Celebrating the Stores & Stories of Long-Time Merchants!
The West Broadway BIA is excited to introduce you to our Stars on Broadway – 73 of our local eats, shops and services who have been in business for over 20 years! These long-time businesses have opened their doors, warmed our hearts and made many memories in the community and we are proud to feature them on our new street banners. We encourage you to meet the merchants, visit their stores and learn their stories.
Special thanks to Emily Carr and BrainBoost Education as well as Peter Forde, Emma Heckman, Jack Morris and Natalie Schmidt – the talented illustrators who brought the merchant caricatures to life.
Local community organizations including the Vancouver Public Library’s Kitsilano Branch, the Kitsilano Community Centre and Kitsilano Neighbourhood house are helping to honour our long-time merchants with our roaming exhibit, ‘Stories on Broadway’, which gives you the opportunity to take a close up look at the Stars on Broadway street banner art accompanied by the merchant’s stories. Currently, you can find the exhibit at Kitsilano CC for the month of August!
Next time you’re in the neighbourhood look up and see the stars on Broadway!
Point Grey Dental Clinic
Dr. Victor Yeung is known by his clients for being friendly, welcoming and having a great sense of humour.
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RBC Royal Bank
In 1901 the Royal Bank of Canada, was established as a national institution.
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Rothman & Co.
The Rothman story is a family legacy of linens. It started with Ed Rothman when he launched the first Ed’s Linen warehouse in Richmond in 1982.
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Scotiabank
The Bank of Nova Scotia was established in Halifax on May 10, 1832.
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Semperviva Yoga
The husband and wife team co-founded Semperviva in the heart of Kits.
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Serano Greek Pastry
Like many of West Broadway's long-time merchants, this family run bakery has its roots in Greece. Lula grew up working in her father’s pastry store in Greece, so it was only natural to open up a bakery with her son Eric and carry on the family tradition.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart was built on the idea that it was possible to build a national organization of pharmacies without sacrificing the personalized service of the local community pharmacist.
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Sleep Country
You've probably heard their catchy radio jingle and likely purchased your mattress, pillows or bed frame from them.
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Solly’s Bagelry
Solly’s Bagelry, a Jewish family bakery and deli, is a family business that was established in March 1994 on Vancouver’s Eastside and now encompasses three retail stores across the city.
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Super Glass
Super Glass has a long history in the Kitsilano community but they also serve the whole metro area from Delta to Whistler.
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Superior Dollar Store
Daily you can find Tommy & Dylis working in their store; they’re friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about their massive inventory.
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TD Canada Trust
The Toronto - Dominion Bank was chartered on February 1, 1955 with the merger of The Bank of Toronto with The Dominion Bank.
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Thai Cuisine by Montri
Chef Montri is a fixture in Vancouver's Thai cuisine. Originally, his popular restaurant opened in Kitsilano in 1990 and quickly became legendary.
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The Eatery Sushi
The Eatery is well-known as the funkiest place around for Japanese food.
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The Fringe Cafe
The Fringe Café’s enduring presence on Vancouver’s ever-evolving West Broadway adds another layer of comfort for regulars.
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