Long before the arrival of European settlers in the Vancouver area in 1791, Squamish ancestors had a village at Sen̓áḵw. Every year, families from upper Squamish villages would travel down to Sen̓áḵw, where the lands and waters were ideal for fishing, hunting, and harvesting traditional resources. There was an abundance of elk, beaver, deer, salmon, duck, cedar, and more. The Squamish people built longhouses and brought neighbouring tribes together for potlatches. Sen̓áḵw was an important hub for trade, commerce, social relationships, and cultural practices.
A City of Villages
The Armoury District, Burrard to Granville (north of 4th Avenue) 120 Yorkville, (west of Burrard), (north of 4th Avenue) 137 Fourth Avenue
Lower Fourth Avenue, Burrard to Maple Street 142
Upper Fourth Avenue, Maple Street to Macdonald 149 4th & Alma 155
Design Gallery specializes in custom designed, hand crafted, jewelry featuring unique and classic coloured gemstones, diamonds, and pearl creations. Owner, Laura Jewitt, has been immersed in the jewelry industry for over 30 years as an experienced goldsmith, gemmologist, and designer. In addition to showcasing her collections, she will also work personally with you in designing new, or redefining your previously well-loved jewelry, into individual signature pieces crafted in the on-site workshop. Her love of fine art is also evident as Canadian artists’ paintings, sculptures, and carvings are available in the boutique style gallery. You are invited to come by and enjoy a coffee or tea in the welcoming atmosphere here in West Point Grey.
604 282 7775 www.laurakjewitt.com
EDITORIAL CONTENT
A City of Villages
Kitsilano
The Armoury District, Burrard to Granville (north of 4th Avenue)
My Greek Barber’s Diary 28 Fourth Avenue
Lower Fourth Avenue, Burrard to Maple Street
The Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 42
The Kitsilano Showboat 45
Point Grey
Alma Village, 10th & Alma Music in the Hood 71
Careville 192
LARRY KWONG
First person to break the NHL’s racial barrier
Kwong’s hockey career started at age 16. He played for many cities in BC including Vancouver.
At age 24, he became the first visible minority to take the ice in the National Hockey League (NHL).
SEE WHERE OUR STORIES
STARTED
Over 250 stories, 8 immersive exhibits, and a theatre space await you in the historic heart of Vancouver.
The award-winning Chinatown Storytelling Centre
BROCK HOUSE restaurant
VANCOUVER’S VENUE WITH A VIEW
Brock House Restaurant is surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden, a favourite of many professional photographers. Specializing in weddings, Brock House Restaurant boasts one of Vancouver’s most romantic and spectacular ceremony sites, as well as a dining experience that promises to be one of the highlights of your wedding reception. Brock House Restaurant has received worldwide recognition for its reputation as an extraordinary wedding reception facility. We currently host over 250 weddings annually, many of which are planned from overseas, including China, Japan, Australia and England.
MUSIC LESSONS - FOR ALL AGES
Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Ukelele, Violin, Drums, Wind/Brass, RCM Theory
Preschool Music Programs - Ages 2-5
Learn music basics through piano, violin, ukelele and percussion
Tutoring
Math and Coding Programs powered by Artificial Intelligence
Summer Camp
Develop musical knowledge and practical playing skills on the piano, violin, guitar, drums, ukelele and vocal
VANCOUVER WESTSIDE NEIGHBOURHOODS MAGAZINE
WINTER 2024
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All effort has been made to keep this guide book up to date regarding shops still being in business, hours, change of names and so on. Be sure to check ahead if you are traveling out to a destination.
Best, Christopher
METRO West Magazine
FCPhoto: Kitsilano Showboat
ISBN 978-0-9868793-0-2
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Welcome to the neighbourhoods of Vancouver. This guide is a business diirectory to the neighbourhoods of Vancouver’s westside. It is for both locals and visitors alike and new Vancouverites just love it. Vancouver’s westside officially extends from Ontario Street in the east, from Marine Drive in the south to Kits Beach in the north and west to and including UBC. The Canada Line skytrain runs below Cambie Street from YVR to downtown. There is talk about building one to UBC. There are two new community centres located on the westside, Hillcrest and Creekside Community Recreation Centres.
I believe visibility is important. If you do not know about something how can you support it. The youth band movement started in Vancouver in 1933. By the 1960s wonderful music programs were established in our high schools. They still thrive today and we want to tell you about them. Music in the Hood is the tagline. One of the nicest aspects about Vancouver is its old heritage schools located on picturesque tree lined boulevards. Built in the early 20th c, they remain a constant reminder of our early heritage.
This guide is more though than a business directory. We include heritage and stories from the ‘hood’ and people. Take it with you and visit the different neighbourhoods throughout the year. Tourists love it too!
So get out and explore your neighbourhoods. Christopher Best
Senakw
Lots of Boutique Shops and Eateries
Located at the entrance to Granville Island it has become a destination as well. Lots of boutiques and furniture shops, carpets. Great places to drop in for a quick bite, Prado Cafe and Beaucoup Bakery and Cafe. A great store for wedding cakes, a specialty cheese boutique are located almost side by side. Patisserie Lebeau as well. Extending back to Burrard Street and the Seaforth Armoury building (hence the name), there is lots to see. This is also Vancouver’s luxury car district with Lamborghini, Bugati, Lotus and Audi all having showrooms either on Burrard or in the first two blocks east. Crystalworks is a unique specialty store. Check it out!
The Armoury District)
PRADO CAFE
Launching the first Prado Cafe + Kitchen in 2015, we’ve expanded the menu of baked goods and casual all day breakfast. Nearly everything is made in-house from scratch using local, organic and fresh ingredients. *Items listed below are served only at Prado Cafe + Kitchen. Prado Cafe’s serve baked goods and select savoury items.
Sandwiches (Organic bread from A Bread Affair)
Ham – Herb Frittata, aged cheddar, paprika dijonnaise
Turkey Club – Oven roasted turkey, cheddar, bacon, arugula, tomato
Grilled Cheese – Aged cheddar, asiago, bocconcini, grans padano
Provide We are discoverers with discerning taste and an eye for the sublime. Provide curates far and worldwide for lifestyle décor crafted with perfection – ceramics, glass, wood, metal and textiles abound. From a distinctive source of inspiration, dedication or tradition – each design is a story of where and why we selected it for our store, a setting, your home.
J.H.Tee Antiques Ltd.
Welcome to J.H. Tee Antiques. On our website you can search and buy from our extensive online inventory of fine antique silver. JH Tee Antiques are dealers in estate and antique silverware from Britain, Europe and North America. We specialize in Birks sterling silver flatware sets as well as Antique English silver flatware services. Our shop is located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
Justin is a third generation antique dealer with 30 years experience and an international reputation for excellence. Members of the Canadian Antique Dealers Association.
Our site is updated frequently so please see our Recent Acquisitions category for the latest arrivals of antique silver.
les amis du FROMAGE is Vancouver’s busiest and best cheese shop. Not only have the readers of The Georgia Straight voted les amis Vancouver’s Best Cheese Shop, les amis du FROMAGE has also been a recipient of Vancouver Magazine’s restaurant award for Top Food Supplier to Vancouver’s finest restaurants.
The mother and daughter team of Alice & Allison Spurrell stock the larders of the city’s finest restaurants and your fridge alike. They fill their shelves with hundreds of cheeses including local, unpasteurized (Lait Cru) French, English, Italian, Spanish, Swiss and other specialties from around the world. The store regularly stocks between 400-500 cheeses for sale to both trade and consumers.Of those cheeses, at least 150 are from Canada, with a focus on British Columbia and Quebec.
The Cake and the Giraffe
When I was 13 years old, I hit six foot one inch tall. I was finished growing by then and towered above all my friends until the end of high school when most of them caught up.
So, naturally I was given all sorts of nicknames and compared to all sorts of tall lanky animals. Giraffes seemed to stand out for me and the fascination began. To date I have too many stuffed animal giraffes for a girl in her twenties, in addition to multiple sets of animal cookie cutters with a giraffe in each, and at least ten little figurines.
However, unlike giraffes, my neck is an average human length and I don’t have spots.
Like giraffes, I love to be social and if you’re ever lost in a crowd, I’m easy to spot!
Patisserie Lebeau was founded by Olivier and Penny Lebeau in 1995. Born and raised in Belgium, Olivier Lebeau went through 3 years of rigorous apprenticeship training as a professional Pastry chef, and Penny graduated from the California Culinary Academy.
If you’ve ever stopped by our Kitsilano bakery (our first store) on a Sunday, you’ve seen the line-ups spilling onto west 1st avenue. The Brussels waffle, the centerpiece of our weekend menu, has been such a hit since we first opened our doors on Cypress Street back in 1995.
The Armoury District)
My Greek Barber’s Diary
by Christopher Best
The heartwarming true story of how one man influenced so many over the course of his lifetime.
Born in a small village in Militsa, Greece in 1935, George Chronopoulos lived through the Nazi occupation of Greece in World War II and the Greek Civil War of 1944 - 1949. In the early days his village had no electricity yet his family lived like kings on their farm.
His father decided that he would become a barber in Pilos, where he had moved as a young boy to be by the sea for health
reasons. It wasn’t long before he moved to Kalamata and then to Athens where he eventually joined the army. Because he was a barber he was in great demand in the army and got to know Generals and others in high command. After the army everyone was leaving Greece, so his father said, “If you want to go, I do not mind,” and he too emigrated, to Montreal.
In Montreal he married a girl from back home, Voula. He learned how to do the latest in styles and razor cuts from the guys in Montreal, Perry Como Style, Hollywood Style and in 1960 they moved to Vancouver.
His first job in Vancouver was at the Hotel Vancouver Barber Shop for three days. Next, he moved to a small shop at 41st & Oak. “I’ve got the best barber in town,” bragged the owner. It wasn’t long before Gus Lloyd spotted him and hired him for his Waverly Barber Shop on Georgia Street. Jack Wasserman wrote about him, “There is a new guy in town who does styles for men. Men’s hairdos.” Lots of business types came into the Waverly and the lifestyle was contagious. Seeing himself as an entrepreneur, he went into partnership with Gus, they bought a building on Richards Street and opened the Bouzouki Greek Coffee Shop.
He opened his own hair salon, the Riviera on Seymour, in 1964. It wasn’t long before he was established in Vancouver. (continued see p 88)
Luminosa Light Designs carries an impressive array of interior fixtures from a wide range of manufacturers. Whether you’re looking for pot lights, sconces or something more creative in track or cable lighting. Luminosa Light Designs can help you find the perfect fixture for your commercial or residential space.
