A Guide to Local Shopping and Events
Life is produced in partnership with the Dunbar Village Business Association to promote local shopping, dining, services and events. Dunbar borders are between W 16th Avenue in the north to W 41st Avenue in the south, and UBC Endowment Lands in the west to MacKenzie Street to the east. Go to www.issuu.com/pallamedia for an online copy of the magazines. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
DUNBAR VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Message from President, Vicki Bell
Welcome to the winter edition of Dunbar Life!
The arrival of fall has graced our streets with vibrant, colourful foliage. The Dunbar Village Business Association’s annual Trick-or-Treat event returned on October 26th, and even a light sprinkle of rain couldn’t dampen the festive spirit. Now, as we turn toward winter, we find ourselves bundling up for outdoor adventures and cozy gatherings indoors with family and friends.
Tradition is at the heart of the holidays, and we hope that shopping in Dunbar Village is one of your traditions! Dunbar’s unique merchants look forward to welcoming you this season. In this issue, you’ll find our annual Dunbar Village Gift Guide, filled with one-of-a-kind gift ideas sure to bring joy to your loved ones.
We’re thrilled to bring back the winter white holiday windows in Dunbar Village, an initiative that received wonderful feedback last year. Once again, The Graphic Garden has transformed 50 storefronts into charming winter wonderlands with painted pine branches, snowflakes, and winter scenes. This festive backdrop sets the perfect stage for holiday carolling and seasonal music coming to Dunbar this December.
Our cover story features good friends and coowners Sachin Mutneja and Rahul Verma of the newly opened Vancouver Pizza Heaven, located at 4495 Dunbar Street. Discover their menu of pan pizzas, including unique flavours such as the taco special and heaven special, alongside favourites like butter chicken, BBQ chicken, and the Margherita special.
Dunbar has also welcomed Dunbar Animal Hospital that opened at 3518 West 41st Ave. in late August. Read about Dr. Chahal’s vision and why he chose Dunbar as the perfect home for his new veterinary clinic.
This autumn, the Dunbar Village Business Association (DVBA) held its Annual General Meeting. The DVBA remains dedicated to supporting and enhancing Dunbar’s vibrant business district, and we’re grateful for your year-round support, especially as we head into the holiday season.
Exciting changes continue in the Village! A new bakery is set to open on Dunbar Street, Hoax Beauty is moving up the block, and we’re eager to welcome Shamrock Bar now that Bells & Whistles has closed.
As 2024 comes to a close, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with peace, health and happiness. Here’s to a wonderful New Year ahead!
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The Dunbar Village Business Association would like to thank Stong’s Market, JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits, Vancouver Pizza Heaven and Blight’s Home Hardware for their incredible support of the DVBA’s Annual General Meeting on September 19, 2024. The AGM was a great success and the DVBA Board and Dunbar Village business members are very grateful for all of their generous support.
Thank you as well to all the DVBA Board Members who assisted on this busy evening and of course to the Dunbar Community Centre for their tables and support of this annual event. A special thank you goes out to Blight’s Home Hardware’s Jeffrey Ho and Michael O’Connell who once again braved the heat and hard work of the barbeque!
Thank you very much as well to the Dunbar’s business members who generously provided door prizes! Massage Therapy on Dunbar, Blooming Dental, FYidoctors, Dunbar Theatre, VY Valentin Salon, Skin Vector, Domino’s Pizza, The UPS Store, Dunbar Animal Hospital, K&K Pet Foods, Code Ninjas, and Vancouver Pizza Heaven, all contributed to ensure the evening ended on a very fun note with our very popular annual AGM prize draw.
DUNBAR ANIMAL HOSPITAL:
Trusted Care for Your
Story by Sarah Gordon Photos submitted
Dunbar welcomed Dunbar Animal Hospital to West 41st Avenue near Bosley’s Pet Supplies in late August. Dr. Gurinder Singh Chahal knew that Dunbar has many pet owners and selected the area based on a demand for quality veterinary care.
He finds helping animals and their families extremely fulfilling. Dr. Chahal developed a love for animals early in life, having grown up on a farm surrounded by livestock and pets; this inspired him to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
“My journey has been driven by a desire to provide compassionate care and positively impact the lives of both pets and their owners.”
Pets
He says, “Whether performing surgeries, providing wellness care, or comforting pet owners during challenging times, I cherish the relationships that I build and the trust placed in me by the community.”
