Shop Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano... don't miss Gravity Pope Tailored Goods. full story
New York Times "When the light's right and the music's right, and the mirrored chandelier is spinning, it's a little surreal." full story
The Globe and Mail "The sartorial gods have answered with gravitypope tailored goods" full story
Fashion Magazine Put your best foot forward this season with the latest looks, colours and textures according to Gravity Pope's manager Vanessa Cuppen full story
Avenue Magazine Calgary "Irreverence comes naturally to Gravity Pope" full story
Canadian Footwear Journal "Designer minded, but young in spirit" full story
The Globe and Mail "A full 1,700 styles... from 70 different labels for summer." full story
Fashion "What makes them walk on air? Handpicked selections from all over the world, of course." full story
shuz "Visit the store to have your own religious experience" full story
Outlooks "she brings in shoes nobody in the country has even heard of" full story
HemMagazine "most glorious shoe collection ever housed under one roof" full story
VueWeekly "the best shoe store we found just happened to be in Calgary" full story
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Pacific Heights New York Times Travel, March 23, 2008 Rebecca Philps
Between snowcapped mountains and the ocean shore, Vancouver has always been Canada's beauty queen. But the city isn't relying on its looks alone. With trailblazing chefs, designers and artists -- not to mention a thriving film scene -- it's become the hottest spot north of the border.
12 hours in Vancouver
10 A.M. Start with an almond croissant and espresso at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters. 2152 West Fourth Avenue; (604) 420-4901.
11 A.M. Shop Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano for fashion-forward clothes (don't miss Gravity Pope Tailored Goods at No. 2203).
12 P.M. Study the superb First Nations totem poles at the Museum of Anthropology. 6393 NW Marine Drive; (604) 822-5087.
1:30 P.M. Head to the docks near Granville Island for lunch at the divey but cultish Go Fish. 1505 West First Avenue; (604 )730-5039.
2:30 P.M. Visit Artisan Sake Maker, Canada's only artisanal sake producer, on Granville Island. 1339 Railspur Alley; (604) 685-7253.
4 P.M. Explore False Creek by kayak or boat from the Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Center. 1668 Duranleau Street; (604) 689-7575.
7:30 P.M. Sidle up to the sushi bar at Blue Water Café in Yaletown. 1095 Hamilton Street; (604) 688-8078; entrees $31 to $45.
10 P.M.Sip old-school cocktails and rub shoulders with the beautiful people at George. 1137 Hamilton Street; (604) 628-5555. |
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