shops that cater to vegans, at least somewhat

Groceries

Capers
2285 West 4th Ave. (604) 739-6676
1675 Robson Street (604) 687-5288
3277 Cambie Street 604-909-2988

A great health-food oriented supermarket. Kitsilano and West End locations. Carries such goodies as Veganrella, wheat gluten 'cutlets', Macaroni & Chreese (vegan!), Earth Balance margarine, Nature's Path cereals, organic fruits & veggies, natural bath products, books, a bakery with a few vegan options, a nice magazine rack, and a nice café next door (W. 4th location).

Choices Market
2627 West 16th Avenue (604) 736-0009
3493 Cambie Street (604) 677-0302
1202 Richards Street

Natural foods supermarket with a good selection of goods & organic fruits/veggies.

Granville Island Farmer's Market
1585 Johnston St. 604-666-6477
Farmers selling their own fresh produce. Thursdays 9-6, April through October.

Green International Trading Co.
3048 Main St (604) 879-2928
Vegetarian asian health foods, including soya and gluten products.

Kea Foods
2600 Main St (604) 872-4413
Health-oriented corner market in the hip area of Main street. Great if you live in the area.

Aran Spelt Bakery
1692 Venables Street 604-258-2726
Bakery specializing in Spelt flour with many vegan and vegetarian items.

Surrey

The Corner Stone
#101-15240 102a Ave, Surrey (604) 583-2274
Vegan-friendly grocery store.

Delivery

Small Potatoes Urban Delivery
569 Powell St. (604) 215-7783 Fax: (604) 215-1264
Organic produce and groceries delivery service for most of Greater Vancouver. Features online ordering!

Urban Organics
1395 Odlum Drive (604) 255-2004 Fax: (604) 255-2341
Another organic grocery delivery service with other grocery options, an excellent web site ordering system, and good prices.

Green Earth Organics
1864 Triumph Street (604) 708-2345 Fax: (604) 708-5998
Organic grocery delivery recommended to me by a reader. Their website is very informative.

Clothing/Etc.:

Kitsilano Hemp Company
2918 West 4th Ave. (604) 730-1864
Hemp based clothing & other goods.

Mountain Equipment Co-op
130 West Broadway (604) 872-7858
Outdoors supply store with a good selection of cotton & synthetic based clothing. Includes the Garmont 'Vegan' hiking boots.

Mark's Work Wearhouse
1885 West 4th Ave. (604) 736-2678
Retail clothing outlet featuring practical clothes, many cotton based.

Queen Bee Luxuries
76 Kingsway 778-737-7936
Vegan body-care, funky clothes & accessories.