Vancouver has some excellent antique stores.

The most remarkable is Architectural Antiques at 2403 Main Street, 604-872-3131. It specializes in architectural and decorative antiques, period furniture and antique lighting. It also carries antique hardware, reproduction lighting and things you won't find anywhere else. Recently, for example, they had a large collection of antique phonographs.

Architectural Antiques    2403 Main Street Vancouver, BC 604-872-3131

Another great Antique Store is The Antique Warehouse located at 226. S. W. Marine Drive, 604-324-3661. In the business since 1989, the Antique Warehouse receive accolades from dealers, designers and long time collectors as having the best selection of furniture in the city.

The Antique Warehouse    226. S. W. Marine Drive Vancouver, BC 604-324-3661

For old toys and antique toys, try the internationally known Baker's Dozen, at 3520 Main Street, 604-879-3348. Besides its excellent toy collection, Baker's Dozen sells antique model ships and boats, navigational instruments, furniture, paintings, folk art and teddy bears.

Baker's Dozen   3520 Main Street Vancouver, BC 604-879-3348

If you're interested in Period English furniture, visit R.H.V Tee and Son. This ship is located at 7963 Granville Street, near 64th Ave on the way to the airport. The phone number is 604-263-2791.

R.H.V Tee and Son  7963 Granville Street Vancouver, BC 604-263-2791

The Three Centuries Antiques Shop at 1662 West 2nd Ave, 604-685-8808, offers quality European formal 18th and 19th century furniture and decorative arts from Canada and the Western U.S.

Three Centuries Antiques Shop  1662 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC 604-685-8808

For antique Canadian furniture from Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia, the Canada West Antique Co. is the first place to look. It's located at 4430 West 10th Avenue, 604-222-9190.

Canada West Antique Co 4430 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC 604-222-9190

The Covet Gallery at 4437 West 10th, across the street from Canada West, is also worth a visit.

The Covet Gallery 4437 West 10th Vancouver, BC

For antique paintings, see Uno Langmann Limited at 2117 Granville Street, at the south end of Granville Bridge.

Uno Langmann Limited 2117 Granville Street Vancouver, BC

Next door, Guild House Antiques at 2121 Granville, has quality furniture and accessories.

Guild House Antiques 2121 Granville Vancouver, BC

On Granville between 14th and 15th Ave, you'll find five good antiques stores including Shaughnessy Antique Gallery with 45 dealers.

To find out more about all Vancouver antique resources, pick up the Greater Vancouver Antique and Collectable Guide at any gallery, or visit the website at www.antiquehome.com.