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In Kitsilano

Six hand-picked boutiques, the neighbourhood's best tables and festivals, and a walkable plan shaped around your pace. Pick what you love, and we'll map out the day for you to explore on your own.

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Walkable loop
~3 km
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01Destinations

Six doors, opened for you.

Independent ateliers and quiet salons along West 4th, Broadway and Kits Point. Each one is worth the detour, and every one is a short walk from the next.

  • A clothing rail of neutral-toned dresses beside a sculptural cactus

    Fashion & Tailoring

    Atelier Arbutus

    West 4th Ave & Arbutus St

    Quiet-luxury tailoring, cut to your silhouette by appointment.

    • Private fitting suite
    • 48-hour alterations
    • Nordic & Canadian labels
  • Fine jewellery arranged on a display table

    Fine Jewellery

    Maison Yew

    West 4th Ave & Yew St

    Ethically sourced stones, set by hand in a light-filled salon.

    • Certified, traceable stones
    • Bespoke commissions
    • Champagne salon
  • Sculptural sunglasses displayed in a shop window

    Independent Eyewear

    Tidewater Optique

    West 4th Ave & Vine St

    Hand-finished frames from small ateliers in Japan and France.

    • Titanium & acetate specialists
    • Same-day lens fitting
    • Face-shape styling
  • Structured leather handbags arranged on a table

    Leather Goods

    Kits Point Leather Co.

    Cornwall Ave & Yew St

    Structured bags and small leather goods, monogrammed while you sip.

    • Vegetable-tanned hides
    • In-house monogramming
    • Lifetime repair service
  • Wooden shelving styled with ceramics and objects

    Home & Objects

    Salt & Cedar

    West Broadway & Vine St

    West Coast ceramics, linen and cedar — curated like a gallery.

    • Local makers only
    • Interior styling sessions
    • Worldwide crated shipping
  • A marble reception desk with flowers and a lamp in a boutique interior

    Concept Store & Art

    Galerie Marine

    West 4th Ave & Balsam St

    A rotating concept store where local artists meet limited-run design.

    • New edit every six weeks
    • Artist-led previews
    • Collector waitlist

02The Map

Ten minutes, door to door.

Every destination sits within a short glide of West 4th. Tap a name to fly the map there, then open it in Apple Maps or Google Maps.

Aerial view of a beach with the city rising behind it

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Selected: Atelier Arbutus West 4th Ave & Arbutus St

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03Signature Experiences

Beyond the boutique, the whole neighbourhood.

Kitsilano lives on its patios, its festivals and its morning rituals. Add any of them and your plan works them into the route.

  • A chef finishing a plated steak with sauce

    Dining

    Kitsilano Tables

    Chef's counters, sunset patios and quiet corner tables. Your plan sets aside time for a long lunch on West 4th.

    Tasting menus · Seafood · Natural wine

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  • Grilled souvlaki skewers with pita, tomato and red onion

    Early summer

    Greek Day on Broadway

    West Broadway turns into a Hellenic street party for one Sunday a year. Add it and your route swings through the festival blocks.

    Street festival · Music · Family-friendly

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  • A crowd strolling through an open-air street market

    Midsummer

    Khatsalano Festival

    West 4th goes car-free for live music, art and pop-up shopping. Your plan points you to the quieter side streets between stages.

    Live stages · Local makers · Car-free

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  • Two women walking along a sidewalk carrying shopping bags

    Seasonal

    Season-End Sales

    Kitsilano's boutiques run quiet season-end edits in January and July. Add this and your plan flags which stops to check first.

    January & July · Limited sizes · Go early

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  • A person holding a yoga pose on a dock over calm water

    Wellness

    Spa & Yoga Reset

    Start with a morning flow by the water, then a treatment before the shops open. Add it and your day begins at Kits Beach.

    Studio classes · Massage · Recovery

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04Voices

Said quietly, after the day.

  • I picked four shops and a lunch spot, chose 'relaxed', and the plan had us wandering West 4th at exactly the right speed. No bookings, no fuss.

    Amélie R.Montréal · Anniversary weekend

  • I opened the walking route in Google Maps and just followed it between meetings. Two hours, three stops, one very good leather bag.

    Daniel K.Seattle · Business trip add-on

  • The plan ended at the beach right around sunset. It felt directed without anyone directing us, and we went off-script twice without losing the thread.

    Priya S.London · Engagement shopping

  • We built a Khatsalano day the night before and sent the link to the whole family. Everyone knew where to meet and roughly when.

    Marcus & Jen T.Calgary · Family summer visit

  • A short, well-chosen list beats a long one. The insider tips on each shop were the best part.

    Hiro N.Osaka · Design-focused day

05Your Itinerary

Sketch your day, then wander it.

Choose your stops, a start time and a pace. You get a loose, walkable plan with rough timings, insider tips and a route to open in your maps app. Nothing to book, nothing to sign up for.

Boutiques
Experiences
Lunch break
Pace

Your plan updates as you choose. Nothing is stored.

Your loose plan

10:0015:05 (start to finish)

  • 4 stops
  • 1.3 km on foot
  • Balanced pace

  1. ~10:0045 min

    Boutique

    Atelier Arbutus

    Fashion & Tailoring · West 4th Ave & Arbutus St

    Ask for the fitting suite at the back; it's quieter than the front racks and has the best light.

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  2. 3 min walk · 150 m

  3. ~10:5045 min

    Boutique

    Maison Yew

    Fine Jewellery · West 4th Ave & Yew St

    Ask to see the reserve tray. Some pieces are never placed in the window.

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  4. 3 min walk · 140 m

  5. ~11:3545 min

    Boutique

    Tidewater Optique

    Independent Eyewear · West 4th Ave & Vine St

    Bring your current prescription; lenses for most frames can be fitted the same day.

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  6. 3 min walk · 80 m

  7. ~12:2575 min

    Lunch

    Lunch on West 4th Ave

    Kitsilano Tables

    Walk-ins are easiest before 12:00 or after 13:30. Patios fill first on sunny days.

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  8. 8 min walk · 620 m

  9. ~13:4545 min

    Boutique

    Kits Point Leather Co.

    Leather Goods · Cornwall Ave & Yew St

    Monogramming takes about an hour. Drop your piece off, have lunch, and collect it on the way back.

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  10. 4 min walk · 340 m

  11. ~14:3530 min

    Finish

    Wind down at Kits Beach

    Sand, mountains and the bay

    Facing west across English Bay, it is one of the best sunset views in the city.

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Times are rounded and approximate. Opening hours vary; check each shop before you set out.

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