Most of Dunbar Animal Hospital’s clients are from Dunbar and Kerrisdale; however, their goal is to provide exceptional care to any pet in need, regardless of location.
Dr.
Chahal plays a vital role in enhancing the health and happiness of the animals he cares for and creating a lasting bond with pets and their families.
This dedicated and accomplished veterinarian has over eight years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery. With a strong background in performing routine and advanced surgical procedures, he has developed exceptional diagnostics and treatment planning skills.
Dr. Chahal’s expertise includes extensive experience in soft tissue surgery, dental procedures, and emergency care, all while focusing on client education and compassionate care.
Dunbar Animal Hospital commonly treats dogs and cats, providing services tailored to their needs.
They offer personalized care, flexible appointment scheduling, and a warm, welcoming environment for pets and owners. Gentle handling techniques are used to create a calm atmosphere, ensuring pets feel safe and comfortable during their visits.
Dunbar Animal Hospital provides wellness plans, microchipping, vaccinations, preventative care, in-house lab for blood work and urinalysis, full body X-rays and radiologist consult services, both routine and advanced surgeries, dental procedures which include dental X-rays, scaling and polishing and extractions, and special veterinary diets to promote long-term health.
They also provide ultrasound services and advanced orthopedic surgeries, including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and Medial patella luxation (MPL). Appointments are
booked with a travelling Ultrasonographer and Orthopaedic surgeon for these special procedures at their facility.
Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, Dr. Chahal excels in building relationships with clients and their pets, ensuring a comfortable environment for all. His professional journey includes working at various veterinary hospitals in Toronto, Vancouver and California, where he successfully implemented high standards of veterinary medical and surgical care.
His wife, Jasneet Kaur Chahal, plays a vital role as the hospital’s manager. She oversees operations, manages the team, and ensures they provide their clients and pets the highest level of care.
Clients are impressed with the compassionate and professional treatment offered at Dunbar Animal Hospital.
“Your pet’s care is our priority, and we aim to be as accessible as possible.”
The hospital is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They encourage clients to check Google Maps for future updates or changes to their hours.
The couple share a love for Vancouver and are delighted to make the city their new home after recently relocating from California, where Dr. Chahal’s family resides.
Currently, he is the sole veterinarian at Dunbar Animal Hospital and has six staff members. Looking ahead, Dr. Chahal plans to expand the team and bring in another veterinarian as the practice grows and attracts more clients. This future addition will further enhance the quality of care and services offered at Dunbar Animal Hospital, allowing them to serve the community better.
Jasneet says, “Engaging with the community is important to us, and we are excited to be a part of it. Dunbar Animal Hospital is eager to support local organizations. We hope to become involved with the BCSPCA, as we believe in their mission to promote animal welfare and help pets in need.”
“We are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care and are always here to answer questions and support our community,” says Dr. Chahal.
Dunbar Animal Hospital
3518 W. 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6
Phone 604-434-0018
www.dunbarah.ca
VANCOUVER PIZZA HEAVEN: Your New Neighbourhood Pizzeria
Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Sandra Steier & submitted
If pizza is your idea of heaven, it’s time to visit Dunbar’s newly opened Vancouver Pizza Heaven. Owners Sachin Mutneja and Rahul Verma are thrilled to serve this perennial favourite food choice for parties, easy meals when you’re too tired to cook, or any time a craving hits.
Sachin and Rahul had previously worked together running a restaurant in Richmond and decided to combine their talents to create recipes and open their own business. The ambitious partners opened the Dunbar location in late August and introduced a second restaurant in New Westminster.
“We started exploring Vancouver and determined Dunbar was the best area on the Westside. We know this community supports small businesses, which made us feel confident about opening our first store here. We feel our pizza will be slightly different from other local pizza restaurants. The neighbourhood has plenty of schools, businesses, and churches, which will help our business thrive in the long run,” says Sachin.
Vancouver Pizza Heaven’s customers eagerly awaited the restaurant’s opening.
Sachin says, “It’s rewarding to know that almost everyone who has tried our pizza has enjoyed it.”
The business is attracting students from local schools, UBC students, other business owners and families who have dropped by to pick up a pizza.
