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Publisher Carolynne Palla

Publisher’s Note Winter is just around the corner. To celebrate Christmas, Kerrisdale Business Association is offering free horse carriage rides during the month of December. Perhaps you recognize Gerry O’Neil on the cover with his two daughters Emily and Saphire, and Pepper the horse. O’Neil has been delighting Kerrisdale with his horse-drawn carriages for the past 10 years.

We are pleased to share his fascinating story with you.

Photographer Sandra Steier

The Kerrisdale Business Association is hosting events throughout December, including a window decorating contest that encourages businesses to dress up their storefronts for the season.

This holiday season support Kerrisdale’s fabulous independent businesses, including those featured in this issue, Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery and Gem Chocolates.

Writer & Copy Editor Sarah Gordon

From my family to yours, have a wonderful holiday and enjoy ringing in 2013!

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Gerry O’Neil: Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours

by Sarah Gordon

photos by Sandra Steier

Gerry O’Neil, owner of Stanley Park HorseDrawn Tours, is a man with many stories to share. He attributes his lifelong passion for horses to the influence of his father and grandfather. O’Neil was brought up Catholic in Quebec City where he was born and raised.

During a Sunday morning Mass he clearly remembers noticing a racing schedule tucked discreetly in the middle of his grandfather’s Bible. That was a defining moment for O’Neil, and from that point on it was difficult to keep him away from horses.

O’Neil moved to Vancouver in his late teens to learn English. Before long he was hired at the well-respected William Tell restaurant and within months he was promoted from busboy/dishwasher to junior waiter. O’Neil found this position challenging with his limited command of the language. He recalls mistakenly pouring hot chocolate sauce on a Beef Wellington instead of gravy and awkwardly conversed with the customers while a new order was being prepared by the chef.

In 1981 O’Neil decided to go back to school to train as a farrier. After a short time spent shoeing horses he realized that although he enjoyed the trade it was extremely hard on his body, however the experience ignited a spark to start his own business. Horsedrawn carriages are a familiar site in historic Quebec City and he noticed that Vancouver was lacking this magical way to sightsee. In 1982 O’Neil decided to re-introduce horse drawn carriages to Stanley Park after a hiatus of thirty years and by 1985 he was working full-time at his new business. To be based in Stanley Park is a privilege and he is grateful for this opportunity.

O’Neil is a hands on owner who is deeply involved in every aspect of the enterprise from shoveling “road apples”, to finding creative ways to market his business during the economic downturn with fewer American visits during the peak summer months.

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You may not be aware that O’Neil’s horsedrawn tour services are offered throughout Vancouver and surrounding cities from Hope to Whistler. The Cinderella pumpkin coach is straight out of a fairytale and will make you wonder where the fairy godmother is hiding.

Carriages are available for graduations, weddings, proposals, photo opportunities at private functions, birthdays, and even funerals with an exquisite horse-drawn hearse O’Neil brought from Pennsylvania.

Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours participates in many local parades and attends a number of community events from Steveston to Dunbar, White Rock to Anmore and SuterBrook villages in Port Moody. Kerrisdale village is highly familiar with the clip-clop of the majestic horses as they have been pulling carriages at Kerrisdale events for the past ten years. This year O’Neil was honoured to provide a carriage for Crofton Manor’s Queen’s Jubilee event and parade.

The company currently owns three breeds of Draft horses (Belgian, Clydesdale and Percheron) which are bred to be strong, very calm and gentle. They are kept at the stables located in Stanley Park adjacent to the Vancouver Police Department’s mounted unit.

The number of horses fluctuates between 16 to 20 and the company employees up to 24 staff during the summer months.

People are drawn to the horses at events and photo opportunities abound. The horses are celebrities in their own right and have appeared in many television shows and films.

They have been seen on the big screen in Bird on a Wire starring Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson and This Can’t be Love starring Anthony Quinn and Katharine Hepburn. They are currently receiving international exposure with their appearances on the locally filmed hit television show Once Upon a Time.

O’Neil and his wife Kathryn have lived in Kerrisdale for 12 years, along with their

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daughters Saphire and Emily. In March 1983 O’Neil was out on the town with friends at a formal function at the Granville Island Hotel.

His friends placed a bet that he would not ride a Belgian Draft horse (weighing 2200 pounds) onto the dance floor. O’Neil took to the challenge and headed back to the barn, loaded up a horse and returned to the hotel dressed in a tuxedo, riding horseback into the gathering. It was at this function that he met his future wife. He recollects “a group of beautiful women were there that night but a princess stood out in the crowd.

I tried to charm her but she didn’t want to have anything to do with me. I always like a challenge and we are still together nearly 30 years later, lucky me.”

Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours supplies thousands of complimentary tickets annually to help support non-profit organization fundraisers. Since 1996, the company has provided more than 10,000 children from inner city schools with free educational day trips in a program designed to fit the BC School Curriculum.

The Gentle Giant Visit program is an incredibly unique and heartwarming opportunity that O’Neil offers the community. He and one of three specially selected horses make indoor visits to seniors’ residences and extended care facilities (visit the YouTube video Gentle Giant Visit with Pepper to see the magic firsthand). When O’Neil is asked why he offers this program his response is “why not?” He is aware how much happiness these gentle

creatures bring to people, and O’Neil’s charm is an added bonus. It is his mission, with the help of the horses, to leave the world a better place. While there is a small fee for this program, O’Neil points out that it only covers the costs.

During the month of December, the Kerrisdale Business Association will be sponsoring four opportunities to enjoy a free horse-drawn carriage ride in celebration of Christmas in Kerrisdale.

This old-fashioned method of travel exudes romance and charm, fitting with the season.

Onlookers’ wave with delight at the decorated carriage filled with merrymakers singing festive songs, and at the gentle horses adorned in festive ribbons as they pull the carriage along. Hop onboard – the experience is a surefire way to put you in the Christmas spirit.

O’Neil feels extremely privileged to play a part in so many intimate events, be it a proposal, wedding or funeral. He is deeply appreciative of his noble horses, who he gives full credit for helping create memories that people treasure. In turn, we should be very fortunate that O’Neil realized his dream and brought the magic of his horses to Vancouver.

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Gem Chocolates: A Gem of a Shop

by Sarah Gordon

photos by Sandra Steier

Glenn Knowles’ energy and enthusiasm is contagious. His story is one that many of us fantasize about but may not be brave enough to attempt – to abandon a lifelong career in pursuit of a completely new path.

