Vancouver Travel Forum

Hi

What should I get from Vancouver to give as gifts for friends? anything that represents Vancouver except fish stuff. I would like something that is not too heavy or bulky for the luggage. I have bought some T shirts. Thanks

Maple syrup and MacLaren's Imperial Cheese.

Where do you live Robyn...carrying food can be a problem. This is odd I know but we went up to the high building in downtown Vancouver and I cannot remember what I saw but there was something for sale I thought was a good idea for a gift.
There are mounted police souvenirs in the gift shops and of course items to remember the Rockies. You can buy bear bells.Plenty of Canada things around.

My choice is T-skirt with Olympic Game 2010

Well the Games is a good idea I did not think of that. She has T Shirts but maybe not with the Games Marg

A few ideas that haven't been mentioned:

BeaverTails: These are classic Canadian snacks, essentially sweet fried pastry in the shape of a beaver tail. I think they originated in Quebec, but you can find them at most gift shops. Check out www.beavertailsinc.com

Ice Wine: Canada is the world's leading producer of ice wine. It's a sweet dessert wine made from grapes harvested in winter, when temperatures are below freezing. The good thing if you're traveling is that ice wine comes in small 375ml bottles. You can find ice wine in liquor stores and in some of the gift shops.

Souvenirs from Granville Island Brewing: Located in the Granville Island neighborhood, this was Vancouver's first microbrewery. They offer tours and also have a great shop with the obvious (beer), plus lots of cool bottle openers, t-shirts and other things.

Hope that helps.

Remy
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