If you still haven’t crossed all the names off your gift list yet, there are plenty of unique arty spots to shop at around Metro Vancouver! Whether you’re looking for hand-crafted carvings, artisan-made homeware or a voucher for a creative workshop, there’s still plenty of opportunity to find that special something for that special someone. These local art shops and galleries have you covered for creative last-minute gifts!
Langley
Langley Arts Council Gift Shop
If your giftee is looking to be more creative in the new year, then giving them the gift of inspiration may be the right way to go! Langley Arts has countless ways to express yourself and flex your arty skills. From painting to life drawing to basket making, this is a one-stop shop for anyone who yearns for a bit more colour in their life!
Burnaby
A gallery, gift shop, and workshop all in one, Muckabout is always reliable for a big boost of inspo! Drop by and peruse the artisan wares by local creatives or learn about the many classes on offer. Book a pottery class together or learn how to make candles—there’s no end to how you can broaden your creative horizons here!
New Westminster
Churi At The Quay Christmas Market
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Churi’s Christmas Market at the Quay! This vibrant artisan market showcases local artisans and small businesses, each offering unique, handcrafted products perfect for holiday gifting. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of items, including watercolour cards, keychains, jewelry, coasters, artisan soaps, candles, and much more. To add to the festive cheer, local singers will perform acoustic holiday music, creating a warm and joyous atmosphere.
Vancouver’s North Shore
The Polygon Shop offers a carefully selected range of products informed by the photographic sphere, in addition to design-focused homeware, jewelry, and gifts for all ages. Products are crafted by individual makers and collectives local to Vancouver and the North Shore, and sit alongside established international brands, including Polaroid, Lomography, and Aperture.
Vancouver
Looking for fun and off-the-beaten-path perspectives? Then Slice should be your next stop! Full of unique gifts from artists across the Lower Mainland, you’re sure to find something interesting when you visit. Stickers, prints, clothing, and keychains, their wares are typically bright, cheeky and great for stocking stuffers.
One of BC’s most famous artists has a gallery to celebrate his work and the diverse living cultures of the Northwest Coast. Bill Reid’s work was instrumental in bringing indigenous art to a broader audience. That influence can be seen in the countless artists he inspired that have contributed their work to the shop. You’ll find smaller items like metal water bottles adorned with traditional indigenous bear art, all the way to large scale carvings that could serve as the centrepiece of any living space.
The Vancouver Art Gallery Store, one of the most well-known gallery shops in the city, has many unique treasures from Vancouver-centric crafts and jewelry to one of the best art book selections in the city. Plus, a broad range of Emily Carr merchandise, design posters, and even a section for art-minded kids. You can’t go wrong with paying a visit to this cultural hub with all proceeds from the Gallery Store sales to support Vancouver Art Gallery programs
Whistler
Housed in a beautifully modern building, flanked by clusters of trees, the Audain Art Museum is one of the most frequently visited art spaces in Whistler. The store tucked inside is no different, enticing its many visitors with exceptional locally sourced wares. An impressive collection of Indigenous jewelry and sculpture will have you torn between what to give the art lover in your life