Luminosa Light Designs carries all types of fixtures including:
Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent
Halogen
Incandescent
High Intensity Discharge and Specialty Fixtures
The Armoury District)
The Gallery is the first in the world to exhibit crystals, minerals and fossils of museum size and quality in a space specifically designed to showcase their unique sculptural beauty. Large scale pieces are on display for designers, artists, decorators, collectors and individuals wishing to view, experience and purchase these rare objects of art from the mineral world.
With the new space (at 1760 West 3rd) it was our goal to create a modern, tranquil and healthy “green” environment in which to explore the beauty and creativity of our Earth.
We work closely with local and international jewellers, gem carvers and designers, providing them with select gemstones and crystals.
A Little Bit Of Toronto
Located the first block west of Burrard on 1st Avenue and only one block long, these trendy shops stands out a mile. There is lots to take in! Hair, nails, spas, dental, anti-aging, facial fitness you name it. There is also men’s fashion and a Goldsmith--Design Gallery called Costen Catbalue. There is Hilary Miles Flowers and a company called MANITO offering luxury silk bedding. Try the Bare Wax Bar, For dining and eateries there are a few places for that too. For something sweeter try KOKO MONK. There is also a VILLAGE WINE STORE with lots of selections. This neighbourhood is within walking distance of Granville Island, Kits Beach and 4th Avenue. Come down and check it out!
Yorkville
Mary Ann Buis
Finding inspiration in clean architectural lines and nature’s interplay of textures and colours. Mary Ann integrates these elements into her pieces by combining juxtaposing materials like brilliant cut diamonds with rough Aquamarine. Another aspect of her designs is her desire to work with gemstones that aren’t commonly known, such as Spinel or Chrysophrase.
Andrew Costen
Andrew discovered his calling for jewellery design at an early age, and at the age of 16 he began training to become a world class goldsmith. Having won numerous National and International award competitions, including the 2013 International Spectrum Awards, it seems that this dedication has paid off. Known for his unusual combinations of gemstones and metals, Andrew’s pieces range from simply classic to lavishly ornate.
Where
1832 West 1st Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
Tel. 604.734.3259
KAHVE offers a very unique space, offering exquisite coffee experiences in town. The space also offers understated but timeless modern designs from Europe.
We are proud to offer you a careful selection of in-house made food including sandwiches, salads, soups, and baked goods. They are made with mostly organic, locally sourced fresh ingredients and the condiments used are made from scratch in-house.
Let’s get connected with coffee, food, and design in this neighbourhood. We would love to meet you here at KAHVE!
NEW BRUNCH MENU – BUDDHA BOWL
This all-in-one healthy Buddha Bowl packed with veggies is too beautiful to eat… but once you saw this picture, I know you definitely wanna try! 1822 West 1st Avenue, www.khavevancouver.com
Located just off Broadway on Arbutus this new neighbourhood came about as a result of all the condo developments along Arbutus up to 16th. There is a great mix of shops ranging from a dive shop, to a girlz boutique, to a great linen store, to a Tiso Pet Food Supermarket. There is even a bakery called the Swedish Bakery Cafe and a health store called Nature Living Health. Uniquely nestled in Kitsilano it is a stone’s throw down Arbutus to 4th Avenue and Kits Beach.
On the way down Arbutus to the beach be sure to stop off at Delamont Park at 7th and Arbutus. It is dedicated to Arthur Delamont who founded the world famous Kitsilano Boys’ Band. A little further towards Kits Beach and you arrive at Arbutus Coffee House in a building that was there during the 1960s Hippie days.
On the corner of fourth and Arbutus is Method Indoor Cycling. Watch the traffic go by perched on a stationary bike on their second floor.
Once Known As Haight Ashbury North
Fourth Avenue offers a wide array of boutiques and unique specialty shops. For the younger set there are several boarder stores at the foot of fourth at Burrard Street. As you head up the slope towards Arbutus Street there are restaurants and specialty shops, travel stores and other unique venues that will keep you busy for hours. You will find Simpatico for Greek food and the 7 Seas Fish Market. Whole Foods has a wonderful market here and their power muffins are to die for! There are several new boutiques located on the slope. In the sixties, Fourth Avenue was known as Haight Ashbury North. The buildings were all painted bright (cont. page 38)
colors when the hippies and the summer of love were in full bloom. Today the only thing sky high on Fourth Avenue is the real estate!
Elena’s Medi Spa
Elena applies her 18 years of experience to offer; MicroDermabrasion,
IPL Photo Facial Rejuvenation & Laser Hair Removal ~ With the highest levels of training, professionalism and service.
We invite you to experience our new day spa in Kitsilano Vancouver. Elena’s Medi Spa advanced technology, has joined forces with J spa’s organic innovative treatments to create a day spa that not only pampers but guarantees visible results in skin care.
We are dedicated to provide clients with the most cutting edge anti-aging and beautifying treatments available so that you can be the most beautiful you. Elena applies her 18 years of experience to offer you; MicroDermabrasion
IPL Photo Facial Rejuvenation
Laser Hair Removal
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
We make all of our Ice Cream in-store at 1926 West 4th (between Maple and Cypress) using fresh, local and natural ingredients. Now open and Scooping!
Hours - Noon to 10 Tuesday to Sunday. Fresh ice cream made in-store with local, natural ingredients. Follow us @rainorshineyvr
Romer’s Burger Bar is the creation of Executive Chef Jim Romer. Born in Marin County, and trained at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America, not the other one), Jim has spent over 20 years preparing some pretty mind-blowing good food for people.
Jim is all about flavours. Unexpected, sublime, wonderful flavours. Like the melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef in the Ultimate Kobe Classic. Holy $#!% is that a good burger. I had one the other day with a Red Truck lager, and I swear I was… Sorry, we digress. Jim’s all about flavour.
We Treat customers and co-workers like family and friends (some of them are).
Sassy Nails
Our truly unique space serves as a centre for relaxation. Sassy Nails is sleek and sophisticated, yet warm and inviting. Whether you’re here for a manicure or a pedicure, a girls afternoon out or a quiet break from the urban grind, you’ll find our skilled staff refreshingly friendly and attentive to your needs.
At Sassy Nails our specialty is making you feel relaxed as we pamper you with our beautifying touches. Getting a manicure or pedicure is more than just routine when you walk into Sassy. It’s like a spa-like experience designed to tantalize your senses and make you feel like a queen for a day.
Formerly co owner of renowned La Régalade French Bistro in West Vancouver, Brigitte Raye your host has purchased Bistrot Bistro, and renamed it to “La Cigale French Bistro” on 4th Avenue in Vancouver’s trendy Kitsilano.
After 11 years at the famous La Régalade French Bistro in West Vancouver it was time to move on and start a new dining experience.
Have you dined at La Régalade French Bistro, or even Bistrot Bistro, you’ll love La Cigale. Everything is made fresh each day.
Our head chef, Kevin starts early in the morning to prepare for your dinner experience later in the day.
Tractor serves a range of fresh and healthy salads, sandwiches, soups and stews in a convenient and informal cafeteria-style format.
Tractor is open for lunch and dinner daily and serves a range of fresh and healthy salads, sandwiches, soups and stews in a convenient and informal cafeteria-style format. We have 34 indoor seats and a heated outdoor patio with 18 seats. Liquor licensed. Tractor also does catering! For general inquiries: info@tractorfoods.com For catering inquiries: catering@tractorfoods.com
Clothes That Work - is Timeless.
“Over 30 years of service - now that works”
From 1977, Mark’s Work Wearhouse has evolved from one small store in Calgary, Alberta to over 350 stores across Canada. Today, we’re proud to be part of the Canadian Tire Company.
In every store, Mark’s goal is to provide our customers with “Clothes That Work” for their lifestyle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With one-stop convenience, we offer our customers exclusive private labels and Canada’s best sellers in quality casual and business wear, outdoor apparel for men and women, workwear, and safety footwear.
1885 West 4th Avenue
604 736 2678
Welcome to Fourth Avenue
Dental Clinic! We offer general and cosmetic dentistry. As well as dental implants, Botox, laser teeth whitening, and In-visalign braces. New patients alwayswelcome!
Owned and operated by Dr. John Christensen, Fourth Avenue Dental Clinic has been offering Kitsilano, and surrounding area, quality service for over 15 years.
Dr. Christensen and his staff are serious about providing the best treatment and care for their patients - in a fun and relaxed office atmosphere! Come visit us... for brilliant smiles and beyond. Conveniently located at the corner of 4th and Cypress in the heart of Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighborhood, Dr. John and his staff offer the best dental care.
BOOK * BIOGRAPHY
An Insider’s Story of the Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines
by Sid Fattedad
The demise of Canada’s other national air carrier, Canadian Airlines International in 1999 was heart wrenching to employees, unions, management and to the citizens of Canada.
Confusion and stories abound as to what actually happened. This book sets the record straight as the man behind the employee rescue plan to save the airline decides to tell his story. Sid Fattedad emigrated to Vancouver from Hong Kong in 1968 to play drums in a rock and roll band, the Five Man Cargo. Having worked as an articling student in Hong Kong, the lustre of the music industry soon wore off and he found
working as a junior accounting clerk for Canadian Pacific Airlines.
It wasn’t long before Canadian Pacific became CP Air, the planes were painted orange and Sid became senior clerk of corporate accounting.
The rising cost of oil in the 1970s, labour unrest and the acquisition of new planes made running an airline hard on the bottom line and the accounting department was always in the forefront. It was work all week, socialize at the pubs on the weekend with a tightly knit group called the ‘boat crew,’ who would often travel to England commandeering river boats on the canals of the Norfolk Broads, visiting pubs along the way. Sid became known as Kato.
After receiving his CGA Sid was promoted to Travelling Auditor where he learned first hand CP Air’s overseas operations. The ‘night of the long knives, the Kremlin and ‘The General,’ all play into the story as the 1980s saw a sea of change at CP Air… Colussy fails to purchase Wardair and Sid is named to the board of TransPacific Tours Limited a little known but highly profitable subsidiary company. Don Carty purchases Nordair and Sid becomes Comptroller of CP Air.
A backwards take-over. Carty attempts to purchase PWA but is thwarted by the FASB and PWA purchases CP Air. Read the rest of the synopsis on our website: www.warfleetpress.com
Conveniently located at the corner of West 4th and Vine St., COBS Bread prides itself in being your Local Baker. Each morning our dedicated bakers are up early making bread from scratch for you to enjoy. Our bread contains no added sugar, colour or preservatives and is made from 100% whole grain flour. At the end of each day, all our leftover bread is donated to local charities.