Sachin adds, “Our customers have said we are best on Vancouver’s Westside, and everyone is glad we are in the neighbourhood. We feel proud; we thrive on the quality of the food as everything is prepared in-house. We pay meticulous attention to detail and are committed to using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients.”
Each pizza embodies a rich tapestry of flavours, heritage, and culinary mastery.
Vancouver Pizza Heaven’s specializes in pan pizzas. The menu includes many classic and fusion pizzas, such as the taco special and butter chicken. Some of their customers’ top picks are the heaven special, bacon cheeseburger, pesto chicken, BBQ chicken, and vegetarian Margherita.
The
fresh pizza dough, made in-house daily, produces a fresh, thin, crispy crust.
“We source most of our ingredients from local businesses, including vegetables, flour and other dry goods.”
In addition to pizzas, the menu offers a variety of entrees, from chicken wings and garlic cheese toast to house-made pasta, which is the backbone behind Vancouver Pizza Heaven’s baked lasagna and spaghetti. Vegetarians are not overlooked; you will also find plant-based lasagna and spaghetti. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.
“We are a small local business trying to make space in people’s hearts with our top-quality pizzas and ingredients.”
Their customer’s praise is by far their greatest reward to date.
“Since this is our first business, we were a bit nervous about how people would react. We
just backed ourselves with the quality and taste, and the result has been kind and positive feedback.”
Vancouver Pizza Heaven offers 10% off all pickup orders. Bundle deals are available on their website.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and the partners are planning some specials. Sachin and Rahul also have ideas for hockey-loving pizza fans to ensure they can enjoy pizza while watching the game at home.
Sachin says, “We are delighted to be in this neighbourhood; our customers have been supporting us with positive feedback. It’s with great appreciation from our side too that our food is up to their likings and taste.”
Vancouver Pizza Heaven
4495 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BC V6S 2G4 Phone 604-568-6822
www.vancouverpizzaheaven.ca
The DVBA Gift Guide showcases a curated selection of offerings from our local business community. It’s designed to inspire you to support local businesses and discover unique gift ideas right in your neighbourhood. Enjoy convenient access to these options by walking, cycling, taking public transit, or utilizing nearby free parking.
Minute Boxing / Kickboxing Circuit for Women. Punch, kick, sweat and smile your way to amazing results! Just put on the gloves and have a great workout with a qualified trainer in a safe environment. Seasons Greetings from Shannon Hann and staff. Have a safe and healthy New Year!
DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE
Alma Home & Vintage is a home decor shop specializing in unique vintage and handmade pieces in order to promote sustainable and stylish living.
Alma Home & Vintage is a home decor shop specializing in unique vintage and handmade gifts in order to promote sustainable and stylish living. NOEL by Alma Home is our holiday line of boho and minimalist holiday decor.
NOEL by Alma Home is our holiday line of boho & minimalist holiday decor. Every item is handmade and provides a modern twist on traditional Christmas decor, perfect for decorating your home with your family, gifting to friends, or even creating large holiday displays.
Visit us for big holiday discounts! We’ll be open December 5-22, every Thursday to Sunday from 12-4pm.
Every item provides a modern twist on traditional Christmas decor, perfect for decorating your home with your family, gifting to friends, or even creating large holiday displays.
Celebrate the Season with Beautiful Nails!
This Christmas, treat yourself or someone special to a little holiday magic at Angela’s T&Q Nails and Spa in Dunbar! Whether you’re looking for a classic festive red or sparkling winter designs, our team is here to help you look and feel your best for the holidays. Gift Cards Available!
DUNBAR
Light Up Your Holidays with the i Sight Bulb!
This Christmas, give the gift of security and peace of mind with the revolutionary i Sight Bulb!
A motorized smart Wi-Fi security camera that easily screws into any standard light bulb socket—no extra drilling needed! Enjoy features like:
• Motion Tracking
• Two-Way Talk
• Night Vision
• Easy Installation No subscription needed!
Protect what matters most this holiday season. Gift the i Sight Bulb and ensure a safe and secure environment for your loved ones.
Spoil your pet this holiday season!
Holiday dress up apparel and accessories, dog beds, Christmas sweaters, lighted leashes, jewelled collars, Santa toys, special treats, cat trees, pet lover mugs and so much more.
Merry Christmas from Sean Ahn and all of the staff at Bosley’s!
Looking for the perfect artisanal treats to make this season memorable? We have you covered with handcrafted bread loaves, holiday pastries, and Christmas Stollen.
