VC09 - Granville Island

Little Dream is a fragment of Dream, the Gastown boutique that’s championed local designers for 16 years. Look for dresses from Allison Wonderland, pretty pleated blouses from KBO, and striking organic jewellery by Justine Brooks. 1666 Johnston St., 604-683-6930.

Go Fish’s smoky salmon tacones made Vancouver magazine’s 101 Best Tastes list; visit its shack on the docks and see what all the fuss is about. 1505 W. First Ave., 604-730-5040

Knotty Toys is a throwback to the pre-plastic toy era, stocking sustainably made wooden toys from Plan Toys; custom-order puzzles and blocks spelling your little one’s name. 1496 Cartwright St., 604-683-7854.

Edible British Columbia is the place to source local artisan foodstuffs like Vista d’Oro’s seasonal preserves, Chilliwack River’s pure liquid honeys, Maison Côté’s spice rubs — too many finds to list. Staff offer tours of the Public Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. 1689 Johnston St., 604-662-3606.

Artisan SakeMaker sakes pair beautifully with local fare. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 1339 Railspur Alley, 604-685- 7253.

Jasna Sokolovic creates ceramic wall installations richly detailed with pencil sketches, silk-screening, and the impressions of found objects, among other treatments. Her latest project is clever 3D wallpaper. 1375 Railspur Alley, 604-684-5327.