COBS Bread specializes in individually handcrafted breads in a variety of flavours and textures. All of our bread is freshly baked and sold each day in each bakery using scratch baking techniques. While breads are the foundation of COBS, our product ranges include traditional breads, specialty loaves, artisan breads as well as sweet and savoury treats.
From the Local Bakers at COBS Bread to you, we wish you much success, prosperity, good health and great food in 2014. Cheers to a great New Year!
The aim of the Kitsilano Showboat Society is to do something as a community project, to bring enjoyment to residents and tourists, and to encourage amateur talent. It is the only project of its kind, to our knowledge, that is operated on a volunteer basis and at no cost to the taxpayer.
1935 was an ideal time to begin such a program. Showboat’s founder, the late Bert Emery, passed away in 1977, and shortly thereafter the last of the founding members died. Entertainers, unable to get jobs, were willing to display their talents whenever they could, whereas people eager for entertainment, but unable to pay for it, provided an appreciative audience.
In 1936, Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee year, our first stage was built by the Jubilee Committee. No dressing rooms were permitted and it had to be torn down at the end of the sea son, and sold for $25. Temporary seats which were built on the top of the bank also had to be torn down.
Featured in the celebrations were swimmers, divers (from an 80-foot tower), dancers and singers from Hawaii, and the RCMP Musical ride.
In 1937, the Park Board granted permission for a new stage to be built; this was accomplished by a group of volunteer workers. Only a flat deck was allowed, again no dressing rooms, so a waterproof piano box was used instead for many years.
The first permanent stage, built in 1948, was just a cement slab. The plywood dressing rooms had to be erected at the
beginning of every season and removed each fall. This stage represented a flower garden with potted shrubs and hanging flower baskets, which were on loan to us by the Vancouver Parks Board.
In 1954 it was converted to represent a Mississippi Riverboat and that theme has been used ever since. Permanent dressing rooms were built as well as bleachers.
In 1978, Kitsilano Pool, the largest outdoor tidal pool (in front of which the Showboat is situated), underwent major renovations to build a large outdoor heated pool. Due to construction of the pool we were unable to use the Showboat stage and, for that summer, we presented programs on the beach.
1982-83 saw major renovations to the Showboat. We added large dressing rooms, washroom facilities, and had a backdrop facelift retaining the riverboat theme. Showboat, which was incorporated as a Society in 1987, would not exist today without the tireless efforts of Captain Bea Leinbach who spent many hours reading the blueprints and convincing the Vancouver Parks Board that the stage should remain on the edge of the Kitsilano Pool. We still operate three summer months with a concert every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, weather permitting, as well as band concerts scheduled for various Sundays. For special occasions, such as the International Symphony of Fire, we arrange extra shows to coincide with their program. We stage 50 to 60 different shows per season. This means that 3,000 to 4,000 entertainers volunteer their service and an estimated 1/2 million residents of Vancouver and visitors from all over the world attend the concerts.
10 Most Interesting Things To Do
Visit Delamont Park at 7th Avenue and Arbutus. A neighborhood park dedicated to the founder and director of the world famous Vancouver Kitsilano Boys Band. See the plaque!
Trek Escapes is located just up from Burrard Street. Trek is your adventure travel centre. Join a small group of just twelve on average as you explore the world’s most spectacular locations.
Eclectic dining at its best! Try Thai Yummy Restaurant, Chianti Cafe, Las Margarita, Kohinoor Tandoori Restaurant or the Greek Wok Restaurant.
The Kitsilano Fitness Centre is located at 2690 Larch if you want to improve your physique so you look better when you stroll along the seawall at Kits Beach this summer!
Eclectic boutique shopping at its finest! Try the Australian Boot Company, now & then, Signed Sealed & Delivered, Fab, bed and readerwear..
Take a side trip down to Kits Beach and go for a walk along the seawall or have some fish’n’ chips in the Boathouse Restaurant on the water.
A great place to be seen and to mingle on a summer’s day.
Bimini’s Tap House is a local favorite. Drop by and have a beer and listen to the band. Bimini’s is an institution on Fourth Avenue, where the locals gather.
Pilates at the Movement Studio, offers personalized Pilates programs. Privates, Semi-Privates, small groups, mats and apparatus. Celebrating 5 years in Kitsilano.
Whole Foods Market is also an institution on Fourth. The place to shop for gourmet items and organic foods.
Granville Island Veterinary Hospital is located on the north side of Fourth Avenue, beside the “Off” ramp of the Granville Street Bridge, between Pine and Fir Streets. You’ll recognize our warm, distinctive, heritage exterior.
Restaurant and snack bar at Kitsilano Beach
The Naam Restaurant
The Naam is a very busy vegetarian full-service restaurant located in the heart of Vancouver’s Kitsilano district. It is the city’s oldest natural foods restaurant, with over 30 years of cooking tradition. The Naam is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We close only on Christmas day.
The Naam is “funky”--wooden tables, an old wooden floor, and casual decor. In the winter we burn through about six cords of wood in our fireplace. In the summer we have a beautiful enclosed (or open as weather permits) garden patio--an extremely popular place on warm balmy evenings. We have live music every night from 7-10 pm - mostly blues, folk and jazz.
We take reservations for parties over 6 people during the week with 48 hours advance notice. We DO NOT accept reservations on Friday evenings and weekends. A 15% pre-authorized gratuity is required, and tables are held only 15 minutes. There is only one Naam. Years ago we had to decide whether to get bigger- or better. We decided to just get better. We look forward to seeing you.
CUISINE in Kitsilano near the beach
VEGETARIAN
Hi. We’re VIRCHEW.
We’re creating a powerful new paradigm in canine nutrition. We offer innovative ways to feed and care for our dogs by serving up the first plant-based meals for dogs powered by trail-blazing nutrition programs with a focus on skin, digestion, and mobility solutions. We deliver or ship to your dog’s door anywhere in Greater Vancouver and across Canada.
With our sample shop located in Kitsilano, we’re on a mission to provide dog lovers and veterinarians with powerful, sustainable foods that promote optimum health and happy tastebuds for their furry best friends.
Watch for OPEN Houses or Book a Tour > VIRCHEW
2960 West 4th Avenue 778 968 8880 www.virchew.com
New Boutiques at Fourth and Alma
For two blocks along 4th Avenue stretching east from Alma, there are several interesting stores and eating places to explore. Try La Quercia, Jeremiah’s Pub, and the Aphrodites’ Cafe for organic fare. There is a wind surfing store located here called Air Time and Westside Dance Centre and Okanagan Estate Wine Cellar. How is that for a mix? African Breese offers specialty foods from South Africa. Try the new Marketplace IGA as well.
On the south side of the street, opposite Aphrodites is Banyen’s Books specializing in spiritual books. Back at Alma, heading west, is Jericho Village. Rebecca Bree is a nice clothing boutique located here and Beyond Bread Artisan Bakery and Cafe has lots of very good breads for you to enjoy. Check out the new Breka Bakery!
African Breese Imports
Tom and Marinda Breese welcome you to African Breese Imports. Founded in 2007, African Breese Imports specializes in the import of South African delicacies, artwork, hand crafts and special order items. We have a range of South African meats such as boerewors, droewors, biltong, and chilli bites, made by local butcheries with the finest South African spices. For your convenience, we are pleased to offer online shopping with orders shipped directly to you. Please enjoy our online store or visit us at our shop location in North Vancouver. We’d love to meet you. We offer the finest selection of FRESH South African Foods!
Rebecca Rawlinson is a Vancouverbased stylist and fashion devotee. Her sartorial experience spans a decade in the retail business with a notable tenure at Holt Renfrew, where she worked with the world’s most coveted brands, including Dolce & Gabbana and Oscar de la Renta.
Rebecca combines whimsy and knowhow in all manners of dress: she draws inspiration from Parisian street style, Hollywood glamour, bold patterns and incredible prints. Most important, Rebecca believes fashion should be a fun and lighthearted extension of our personality.
With the opening of Rebecca Bree, Ms.Rawlinson is fulfilling a lifelong
dream of opening her very own Vancouver boutique. She hopes to style, clothe and engage with fashion-forward women for years to come.
BEYOND BREAD ARTISAN BAKERY & CAFE
Our breads are made with natural leaven, individually shaped and prepared daily by hand. We use organic flour and strive to support local and sustainable practices. Daily bread quantities are limited.
Our cafe provides a space for people to enjoy our breads with other tasty delights. We support local, organic and healthy ingredients. We use cheese from Benton Brothers Fine Cheeses, meats from Oyama Sausage Company in Granville Island and greens form Local Garden.
Bioéthique, a Vancouver based cosmetic company, is one of the world’s first and only premium quality lines of third-party certified organic skin and body care products. From the rich soil that supports their plants to the laboratory where the products are created, Bioéthique’s entire process is meticulously monitored and regularly inspected to ensure it meets the highest organic and quality standards in the world. Bioéthique is hand crafted in small batches in Provence, France, using the highest quality therapeutic grade extracts and plat-based ingredients.
Jericho Pharmacy & Health Store
-Holistic Compounding Pharmacy
We sell homeopathis remedys to the public.
-health supplements
-free professional advice offered
--Established for over 20 years.
We arey your Friendly Neighbourhood Community Pharmacy.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 6 pm.
We carry a limited supply of naturopathic products such as Natren (pro-biotic) products (Natren is internationally recognized for its pioneering work and research in the probiotics products industry. Natren’s custom probiotics are manufactured under stringent controls in a pharmaceutical-grade building. The guaranteed potency and benefits of Natren’s super strains are exclusively available from Natren.)
Breka Bakery
We are excited to announce our 5th location conveniently located near English Bay and just steps away from Stanley Park.
Join us for some delicious pastries and a warm beverage at 821 Denman St.
Feeling out of balance? Tired? Overwhelmed? Experiencing the symptons of hormone imbalance? Your body and hormones are trying to give you a wake up call. It’s time for you to feel energetic. The physicians at West Coast Women’s Clinic have helped over 6,0000 women restore vitality, health and wellness to their lives.
* Westcoast Women’s Clinic physicians have been on the leading edge of the hormone balance for over 10 years
* State-of-the-art comprhensive hormone testing
* Customized programs integrate conventional, natural, and lifestyle treatments to optimize;
* Energy and Well being * Stress and Mood * Sleep * Aging Process
* Skin and Hair * Hot-flashes
* Contact us to reserve a seat at our next HORMONE HEALTH seminar. Women say it’s the best education they have had for their health!