It has been one year since Knowles, owner of Gem Chocolates, opened the doors of his charming chocolate shop, left behind his upper management job in finance, and traded in his business suits for a Euro chef shirt.

shop. Coming from the world of finance he was very methodical with his business plan and in determining where he would locate his business. Kerrisdale and Kitsilano best suited his demographics, and as luck would have it, Kerrisdale came out the winner. The anticipation of the store opening was high, both from customers and local merchants, who have been extremely supportive of the new business.

Three years ago Knowles decided it was time to do something dramatic and live life with no regrets. He registered at the Vancouver based Ecole Chocolat where he graduated with honours in the Master Chocolatier program. Soon after, he was selling his chocolates online and wholesaling to some impressive clients including the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.

In the short time that Knowles has been in operation he has had the privilege of adding “award-winner” to his credentials. Knowles grinned when he told me that his Berry Blue (Rooibos blueberry tea infusion in milk chocolate ganache) won Silver at the 2012 Canadian National Chocolate Competition and qualified for judging at the International Chocolate Awards.

In 2011 Knowles made a decision to branch out and open his own artisan chocolate

Gem Chocolates unites rich, creamy organic fair trade chocolate with fresh ingredients.

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Each chocolate is handmade in the traditional artisan method in small batches without preservatives. Velvety ganache is paired with caramel and Belgian chocolate and only the freshest ingredients are used, ranging from vanilla beans to mint leaves, lavender, lemons, passion fruit and mangos.

Amongst the shop’s thirty five chocolates (and counting), some of the top sellers include the award-winning Berry Blue chocolate, Caramel Crème (silky caramel with sea salt), Figaro (cocoa nibs), Lai-Chi (lychee), Calypso (lime and coconut), and Lava (a chile infused dark chocolate).

Knowles thought long and hard about his business name. Two hundred options were considered before he returned to his original idea, to celebrate his family. He made an acronym from the first initial of his name combined with his two children’s names, and voila, Gem was born.

He makes 200-700 chocolates per day single handedly, and regularly works 12 hour days.

During the holiday season Knowles will make several thousand chocolates a day and will work 15 hour days. In addition, he manages

the accounting which comes to him naturally.

Multi-talented, Knowles coordinated the company’s branding and design, and selected the striking accent wall colour which he calls “Gem” blue. The high ceilings make the small shop feel open and airy. Beautiful oversized photos of heavenly chocolate morsels lure you to the display case.

Gem Chocolate’s customers come from all walks of life as almost everyone loves chocolate. Knowles notes how happy his customers appear. This likely stems from the euphoric power of chocolate and how it can make us feel as “giddy as a schoolboy”, like Ebenezer Scrooge in the conclusion of A Christmas Carol.

Knowles is attentive to his customers and appreciates their feedback. He even hosts informal focus groups (lucky people!) and gathers input from those who attend his tastings. The shop receives wonderful word of mouth promotion from many customers who introduce their friends to Gem Chocolates.

Knowles speaks French, Italian and German and is eagerly learning some Mandarin and Japanese from his customers.

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All of the chocolates are works of art, however Knowles has an additional talent, he can customize them like a miniature artist’s canvas, with lettering, a photo, logo or a small message to suit your occasion (think corporate events, anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, bridal and baby showers).

Gem Chocolates is the only artisan chocolate shop in Kerrisdale. Every day is different for Knowles and he likes it that way. He is continually introducing new products with bars, covered nuts, packaged tea, coffee, and gift baskets making their debut for the holidays. The Christmas truffle balls are sure to please as they are simply beautiful and you can almost hear them begging to be eaten.

Seasonal Eggnog chocolates also await you at Christmastime. Star of David chocolates will be available for Hanukkah, and Knowles points out that the Belgian chocolate is kosher.

Most customers prefer to select their own chocolates, however, during the holidays boxed chocolates will be available for customers dashing in to make purchases.

Another option is to purchase a gift card as a decadent stocking stuffer. Knowles is always happy to chat and assist customers as they make their selections from the display case, and this is a wonderful opportunity to learn firsthand from a pro.

Knowles is a descendant of Laura Secord, a name synonymous with Canadian chocolate.

Secord was not a chocolate maker, but rather was a famous Canadian heroine from the War of 1812 who walked 32 km out of Americanoccupied territory to warn British forces of an impending American attack. The purveyors of Laura Secord Chocolates named the company in Secord’s honour, to celebrate her courage, devotion, and loyalty. Glenn Knowles shares these attributes with his courage to take a huge risk with a new career, his devotion to pursue his dream, and his loyalty to his new found passion as a master chocolatier.

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RE/MAX Select Properties completed a million plus dollar renovation of a former Blockbuster site just this month, with the final touches of a new awning and special window illustrations on its exterior windows. The new office features a bright and inviting layout with modular offices and high tech touches such as a searchable window monitor which allows the public to scroll through the categories of listings currently available.

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Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery

by Sarah Gordon

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Kerrisdale village has a wealth of long standing businesses which attests to the loyalty and support of this great community.

Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery has been in business for 55 years and has only changed ownership once from the original Buchan family. Inna Vasilyev had admired Buchan’s Stationery and secretly wished that it was hers, and her dream came true when she had the opportunity to purchase it earlier this year.

Vasilyev is originally from the Soviet Union where she studied to become an Electrical

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Engineer although she did not pursue this career. She and her family left the Soviet Union and moved to Israel where they lived for six years. People’s lives take some fascinating paths, and for Vasilyev it was a magazine article featuring Vancouver, and in particular the great beauty of Stanley Park, which caught her eye and helped make the decision to leave Israel. With her husband and two young children in tow they arrived in Canada sixteen years ago, having no previous knowledge of the country other than the magazine which had inspired their move.

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She worked as a beauty advisor and realized how much she enjoyed retail and would like to have her own business. Five years ago she bought the store Mogi in Arbutus Mall. Vasilyev describes Mogi as a miniature version of Buchan’s which is approximately six times larger. While her son manages Mogi she spends her time overseeing Buchan’s Stationery where she is very busy with the buying, marketing, and updating the store with a website. She has also implemented a computerized inventory system to help simplify the laborious task of keeping track of so many items.

