Whether you鈥檙e looking to celebrate your Mom or celebrate yourself, this 麻豆传媒映画neighbourhood is the perfect destination for anyone deserving of a little pampering and self-care.
Photo: South Granville BIA
Mom, we love you, but boy you鈥檙e sure hard to shop for.
Well that might not be the case for everyone, but it can be difficult to find the right way to celebrate someone as special as your mom. With that in mind, we partnered with to provide you with a mom-centric itinerary that will surely add a special touch to your Mother鈥檚 Day plans.
FLOWERS
Granville Island Florist, Photo: South Granville BIA
Under the guidance of creative director Suzane Lee, has become a go-to spot for luxury flowers in Vancouver. Their new flagship store in South Granville houses their 25 years of experience amongst gorgeous blossoming flowers and botanicals. is another exceptional spot, offering locally sourced flowers 聽and a unique collection of pottery, crystals and thoughtful artisan gifts.
BRUNCH
Stable House Bistro, Photo: South Granville BIA
This is not your average brunch spot, these are special occasion dishes, fitted for a queen. With a nod to classic European bistros, Stable house Wine Bar & Bistro focuses on seasonal food, paired with an excellent wine list and cocktail menu. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers, making for a menu of clean flavours and decadent accoutrements. We recommend the pasta carbonara with brussel sprouts or challah french toast with fresh berries and chantilly cream. Their wine and cocktail menu is also , ensuring your Mother鈥檚 Day starts off right.
SELF CARE
If you鈥檙e in need of a little 鈥淢om time鈥� then look no further. In addition to being home to a variety of wellness stores, complete with every ointment, massage oil and spa service you could imagine, South Granville is also home to Miraj, . A place of cleansing and healing for both body and soul, Hammam spas practice traditional Middle Eastern treatments and offer ornate steam rooms that aim to rejuvenate and recharge.
If spas aren鈥檛 your thing, South Granville is also a hotbed for . This neighbourhood is the perfect place to get esthetic services, blow outs or simply shop for beauty products to use at home (Deciem, Aveda, L鈥橭ccitane). Afterall Mom鈥檚 should get pampered every day, not just once in May.
SHOPPING
Les Creuset, Photo: South Granville BIA
If you didn鈥檛 show up to brunch with a gift (shame! - just kidding), we recommend taking your Mom (or yourself) out for a bit of a shopping spree. South Granville is home to a ton of well known name brands as well as local luxury brands, offering a one-of-kind shopping experience unlike anywhere else in the city. For those craving luxury fashion labels, be sure to check out , which carries incredible handbags, perfume, fashion and accessories. focuses beautifully simple clothing designed to move with real life. It鈥檚 timeless, comfortable and effortlessly chic.
South Granville is also home to well known brands like Anthropologie, William Sonoma and Le Creuset, making it a fantastic neighbourhood for window shopping, shopping sprees or Mother鈥檚 Day Gifts. Check out local favourite, , luxury consignment shop, where you can buy your dream outfit at a fraction of the price. You can view all of the neighbourhood鈥檚 retail stores .
DINNER
Fiore Restaurant, Photo: South Granville BIA
Mother鈥檚 Day dinner should obviously be a treat, but not just any 鈥渘ice鈥� restaurant will do. Try to find an option that offers each diner (especially Mom) something they wouldn鈥檛 normally get at home. This year, we recommend fresh handmade pasta from . Chef Carlos Rodriguez marries the amazing flavors of locally grown ingredients with traditional and non-traditional antipasti, hand-crafted pastas, roman style pizzas and an always evolving wine list that will guarantee your Mother鈥檚 Day celebration feels as special as the guest of honour.
Other popular restaurants include Vij鈥檚 Rangoli, Jamjar Folk Lebanese, West Restaurant, The Rise Eatery, Cheesecake Etc., Ouisi Bistro, Heirloom Vegetarian, Stable House Bistro, Bin 4 Burger Lounge, Caffe Barney, The Marquis Grill, and Kyo Korean BBQ House.
DESSERT
Heirloom Vegetarian, Photo: South Granville BIA
With a fantastic food scene peppering the entire south end of Granville Street, it makes sense that you鈥檒l also find some great cocktails along the way. With many options to choose from, a day of eating, shopping and relaxing might best be topped off with a visit to . While their focus is elevated plant-based dining, their cocktail menu is outstanding. With an ever evolving menu of vegan drinks, this is the perfect spot for some light sweets and boozy treats. If you鈥檙e looking to take some sweets home, stop over at for a wide selection of baked goods, sweets and whole cakes.
There鈥檚 so much to see and do on South Granville! For more Mother鈥檚 Day activities, visit
Photo: South Granville BIA