Shop at Bread Culture in Dunbar to bring warmth and flavour to your holiday celebrations!
Wishing the best of the season to you!
Groceries, sweets, crisps, biscuits and more, imported from the UK and Ireland, sure to give any expat a taste of home this holiday!
Groceries, sweets, crisps, biscuits and more, imported from the UK and Ireland, sure to give any expat a taste of home this holiday!
Plus Christmas cakes, puddings and selection boxes for the festive season.
Plus Christmas cakes, puddings and selection boxes for the festive season.
Shop in store, or order for pickup or delivery (see our website for details).
Shop in store, or order for pickup or delivery (see our website for details).
Happy Holidays from Stephen, Cristina, Lalla and Gianluca
Happy Holidays from Stephen, Cristina, Lalla and Gianluca
DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE
DUNBAR VILLAGE GIFT GUIDE
Camosun Bog
St.Georges School
Immaculate Conception School Paci c Spirit Park
Dunbar Heights Baptist Church
Join us this holiday season at the Dunbar Theatre. Available for private bookings and holiday parties.
World famous popcorn and treats.
Merry Christmas from Ken Charko, Tia Tsimas (General Manager), and all the staff at the theatre. We sincerely thank you for your continued support!
log cake.
4508 Dunbar St 604-739-2022
www.fyidoctors.com
GOLD STOP SHOE & REPAIR SHOP
3308 Dunbar Street
604-734-7477
Trendy new frames and sunglasses - these are thoughtful gift ideas! Gift certificates availailable.
Happy Holidays from the team at FYidoctors!
Gifts for your feet!
Redback Australia boots, Naot shoes, sheepskin slippers, and all the shoe accessories like specialty socks, laces, insoles, and more!
We also carry Canadian-made leather handbags and wallets.
Wishing the best of the season to you!
DUNBAR
Get your hair cut for the holidays for the special promotional price of $25!
Get your hair cut for the holidays for the special promotional price of $25!
Merry Christmas from Yanay and Leng!
Merry Christmas from Yanay and Leng!
HAIR PLACE ON DUNBAR
4311 Dunbar St
HAIR PLACE ON DUNBAR
4311 Dunbar St
604-742-0299 Yanay
604-440-1927 (text & calls)
604-440-1927 Yanay
604-221-4311 Leng
604-221-4311 Leng
Happy Holidays from Melisa Chui!
• Vincent Couche Eclipsia Brut NV Champagne
• Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
• Shelter Point Pinot Cask Single Malt Whisky
• Temporal Double Barrel Apsis
• and a gift card of course!
Shop for all your holiday essentials online or in store at London Drugs Dunbar! Find Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, décor, and more!
Customized photo gifts, (like personalized Christmas tree ornaments or mugs). Cosmetics, technology, electronics, computers, chocolates, kitchen gadgets, books, packaging, candles, housewares, and so much more!
Seasons Greetings from all the staff at London Drugs!
PINK ELEPHANT CAFE
5601 Dunbar St
604-566-3533 www.pinkelephantcafe.ca
Book your holiday party at Urban Thai Bistro!
Grab-and-go food for those busy December days.
No time to cook? Order the Large Christmas Platters for your party.
Give a gift card to Pink Elephant Cafe for coffee and Thai food lovers!
URBAN THAI BISTRO
5607 Dunbar St
604-566-3903 www.urbanthai.com
Warm wishes this holiday season from all of us at Prado Cafe Dunbar! Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy coffee break, picking up treats to share, or a gift basket for under the tree, we’re here to make your days a little brighter and your season a little sweeter.
Wishing you joy, warmth, and wonderful memories this Christmas and beyond!
New, exclusive, and here for just one season: let the count down begin!
Introducing this 35 Piece Luxury Advent Calendar packed with skincare, haircare, fragrance, and makeup mini must-haves for the season. Valued at over $550, with two full-size products!
Merry Christmas from all of us Shoppers!
Skin rejuvenation, resurfacing, laser treatments and more! Currently offering promotions on our Thermage and Fraxel treatments, with major discounts and free gifts from SkinCeuticals and Zo Products! Call now for our limited time offer for the upcoming holiday season!”
Wishing the best of the season to you!