Buchan’s is a well-stocked shop with everything your heart could desire in the realm of stationery and beyond. You can easily lose track of time browsing the rows of greeting cards, beautiful journals, agendas, pens, office supplies, wrapping paper, gift bags, napkins, calendars, candles and gifts, and this only the tip of the iceberg. Vasilyev has recently introduced Roger’s Chocolates and some Crabtree & Evelyn products to the store. Rolser carts from Europe (a shopping bag on wheels) with contemporary designs are a terrific way to do your shopping without hoisting heavy bags. Seymours LED lighted reading glasses are a fun and fashionable way to throw extra light on the situation in dark restaurants or when reading in bed.

For the holiday season you will find everything from Roger’s Chocolates advent calendars to Christmas crackers, stocking stuffers, seasonal boxed cards and collectible Santa’s From Around the World by artist Jim Shore.

Vasilyev has expanded the children’s section and is eager to point out some of the new additions which include Nakamas and Amazing World online toys, both are from Ganz who made Webkinz a household name several years ago. Another new addition is mic-o-mic, an educational German made toy, similar to Lego only it is soft and children can play with the model they create. You will also find everything from finger puppets to clocks, plush toys, car valet craft bags and books.

Vasilyev is deeply grateful for her staff and their contribution to the business. Shannon Krushel is the assistant manager and Mandy Wong creates the window displays. Both women worked with the previous owner and provide an abundance of company knowledge.

As a busy proprietor, and like many small business owners, she dedicates long hours each day to running her shop. When she does find free time she likes to read and take Zumba classes at the community centre. She also enjoys strolling through the neighbourhood with a coffee and browsing in the charming shops. She thoroughly enjoys the people in this community and likes to give back by supporting local fundraisers.

This holiday season I make a motion that greeting cards be sent to loved ones to adorn their fireplace mantels. In a world filled with texts and emails it is refreshing to walk into Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery and see the beautiful cards and stationery awaiting the final touch of penmanship and a stamp. Due to the amazing selection, make a note to save some time for browsing.

Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery 2141 W. 41st Avenue 604-261-8510 www.buchanst.com

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Kerrisdale's Windows Dress Up for the Holidays Merchants will brighten up some of the darkest days of the year while designing a tempting entrance to their business by participating in the upcoming Kerrisdale Business Association (KBA) Window Decoration Contest.

Open to all KBA members (businesses along West 41st between Larch & Maple Streets, along West Boulevard between 39th and 42nd Avenues and Yew Street north).

A judging team of designers will judge windows on the night of Wednesday, December 7th.

No applications necessary. Lights in windows are encouraged for best impact. Last year there was a tie between Pierre’s Antiques and Hobbs. Note: Judging will take place the evening of December 7th with the winner announced on the KBA website and in the media soon after.

Great prize, including a free 1/4 page ad in the Kerrisdale Insider magazine.

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Benton Brothers Fine Cheese 2104 W 41st Ave 604-261-5813 www.bentonscheese.com Bocconcino Deli 2233 W 41st Ave 604-263-3617

Gem Chocolates

Purdy’s Chocolates 2189 W 41st Ave 604-266-9311 www.purdys.com

(article p. 12-14, ad p. 8)

2029 W 41st Ave 604-263-9878 www.gemchocolates.ca

Shaughnessy Fine Meats 2233 W 41st Ave 604-266-6911

Kerrisdale Gluten Free 2233 W 41st Ave 604-569-2233

Cobs Bread 2174 W 41st Ave 604-261-5383 www.cobsbread.com Deer Island Bakery 2068 W 41st Ave 778-859-2633 Frankie's Candy Bar 5305 West Boulevard 604-568-3107 www.frankiescandybar.com

MacFarlane's Fish Market 2233 W 41st Ave 604-261-1226

Sweet E's Pastries & Sweets 2032 W 41st Ave 604-264-9402 www.sweet-e.ca

Michele Cake Shop 6033 West Boulevard 604-261-3284

Vivo on the Fair 2087 W 42nd Ave 604-266-7637

Moore's Bakery (ad p. 8)

2128 W 41st Ave 604-261-2922 www.mooresbakery.ca

Grocery | Convenience | Market Choices Markets 1888 W 57th Ave 604-263-4600 www.choicesmarkets.com Happy Farm Market 6007 West Boulevard 604-261-8753

Kerrisdale Natural Market 2363 W 41st Ave 604-568-1993

Sandy Farm Market 2074 W 41st Ave The Gourmet Market 2183 W 41st Ave 604-263-8758

Magee Grocery 6481 West Boulevard 604-266-6241

West Wood Organic Produce 2307 W 41st Ave 604-261-2438

Liquor Stores BC Liquor Store 2058 W 41st Ave 604-266-6922 www.bcliquorstores.com

West Coast Liquor Company 5503 West Boulevard 604-669-1121 www.westcoastliquor.com

Restaurants & Cafes Adonia Tea House 2057 W 41st Ave 604-261-0049 www.adoniatea.com Ajisai Sushi 2081 W 42nd Ave 604-266-1428

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Art's Place Restaurant 2407 W 41st Ave 604-261-6012 ASA Japanese Restaurant 2178 W 41st Ave 604-267-0077

Avenue Grill Restaurant 2114 W 41st Ave 604-266-8183 www.avenuegrillbc.com Baan Wasana Thai 2143 W 41st Ave 778-371-8971 www.baanwasana.com

FOOD & DRINK Restaurants & Cafes...con’t

Bean Brothers Cafe 2179 W 41st Ave 604-266-2185 www.beanbrotherscafe.com Caffe Artigiano 2154 W 41st Ave 604-267-1008 www.caffeartigiano.com Cute Pearl House 2130 W 40th Ave 604-269-9678 Dairy Queen / Orange Julius 2293 W 41st Ave 604-568-8095 www.dqcakeshop.com Faubourg Bistro 2156 W 41st Ave 604-266-2156 www.faubourg.com Fish Cafe Restaurant 2053 W 41st Ave 604-267-3474 www.fishcafe.ca Flying Wedge 5611 West Boulevard 604-266-7788 www.flyingwedge.com George's Pizza 6109 West Boulevard 604-266-0411 Golden Ocean Seafood 2046 W 41st Ave 604-263-8886 Irashai Sushi 2260 W 41st Ave 604-266-9332 www.irashai.ca Kerrisdale Kitchen 6055 West Boulevard 604-266-4233 La Cuison Cafe 2050 W 41st Ave 604-558-2589