For more information on our comprehensive treatment plans and educational programs, please contact: 3525 West 4th (between Collingwood and Alma) 604-738-9601, www.westcoastwomensclinic.com
Broadway from Macdonald to Alma used to be called Greektown. This area is home to several Greek restaurants, Mediterranean specialty food shops and bakeries. It is also a great place to go boutique shopping with lots of small shops to wander through. There are some good places to eat such as Olympia Pizza and the Banana Leaf. The Swiss Chalet is located here as well. Kidsbooks has a store located here and there are several coffee shops including Brightside to sit and enjoy your favorite beverage. There are also several stores selling used clothing such as Turnabout. Some of the unique boutiques found here include a children’s boutique called Luna Winter and a country furniture store called Stepback.
Kitsilano
Vancouver Olive Oil Company was established in 2011, in the heart of the Vancouver Kitsilano’s neighbourhood. We offer the unique experience of a tasting room as well as a retail location. Our guests will be offered a wide range of products to sample from highly robust extra virgin, single cultivar and flavoured olive oils, to exquisitely flavored aged, balsamic vinegars. We are a proudly independent, family owned and operated business motivated by freshness above all, fun!
Our goal is to change the way consumers understand and consume extra virgin olive oil. We believe that accurate information and first hand experience are the keys to a better understanding.
sparkle & junebug is a children’s boutique for kids aged 0-12 years. We are located in the heart of Kitsilano at 3073 West Broadway. One-stop shopping for your little fashionista!
Kidsbooks We love to host author events for kids and adults alike. We have seen the magic that happens when children have the opportunity to hear authors such as Kenneth Oppel or Gail Carson Levine speak about their writing. We believe that books make a positive contribution to our world in many incalculable ways; we would be so much poorer as a community if we did not have access to great literature and great ideas through reading.
Acadia Veterinary Clinic
As your local neighborhood veterinary clinic, we offer an exceptional level of preventative health care including routine wellness exams, vaccinations, general dental procedures, and X-rays.
In addition to Dr. Korthauer, we have an incredible team of highly trained and compassionate support staff to ensure your pet’s enjoyment while in our care.
We are honored to care for your precious, furry family members and look forward to meeting you. You can trust us to keep your pet healthy and happy!
West Broadway Meat Co. provides the highest quality, hand-cut, locally sourced, all natural and organic meat in the Kitsilano / Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia.
We provide local, all natural, hormone free meats, including beef, pork, chicken, lamb, duck and rabbit. Our meats are hand cut into steaks, ribs, chops, roasts and ground meats. We also make sausages, several different bacon flavours and cure and smoke our own hams.
We support British Columbia farms and businesses - We offer local, pastured, and organic products whenever possible.
Hello, I am Kanako.
I grew up in Japan in a traditional Japanese family. My father is a carpenter. He designs and builds traditional Japanese homes. My mother is a professional hairdresser.
Growing up with two artists, creating by hand is in my nature.
Before I became a hairdresser, I worked as an esthetician in Japan. One day, I was applying makeup for a client. She was beautifully dressed, and her makeup was perfect, but something was missing. Her hair didn’t look good! At that moment, I knew I wanted to study hairdressing. Now I am happy to have my own hair salon in Vancouver.
Tandoori Fusion
A review from Yelp.
I ended up in this end of town for n appointment, and as hungry guides me to make a quick decision, we popped in here as the lunch special looked good. When we arrived it was quiet and almost empty,but by the tune we left it was full.
The reason, the food was great. Really good. The tray had numerous items. For me, basmati rice, daal, vegetable curry a samosa, a dessert,a small salad and fresh naan. Great value. For my hubby the same but with butter chicken instead of vegetable curry.
Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was good and efficient. Not over the top friendly, but efficient. We definitely would go back.
Great value and food.
Kitsilano
Established in 1926 in Vancouver, Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry has been offering a wide range of top quality Pastries, Cakes, Desserts & Baked Goods.
Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry has been established since 1926, offering a wide range of top quality Pastries, Cakes, Desserts & Baked Goods. We are proud to offer products that are baked using only the best quality ingredients available and we them exactly the same way that we have been making them since we opened our doors for the first time.
We are an artisan bakeshop specialized in hand-made, custom wedding cakes, sculpted, special occasion cakes and more. We are trained pastry chefs, decorators and bakers, dedicated to the art of classical baking and pastry arts.
Nowadays, the Bon Ton offers, in its lunch room, “Tarot card” reading and “Tea leaves” reading.
Kitsilano Secondary School
HISTORY: Kitsilano Secondary School, named after Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano (a Musqueam First Nations leader) was founded in 1917, when overflow classes from King Edward High School were moved to Cecil Rhodes School; however, the first temporary wooden structures built in 1920, at Trafalgar and 12th Avenue, marked the true beginning of Kitsilano High School. The building we now call home opened its doors in 1927.
The very first youth band in Vancouver was at Kitsilano in 1930 when Arthur Delamont moved his boys over from General Gordon Elementary School. It was short lived when he moved them back to GG in 1932.
During the 1960s Kitsilano had one of the two strongest music programs in Vancouver under George Wardlaw. In the 1970s Dave Berger came on board and ran a great program for many years until he retired. Then Kim Holland was a director. Today 2023 Kits High School has a thriving music department that can be found at www.kssmusic.wixsite.com
Located at 2550 West 10th Avenue.
Our wines are from all around the world (and all around the province) but our heritage is pure Kitsilano—family-owned and community-minded. We were one of the first private wine stores in B.C. when we started with a limited inventory in a modest space back in 1986, and we’re proud to say we’ve grown up in the neighborhood.
At the Broadway International Wine Shop, you’ll find something for everyone and every budget. You’ll find exotic ty wines. You’ll find innovative releases from boutique producers. You’ll find the right-priced bottle for that backyard barbeque. You’ll find new discoveries at our weekend tastings. One thing you won’t find, though, is an attitude. Because to us, good wine is not about snobbery—it’s about sharing a passion for all the good things in life that are worth raising a glass to.
Estd 1986. Local, family owned wine shop. We carry domestic & international wines, bubbly, cider and sake.
Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics is a not-for-profit society, founded by Sev Hieberg in 1969. Sev was a man of high ideals and great personal generosity. He built the Club on traditions and values of generosity, sportsmanship, work ethic, honour and love of gymnastics. Read about our Mission, Vision and Values. We continue to embody these characteristics in our day-to-day work, and by following our Phoenix Values. This has graduates of the Phoenix program to continue in the sport of gymnastics into High School and beyond. Today, they remain with us as coaches, judges, administrators, volunteers, and positive members of our community. They often return with their children — the next generation of the Phoenix family.
The Club was also built on the spirit of volunteerism by our families. Events such as family day, fundraising activities, parent education nights, competition hosting, year-end celebrations and cleanups are some of the many ways the Phoenix family has come together.
Club in the heart of Kitsilano
Discover the joy of movement in the newly-renovated St. James Jungle Gym! Our preschool programs encourage the development of strength, flexibility, independent learning, listening and social skills in a safe and fun environment.
3214 West 10th Avenue at St. James Community
Parthenon Supermarket is the best small market on West Broadway, and quite possibly Vancouver. If you’re looking for any fine cheeses, deli meats or olives, I seriously doubt if you could find better value. I remember when I first moved to Vancouver five years ago I bought some medium gouda cheese at Capers for something like $35/kg, and later stumbled upon Parthenon which was selling aged gouda for around $22/kg, and really, my mind still marvels at the markup I paid for a lesser cheese from Capers. I don’t know the price difference now but I do know that the aged gouda at Parthenon is still under $30/kg, and undoubtedly still a better value.
A Greek market which also offers quick bites at its deli counter. Some of the best deals in town on olive oil, feta cheese, figs, deli meats, and pita. Perfect for a quick stop prior to a picnic to get all the supplies. They carry Beyond Fair Trade Certified, co-operative operated sustainably farmed, shade grown, organic and or local products as much as possible.
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Bones has the best pet food, supplies, friendly advice and great customer service in the neighbourhood pet store and across Canada. Our interest in the health and well-being of all pets is reflected in the choices of food we carry.
If you are looking for holistic health products try Gaia Garden Herbals. They have a wellness consultation service and a clinic on the premises Alta Vista Naturopathic Clinic, located on the second floor off Broadway is a great place to stop in for a consultation to optimize your total wellness potential.
I swear the regular clientele at NY Pizza were flown in from the Bronx or Brooklyn the atmosphere is so NY. Always busy come early for authentic, big NY style pizza like they do it in NY.
One block east of MacDonald on Broadway, on the north side of the street you will find Thai Cuisine, Folke Restaurant and Thomas Haas for great afternoon desserts and other delicacies.
Share perfectly cooked Peking duck, pork and roasted duck with your friends and spend a nice time at Hu Tong. It has a Fraser Valley connection that you can read about.
While you are on Bayswater walk down two or three blocks to General Gordon School and see where the world famous Kitsilano Boys Band rehearsed for 50 years from 1928 to 1978.
Feeling hungry? Try Banana Leaf, or Brightside a new eatery that looks really great. Italian coastal vibes with a cool interior/ exterior look.
Parthenon Supermarket is the place to go for Mediterranean Specialty Foods. Both retailers and wholesalers drop in to this store.
Kidsbooks has been around for 35 years. You can find any kind of book imagineable for kids. They are proud to be considered a partner of educators, librarians, parents, and children.
Point Grey
Alma Village 59 Point Grey Village 65
UBC 73
Wesbrook Village 81
On The Way To UBC
This nice little shopping corner is located at 10th and Alma on the way to UBC. There was a a great shop selling first nation’s paintings but if you call them they may be at home. A Celtic Traditons store and a store selling wonderful Canadian Folkart is now a music store. Great, the world needs more music stores. IMO.
There is a Brown’s Restaurant in the mall and a pet food store. Over a block on Broadway, several new businesses are coming below some newly built condos. Another little mall is located on the corner of 9th and Alma. If you like gooey cinnamon buns, then the 99 Bline to UBC stops right in front Grounds For Coffee selling them as well. Come check it all out!
Celtic Traditions (formerly Celtic Woollens now Open Door Music School ) was started in 2000 by Michael Pratt and Lynn McGown who brought their passion for music and the philisophy of creating a space for a small cottage industry, fair trade goods retail store and music together.
Michael is an outstanding singer, concertina player and fiddler who draws from his Irish roots as well as his involvement in the Folk Clubs in the British Folk Revival in the late 1960s and 70s before moving to Canada. Lynn’s musical roots come from growing up in a French Canadian and English family in Montreal. She has a beautiful voice and sings with warmth and presence that inspires.