DUNBAR VILLAGE
Let The UPS Store take the stress out of your holidays! Our experts are here to help pack and ship all types of holiday gifts, and with our Pack & Ship Guarantee*, you can enjoy peace of mind.
For a limited time, enjoy a 10% discount on shipping when you mention this ad! Offer expires on January 1, 2025.
We also offer a variety of holiday printing solutions, including personalized greeting cards, envelopes, and calendars.
Looking for a unique gift? Give the gift of a mailbox with us!
Protect Your Health Over the Holidays!
We provide top-quality immunizations and vaccinations.
In addition to the standard public vaccines (i.e. COVID-19, Flu, MMR, Hepatitis A & B, etc.), we offer a range of special population immunizations (i.e. Shingles, Pneumonia, RSV, etc.) designed to keep everyone healthy and safe.
Expert Advice, Personalized Care, and Top-Quality Services & Products
Wishing the best of the season to you from Dr. Pourya Eslami!
Bread Culture
5525 Dunbar St 604-336-4288 breadculture.ca
Bynns 4467 Dunbar St 778-881-9181 bynns.ca
Chicko Chicken 3336 Dunbar St 604-566-2988 chickochicken.ca
Cosy Inn Café 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133 cosyinncafe.com
Crepe & Café 3500 W 41st Ave 604-566-9787 crepeandcafe.com
Dairy Queen / Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 dairyqueen.com
Domino’s Pizza 4298 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 dominos.ca
Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 dunbarpizzaindianfood.com
Cafes | Restaurants FOOD | DRINK
Kuma Japanese
3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170
La Notte Ristorante Italiano
3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.ca
Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com
Papa John’s Pizza
5636 Dunbar St 778-357-1511 papajohns.ca
Perchance Tea & Coffee 3363 Dunbar St 778-832-0187 perchancetea.com
Pink Elephant Cafe (ad p. 12) 5601 Dunbar St 604-566-3533 pinkelephantcafe.ca
Prado Cafe 4498 Dunbar St 604-603-1424 pradocafe.com
Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355 redtuna.ca
The Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-620-1951 cheeseinn.com
Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 timhortons.ca
Urban Thai Bistro (ad p. 12) 5607 Dunbar St 604-566-3903 urbanthai.com
Vancouver Pizza Heaven (article p. 13-15) 4495 Dunbar St 604-568-6822 vancouverpizzaheaven.ca
Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 wildsushi.ca
A & L Market
3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189
BC Liquor Store #102 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 bcliquorstores.com
Grocery | Specialty
Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 celtictreasurechest.com
Dunbar Mart 4479 Dunbar St 604-566-7775
H Mart 5557 Dunbar St 604-264-5950 hmart.ca
JAK’s Wine Beer Spirits 4430 Dunbar St 604-416-4925 jaks.com
FOOD | DRINK
Grocery | Specialty ... con’t
New District
Wine, Beer, Spirits
5650 Dunbar St
604-267-2337
newdistrict.ca
Alma Home & Vintage
4315 Dunbar St
604-723-7325
almahomevintage.com
All Nations Stamp & Coin
5630 Dunbar St
604-684-4613 allnationsstampandcoin.com
Blight’s Home Hardware (ad p. 5)
3322 Dunbar St
604-738-3312
blightshomehardware.com
Cheapskates
3644 W 16th Ave
604-222-1125 cheapskatesvancouver.com
Christina’s Flower Shop
5615 Dunbar St
604-263-3011 christinaflowers.com
Dragon & Phoenix Designer Consignments
3510 W 41st Ave
604-261-1317 dragonandphoenix.ca
Germaine’s Antiques
4268 Dunbar St
604-306-8364
Golden Rug Company
3211 Dunbar St
604-224-3222 goldenrug.com
Save-On-Foods 3535 W 41st Ave
604-261-2423
saveonfoods.com
Snack Street 3378 Dunbar St 604-566-2772
SHOP
Retail Stores
La Canapa 3432 Dunbar St
604-222-2420 lacanapa.ca
Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave
604-261-3812
London Drugs 4588 Dunbar St
604-448-4888 londondrugs.com
Pure Integrative Pharmacy
3228 Dunbar St
604-732-3010 purepharmacy.com
Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave
604-263-9330 find.shell.com/ca
Sher’s Stationery 2000 & Musqueam Post Office 3552 W 41st Ave
604-261-2001
Shoppers Drug Mart #288 & Post Office 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8855 shoppersdrugmart.ca
Southland Pharmacy 3554 W 41st Ave
604-266-2882
Stong’s Market (ad p. 7) 4221 Dunbar St 604-266-1401 stongs.com
Yummy Market 3350 Dunbar St
Through the Garden Gate 4335 Dunbar St (back) 778-737-0052
Tokyo Beauty 4465 Dunbar St 604-674-9966
UBEcard Hobby Shop 4306 Dunbar St 604-764-7882 ubecard.com