Legato Coffee & Tea 2248 W 41st Ave 604-264-1666

Shota Sushi & Grill 5688 Yew St 604-263-8068 www.shotashushi.ca

Lok's Chinese Seafood 2436 W 41st Ave 604-266-0788 www.loksrestaurant.com

Sofra Mediterranean Kitchen 2277 W 41st Ave 604-558-3287

McDonalds Restaurant 2095 W 41st Ave 604-718-1055 www.mcdonalds.ca

Starbucks 2193 W 41st Ave (Yew St) 604-264-0954 www.starbucks.com

Minerva's Greek Dining 2411 W 41st Ave 604-263-1774 www.minervas.ca

Starbucks 2348 W 41st Ave 604-267-7703 www.starbucks.com

Modern City Chinese 2106 W 41st Ave 604-558-3848 www.topshanghaifood.com

Stock Up (ad p. 8)

My Cup Coffee & Tea 2098 W 41st Ave 604-568-6650 www.mycupcoffeeandtea.com

Subway 5605 West Boulevard 604-677-2211 www.subway.ca

Nakamura Japanese Cuisine 2055 W 41st Ave 604-266-4200 Nando's Chicken 2064 W 41st Ave 604-266-4485 www.nandoscanada.com New Chongqing 2044 W 41st Ave 604-266-9988 Orange Corner Crepes 2257 W 41st Ave 604-266-7388 www.orangecorner.ca

6019 West Boulevard 604-266-4527 www.stock-up.ca

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BBT Cafe 5979 West Boulevard 604-266-2195

Sugarland Vietnamese Cafe 5633 West Boulevard 604-261-9233 Sushi Bar Aji Sai 2081 W 42nd Ave 604-266-1428 Sushi Hachi Japanese 2255 W 41st Ave 604-263-1877 Sushi King House 5333 West Boulevard 604-264-7555 Suvai Restaurant 2279 W 41st Ave 604-261-4900

Papa John's Pizza 2015 W 41st Ave 604-266-7880 www.papajohnspizza.ca

The Kitchen 2110 W 39th Ave 604-261-5353

Pho Tan's Vietnamese 2076 W 41st Ave 604-606-0688

The Mac Shack 5395 West Boulevard 604-267-4225 www.themacshack.ca

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FOOD & DRINK Restaurants & Cafes...con’t

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

The Red Onion 2028 W 41st Ave 604-263-0833 www.redonion.ca

Tokyo Thyme 5405 West Boulevard 604-263-3262 www.tokyothyme.com

Secret Garden Tea Company 5559 West Boulevard 604-261-3070 www.secretgardentea.com

Unkai Sushi Japanese 5351 West Boulevard 604-568-6676

White Spot Restaurant 5367 West Boulevard 604-266-1288 www.whitespot.ca

SHOPPING Clothing & Accessories Andy Trott Menswear (ad. p. 9)

2034 W 41st Ave 604-569-3773 www.andytrott.com Courtney Clothing Boutique 2184 W 41st Ave 604-261-7633 www.courtneyboutique.com Currans of Kerrisdale 2247 W 41st Ave 604-261-7017 Dear Lady Collection 5765 West Boulevard 604-568-2163 FAB the Denim Store 2138 W 41st Ave 604-267-3220 www.fabclothing.com Finns Kerrisdale Ladies 5401 West Boulevard 604-266-8358

www.finnskerrisdaleladies.com

Gap Kids 2134 W 41st Ave 604-269-2550 www.gapcanada.ca Hills of Kerrisdale 2125 W 41st Ave 604-266-9177 www.hillsofkerrisdale.com HP3 Ladies Clothing 5515 West Boulevard 604-266-4781 Isola Bella Children’s Clothing 5692 Yew St 604-266-8808 www.isolabellakids.com Issey Dress House 6057 West Boulevard 604-263-8006 Jacadi Paris 2299 W 41st Ave 604-266-5448 www.jacadivancouver.ca Jules and Eve 2009 W 41st Ave 604-569-0844 www.julesandeve.com

Monaliza’s Lingerie 2283 41st Ave 604-266-4598 On The Go 2007 W 41st Ave 604-261-6373 Royal Laura 2159 W 41st Ave 604-566-4588 Sienna Fashions 5317 West Boulevard 604-261-8812 Tru Kaos Clothing 6239 West Boulevard 778-371-3208

Twist Fashions Inc (ad p. 4)

2952 W 4th Ave 604-732-0199 www.twistfashions.com West Coast Country Club 2285 W 41st Ave 604-266-3575

Garden & Floral

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Quince Fine Florals 4870 Mackenzie St 604-263-0202 www.quincefineflorals.com

Scentrepiece Florist 2112 W 41st Ave 604-263-2121 www.scentrepiece.ca

Thomas Hobbs Florist 2127 W 41st Ave 604-263-2601 www.thomashobbsflorist.com

SHOPPING Home & Decor Kerrisdale Lumber 6191 West Boulevard 604-261-4274 www.kerrisdalelumber.com

Benjamin Moore Paints 6111 West Boulevard 604-264-9255

Light the Store 2045 W 41st Ave 604-879-6377 www.benjaminmoorevancouver.com www.lightthestore.com Call the Kettle Black 2150 W 41st Ave 604-261-3599 www.callthekettleblack.com

www.nestingskidsvancouver.com

Ed's Linens 2142 W 41st Ave 604-263-7300 www.edslinens.com

Perry & Co. 6131 West Boulevard 604-266-0022 www.perryandco.ca

Form & Function 2035 W 41st Ave 604-222-1317 www.formfunction.ca

Pier 1 Imports 2326 W 41st Ave 604-269-9599 www.pier1.com

Framing & Art Centre

Puddifoot WH Ltd. 2375 W 41st Ave 604-261-8141 www.puddifoot.com

(ad p. 11)

6045 West Boulevard 604-263-3114 www.fanda.ca

Nestings Kids 2126 W 41st Ave 604-734-5437

Quality Rugs 5309 West Boulevard 604-737-7656 Residence Interiors 2431 W 41st Ave 604-687-1413 www.residenceinteriors.com Salari Fine Carpet Collections 2033 W 41st Ave 604-261-3555 www.salari.com Sherwin-Williams Paint 2387 W 41st Ave 604-267-9900 www.sherwin-williams.com Sleep Country 2105 W 41st Ave 604-269-2545 www.sleepcountry.ca

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Advantage Vacuums 5747 West Boulevard 604-261-1134 www.advantagevacuums.com

Westcoast Rugs 2116 W 41st Ave 604-261-2255 www.westcoastrugs.com

Pharmacy 12 Baskets Nutrition & Health 102-2048 W 41st Ave 604-261-7838 www.12baskets.com

