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Shopping Fun and Experiences - Vancouver

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In Kitsilano

23 stores along West 4th Avenue, from Burrard to Macdonald, plus the neighbourhood's best tables and festivals. Pick what you love, and we'll map out a walkable day for you to explore at your own pace.

Stores on West 4th
23
Ten walkable blocks
Burrard → Macdonald

01Featured Destinations

Six stars on West 4th.

Our picks from the 23 stores between Burrard and Macdonald. Every one is a short walk from the next.

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

    Outdoor & Active

    lululemon

    2101 W 4th Ave

    The brand's original store, expanded and reopened at West 4th and Arbutus.

    • First store, opened 1998
    • Reopened 2017, about 6,300 sq ft
    • Rooftop terrace for events
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    Outdoor & Active

    Arc'teryx Kitsilano

    2201 W 4th Ave

    A 4,500 sq ft store from the North Vancouver outdoor brand, with a repair service centre.

    • About 4,500 sq ft
    • In-store repair service centre
    • Opened late 2022
  • Fine jewellery arranged on a display table Featured

    Jewellery & Accessories

    Mejuri

    2166 W 4th Ave

    Fine everyday jewellery and piercing, in Mejuri's first Vancouver store.

    • First Vancouver store, opened 2021
    • Piercing services
    • Modern fine jewellery
  • A marble reception desk with flowers and a lamp in a boutique interior Featured

    Beauty & Wellness

    Aesop Kitsilano

    2072 W 4th Ave

    Skin, hair and body care from the Melbourne-born brand.

    • Skin, hair and body care
    • Fragrance and home
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    Footwear

    John Fluevog Shoes

    2156 W 4th Ave

    Bold, original footwear from Vancouver designer John Fluevog.

    • Vancouver designer since the 1970s
    • Men's and women's styles
  • Zulu Records, Music & Books Featured

    Music & Books

    Zulu Records

    1972 W 4th Ave

    Independent record store selling new and used vinyl and CDs since 1981.

    • Independent since 1981
    • New and used vinyl

17 more stores on West 4th, from outdoor gear to records and a 1911 butcher.

See all 23 stores

02Eating

Long lunches, short walks.

Our picks from the 23 restaurants, cafés and delis between Burrard and Macdonald. Add one to your itinerary and it becomes your lunch stop.

  • A chef finishing a plated steak with sauce Featured

    Thai

    Maenam

    1938 W 4th Ave

    Chef Angus An's acclaimed modern Thai restaurant.

    • Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2026
    • Reservations on OpenTable
  • Featured

    French

    Au Comptoir

    2278 W 4th Ave

    A Parisian-style café and bistro serving classic French dishes from morning to night.

    • All-day French menu
    • House-made desserts
  • Grilled souvlaki skewers with pita, tomato and red onion Featured

    Persian

    Delara

    2272 W 4th Ave

    Contemporary Persian cooking with West Coast influences.

  • Featured

    Italian

    Fred's Kitsilano

    1873 W 4th Ave

    Wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta from the West Vancouver favourite.

    • Opened October 2025
    • Wood-fired pizza
    • Handmade pasta
  • Featured

    Deli & Butcher

    Jackson's Resto Butcher

    2214 W 4th Ave

    A butcher, deli and restaurant, on West 4th since 1911.

    • Since 1911
    • Butcher counter and deli
    • Casual restaurant

17 more places to eat on West 4th, from ramen and tacos to gelato and a 1911 butcher.

See all 23 places to eat

03The Map

Ten minutes, door to door.

The featured stores, in walking order from east to west. Tap a name to fly the map there, then open it in Apple Maps or Google Maps.

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Selected: Zulu Records 1972 W 4th Ave

04Signature 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.

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    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

  • Grilled souvlaki skewers with pita, tomato and red onion

    Late June

    Greek Day on Broadway

    West Broadway becomes a pedestrian-only Greek festival for one Sunday each June. Food, dancing and live music, free to attend.

    Street festival · Music · Family-friendly

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    July

    Khatsahlano Street Party

    Ten blocks of West 4th go car-free for Vancouver's largest free music and arts festival. Live stages, 50+ food trucks and hundreds of local makers.

    Live stages · Local makers · Car-free

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    Holiday & seasonal

    Sales Calendar

    Black Friday, Boxing Day and the January and July season-end edits are the best times to shop West 4th. See this year's dates and where to look first.

    Black Friday · Boxing Day · January & July

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    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

05Voices

Said quietly, after the day.

06Your 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.

Featured stores
More West 4th stores 17 to choose from
Fashion
Footwear
Outdoor & Active
Beauty & Wellness
Travel & Bags
Resale & Vintage
Business
Eating your first sit-down pick becomes lunch
More places to eat 17 to choose from
Japanese
Vietnamese
Mexican
Brunch & Diners
Burgers & Pubs
Salads & Bowls
Cafés & Bakeries
Ice Cream & Gelato
Experiences
Lunch break
Pace

Your plan updates as you choose. Nothing is stored.

Your loose plan

10:0012:45 (start to finish)

  • 1 stop
  • 1.2 km on foot
  • Balanced pace
  1. ~10:0045 min

    Store

    Aesop Kitsilano

    Beauty & Wellness · 2072 W 4th Ave

  2. 3 min walk · 250 m
  3. ~10:5075 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.

  4. 13 min walk · 950 m
  5. ~12:1530 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.

Walk it in Google Maps

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

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