Guidebook for Vancouver
Shopping
Baby store - small but they have a good range of things & a larger store elsewhere in Van so can prob get other items sent over if not in stock here.
TJ's the Kiddies Store - West 4th
2737 W 4th AveBaby store - small but they have a good range of things & a larger store elsewhere in Van so can prob get other items sent over if not in stock here.
West Broadway Meat Co
3209 West BroadwayIf you're into meaty things this butcher carries 'ethically raised' meats.
Mecca for all things organic/gluten-free/etc. etc. Yummy muffins. Salad/hot bar & lots of grab-n-go food.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveMecca for all things organic/gluten-free/etc. etc. Yummy muffins. Salad/hot bar & lots of grab-n-go food.
Fantastic huge bookshop with all things hippie/self-help/nutrition/spiritual/health/yoga/women's studies etc. etc. Comfy seats. Good mama/baby section.
31 locals recommend
Banyen Books & Sound
3608 W 4th AveFantastic huge bookshop with all things hippie/self-help/nutrition/spiritual/health/yoga/women's studies etc. etc. Comfy seats. Good mama/baby section.
Food Scene
Fantastic chai (different varieties - green tea/almond milk/soy/ etc etc) & really yummy food too. A good place to take baby as plenty of space too although no change table.
224 locals recommend
East Is East
3035 W BroadwayFantastic chai (different varieties - green tea/almond milk/soy/ etc etc) & really yummy food too. A good place to take baby as plenty of space too although no change table.
24 hour veggie restaurant. Packed at night but weekday brekkie special - $5.99 for pancake breakfast is fab. And they have a change table!
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave24 hour veggie restaurant. Packed at night but weekday brekkie special - $5.99 for pancake breakfast is fab. And they have a change table!
For a (rather overpriced) slice 'o pie you can't beat this spot. Organic food too. Spelt muffins are fab - they do their baked goods 50% off for next days - good for grab & go if out with baby...
60 locals recommend
Aphrodite's Organic Cafe
3605 W 4th AveFor a (rather overpriced) slice 'o pie you can't beat this spot. Organic food too. Spelt muffins are fab - they do their baked goods 50% off for next days - good for grab & go if out with baby...
Everything Else
Mondays Mom baby yoga with Teresa (check schedule online) is awesome!! So long as you're ok with some of the singing bits ;) An uplifting, fun start to the week!
6 locals recommend
Semperviva Yoga College - City Studio
1985 W BroadwayMondays Mom baby yoga with Teresa (check schedule online) is awesome!! So long as you're ok with some of the singing bits ;) An uplifting, fun start to the week!
Babytime - storytime with rhymes, activities etc. Wednesday mornings either 10:15-1045 or 11:15-11:45 (2 sessions - they're the same).
Vancouver Public Library, Kitsilano Branch
2425 Macdonald StBabytime - storytime with rhymes, activities etc. Wednesday mornings either 10:15-1045 or 11:15-11:45 (2 sessions - they're the same).
DEEEElicious hot chocolates. Many kinds. Dark & spicy is my particular favourite...
CocoaNymph Chocolates & Confections
3739 W 10th AveDEEEElicious hot chocolates. Many kinds. Dark & spicy is my particular favourite...