Kripps Pharmacy 5413 West Boulevard 604-687-2564 www.krippspharmacy.com

Pharmasave Health Centre 102-2048 W 41st Ave 604-261-3335 www.pharmasave.com

Kerrisdale Pharmacy

London Drugs 2091 W 42nd Ave 604-448-4810 www.londondrugs.com

Shopper’s Drug Mart 2301 W 41st Ave 604-266-5344 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

(ad p. 10)

5591 West Boulevard 604-261-0333 www.kerrisdalepharmacy.com

Shoes Freedman Shoes 2171 W 41st Ave 604-261-2921 www.freedmanshoes.com

Ronsons Shoe Store 2145 W 41st Ave 604-261-5305 www.ronsons.ca

Naot Footwear 2153 W 41st Ave 604-263-6201 www.naot.ca

The Kerrisdale Bootery 2182 W 41st Ave 604-261-6371

The Run Inn 2236 W 41st Ave 604-267-7866 www.runinn.com

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SHOPPING Specialty Shops

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Bill Chow Jewellers 2241 W 41st Ave 604-266-5933

Foreros Bags & Luggage 2186 W 41st Ave 604-569-2020

Buchan’s Kerrisdale Stationery

Hager Books 2176 West 41st Ave 604-263-9412 www.hagerbooks.ca

(article p. 22-23)

2141 W 41st Ave 604-261-8510 www.buchanst.com

Collins Jewellery of Kerrisdale (ad p. 19) 2144 W 41st Ave 604-263-3121

Cowboys & Angels 2120 W 41st Ave 604-568-6673 www.cowboysandangels.ca

Kerrisdale Cameras 2170 W 41st Ave 604-263-3221 www.kerrisdalecameras.com

Magic Box Hobbies 2105 W 37th Ave 604-264-1746 www.magicboxhobbies.net Nutraways 2253 W 41st Ave 778-371-2518 www.nutrawayscanada.com The Newsroom 2256 W 41st Ave 604-263-0588

Kilei Gift Shop 2070 W 41st Ave 604-261-1888

The Perfect Gift 2135 W 41st Ave 604-261-1501

Kobe Pearls International 5663 West Boulevard 604-263-2474

West Point Cycles 6069 West Boulevard 604-263-7587 www.westpointcycles.com

Dollar Valu 2090 W 41st Ave 604-266-7807

Thrift, Consignment & Antiques Gallery 41 2319 W 41st Ave 604-266-2329

Preloved Boutique 2259 W 41st Ave 604-266-7909

Home Consignment Corner 2001 W 41st Ave 604-261-9000

Queenlin 5753 West Boulevard 604-266-6226

Labelle Boutique 2352 W 41st Ave 778-737-0371

SOS Children’s Village sos-bc.org 2319 W 41st Ave 604-264-0880

Pierre’s Antiques 5685 West Boulevard 604-266-9006

Salvation Army Thrift Store 2021 W 41st Ave 604-261-0616 thriftstore.ca

Still Fabulous (ad p. 24)

110-3479 Dunbar St 604-566-9136 www.bcchildrens.ca

SERVICES Beauty | Hair | Spa

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Adesso Hair Design 2249 W 41st Ave 604-267-1323 www.adesso-salon.ca

Anne's Electrolysis Studio 102-2069 W 41st Ave 604-266-7921 www.annes-studio.com

Allure Health & Beauty 2011 W 41st Ave 778-371-8161

Beauty Angels Spa 5507 W Boulevard 604-261-8698

Bella Nails & Esthetics 5777 West Boulevard 604-269-9188 Bernie Beauty Salon 2418 W 41st Ave 604-709-0907

SERVICES Beauty | Hair | Spa...con’t

D’s Hair Sanctuary 16-5729 West Boulevard 604-269-9774 Donita Hair Salon 2295 W 41st Ave 604-261-8654 Economy Barber Shop 5665 West Boulevard 604-266-6734 Emma & Co. Hair Design 6228 East Boulevard 604-999-3662 Flhair Studios 5411 West Boulevard 604-261-7991 www.flhairstudios.ca Giovani Hair Design 2443 W 41st Ave 604-558-3334 Green Field Spa 2311 W 41st Ave 604-566-9981 Hanson Hair Salon 2430 W 41st Ave 604-267-1880 Harmonie Esthetics 5763 Balsam St 604-720-9702 Heavenly Soul 2433 W 41st Ave 604-264-1184 www.heavenlysoul.com

Hot Shots Sun Studio 5778 East Boulevard 604-264-1937 www.hotshotstanning.com Image Hair Design Company 2003 W 41st Ave 604-261-5788 Kits Beauty Spa 2486 W 41st Ave 604-228-8286 www.kitsbeautyspa.ca

Luxor Hair Salon (ad p. 3)

2173 W 41st Ave 604-266-4899 Lynne Rimmer & Co 203-5704 Balsam St 604-266-3388 Masoo Hair Design 6284 East Boulevard 604-261-4246 Mayanna Nails & Esthetics 2069 W 41st Ave 604-264-8228 Mentor Hair Salon 5389 West Boulevard 604-266-8139 Nick International Hair 2071 W 41st Ave 604-266-1104 Pure Nail Bar 2267 W 41st Ave 604-263-9622 www.purenailbar.com

Purple Orchid Esthetics 263-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-261-3088 Richard Jeha Hair Co. 2033 W 42nd Ave 604-266-2377 Salon West 6205 West Boulevard 604-263-1316 Sati’sfaction Salon 2430 W 41st Ave 604-263-9978 Sejong Beauty Salon 5407 West Boulevard 604-266-2238 She to Shic 2315 W 41st Ave 604-269-3003 www.shetoshic.com

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Bernie’s Barber Shop 2261 W 41st Ave 604-266-6331

Shirley’s Hair Design 5685 Yew St 604-261-0788 Star Nails 5623 West Boulevard 604-263-2252 Texture Salon & Spa 6099 West Boulevard 604-569-0995 www.texturesalonspa.com T G Trendy 6243 West Boulevard 778-371-9084

Churches Christian Science - Fourth Church 2095 W 43rd Ave 604-261-7515 www.christianscience.bc.ca Kerrisdale Presbyterian 2733 W 41st Ave 604-261-1434 www.kerrisdalepc.ca