Their songs range from traditional to contemporary but always touch the heart, entertain or delight, with their voices blending like fine wine making the harmonies beautiful.
Folkart Interiors provides a professional, inviting and accommodating environment to display, purchase and sell high-quality, affordable collector and decorator-oriented antiques and reproductions and vintage items. The Folkart Gallery provides professional, proactive customer support to the dealers associated with it and to its customer. A major goal of the Folkart Gallery is to ensure that all its customers have a wonderful experience when shopping for their antiques and reproductions in our gallery. we hope to see
Rajio Japanese Public House -
Business hours
5:00PM-11:00PM (LO)
We are open daily.
Address
3763 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R
2G5
Phone
604-558-1679
Greenery
Native Art Gallery Vancouver BC Canada. Featuring the First Nations Ojibway Art of Mark Anthony Jacobson and Jim Oskineegish in the contemporary Woodland style. Located on W10th Avenue just west of Alma Street near UBC, Greenery Gallery is also home to Greenery Florist where art is surrounded by the natural beauty of Fresh Cut Flowers and one of the finest collections of Phaleonopsis Orchids in Vancouver.
Mark Anthony Jacobson started painting at 13 years of age. Drawing traditional symbolism within the subject matter of his paintings, Mark began to realize that there was an energy of x-ray design materializing in his work. Mark explained that this visual language was like seeing the life force of creation, the spiritual energy of the animals, the birds, the fish and humanity.
Jim Oskineegish is a Shaman Ojibwe artist from the Eabametoong First Nation (also know as Fort Hope) - a re-
mote First Nation located in Northwest Ontario. He currently resides within the traditional Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne.
During his childhood, Jim gravitated towards art as a means of expressing his thoughts and ideas. Jim also discovered that art was a medium through which he could convey his stories and the promotion of Anishinabek culture of the world. (The store is closed but the last time I checked you could telephone the number and still see their native art collection.)
Grounds For Coffee
Our planet is where we all live, work and play and we want to do everything that we can to help reduce our footprint. Here are some of the ways that we’re contributing to being green.
Our Green Initiatives
As of 2019, we’ve switched to glass water bottles, wooden take-away cutlery and Eco Chit receipt rolls (every case used plants one tree). We can also email your receipt so you can skip the paper! We use plant based tea bags, compostable stir sticks and provide free reusable tote bags with the purchase of 13 or more cinnamon buns. Our tote bags are durable and should last for years so please reuse them. They’re also available for purchase.
Browns Socialhouse serves flavourful food that’s always fresh and fun! Looking forward to Being Social with YOU soon!
Browns Socialhouse serves flavourful food that’s always fresh and fun! Our stylish yet relaxed environments are the perfect balance between “neighbourhood pub” and “upscale casual dining.” Our Guests experience a premium casual environment that makes them feel at home – and that’s what the term Socialhouse is all about. It’s that simple. Looking forward to Being Social with YOU soon!
Browns Socialhouse is dedicated to the art of presenting exceptional cuisine in our own stylish and unique setting. We like to think we simplify the dining experience, integrating fresh food and cheerful service in a relaxed environment.
Our customers tell us that Browns makes them feel comfortable, relaxed and at home.
Lots Of Shops Before The University
There are lots of great shops to explore in this neighbourhood just minutes from UBC. Situated in one of Vancouver’s oldest and most beautiful neighbourhoods, Point Grey Village is the commercial heart and soul of the West Point Grey community. Stretching from Discovery to Tolmie along West 10th Avenue, The Village is where we meet for coffee or to enjoy a bite to eat; stop to shop, talk, and visit with neighbours; and to catch up on local happenings. A captivating tree-lined street, West 10th Avenue reflects a quaint charm and old-town character that inspires an unhurried shopping experience. A stroll through the Village will lead you to discover one-of-akind home décor and specialty shops, family fashions, restaurants, markets and more! Try Laura K. Jewitt Jewelers, Tenth and Proper Boutique and Milano Casa.
Welcome to Tenth & Proper, a unique fashion boutique specializing in beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories for women. Located in Vancouver’s charming Point Grey Village, Tenth & Proper is a haven for those seeking something special. The boutique’s collections are carefully chosen, featuring the strongest pieces from the many lines represented. As a result, the collections are always varied, accessible, offer a large range of sizes, and are of the utmost quality. We believe that what we wear should make us feel good, making great design, luxurious fabrics, and enduring longevity priorities for each piece that we choose.
Marigold Collective
Marigold Collective is a social enterprise dedicated to the social and economic empowerment of women. We partner with women-focused Artisan Cooperatives in developing countries to provide market access for their high quality products.
University Veterinary Clinic in Vancouver, BC, is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for pets of all kinds. As a fully equipped vet hospital, we offer a broad range of services designed to keep your pet in peak health throughout their life stages. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff are committed to delivering top-tier veterinary services that are both reliable and convenient, making us a trusted choice for families looking for a veterinarian near you. We understand that each pet has unique needs. Our veterinary services are carefully tailored to accommodate a variety of health concerns, pared to provide expert care.
Our goal is to support women in their effort to overcome poverty and to being able to provide a sustainable livelihood for their families while preserving heritage craft traditions.
west 10th eyes
We have been serving the “point grey” community for over 20 years and strive to deliver the highest quality products and “WOW” you with our exceptional customer service!
Dr.’s Rupnow, Cullis, and Clark practice full scope optometry including comprehensive exams with state of the art equipment! Their main concern is the health of your eyes and that you achieve optimal vision.
Our optical boutique offers a great selection of unique and quality designer eyewear. Our skillful and trendsetting opticians will guide you in finding glasses that complement your look!
Along with your new frames these experts will choose the appropriate lenses to suit your visual needs!
We are dedicated to providing you with professional optometric excellence and we pride ourselves on making your visit a pleasant experience. We are certain you will appreciate and recognize our efforts to go the extra mile for your vision health needs.
The doctors and staff at West 10th Eyes look forward to welcoming you and your family to our clinic!
West Point Grey Physiotherapy
has an experienced team of physiotherapists and kinesiologists to provide holistic patient-centred therapy treatments.
Description
At West Point Grey Physiotherapy we provide both general and specific treatment rehabilitation programs for various clinical conditions including: General Services: Sports Injuries,Motor Vehicle Accident,Work Related Injuries,Post Surgery Rehabilitation,Neurological Conditions
Specialized Services: Neck and Back Care, Active Rehabilitation Therapy,Women’s Health (incontinence/breast care), Active Shoulder Rehabilitation,Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Balance Disorders
Having been around since 1929, University Golf Club is a traditional golf course with long, narrow fairways and towering old growth trees. It is only minutes away from the city but it feels like you’re in the country and away from it all. The golf course is accessible to all levels of players and can be walked or driven at your leisure. With 9 minute tee time intervals, there is no rush for you to enjoy this scenic course. Now for some history…
In 1929, John Boyd obtained a 40 year government lease on 120 acres of University Endowment Lands and opened the public course named the Westward Ho! Golf Course. In 1960, Boyd handed over the lease to his oldest daughter, Lillian Baldwin, who held it until it expired in 1970. The province then operated the course from 1970-1985.
In 1985, a group of Vancouver businessmen headed by Robin Lecky and late Shaughnessy Professional Jack McLaughlin were awarded a 25 year lease on the land. Members of this group included sports commentator and promoter Greg Douglas and his partner Ron Gardner, UBC Director of Athletics, Bob Hindmarch, former Shaughnessy G&CC manager Bill Gillespie, engineer and developer Ivan Kraemer and chartered accountant Bill Humphries. The lease has since been controlled by David Ho.
Lord Byng Secondary School
Lord Byng Secondary School is considered the only Fine Arts School in Metro Vancouver. The band program today is run by Scott Maclennan. The biggest program Scott has had has been: one beginning band, two junior bands, two intermediate bands, a senior wind ensemble, three jazz bands and two symphony orchestras. His two colleagues: Odette Kurth and Lisa Lan Ledingham have a string program and a choral program respectively.
The music program at Lord Byng goes back to the early 1960s with Jim Kirk followed by Pete Stigings. Dave Berger was there in the 1970s then followed by Scott MacLennan.
Under conductor and teacher Odette Kurth, Lord Byng’s string ensembles have won over twenty-five Kiwanis Festival Gold Awards (Provincial Competition) and three Gold Awards from the National Competition MusicFest. In 2008, the Senior Honor Orchestra won the trophy for first place in the North West Orchestra Competition in Portland, Oregon, and in 2010, both Junior and Senior Honor Orchestras received gold standing in the Heritage Music Festival in Seattle, Washington. The Senior Honor Orchestra were invited to compete in the 2012 American
String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival in Atlanta, where they placed second against advanced American school orchestras. She took them to New York in 2013 and won the distinction of being the top string orchestra in North America. In 2012 they took second place in that same contest.
Scott’s first big trip with the Lord Byng band was in 1998-99. They went to California because that is where Jon Stromquest took his bands. Jon was Scott’s band director in Powell River. He always went to Disneyland. He figured if it was good enough for Jon it was good enough for him. They went for five days. In 2000-01 they went to Hawaii for a week. In 2003 it was Austria and Germany for ten days. They were down around the Munich area of Germany. In 2005 they went to New York for the first time. Scott took their symphony orchestra with them.
In 2004 Scott started their first symphony orchestra. He taught it on his own up to 2010. Then Odette took it over. In (2015) he was doing it by himself again. Before that they each conducted a couple of concerts a year. In 2007 they went to Italy. They had the experience of a lifetime playing in Vivaldi’s church in Venice. It was also a highlight of Scott’s career. That trip was for ten days as well. In 2009 it was off to the UK, England, Wales and Scotland. They gave eight performances in ten days (Covent Garden to the Millenium Centre in Cardiff). They also went to Edinburgh castle. In 2011 they were off to China, Beijing and Shanghai again for ten days. In 2013 it was back to Europe and Vimy Ridge, Belgium and France. Lord Byng played a major role at Vimy. That was the first trip the choir came along on. They now try to combine the choir and band trips so those students who are in both do not have to pick one or the other. And 2015 it was Carnagie Hall. An amazing program!
Carnagie Hall 2015
Shops On University Boulevard
A small neighborhood of shops and services’ has sprung up at UBC on University Boulevard. With all the new construction, stores have found a home across from the War Memorial Gymnasium. They include The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co., a Scotiabank and Shoppers Drug Mart. T ravelling east on University, there is a whole block of stores starting with a flower shop, a bakery, an A&W and Pearl Fever. There is a liquor store and lots of places to eat, Vera’s burgers, Pita Pit, McDonalds, The Red Burrito and MIO Japan. There is also a Staples and upstairs a Gold’s Gym. There is even a produce store called Granville Island Produce. Check it out! It is called officially the University Village Food Court.