Vape 12 4485 Dunbar St 236-858-3058 vape12.ca
West Side Paint & DecoratingBenjamin Moore (ad p. 11) 3354 Dunbar St 604-737-0962 benjaminmoore.com
Yilin Yuan Fine Art 3526 W 41st Ave 604-417-2168
YNP Dunbar Pharmacy & Dr. Scudmore’s Rejuvenation Clinic 4198 Dunbar St 604-738-1788 Pharmacy 604-318-5461 Clinic ynpdunbar.com
SERVICES
Beauty | Hair | Spa | Aesthetics
Angela T&Q Nail and Spa
3383 Dunbar St
604-221-2200
Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave
604-261-8144 blinkbeautybar.com
Dunbar Barbershop 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165
Dunbar Nails & Lashes 4250 Dunbar St 604-717-8502
George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603
Hair Place 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 Yanay 604-221-4311 Leng
New Location! Hoax Beauty Clinic 4335 Dunbar St 604-916-9882
J’aime les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118
Churches
Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 dunbarlutheran.ca
Dunbar Heights Baptist 3320 Crown St 604-224-1031 dhbc.ca
Immaculate Conception 3778 W 28th Ave
604-224-5678 icvancouver.ca
Blooming Dental 5505 Dunbar St 778-504-5555 bloomingdental.ca
Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 dentistsondunbar.com
Knox United Church 5590 Balaclava St 604-261-3737 knoxvan.com
Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-1444 marineview.org
Dental
Dunbar Smiles 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115 dunbarsmiles.ca
Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 16) 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220 dunbardental.ca
Stylish Cut 3231 Dunbar St
604-732-5123
Top Cut Barber 4238 Dunbar St
604-739-0744
Touch of Beauty Spa & Skincare 3231 Dunbar St
604-221-0010 touchofbeautyspa.ca
VY Valentin Salon 4290 Dunbar St
604-732-3523 vyvalentinsalon.com
St Philip’s Anglican Church (ad p. 5) 3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 stphilipsdunbar.com
Dunbar Family Dental (ad p. 39) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 dunbarfamilydental.com
Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232
Westside Orthodontics 3619 W 18th Ave 604-736-5705 westsidesmiles.ca
Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair
Boulevard Dry Cleaners
3594 W 41st Ave
604-261-0003
Busy Bee Cleaners
3556 W 41st Ave
604-263-2215
Gold Stop Shoes & Repair 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477
Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112
Education & Performing Arts - Private
Changna Dancing Academy
3636 W 16th Ave
778-929-1488 cndcdance.com
Code Ninja’s
3534 W 41st Ave
236-996-2633 codeninjas.com
Crofton House School
3200 W 41st Ave
604-263-3255 croftonhouse.ca
Crown Preschool
3737 W 27th Ave
604-228-1316 crownpreschool.ca
Curiosity Corner Preschool
3455 W King Edward 604-261-4434 curiositycornerpreschool.ca
4Cats Dunbar Ars Studio 4305 Dunbar St
604-564-9544 dunbarartstudio.com
Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St
604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca
Elite Montessori Academy 101-3641 W 29th
604-221-0242 elitemontessori.ca
Harmonious Music Studio (ad p. 16)
3594 W 17th Ave
604-767-0136 harmoniousmusicstudio.com
Heyni Education 4531 Dunbar St
604-227-0808 heyni.com
Hillhouse Education 110-3479 Dunbar St
604-428-6968
hillhouseeducation.com
Immaculate Conception School (ad p. 3)
3745 W 28th Ave
604-224-5012 icschoolvancouver.com
Indigo Education 5737 Collingwood
778-680-5733 canadaindigo.com
Kids for Tech Education 103-3540 W 41st Ave
778-954-9919 kidsfortech.com
La Petite Ecole 4037 W 32nd Ave
604-619-7313 lapetiteecole.ca
New Concept Education Centre 5739 Collingwood St 604-773-3858
Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 opusacademy.com
Mrs Sam’s Tutoring 3536 W 41st Ave
604-285-0064 mrssam.ca
Reading Gate Academy 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-8984 vanwest.readinggate.com
Sprouts Academy 4000 W 41st Ave 604-454-8369 sproutsacademy.ca
St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 stgeorges.bc.ca
Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 tomthumbpreschool.ca
Westgate Montessori School 3489 W 31st Ave 604-221-9300 westgatemontessori.com
Westside Kumon 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 kumon.ca
WonderWorks Learning Club 3309 Dunbar St wonderworksca.com
BMO Bank of Montreal 4480 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 bmo.com
Donald A. Nybo, CPA 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166