Ryerson United 2195 W 45th Ave 604-266-5377 www.ryersonunited.ca

St Mary’s Anglican 2490 W 37th Ave 604-261-4228 www.stmaryskerrisdale.ca

St John the Apostle Parish 5457 Trafalgar St 604-266-8800 www.stjohnapostle.net

Vancouver Westside Alliance Church 2177 W 42nd Ave 604-263-4900 www.vwac.org

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SERVICES Dentists

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Balsam Dental Centre 303-5704 Balsam St 604-261-6229 www.balsamdentalcentre.com

Dr Michael Pauls 210-5687 Yew St 604-266-4046 #1 www.drmichaelpauls.com

Kerrisdale Dental Centre 2354 W 41st Ave 604-261-9304 www.kerrisdaledental.com

Dr Lily P Lee 103-2096 W 41st Ave 604-263-4330

Dr Alphonsus Tam 2073 W 42nd Ave 604-269-9288

Kerrisdale Dental Clinic 265-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-261-8055

Dr Loo / Dr Yen 307-5687 Yew St 604-261-8890 www.bracedinbc.com

Dr Janet Thom Inc. 2029 W 42nd Ave 604-261-1943 www.drjanetthom.ca

Kerrisdale Denture Clinic 604-263-7478 2152 W 41st Ave

Dr Ian Low & Dr William Siu 2031 W 41st Ave 604-266-1151

Kerrisdale Cosmetic & General Dentistry 2899 W 41st Ave 604-263-7355 www.kerrisdaledentist.com

Dr Douglas V Pauls 202-5687 Yew St 604-266-4046 www.drdougpauls.com

www.kerrisdaledentureclinic.com

Larch Dental Center 2488 W 41st Ave 604-694-0062 www.larchdental.com West Point Dental Clinic 5403 West Boulevard 604-267-1688

Dry Cleaners | Shoe Repair | Alterations Balsam Custom Tailors 6081 West Boulevard 604-261-6906 www.balsamtailors.com Boulevard 1 Hour Valet Cleaners 6174 East Boulevard 604-261-0003 Courtesy Cleaners 2140 W 40th Ave 604-263-6331 Kerrisdale Cleaners Ltd 2313 W 41st Ave 604-261-2912

Kerrisdale Custom Tailors 2082 W 41st Ave 604-266-6422

Tam’s Custom Tailor 5683 Maple St 604-269-9440

Kerrisdale Shoe Renew 5971 West Boulevard 604-263-3613

The Valetor Cleaners 2106 W 38th Ave 604-266-7141

Mr Rea’s Cleaners 5519 West Boulevard 604-266-9786

Tony’s Shoe Repair 6041 West Boulevard 604-263-0699

Ranier Dry Cleaners 2063 W 41st Ave 604-263-0013

Vancci Professional Alteration 6031 West Boulevard 604-263-3618

Sharpening House 5331 West Boulevard 604-266-2656

West Boulevard Cleaners 5575 West Boulevard 604-263-9131

www.westboulevardcleaners.com

Education - Independent

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Accent Reduction Training 6093 West Boulevard 604-267-7781 www.l2accent.com

Bumblebee Preschool 2195 W 45th Ave 604-263-6422

Bauhinia International College 2448 W 41st Ave 604-267-6717

Ivy Montessori 2490 W 37th Ave 604-267-0073 www.ivymontessori.ca

www.bumblebeepreschool.org

Kerrisdale Academy 2027 W 42nd Ave 604-263-8586 Kerrisdale Little Owl’s 5851 West Boulevard www.kerrisdalelittleowlspreschool.com

SERVICES Education - Independent...con’t 5600 Balaclava St (ad p. 19) 604-261-2219 www.littlepeople.ca

Oxford Learning 2115 W 38th Ave 604-266-6000 www.oxfordlearning.com

Montessori Kerrisdale 2195 W 45th Ave 604-261-4434

The Ivy Academy 6007 West Boulevard 604-266-3787

Stepping Stone Preschool 7284 Cypress St 604-261-4315

www.steppingstonepreschool.org

Education - Public Schools Dr R E McKechnie 7455 Maple St 604-713-4952 www.mckechnie.vsb.bc.ca

Maple Grove Elementary 6199 Cypress St 604-713-5356 www.maplegroveschool.net

Quilchena Elementary 5300 Maple St 604-713-5420 www.quilchena.vsb.bc.ca

Magee Secondary 6360 Maple St 604-713-8209 www.mageelions.ca

Point Grey Secondary 5350 East Boulevard 604-713-8220 www.pointgreysecondary.ca

Vancouver School Board District #39 1580 W Broadway 604-713-5000 www.vsb.bc.ca

Eye Care | Optical Archer, Bissonnette & Rea 5757 Balsam St 604-261-8151 Avenue Eyecare 2041 W 41st Ave 604-558-1133 www.avenueeyecare.com

Kerrisdale Optical 2428 W 41st Ave 604-267-1618 www.kerrisdaleoptical.com

The Spectacle Shoppe 5683 West Boulevard 604-263-2628 www.spectacleshop.ca

The Optical Boutique (ad p. 3)

2263 W 41st Ave 604-261-9412 www.theopticalboutique.com

Financial

Balanced Financial Services 204-2309 W 41st Ave 604-261-8511

David H Lin, CGA 5728 East Boulevard 604-267-0381

Balanced Financial Wealth 202-2309 W 41st Ave 604-261-8509 www.balfin.ca

Edward Jones Investments 201-2232 W 41st Ave 604-263-8508 edwardjones.com

Bank of Montreal 2102 W 41st Ave 604-668-1421 www.bmo.com

HSBC Bank Canada 2164 W 41st Ave 604-261-4251 www.hsbc.ca

RBC Dominion Securities Inc 300-2052 W 41st Ave 604-665-0688 www.dir.rbcinvestments.com

BMO Nesbitt Burns 2102 W 41st Ave 604-656-7570

Investors Group 200-2052 W 41st Ave 604-228-7777 www.investorsgroup.com

RBC Royal Bank 2208 W 41st Ave 604-665-0550 www.rbcroyalbank.com

J R Hay & Company 5704 Balsam St 604-263-3233

Roger Kamikura, CGA 2309 W 41st Ave 604-261-3021

CIBC 2288 W 41st Ave 604-257-1177 www.cibc.com

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Little People’s Preschool

Kerrisdale Prof. Accounting 310-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-222-8411 www.johnmday.ca Nori Accounting Services 116-2096 W 41st Ave 604-263-4733

