Shopping in Vancouver

I Want Candy

Sometimes it’s nice to be a little different—especially at Halloween. So sweeten up your candy selection with some specialty candies from our fave candy shops around town. You might even find some great sugar free, guilt free and gluten free candies to dole out as well.

The Farmer in the Hood

The best and freshest food is closer than you think. We love to shop these local neighbourhood farmers’ markets before summer becomes a distant memory.

What a Girl Wants

American Girl dolls are now available at just two locations in Canada, and we’ve got the deets. Read on to find out more about what’s on offer at the Robson street Chapters.

Clever Cookies

We all know good things come in small packages. Hidden Garden Foods, based in Horseshoe Bay, makes cookies that are nut, gluten, and preservative free, as well as free from artificial colours and flavours. They also have secret ingredients like beet, squash and pumpkin.

7 Local Food Sources in Vancouver

Eat savvy and stay healthy with these seven local food sources in Vancouver.

Grilling Gifts for the Dad on Your List

If buying a Father’s Day gift for the dad on your list has your knickers in a twist, it’s time to chill. We’ve got a tip for the dad who likes to grill. Find out more.

Organic Awesomeness

Buying healthy, nutritious baby food at your local grocer no longer has to be an oxymoron, thanks to a new selection of purees from Love Child Organics.

11 Vancouver Farmers’ Markets

It’s not just flowers that grow in May. There is a new bounty of beautiful local produce to find at farmers’ markets that will be open this weekend and into the season. Here are 11 of our favourites.

Where to Get Your Gears

After our much-needed Easter weekend rain reprieve, we think you will agree that its time to store the skis and bring on the bikes. Here’s where to go to get the gear.

8 Best Bike Shops in Vancouver

There’s no need to spin your wheels wondering where to find good bikes for the kids—we’ve got the savvy scoop on the best bike shops in Vancouver.