Last minute
oiit ideas

HAVE YOU finished your shopping yet? Christmas is only

a few days away. If the answer is no, and you dread the
thought of confronting downtown crowds, you can relax.

There is a solution. And it’s
right here on the North Shore.

There are hundreds of street-
front stores and boutiques on the
North Shore offering as much
variety «and originality as any-
where eise.

You probably drive by at least a
dozen of them each day withoul
giving them 2 second thovcht. it’s
time to park your car and take a
walk — a block or two will do —
to rediscover what North and
West Vancouver have to offer.

Of course, we don’t have room
to mention everyone, but here’s a
list of some interesting stores on
the North Shore that are
overflowing with unique and
unusual gift and stocking stuffer
ideas that will get you on your

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988-2717

320 E Esplanade, N. VAN.
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traditional aitis

¢ Handknit sweaters, toques,
mitts, socks & scarves

¢ Pendleton [Indian blankets

« Moccasins (newborn ta size
12)

© Jewellery

» Beaded leather goods

© Woodcarvings

* Books

424 W. 3rd
tWVan.
988-4735

Hours:
Mon-Sat.
10-6pm

By Mylene Ava Pilutik
Contributing Writer

way to completing , our Christmas
shopping.

@ Jackee’s Homecraft Gallery,
1761 Marine Dr., West Van-
ouver, 926-5711,

If country is your craving, the
place to visit on the North Shore
is Jackee’s Homecraft Gallery, a
quaint store brimming with coun-
try knickknacks — wood carved
animals, handmade quilts, country
furniture — most of which are
made locally.

For a special Christmas gift
item, check out the hand-painted

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KRISTIN GABBOTT and 18-menth-old Chase Ho
The Red Horse in West Vancouver.

UNIQUE HANDMADE CRAFTS
R DECORATIONS, ORNAMENTS, CANDLES, etc.
FOR CHRISTMAS
AND ALL OTHER OCCASIONS

1121 LONSDALE

985-0490 7
MON.-SAT 10-6PM SUN. 12-5PM

MOLLY MAID
do the housework

987-4112

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SUPPLY OF STOCK AND OPTIONAL PARTS.
NEW PLASTIC MODEL DEPARTMENT

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SILVERWING HOBBIES

Unit #118 - 2838 E. Hastings
Vancouver
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REGULAR HOURS
10°00 am - 7:00 pm MON. THRU SAT.
SUNDAYS 11:00 am-3:00 pm
7 DAYS A WEEK DURING XMAS

100% Cotton
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$699

Pocketed Drawstring
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and the champion of the disadvantag- ff
ed. Being surmewhat irreverent, he eats —
meat and drinks alcohol, contrary to
Buddhist teachings. You might see him as
a counter-culture figure. part Robin Hood
and part jester.
The perfect gift for that special hard-living
frend who is somewhat of a rebel, and a
champion of the underdog.

$380.00
Polar Ari of Asia

955 Homer Street, off Nelson
Vancouver 687-8778

DRAW DATE JAN. 1/92

128 E.t4th

North Yanceuver £
M-Sat. 10-5:30pm £
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Iso 1 4696 Robson
C..%./J Vancouver
M-Sat. 11-6pm

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