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SERVICES Financial...con’t

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Scotiabank 2207 W 41st Ave 604-668-3704 www.scotiabank.com

Wayne E Telford Chartered Accountant 360-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-266-4343

Vancity Savings 2380 W 41st Ave 604-877-7000 www.vancity.com

Fitness Ancient Path Martial Arts East Boulevard 604-568-6591

www.ancientpathmartialarts.com

Devine Fitness & Pilates 270-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-323-1810 www.devinefitness.ca

Spire Yoga & Wellness 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-569-0963 www.s-pire.ca

Health | Medical Anti-Aging Medical and Laser Clinic (ad p. 17)

2482 W 41st Ave 604-261-9121 www.aamvan.com Arbutus Acupuncture arbutusclinic.com 260-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-264-9921

Cedarwood Massage (ad p. 16)

102-2096 W 41st Ave 604-566-9288 www.cedarwoodmassage.ca Connect Hearing Dr E David & Dr V Tsai 301-5704 Balsam St Dan & Lily Chinese Clinic 2096 W 41st Ave 604-351-9218

Dunbar Physio (ad p. 19)

205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 www.dunbarphysio.com Gilmore Henning Massage 2311 W 41st Ave 604-862-8028

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TD Waterhouse 2198 W 41st Ave 604-267-3093 www.td.com

Island Hearing 301-5704 Balsam St 604-261-9244

Kerrisdale Chiropractor 200-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-261-1540 Kerrisdale Physiotherapy 2083 W 42nd Ave 604-677-4665 Kerrisdale Station 2077 W 42nd Ave 604-261-9494 www.kerrisdalemedical.com Life Labs 2061 W 42nd Ave 604-263-7742

Matters of Health Medical Clinic - Walk in (ad p. 10)

5591 West Boulevard 604-558-4633 www.mattersofhealth.ca More Than Skin 5789 West Boulevard 604-263-8210 www.morethanskin.ca New Feet Health Centre 5409 West Boulevard 604-677-5011 www.newfeet.wordpress.com Nurse Next Door 5511 West Boulevard 604-228-4357 www.nursenextdoor.ca

Occlusal Rehabilitation Ctr 2408 W 41st Ave 604-687-3740 www.occlusalrehab.com Pacific Spirit Comm. Health 2110 W 43rd Ave 604-261-6366 www.vch.ca Precision Care Physiotherapy 2083 W 42nd Ave 604-677-4665 Rabbit Foot Wellness Centre 5519 West Boulevard 604-261-2277 Skin Matters 5299 Arbutus St 604-323-9588 www.skinmatters.ca Sotai Canada 112-2096 W 41st Ave 604-873-2341 www.sotaicanada.com Soul Natural Holistic Medicine 5345 West Boulevard 604-261-8313 www.soulnaturalmedicine.ca Treloar Physiotherapy 203-5511 West Boulevard 604-266-8383 www.treloarphysio.com

SERVICES Home Services 604-618-7684

Debra Thompson Colour Consulting 778-558-4504 www.vancouvercolour.ca

Dunbar Painting (ad p. 4)

604-788-3382 www.dunbarpainting.com

Enviable Designs (ad p. 11)

6045 West Boulevard 604-440-8996 www.enviabledesigns.com

Kerrisdale Equipment 6103 West Boulevard 604-266-8393 www.kerrisdaleequipment.com

Prestige Kitchens 6238 East Boulevard 604-261-8212 www.prestigekitchens.ca

Magnum Projects Ltd 604-569-3900 www.magnumprojects.ca

Residence Interiors 2431 W 41st Ave 604-687-1413 www.residenceinteriors.com

Molly Maid

Warline Painting Ltd

(ads p. 15 & 25)

Meg Roberts (ad p. 17) 604-734-7260 www.mollymaid.ca Odenza Homes 2043 W 41st Ave 604-805-7001 www.odenzahomes.com

Kerrisdale Design Inc. 604-616-8575 www.kerrisdaledesign.com

(ad p. 19)

604-542-5064 www.warlinepainting.ca West Side Window Coverings & Design 2370 W 41st Ave 604-261-8875 www.westsidewindowcoverings.com

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Alpha Electric & Appliance (ad p. 19)

Insurance BCAA 2347 W 41st Ave 604-268-5800 www.bcaa.com

Rand & Fowler Insurance (ad p. 39) 4860 Mackenzie St 604-266-2357 www.randandfowler.com

Westland Insurance 2094 W 41st Ave 604-261-3128 www.westland-insurance.com

Legal Adrian & Co. Lawyers 5660 Yew St 604-266-7811 Claudia Leca Notary Public 264-2025 W 42nd Ave Fred Ngan Notary Public 22-5729 West Boulevard 604-264-8899

Morin & Letendre Notaries Public 202-2309 W 41st Ave 604-263-9317

Kerfoot, Burroughs & Co. (ad p. 8) 300-5687 Yew St 604-263-2565 www.kblawco.com

Friesen & Epp 5660 Yew St 604-264-8386 www.friesenandepp.com

Lim & Company Lawyers 2232 W 41st Ave 604-266-1988

Mary Richter Law Office 202-2445 W 41st Ave 604-558-0588

Munro & Crawford Barristers & Solicitors 5670 Yew St 604-266-7174 www.munrocrawford.ca

Peter Griffiths Notary Public 2067 W 41st Ave 604-263-3277 Richter Trial Lawyers 310-5687 Yew St 604-264-5550 www.richtertriallaw.com Ruth M K Tang, Notary Coporation 5728 East Boulevard 604-261-3788 Sophia Immigration & Citizenship 101-5704 Balsam St 604-264-1178 www.sophiaimmigration.com

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SERVICES Pet Supplies | Services | Veterinarian

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Kerrisdale Vet Hospital (ad p. 16)

5999 West Boulevard 604-266-4171 www.kerrisdalevethospital.com

Simply Natural Raw Pet Food 5565 West Boulevard 604-266-1125

True Carnivores 5961 West Boulevard 604-267-3647 www.truecarnivores.com Waggers Dog Daycare & Polka Dog Spa 5465 West Boulevard 604-263-6615

West Boulevard Veterinary Clinic 5383 West Boulevard 604-263-6740 www.wbvc.bc.ca

www.simplynaturalrawpet.com

Real Estate Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven

RE/MAX Select Realty (ad back cover)

