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FOR CHRISTMAS shopping amid old-world charm and
personalized service, Ambleside Village offers a breath of
fresh air during the often hectic festive season.

The wide variety of shops and
service in the Ambleside area —
from Ambieside Park along
Marine Drive to approximately
1&th Street — prompted the
business association president to
joke about a butcher, baker and
candlestick maker. a

““We have everything, we have a
complete divergence (of shops),’’
explains William Irwin, the
Ambleside Village Business
Association’s president.

Among the many shops and ser-
vices that graces the Ambleside
area is West Van Florists, a
business Irwin calls ‘* the most
beautiful florist in the world.’’

For those special flower needs
this Christmas, West Van Florists
can supply everything needed to
make a Christmas party just that
little bit more special.

LOOK GOOD

To get ready for that special
Christmas party, Dina’s Hair
Vogue can make any party-goer
look smashing with a new look for
the festive Christmas season,

For the art lover on the
Christmas list, Humberston Ed-
wards Fine Arts is a perfect piace
to look for some new pieces of
artwork to grace the walls.

Fashion gifts or stocking stuffers
for this Christmas can be found
with ease at LestiegJane, which of-
fers a full selection of clothes and
accessories.

With a myriad of varied shops
— including even antique shops to
lingerie shops — Ambleside Village
is a complete one-stop Christmas
shopping experience.

Easy to get to, the village makes
a relaxing change of pace for
shoppers tired of the hustle and
bustle of other shopping areas
overwhelmed with people.

GRAB A MEAL

And when it comes time to get a
bite to eat — either at lunch or .
dinner — the area has a number of
restaurants that will satisfy all
tastes and budgets.

Taso’s Pizza & Steak House is a
perfect stop to enjoy a mouth-
watering pizza or delicious steak
after a day of shopping along the
village's streets,

‘In our little area here are
almost all individually owned
(businesses),"’ says Irwin. ‘‘Where
else do you have independently
owned pharmacies?"

And with the independent
owners comes a certain caring for
the customer that is often difficult
to find in today’s rushed
Christmas buying spree.

The village atmosphere of
Ambleside Village means special
attention from the shopkeepers.
“We give personal service that
(others) don’t give people.”

Situated right in the middle of
one of the most beautiful areas
anywhere, the merchants associa-
tion wants to combine the majesty
of the scenery with the shopping
atmosphere, says Irwin, who notes
upcoming revitalization plans.

Gifts large or smail, simple or
lavish — all can be found in one of
Ambleside Village’s many shops.
Charm of the old world, service
and friendliness make it an ideal
Christmas shopping stop.

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