the process of matting, framing, crating and finally shipping. The print arrived in perfect condition, beautifully framed and more lovely than it had appeared online. Thank you so much Erica!

1803 Maritime Mews Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3W7 Canada +1 604-801-5277 [email protected] http://www.eaglespiritgallery.com/
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Eagle Spirit Gallery

1506 Duranleau Street Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3S4 Canada +1 604-559-5112 [email protected] http://karencoopergallery.com/
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Karen Cooper Gallery

Since 2010, the Karen Cooper Gallery has resided on historic Granville Island, Vancouver's premiere art and artisan district. The gallery invites all to reflect on the mosaic of elegant landscapes and wildlife which portray British Columbia's diverse and luxurious natural beauty. As an artwork which occupies space, these landscapes eternally preserve our endless sense of wonder toward the complexity of the natural world. The gallery combines the timeless desire for exploration with fine art practices to produce an immersive visual narrative of the ever-changing wilderness. The Karen Cooper Gallery is where one can find a moment to connect with and reflect on the grandeur of the local natural world.

100-535 Howe St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Z4 Canada +1 604-565-2424 [email protected] http://www.lesoleilfineart.com
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LeSoleil Fine Art Gallery

This Vancouver Art Gallery is located at 535 Howe Street, it is a meticulous presentation of Fine Original Art with 2 floors boasting spectacular collections in Contemporary, Abstract, Figurative, Landscape, Cityscape and Still Life by Canadian and local Artists. BC's largest collection of Original Old Master paintings and sculptures, Picasso,Renoir,Kandinsky,and more. Free Admission.

7. Museum of Anthropology

6393 North West Marine Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2 Canada +1 604-822-5087 [email protected] http://moa.ubc.ca
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Museum of Anthropology

Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. See magnificent Indigenous carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. Admire the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture The Raven and the First Men. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 10,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental Haida houses, poles and Musqueam house posts capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design. Enjoy a wide range of special exhibitions and public programs, including free guided gallery walks. Visit the MOA Shop and relax in Cafe MOA. MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States

After visiting the Bill Reid Gallery I was told that to understand and appreciate First Nation’s history and culture I should go to the MOA. The museum is huge (and architecturally impressive) and features roughly a dozen galleries. Here, you will find totem poles, historical and contemporary Indigenous art, a 600-piece ceramics collection from the 16th-19th centuries, thousands of objects from around the world, an enormous and stunning Bill Reid sculpture housed in a former gun turret, two Haida houses, Musqueam posts and so much more. The staff is approachable and very knowledgeable, answering several questions I had. I happened to visit while a Diwali festival was taking place featuring dancing, henna painting, tea and sweets and more. There is a small cafe on the premises offering coffee/tea, soups, sandwiches, baked goods, etc. Price of admission is reasonable (adult is $17) considering the size and substance of the museum’s collection. I spent over three hours here.

8. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese

1689 Johnston Street Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3R9 Canada +1 604-605-0001 http://www.bentonscheese.com/index.html
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Benton Brothers Fine Cheese

206 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2M9 Canada +1 604-688-7323 [email protected] http://inuit.com
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Inuit Gallery of Vancouver

Gallery showcasing top-of-the-line Northwest Coast native and Inuit art.

120 Broadway E, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1V9 Canada +1 604-685-4249 [email protected] http://www.hills.ca/Hill-s-Native-Art-Gallery-Vancouver-18.html
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Hill's Native Art Gallery

North America's largest Northwest Coast Native art gallery.

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