604-329-1430

www.vancouversbestlistings.com

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty 6272 East Boulevard 604-266-1364 www.coldwellbanker.ca Colyvan Pacific Real Estate & Property Management 202-5704 Balsam St 604-683-8399 www.colyvanpacific.com

Cosulich Group 408-2052 W 41st Ave 604-263-8863 www.cosulichgroup.com Dexter Realty 2094 W 43rd Ave 604-263-1144 www.dexterrealty.com MacDonald Realty 2105 W 38th Ave 604-263-1911 www.macrealty.com Prudential United Realty 201-2107 W 40th Ave 604-263-8800

www.prudentialunitedrealty.com

RE/MAX Select Properties (ad p. 18) 5487 West Boulevard 604-737-8865 www.rspvan.com

Royal LePage Residential Real Estate 5970 East Boulevard 604-261-9311 www.royallepagewestside.com Sutton Group 200-5511 West Boulevard 604-267-3800 www.suttonwestcoast.com Vancouver Management Ltd 205-2025 W 42nd Ave 604-263-1766

Specialty Services 4Cats Arts Studio 2059 W 41st Ave 604-569-0087 www.4cats.com/kerrisdale

Kerrisdale Ship Depot 2498 W 41st Ave 604-267-2457 www.shipdepot.ca

Bell Mobile Phone Service 2065 W 41st Ave 604-267-4263

Provident Security 2309 W 41st Ave 604-664-1087 www.providentsecurity.ca

Design by Fire (ad p. 16)

604-831-9206 www.designbyfire.ca Kerrisdale Office Services 2361 W 41st Ave 604-261-7773 kerrisdaleofficeservices.com

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Rogers Wireless 5759 West Boulevard 604-267-6383

Sandra Steier Photography (ad p. 18) 604-277-7437 www.sandrasteier.com

Stanley Park HorseDrawn Tours (article p. 7-8)

604-681-5115 www.stanleypark.com Teya France Office Systems 2368 W 41st Ave 604-267-7571 www.teyafrance.com The UPS Store #205 5525 West Boulevard 604-263-6245 www.theupsstorelocal.ca/205

SERVICES Travel Cruise Ship Center 5768 East Boulevard 604-329-6984

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Flight Centre 2496 W 41st Ave 2246 W 41st Ave 604-264-0552 www.carlsonwagonlittravel.com 1-877-478-8747 www.flightcentre.ca Cruise About 2251 W 41st Ave 1-855-442-3726 www.cruiseabout.ca

Kenmore Travel Group 2492 W 41st Ave 604-269-9981 www.kenmoretravel.com Marlin Travel 2175 W 41st Ave 604-263-1841 www.marlintravel.ca Silkway Travel & Cruise 2027 W 41st Ave 604-656-1000 www.silkway.com

COMMUNITY LINKS Artists of Kerrisdale 5851 West Boulevard www.artistsofkerrisdale.com City of Vancouver 453 W 12th Ave 3-1-1 www.vancouver.ca Fire & Rescue No. 21 Firehall 5425 Carnarvon St 604-665-6021 non-emerg.

Kerrisdale Branch Vancouver Public Library 2112 W 42nd Ave 604-665-3974 www.vpl.ca

Kerrisdale Business Association (ad p. 5 & 24)

Kerrisdale P.O. Box 18068 Vancouver, BC V6M 4L3 604-266-9875 www.kerrisdalevillage.com Kerrisdale Community Centre 5851 West Boulevard 604-257-8100 www.kerrisdalecc.com

Kerrisdale Community Police Centre (ad p. 24) 6070 East Boulevard 604-717-3434 www.komcpc.com

Kerrisdale Arena Cyclone Taylor 5670 East Boulevard 604-257-8121 www.kerrisdalecc.com Kerrisdale Farmers Market East Boulevard (beside arena) www.eatlocal.org Kerrisdale Figure Skating 5670 East Boulevard 604-266-4424 www.skatekerrisdale.com Kerrisdale Indoor Pool 5851 West Boulevard 604-257-8105 www.kerrisdalecc.com Kerrisdale Lawn Bowls Club 5870 Elm St 604-261-1116 www.krlbc.com Kerrisdale Little League www.kerrisdalebaseball.com Kerrisdale Play Palace 5670 East Boulevard 604-257-8121 www.kerrisdalecc.com Kerrisdale Senior Centre 5851 West Boulevard 604-257-8100 www.kerrisdalecc.com

Kerrisdale Triathlon Club www.kerrisdaletriclub.com Maple Grove Outdoor Pool 6875 Yew St 604-266-9512 www.vancouver.ca/kerrisdale

Kerrisdale Insider Directory

Cannetic Travel Ltd 2268 W 41st Ave 604-304-5950 www.mydiscoverytour.ca

McCleery Golf Course 7188 MacDonald St www.vancouverparksgolf.ca The 33rd Kerrisdale Centennial Group 680 W 49th Ave www.scout33.org The Kerrisdale Masonic Hall 2146 W 41st Ave 604-266-5737 www.freemasonry.bcy.ca Vancouver Hospice Society 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7305 www.vancouverhospice.org Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey 604-224-5891 www.vancouvertbirds.ca Vancouver United FC (Kerrisdale Soccer) 604-261-7232 www.vanufc.com West Side Warriors Football www.westsidefootball.bc.ca

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Nov 23, 2012 - Feb 14, 2013 School District 39 Non-Instructional Day St Philip’s Christmas Fayre, 12-3:30pm. www.stphilipsdunbar.com Rogers Santa Claus Parade in downtown Vancouver at 1pm Kerrisdale’s Window Dress Up for the Holidays Contest (p. 24) “Above & Beyond This Galaxy” a play at Kerrisdale Community Centre Hanukkah Scottish Christmas in Kerrisdale, 2-3pm at Kerrisdale Sr Centre Breakfast with Santa at Kerrisdale Community Centre An Old Fashioned Christmas Concert, 7:30-8:30pm. Magee Theatre Winter Solstice Last day of school before Winter Break School District 39 Winter Break (through Jan 4) Christmas Boxing Day New Year’s Day School District 39 schools reopen after Winter Break Kerrisdale Insider advertising deadline for Feb 15 magazine School District 39 Non-Instructional Todd Peter Day Michael Little People Preschool - Open House, 5600 Balaclava St (p. 19) Richery Ladner Dallaire Family Day (BC’s new statutory holiday) Valentine’s Day Series 1 magazine comes Series Series 3 Kerrisdale Insider out 2

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