Locals and guests of Vancouver are not averse to running through the local retail outlets in search of profitable and interesting purchases. At their disposal are shopping centers, private shops, various shops and boutiques that can satisfy the wishes of absolutely any category of customers. But despite the rich selection of shopping venues, travelers should definitely take a tour of Vancouver's flea markets, either out of curiosity or for shopping.
Flea Market Vancouver Flea Market
Numerous vendors bring their “treasures” to this flea market to sell everyday household items, clothing and accessories, antiques, memorabilia, vintages and collectibles laid out on impromptu display cases. During a break or after shopping, visitors can grab a bite to eat at a nearby café.
Eastside Flea Market
This flea market, where they sell antique rosary, vintage clothing, wood products (boxes, crafts, rolling pins), “artifacts” brought from travels, jewelry, old books, watches, coins, musical instruments, vases and other things with history, can be visited once a month on Saturdays between 10 am and 4 pm.
Christmas market
Visitors to Vancouver may also be interested in the Christmas market, which unfolds from November 21 to December 24 (address: 650 Hamilton Street; open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Here you will be able to acquire handmade gifts - nutcrackers, cutting boards, scarves, candles, lace, painted dishes, as well as enjoy potato pancakes, smoked sausages, mulled wine, baked apples with chocolate or vanilla sauce.
Shopping in Vancouver
If you are interested in getting to know all the shopping opportunities of Vancouver firsthand, then you should walk around Granville Island and South Granville, as well as the most popular shopping street in the city - Robson Street (famous for its shops, cafes and restaurants). True shopaholics are not recommended to ignore another area of Vancouver - Kitsilano with its famous West Broadway and West 4th Avenue: restaurants, boutiques and shops (no less than 300) have found their haven there.
When leaving town, don't forget to buy souvenirs featuring maple leaves, dream catchers, a few bottles of maple syrup (starting at CAD 6 / bottle) and ice wine.
