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magazines, DVDs and toys of the adult type. Proceeds of designated books support the
store's long-running legal battle against Canada Customs for its seizures of imported
items. If this is your first visit to Vancouver, it's a great place to network with the local
'gayborhood.'
Check the notice boards for events and announcements from the wider community.
There are also occasional events in the store, including launches and author readings.
LULULEMON ATHLETICA
CLOTHING
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( www.lululemon.com ; 3118 Robson St; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm Sun; 5) The flag-
ship downtown store of the Vancouver-based chain that made ass-hugging yoga wear a
mainstream fashion, this is the shop for that archetypal West Coast look. Sporty tops
and stretchy pants for women are the collection's backbone, but menswear is also in the
mix for those blokes in touch with their yoga side. The range has recently expended to
include cycling and jogging gear.
Ask the friendly staff about the warehouse sales that occasionally pop up around
town: there are some serious bargains to be had.
MARQUIS WINE CELLARS
WINE
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( www.marquis-wines.com ; 1034 Davie St; 11am-9pm; 6) Small and friendly, this
boutique wine shop has a down-to-earth approach to its products, which makes it a
great place to hit if you can't tell the difference between a pinot noir and a pinot grigio.
Expert staff and regular tastings are part of the mix - also check its website for a roster
of enticing wine education events.
This is a good spot to dive into BC wine: ask for tips and you may be pleasantly sur-
prised .
SIGNATURE BC LIQUOR STORE
DRINK
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( www.bcliquorstores.com ; 768 Bute St; 10am-9pm; 5) The 'Signature' in the name
means this well-located shop - just off Robson St at Bute - is one of the larger-format
BC government liquor stores. You'll find a big selection of pretty much anything you
might want to imbibe, including a back wall of regional and international beers and a
large array of wines from around the world. If you're a beer fan, make sure you peruse
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