Largest co-ed gym chain in the world, we are located in University Marketplace off University Blvd. and Wesbrook Mall Blvd. Recognized for our passion, unique heritage, and experience as the authority in fitness. www.goldsgymbc.com 2155 Allison Rd., (604) 224-4699
JamJar Canteen - Jamjar Canteen is Lebanese food simplified. We believe in using only the freshest local ingredients and cooking with love. We take pride in serving you swiftly as we understand your time is precious. We do this while still customizing each and every meal because we are all different. And we do it all in fun vibrant settings.
Get the delicious convenience of Jamjar Canteen delivered to your door! To order delivery from any of our three locations, go to our website and enter your address:
Bakeries at UBC (Blue Chip Cafe) is located in the SUB building. They have wonderful chocolate cupcakes and big gooey cookies with lots of chocolate. I try to indulge whenever I am in the neighbourhood (which isn’t too often, so it is okay). Even though coffee isn’t technically a food, it’s definitely a staple for many UBC students. And you’ll find great coffee at Blue Chip Café! If you have a sweet tooth, pair your coffee with a pastry or snack. Blue Chip Café is famous for its gooey monster cookies and tempting vegan pastries.
The University Village International Food Court is an Asian food feast located in University Village, just a few steps from the main section of campus. Get great value on entrées as diverse as sushi, phờ, salad rolls, and Korean fried chicken. This is the perfect spot for hungry students on a budget!
The University Village Food Court is a few blocks from the UBC Welcome Centre. You’ll find both visitors and hungry students enjoying their lunch here. It’s a popular and inexpensive place to find pitas, tacos and sandwiches.
5726 University Blvd.
Another place that has baked goods is located in the new library complex. It is alittle more upscale but extremely good and offers a healthy selection.
The Delly- Nestled in the basement of the UBC Student Nest, the Delly serves up some of the best custommade sandwiches and wraps we’ve ever tasted. Plus, you can get Indian food and salads here (in case you get tired of sandwiches).
Our story begins in Nairobi, Kenya, the birthplace of the Rajan brothers. Being born into an entrepreneurial family, the brothers learnt business fundamentals from an early age. As young men, they channeled their entrepreneurial spirit into building a restaurant, bar and cinema complex in East Africa that become a mainstay for locals and international guests.
A long-standing UBC institution, Honour Roll is the AMS’ landmark sushi joint located in Level 1 of the Nest. If you can make it here before the lunch rush, you’ll save yourself a long line. Don’t miss it; it’s not open for dinner. But in case you do, there are tons of other sushi options on campus!
LA fresh modern take on sushi offering maki rolls, nigiri, and other specialty Japanese food items like poke bowls and bento boxes. Enjoy your hand-rolled sushi in-house or carryout in our fully compostable/recyclable containers. We are one of Vancouver’s few certified Ocean Wise™ sushi restaurants.
We are a boutique artisan coffee roasting company on the University of British Columbia campus, serving only 100% organic and fair-trade certified coffees. The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co. is a local, grassroots business with strong ties to its community. It’s founder, John Chen, started the company when he was a Ph.D student in the Experimental Medicine program at UBC.
John has a proven dedication to community contribution and leadership. He is the recipient of several humanitarian service awards and his volunteer experience ranges from helping handicapped children in Indonesia to building homes in Africa.
Ross Residences
(E. 53rd Ave.@ Ross St.)
In South Vancouver
• Thoughtful community evolution • A micro-community peek into Vancouver’s future • Six energy-efficient homes crafted in an existing neighborhood • Built to highest standards • Carefully designed homes, each with generous indoor and outdoor living space
On 10th Avenue there are several Asian fast food places and a couple of good confectionary stores for ice cream on a hot day. A walk past the pool and the Student Union building will bring you to the UBC Bookstore where you can browse forever. On the way back stop in at the Student Union Building (SUB) and see what is happening. Usually during the weekdays you might find vendors set up selling jewellery, posters and other odds and ends. There is a good cookie stop and a great pizza place in the SUB as well if you are getting hungry
Back outside, a visit to the UBC Aquatic Centre, whether for a swim or just to have a look is a good idea. The pool is brand new and amazing! This whole area of UBC has indergone a massive change in the past few years. If you remember the way it was, it is now completely refigured. Take a stroll around and reacquaint yourself.
The Newest Shopping Neighbourhood at UBC
Wesbrook is UBC’s 100-acre sustainable neighbourhood, home to students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and other residents in a mix of rental and condominium apartments and townhomes. Anchored by a village centre featuring shopping, a senior’s residence, a future community centre and school, the neighbourhood brings together the best in both the community and university. You will find a Save on Foods, Royal Bank, Dough Girls, Tapestry for Seniors, Westland Insurance, Wesbrook Village Dental Centre, Wesbrook Eyecare, Jugo Juice and Togo Sushi.
Wesbrook Village
Wesbrook Village
Mozart School of Music Vancouver is a new state-of-the-art music school located on the University of British Columbia campus. Because of its proximity to a number of elementary and secondary schools, it offers before and after school lessons and programs as well as lessons at lunch hour and on weekends catering to the needs of busy families. Our teachers are trained professionally and bring excitement, passion and strong pedagogical standards to every student. There is a spirit of excellence fostered as soon as you step into the school. The end result is to draw out of every student an interest in music and an ability to provide creative expression through strong technical skills.
Dough Girls Comfort Kitchen & Bake Shop
Doughgirls is a modern take on a nostalgic neighbourhood cafe & bakeshop, offering fresh, scratchmade goodness to comfort the soul.
Doughgirls is a gathering place; a place for visiting friends, sharing new ideas, and pleasing the palate.
Come sit a spell at our huge reclaimed fir wood table to socialize with the diverse and vibrant Wesbrook Village community. There is always a friendly face waiting for you!
Wesbrook Eyecare We will strive to exceed your expectations with a level of service and value that is without reservation, to ensure you will return and recommend our practice to others. Wesbrook Eyecare at UBC also offers in store full comprehensive optometrist examinations. Located near UBC Campus, Vancouver. Visit our conveniently located store for all your vision needs. Wesbrook Eyecare has an excellent selection of eyeglass frames from a wide variety of exclusive and designer brand names.
Kabro Salon
Our Vision at Kabro Salon is to create a trendy, comfortable environment for our clients to be stylishly free, powerfully funky, and creatively inspired. As a client at Kabro Salon, we hope that you will find a personal match with a stylist that meets and exceeds all of your must-haves when looking for a haircare consultant.
Our Mission at Kabro Salon is to merge cutting-edge trends with impeccable customer service.
BELOW: The Save on Foods store at Wesbrook Village.
University Barber Shop
Above all else, it’s the individuals we meet every day that make a difference in our lives. We take that to heart in our shop.
From the owners to the barbers, to the receptionist, to our valued clients, we strive to have the best people with the best energy in town. If you’re coming to us for your hair needs, we’ll make sure you enjoy your time with our people.
That, and get a wicked fade. We have a soft spot for nostalgia, and an eye for today’s current styles. Combine both of those and you have our groove!
We trust that you’ll find our shop to be a comfortable nod to the days when barbers were doctors of style, and the barbershop was the place to visit and hang.
save on foods
Billed as the first grocery store of its kind to open on a Canadian university campus, Save-On-Foods offers a growing community of over 16,000 UBC residents an opportunity to shop locally. The 33,000-square-foot store features over 2,300 natural and organic products and a leading Sustainable Seafood Program. Save-On-Foods anchors the success of Wesbrook Village and was one of the first tenants to open their doors along with Blenz Coffee Shop and the Mozart School of Music.
Wesbrook Village
K&K Petfoods at Dunbar is a locally owned store that has been in the business for over 40 years. Over 4,000 products can be found in our well-stocked shop and if there is something that you need that we don’t carry, ask us and we will try to get it for you.
From dry, wet, freeze dried and raw food to treats, comfy bedding, clothing, toys, pet crates, and grooming supplies, your pets’ needs will be well taken care of.
We carry the best quality products at competitive prices and we offer loyalty programs in some of our pet food brands. You can even subscribe for monthly deliveries and save money on it.
Our staff will always be happy to help! We believe in personalized attention and customer service. You can even bring your pet to our store for a treat and check if there is anything you may need.
Visit us at 4595 Dunbar St. V6S 2G7 or if you prefer to have everything you need taken to your home you can just call us at 604 224 2513, visit our website www.kandkpetfoods.ca or order through Doordash and Cornershop. Follow us on Instagram kandkpetfoods for news and special offers.
Mention this article and get a 5% discount on your first purchase and free gift for your pet!
Jar Bar and Delish General Store
We are very excited about our commitment to helping people live more sustainably with the Jar Bar™ Refillery, offering pre-fills (into jars and bottles offered at the refill centre) and refills (into customer-provided containers) of home cleaning, laundry and self-care goods, as well as DIY ingredients so customers can make their own at home. We also offer a wide range of zero waste goods to support healthy living for the individual, the family and the planet. We are proud to offer items that are locally made, supporting the artisans, entrepreneurs and makers from our community.
Hidden away off Dunbar at 28th in the lane is THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE VINTAGE - Selling unique affordable, reclaimed and gently used planters, birdbaths, statues, garden chairs, tables and much more ….. for your garden, patio and balcony. terracotta - ceramic - wrought ironconcrete -
Alma Home & Vintage is your one-stop shop for home decor and gifts in Dunbar Village. We specialize in unique vintage and handmade pieces in order to promote sustainable and stylish living.
We have everything from oneof-a-kind vintage gifts to original artwork by local Vancouver artists. We’d love to help you find unique, vintage, or handmade gifts for yourself or your loved ones in an environmentally-friendly and budget conscious way.
If you’re looking to get rid of your used furniture and home goods, give us a call before hauling it to the thrift store! We specialize in items from the 60s to the 80s and offer pick up and on-the-spot cash payment.
Looking to get an EV CHARGER in your house or condo?
Thinking of installing a HEAT PUMP for your house?
Take advantage of big rebates available from BC HYDRO and Province of BC.
Greenwest Electric is a Kitsilano based electrical contractor who can take care of all your electrical needs and specializing in EV CHARGING and HEAT PUMP WIRING.
Thinking of doing a renovation? Faulty plug or light that won’t work? No job is too big or small!
Call/text/email Joe today!
778-888-8186
WELCOME TO THE THAI HOUSE RESTAURANT GROUP
Since 1986, we have been consistently setting the standard by striving to offer the very best in the quality of our food and service through creative and careful attention to all details.
