Just off the beaten path, New Westminster’s Sapperton district is a 20-minute drive or relaxing Skytrain trip from Vancouver, making for an ideal adventure.
The Toy Store: Pedagogy Toys
This family-owned toy store with a creative edge regularly gets new shipments of fun educational and high quality toys.
424 East Columbia St.; 604-395-3459; www.pedagogytoys.com
The Bakery: Bella Cakes and Pastries
From melt-in-your-mouth raspberry scones to tarts, and over-the-top made-to-order cakes, Bella Bakery is a must stop with kids (or without).
459 East Columbia Street; 604-777-2524; www.bellacakes.ca
The Organic Baby Shop: Dimpleskins Naturals
We’re on our tenth tin of Bum Bum Balm ($12). We love the brick-and-mortar shop where it all began for easy-to-grab shower gifts and good conversation with founder, Jen Casey.
451 East Columbia St.; 604-395-6262; www.dimpleskinsnaturals.com
The Vegan Shop: Karmavore
Specializing in intimate, cosmetic and edible choices for the karma-seeker within, we picked up water-based nail polish ($9) and Vegan Marshmallow S’mores ($5).
468 East Columbia St.; 604-527-4212; www.karmavore.ca
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