Edward Jones 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 edwardjones.ca
Financial
H & R Block
4292 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 hrblock.ca
RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St 604-665-5972 rbc.com
Scotiabank 4402 Dunbar St 778-327-2480
scotiabank.com
TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 tdcanadatrust.com
Fitness & Sports
30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com/ kerrisdale
Active Pilates Studio 3584 W 41st Ave 236-996-6998 activepilatestudio.com
Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881 chaldecottclinic.ca
Dermapure Vancouver 3568 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermapure.com
Dr. Gorman, Chiropractor 202-3641 W 29th Ave 778-938-4403 drpatriciagorman.com
Dr. J. Madhani Neurology 3368 Dunbar St 604-428-7178 drmneuro.com
Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com
Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31st Ave 604-228-8428
dunbarlawnbowling.com
Pacific Spirit Martial Arts 4747 Dunbar St
Health | Medical
Dunbar Physio 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com
Dunbar Psychological Services 216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777
dunbarpsychology.com
Envision Counselling 7-3615 W 19th Ave 604-222-1120 envisioncounselling.ca
FYidoctors - Dunbar 4508 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 fyidoctors.com
Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com
Healing Abundance
Holistic Medicine 3593 W 26th Ave 778-997-4628 kaoclaire.com
Highroads Medical Clinic 4588 Dunbar St 604-423-2945
highroadsmedical.com
Life Integrative 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 lifeintegrative.ca
Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 lifelabs.com
Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar St
Health | Medical ... con’t
604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com
Mark Finch & Associates
202-3641 W 29th Ave
604-222-9505 markfinch.ca
Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St
604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca
Artistic Styling Salon for Pets
4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822
Bosley’s Pet Food
3502 W 41st Ave
604-266-2667 bosleys.com
Buntain Insurance (ad p. 7) 4295 Dunbar St 604-733-3000 buntaininsurance.com
Dracco Pacific Realty
3398 Dunbar St 604-999-5599 draccorealty.com
Feature Projects 5733 Collingwood St 604-220-8907 featureprojects.com
Preventum Personalized Health Care 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca
Preventum Skin 3288 Dunbar St 604-969-8388 preventumskin.ca
Skin Vector 3393 Dunbar St 236-333-4208 skinvector.ca
Pets
New! Dunbar Animal Hospital (article p. 8-10) 3518 W. 41st Ave 604-434-0018 dunbarah.ca
K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 kandkpetfoods.ca
Specialty Services
Johnston Meier Insurance 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com
Phone Guru 4339 Dunbar St 604-225-0571 phoneguru.ca
RE/MAX Real Estate Services 110-3450 W 41st Ave 604-263-2823 remaxres.ca
Skinworks Plastic Surgery 3578 W 41st Ave 604-733-9711 skinworks.ca
Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110
Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com
Sage Construction (ad p. 17)
3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca
The CAO Law Corporation 1-4180 Dunbar St 604-558-0688 tclawcorp.com
The UPS Store 3271 Dunbar St 604-423-3188 theupsstore.ca/579
VisualSpace Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca
Dunbar Community Centre
4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060
dunbarcentre.ca
Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824
dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness dunbaremergency.ca
Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca
COMMUNITY
Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.ca
Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824
dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991
Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 4, 6, 20-23, 26-38) dunbarvillage.ca
Pacific Spirit Park Society pacificspiritparksociety.org
Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com
ADVERTISERS (without Storefront in Dunbar)
Butter Baked Goods & Cafe (ad back cover) 4907 Mackenzie St 604-221-4333 butterbakedgoods.com
Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits (ad p. 19) 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com
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