Our menu offers a wide array of all the popular traditional Thai dishes as well as our signature creations which include some fusion fare. Experience delicacies that are exquisite with delicious flavors that you can only find here at the Thai House or enjoy a selection of traditional Thai dishes prepared from market fresh spices and imported ingredients. Our chefs create a sumptuous extravaganza of international fares for gourmet adventurers in our extensive menu.
You could visit Thailand and enjoy its worldly mystery, its dangerous allure and its addicting tastes or you could visit us at the Thai House Restaurants and catch a glimpse of the “old-world” charm and fragrances of Thailand.
Please inform your server about any special requests or allergies. Most dishes can be prepared to your desired flavor, whether it be milder or spicier or even vegetarian at your request.
Celtic Treasure Chest
Family owned and family run, Celtic Treasure Chest has been proudly serving Vancouver and the surrounding areas since 2003, supplying groceries and gift items imported from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Ainsley Harriott
Ainsley Harriott Broccoli & Stilton Cup Soup
Ainsley Harriott Cream of Wild Mushroom Cup Soup
Ainsley Harriott East Indian Mulligatawny Cup Soup
Ainsley Harriott Middle Eastern Spicy Lentil Cup Soup
Ainsley Harriott Thai Chicken & Lemon Grass Cup Soup
Pink Elephant Cafe Urban Thai Bistro
Bread Culture
Naturally leavened / Hand-crafted / Small batch
We provide our customers with the very best by making fresh bread on a daily basis, from scratch without any additives.
Blooming Dental
Welcome to Blooming Dental in Vancouver and PoCo, your family-owned clinic for all dental needs. Enjoy our friendly team, clear communication, and a commitment to brighter smiles for your family.
YOUR COMFORT COMES FIRST
Our focus is and always will be our patients and we put your comfort as our priority. We understand that between work and life, finding a dentist may be a challenge. But look no further! Here at Blooming Dental, we are committed to working with you to help keep your smile healthy and shiny for a long time and we are open at convenient hours for you and your family.
Come bring all your family’s dental needs. Our friendly and caring team members will guide you through every step of the way.
COMPREHENSIVE ORAL CARE
CLEANINGS & HYGIENE
At Blooming Dental, we prioritize your oral health with our comprehensive cleanings and hygiene therapy. Regular maintenance with our skilled hygienists is essential to keep your smile healthy and vibrant.
Wesbrook Village
WineMaster CRAFT WINEMAK-
ING How long does it take to make a wine?
Depending on the wine you choose, it will take approximately 8 weeks to complete the winemaking process.
Can I make wine that is as good as store bought brands?
Yes! WineMaster sources juices and concentrates from all over the world and follows the same process as a winery, but on a much smaller scale. For the best wine, allow your wine to age in the bottle – the longer you wait the better it will become.
Is it expensive?
Not at all. We offer a wine for every budget. Because you are making the wine yourself, you save the high tax rates associated with beverage alcohol. In fact, our wines can be made for as little as $5 per bottle, making it very affordable compared to store-bought wine.
How do I make my own wine?
First, you need to decide if you will make the wine yourself at home, or at WimeMaster. If you live outside of the greater Vancouver area, or if you’d like to have a more hands-on experience, you can make the wine at home. If you are making it at our store– We can recommend a great style based on what you already like to drink. We will prepare your juice and you’ll sprinkle the yeast. Visit our store for more.
Totter’s of Knightsbridge Antiques
Previous loved collectables. Come on down and browse through our two rooms of items from the past. There aren’t too many of us left you know. There use to be many antiques shops scattered across Metro Vancouver but the changing times have not been kind to us but we survived, for now at least. o if you want to see more things from the past help us keep doing what love best collecting collectibles and vintage.
Mon Garenne French Bakery
Located at 4021 MacDonald, Mon Garenne is already becoming a musttry spot for those who love freshly baked goods & delicious pastries.
From classic croissants and baguettes to creative confections, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, so be sure to stop by and indulge in their mouth-watering treats.
I know the team at Mon Garenne is eager to welcome you and share their passion for baking. If you’re in the area, swing by and taste the difference—it’s a delicious experience!
Welcome to Buca di Roma
A charming and intimate Italian restaurant, located in a residential neighbourhood in the heart of Vancouver’s westside.
Handmade pasta, regional specialties from all corners of Italy, fresh fish and carefully sourced local produce all feature prominently on La Buca’s seasonally changing menu. A carefully chosen, all Italian wine list includes a well priced and interesting selection of bottles from unique small producers, as well as the great wines from the classic regions. Dine family style if you wish, enjoy a simple weeknight supper, or let the engaging service staff arrange a tasting menu for a celebratory occasion, made from the best the season has to offer.
A Vancouver favorite for years, Buca di Roma provides a consistently satisfying dining experience for locals and visitors alike. As a neighborhood restaurant, Buca di Roma welcomes walk in diners, however as “the neighborhood restaurant that everyone wishes was in their neighborhood”, it can fill up quickly, and reservations are recommended and appreciated.
Wine Wednesdays – 30% off all bottles every Wednesday night.
Wesbrook Village
Macdonald
Arbutus West Animal Clinic
Dr. Burstyn and our caring team, have a reputation in Vancouver for dedication, performance, and results. Our vision for Arbutus West Animal Clinic is to be a bridge between family veterinarians and specialty, or referral hospitals.
Our mission is to offer care and clinical outcomes on par with a referral hospital, but in a warm and caring family practice setting, at a fraction of the cost.
As a leading-edge facility, we were one of the first in Canada to offer minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic spays. We perform complex surgical procedures, in-house ultrasound, knee surgery, and advanced cancer care, as well as routine wellness exams and vaccinations, all with the highest standard of veterinary care available. We also have an incredible team of highly-trained and compassionate support staff.
We are frequently sent difficult cases by colleagues who know we get great results while taking special care of your beloved pet.
Dr. Burstyn (Helpful Vancouver Vet), has a global following of nearly 400,000 You Tube subscribers with millions of views, where he offers assistance to cat owners around the world.
We care for exotic pets like rats, snakes, chinchillas, lizards of all types, rabbits, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and more.
We are conveniently located in the heart of Kitsilano with plenty of free parking. We can also serve you at Acadia Veterinary Clinic and Vancouver East Veterinary Walk-in Clinic.
We are honored to care for your precious, furry and scaly family members and look forward to meeting you.
WAX Hair Removal Bar® was established in 2008 as the first and only international full-body waxing and bleaching bar for all genders. With locations both in Vancouver, Canada and Las Vegas, USA, we have had the pleasure of serving a broad satisfied clientele for over a decade, inclu sive of show business performers, adult entertainers, celebrities, as well as the everyday person that walks through our doors looking to un-
looking to undergo some quick maintenance.
We are the official Waxperts® to the world-famous male revue, Chippendales. The men of Chippendales have entrusted us for over 10 years as the best and only company to take care of their most intimate grooming Our Las Vegas location is there favorite spot to frequent; you should stop by since you never know who you may run into for a quick photo op.
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STUDIO
Whether you’re a long-term valued client or one of our many referrals and new customers, everyone is greeted with a warm smile and encouraged to enjoy a range of amenities from our fully stocked lounge, whether it
be a freshly brewed cappuccino, a hot tea or just a cold glass of soda water. Many clients come in early to relax and take a few minutes to destress and decompress while listening to soothing background music or thumbing through our library of magazines and books.
KIX TANNING
Welcome to the #1 Tanning Salon In Kitsilano
“Since 1990”
At KIX, we feature 5 different levels of UV tanning, and two of the best options available for Sunless Tanning. We always re-lamp our equipment with the best quality tanning lamps well before the suggested expiration time.
To compliment our UV tanning, no expense was spared to offer the best, most innovated Sunless Tanning equipment as well. Now, even those wanting to avoid, or limit UV exposure, can easily get a realistic, natural looking tan, fast.
Here at Jeon Eui Taekwondo, we are a composed of a passionate team aimed to promote the art of taekwondo and the benefits it brings to practitioners of all ages. All of our instructors are registered with Kukkiwon, the official governing organization of World Taekwondo, and the Coaching Association of Canada. Our instructors follow the National Coaching Certification Program with a systematic approach to long term athlete development beginning with strong fundamentals and aiming for a life long active lifestyle.
(continued from page 28) “There was no one doing what I was doing!” He had the establishment coming to him, the Jewish Community Syd Belzberg, Leon Kahn, Irving Kates, Sid Golden, Max Fugman, Roy Cantor, Joe Segal, members of the Richmond Golf & Country Club, every CEO in town including Jimmy Pattsion and Peter Bentley all came to him through word of mouth.
In the seventies he opened a second location in the basement of the Hyatt Hotel called The Royal Riviera. He continued buying other businesses, mainly restaurants at first and later condos. He started his own painting and renovation companies. His real estate and business dealings took him first to the US and then to Britain, Switzerland, Bucharest and India.
