16 Distinctively Canadian Products to Seek in Vancouver

16 Distinctively Canadian Products to Seek in Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada (B)

British Columbia, in general, and Vancouver, in particular, are among the top Canadian destinations worth being explored. The amalgam of aboriginal and western cultures, Vancouver is a treasure trove of distinctively Canadian delights that are not found anywhere else. Most of these items make for an ideal gift to take home and can be found easily with the help of this guide!

There are a few artists “extraordinaire” in Vancouver who specialize in glass blowing and glass art. These studios produce items of every size, shape and description. The “hot shops”, as they are called, can often be viewed by the public who watch, entranced, as a beautiful piece of art is shaped and formed. Various techniques are used to produce this popular art form and these range from high tech, state-of-the-art with many employees involved, to one-man studios using only basic equipment and techniques. The array of items is endless; the potential for a unique piece exceptional and there are a range of prices to suit any pocket book, from as low as $20.00 to $3000.00 plus, depending on design. New- Small and Stirling has their own lines of hand-blown glass created by designer David New-Small; they also represent over 50 Canadian glass artists who regularly have their work on display in their gallery for exhibitions. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 16 Distinctively Canadian Products to Seek in Vancouver
Guide Location: Canada » Vancouver
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Gpsmycity Writer
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • New- Small and Stirling Glass Studio
  • Artina’s Hand Crafted Canadian Jewellery
  • The Umbrella Shop
  • Rogers’ Chocolates
  • Purdy’s Chocolates
  • Daniel Materna Ceramics
  • Longliner Seafoods
  • Gems and Rocks Vancouver
  • Parade Organics
  • Birk’s Jewellery
  • Spirit Wrestler Gallery
  • Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
  • LuLuLemon

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16 Distinctively Canadian Things to Buy in Vancouver

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British Columbia, in general, and Vancouver, in particular, are among the top Canadian destinations worth being explored. The amalgam of aboriginal and western cultures, Vancouver is a treasure trove of distinctively Canadian delights that are not found anywhere else. Most of these items make for an...