He and Voula raised three daughters over the years and was instrumental in raising money for the Greek community through his connections and for many other charities in Vancouver and across Canada. Church and family were always foremost in his life! www.warfleetpress.ca
Index
A
Acadia Vets 56
african breese imports 50, 52
alma home & vintage 101, 103
An Insider’s Story of the Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 42
Arbutus West Animal Clinic 108, 110
Art & Antiques
FOLKART INTERIORS 8, 74 76
Greenery Native Art Gallery 73, 75
B
Bakeries/Chocolates
Bakeries at UBC 90
Beaucoup Bakery 23
BEYOND BREAD ARTISAN BAKERY & CAFE 50, 52
COBS Bread 43
OVEN FRESH BAKERY 8
Patisserie Lebeau 25, 27
Bakeries at UBC 90
BEAUCOUP Bakery & Cafe 23
BEYOND BREAD ARTISAN BAKERY & CAFE 50, 52
bioethique spa on 4th 51, 53
Broadway Wine Shop 62
Books
An Insider’s Story of the Rise & Fall of Canadian Airlines 42
Kitsilano Boys Band 107
My Greek Barber’s Diary 28, 102
The Life & Times of the Legendary Mr. D 106
Browns Socialhouse 78
C
ROMER’S BURGER BAR 37
COBS BREAD 43
Coffee/Tea
Boulevard Coffee Roasters 88 91
Cornerstone Health Centre 48
COSTEN CATBALUE 32
CRYSTALWORKS 30
D
Delamont Park (at 7th and Arbutus) 22
Dental
Fourth Avenue Dental Clinic 41
West Kits Dental 73
Dining
Browns Socialhouse 78
La Cigale French Bistro 37, 39
Romer’s Burger Bar 38
The Naam Restaurant 47
Tractor Foods 37, 39
E
elena’s medi spa 36, 38
F
Fashion/Boutiques
Mark’s 40
Marigold’s 80, 82 tenth & proper 80 82
Fitness/Yoga
GOLD’S GYM 87
Folkart Interiors 8, 74, 76
Food
african breese imports 50, 52
les amis du FROMAGE 25, 27
Rain or Shine Ice Cream 36, 38
save on foods 1, 97, 99
Fourth Avenue Dental Clinic 41
Furniture
G
Gild & Co. 81
GOLD’S GYM 87
Greenery Native Art Gallery 75, 77
Greenwest Electric 87, 89
H
Hair Salons/Barbers/Nails
Kabro salon 97, 99
maude hair salon 24, 26
Sassy Nails 36, 39
University Barber Shop 97, 99
Health/Skin Care
Compassionate Beauty 33, 34
SAJE 35
Health/Yoga
cornerstone health centre 48
Westcoast Women’s Clinic 2, 54
Home/Building/Lighting
Luminosa Light & Home 29
House of Vision Optical 89, 91
J
JERICHO PHARMACY & HEALTH 51, 53
Jewelery
Costen Catbalue 32
Laura K. Jewett (UpFront)
K
Kabro Salon 97, 99
KERKIS Greek Taverna 49
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House 67
Kitsilano Secondary School 61
Kitsilano Showboat 46
K&K Pet Foods 100, 102
L
LA CIGALE FRENCH BISTRO 37
les amis du fromage 25, 27
Lord Byng Secondary School 85
Luminosa LIGHT & HOME 29
M
Mahony & Sons 99, 91
Mark’s 40
Mon Garenne French Bakery 105, 107 more bikes 95
MOZART School of Music 97, 98
My Greek Barber’s Diary 28, 88
N
Notte’s Non Ton 60
O
Optometry
Wesbrook Eyecare 9, 98
West 10th Eyes 81, 83
Olympia Pizza 55
OVEN FRESH BAKERY 88
P
Pets
K&K Pet Foods 100, 102
Virchew 48
Parthenon Supermarket 65
Patisserie Lebeau 25, 27
Phoenix Gymnastics Club 64
Pharmacies
Jericho Pharmacy & Health Store 51, 53
Shoppers Drug Mart 90 Physiotherapy
West Point Grey Physiotherapy 83
West Point Grey Physiotherapy Clinic 81
R
Rain or Shine ICE CREAM 36, 38
rebecca bree 50, 52
ROMER’S BURGER BAR 37, 38
S
SAJE 35
Salon Ka na ko 57,59
Sassy Nails 36, 39
save on foods 1, 97, 99
Schools
Lord Byng Secondary School 85
Mozart School of Music 96 98
Open Door Music School 74, 76
SHOPPERS Drug Mart 88, 90
Spas/Wellness Centres
BIOETHIQUE SPA on 4th 51, 53
elena’s medi spa 36, 38
Specialty Stores
Open Door Music School 74, 76
Crystalworks 30
Gild & Co. 81
Rebecca Bree 50, 52
Sports more bikes 95
STAPLES 94
Stationary
STAPLES 94
T
tenth & proper 80, 82
Theatres/Stages/Dance
The Kitsilano Showboat 45
The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co. 88, 91
The Kitsilano Showboat 45, 46
The Life & Times of the Legendary Mr. D 106
The Naam Restaurant 47
Through the Garden Gate Vintage 101, 103
Tractor 37, 39
Trades
Greenwest Electric 101, 103
U
University Barber Shop 97, 99
University Golf Course 84
University Veterinary Clinic 86, 88
V
Virchew 48
Vintage
alma home & vintage 101, 103
Through the Garden Gate Vintage 101, 103
W
Wesbrook Eyecare 96, 98 west 10th eyes 67, 69
WESTCOAST Women’s Clinic 2, 54
WEST KITS DENTAL 73
West Point Grey Physiotherapy Clinic 81, 83 Winemaster 88
Wine Winemaster 88
BOOKS * BIOGRAPHY
The Life & Times of the Legendary Mr. D
by Christopher Best
This sixth and final book on Arthur Delamont and his Vancouver Boys’ Band is also the first in a series on the History of the Youth Band Movement in Canada. The movement started here in Kitsilano in 1933 when the boy’s won the juvenile band championship of the world at the Chicago World’s Fair. All Vancouver became juvenile band crazy and bands sprouted up everywhere. Everyone wanted their sons/daughters to play in a band. Arthur started no less than seven himself in and around Vancouver. As he began taking trips with his band to
the Old Country (England), in 1934, the boys travelled by train across Canada stopping and playing along the way. Soon the places they visited all wanted youth bands of their own spurred on by the fine playing of his boys and their gentlemanly manner. Arthur’s boys went on to have bands of their own and teach in the schools. It wasn’t until the early 1960s that band became accredited in the public schools in B.C. due to the fine example and hard work of many dedicated music educators.
Jump ahead to 2014. Ministers and trustees are cutting the arts programs like never before. Band in the school curriculum is threatened, branded as a frill and easy pickings for ill-informed public officials who know nothing of the efforts it took to establish band in the curriculum in the first place.
This book (and subsequent books), set the record straight. They tell the story of how band got into the public school system. The next book in the series is titled: Greater Vancouver School Band Programs from the 1930s to the Present. It records/documents the fine band programs that have and still exist in the public schools today. These books will preserve forever the band legacy of not only Vancouver but eventually of Canada.
By the mid 40s, Mr. D had started no less than six school bands, from which he selected the best for his Kitsilano Band, they were the West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Grandview, Point Grey Junior High School and the General Gordon school bands. As more and more bands began to spring up in the school system, he eventually relinquished control of all but his Kitsilano Boys Band. Over the course of fifty years his band won 200 championships, made 14 European tours and attended 5 world fairs. The tours lasted from 2 to 5 months and three concerts a day were normal routine. While most bands would travel and perform only a handful of concerts on tour, his boys were hired out to perform engagements like professionals at seaside resorts through-out Britain, often booked well in advance for their next tour. His success story is filled with humor, excitement, tragedy and love. In 1914 he was a member of the Territorial Staff Band of the Salvation Army, on board the Empress of Ireland, which sank in the St. Lawrence, with a loss of over 1000. In 1939 he was in England with his boys when war was declared and had to sneak out under the cover of searchlights and balloons, zigzagging home down the coast of Africa and across the Atlantic, trying to avoid German U-boats.
His legacy is the thousands of boys who passed through his organization and the lessons they learned. Often their sons went on to play with him as well. And over the years they became the who’s who of the Canadian music establishment where his boys filled the first chairs in symphony orchestras. www.warfleetpress.com
c1933 The band at the Chicago Worlds’ Fair
BOOK * BIOGRAPHY
It Ain’t Over Until Faye Leung the Hat Lady Sings
The Faye and Dean Leung Story!
How they changed the faces of Canada
Dean and Faye Leung were pioneers in blending the Chinese society with the Caucasian society in Vancouver during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. They both fought the decades old discrimination in Canada against the Chinese and other minorities.
Together, they accomplished many things in the fields of banking, housing, education and probably most importantly in the field of immigtration category reform. If you are from an immigrant family who came to Canada after 1967, chances are you are here because of Faye Leung. It can probably be said that Canada is multicultural today because of the efforts of Faye Leung.
Faye was also a pioneer in establishing economic ties between Canada and China starting back in 1980, through to today, when China began to open its doors after
the Cultural Revolution. She was the first Canadian businesswoman to be invited to China by Deng Xiaoping’s government.
The last chapter in her biography is an overview of the Fantasy Gardens boondoggle which saw the first premier in Commonwealth history forced to resign due to his own corruption. Faye is beaten up and smeared by the premier ’s lawyers, then the media and made the scapegoat to keep the premier out of jail. A more in-depth look at this entire affair can be read in this book.
BOOK * BIOGRAPHY
To order a book, go to www.warfleetpress.com; click on the cover, scroll down and leave a message after the synopsis.
MOVIE:
The Ghosts of Chinatown
INVESTMENT: $1 Million INVESTORS NEEDED: 400
ABOUT: This is an opportunity for small investors to get involved for the first time in a Johnny Depp movie. Ten of Johnny Depp’s movies have either grossed over $1 Billion worldwide or grossed above $500 Million.
CONDITIONS: No money will exchange hands until a producer is on board (Ron Howard) the lead actors all signed (Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Sandra Oh) and a studio on board that has a distributor and can guarantee theatrical release (Disney).
RETURN: This budget covers Production $100 Million, Distribution $100 Million, Marketing $100 Million and Actor’s Residuals (cash amount the leads receive after production) $100 Million. Because we are raising the entire cost, this group will be first in line to receive compensation.
THE TRANSACTION: Once we have the investment needed, a Literary Agent in London, England will be engaged to handle all aspects of the transaction; getting a producer on board, the producer getting the actors on board and the studio. The producer will assemble his team, set a schedule and a budget and work will begin on a script.
SYNOPSIS: Faye Leung finds herself on Pender Street in front of the newly opened Chinatown Storytelling Centre. She sees visions of people she used to know going into the various businesses and they see her but say nothing. Unknowingly, she has stumbled into a parallel dimension called Ghost World. It is only for ghosts. The Office has sent down a good wizard (Meryl Streep) to rally the ghosts of Chinatown for an attack on City Hall to get the City to give Chinatown protected heritage status so it won’t disappear. The Mayor wants to sell off the buildings to developers. To read more go to our website: www.warfleetpress.com.
Muay Thai Academy
Muay Thai Academy is here to bring quality and authentic Muay Thai training to Vancouver for people of all levels. Adrian Fairtex and Petchpanoomrung kiatmoo9, the current Glory and Rise Featherweight world champion, lead our team with a deep respect for Thai tradition. We don’t offer a watered-down version of the “Art of Eight Limbs.” Our 1-hour sessions focus on teaching traditional and fundamental fighting techniques such as kicking, knees, elbows, boxing (Thaiboxing) skills, and the famed Muay Thai clinch, as well as ring fitness and conditioning. Come visit us if you’re looking for real Muay Thai in the city!
At Muay Thai Academy, we’re a family that fosters positive change and helps you become the best version of yourself. We believe anyone can be extraordinary in the right environment, and we want to help you reach your goals. No matter your fitness or martial arts level, we welcome you to train with us and make your Muay Thai and fitness dreams come true! We don’t judge based on size, abilities, or fitness level. Just come as you are and start your journey with us!. www.muaythaiacademy.ca
