DunbarLife.com June 15 - September 1, 2023 Inside: JD’s BARBERSHOP Cover: JUDAH DOWN A Guide to Local Shopping & Events FREE NEW DISTRICT WINE, BEER & SPIRITS
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The woodland at Crofton House School is a special place for students to play and learn. It provides a natural environment and a green space to improve air quality and reduce noise in the neighbourhood.
In 2022, e orts began to restore and preserve this area. Over the past 10 months, new trees have been planted, invasive species removed and native plants reintroduced.
Supported by donations from our families and alumnae, this ongoing project will help ensure the woods continue to be a magical place for generations to come.
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4 June 15 - September 1, 2023 DunbarLife.com Inside Dunbar Life is produced in partnership with the Dunbar Village Business Association to promote local shopping, dining, services and events. Dunbar borders are between W 16th Avenue in the north to W 41st Avenue in the south, and UBC Endowment Lands in the west to MacKenzie Street to the east. Go to www.issuu.com/pallamedia for an online copy of the magazines. Follow our social media channels of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form - print or electronic - without the written permission of the publisher. 6 Message from DVBA President 8-10 Article: JD’s Barbershop 16-17 Map 18-20 Article: New District Wine, Beer, and Spirits 22-28 Directory email info@pallamedia.com telephone 604-812-5658
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A Guide to Local Shopping and
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Dunbar Village Business Association
Message from DVBA President, Vicki Bell
Hello, summer! Such a glorious and warm spring made it feel as though summer arrived early. It’s no wonder summer is many people’s favourite season. We hope you can find time to take a peaceful walk in Pacific Spirit Park and enjoy meals in your backyard or on a restaurant’s patio as the sun dips down.
Judah Down, the man behind the initials JD’s Barbershop, is featured on the cover. Judah opened JD’s Dunbar location at 4345 Dunbar in May 2016 but has provided top-notch haircuts, beard trims, hot shaves, and superior service to his clients for over twenty-seven years. Read more in this issue about his love for this community.
We are also pleased to profile New District at 5650 Dunbar Street. New District opened their doors seven years ago and is a fullservice liquor store with a fantastic selection of wine. Summer is a time to relax, gather with friends and family and dine outdoors. When looking for a refreshing, chilled beverage, head to New District’s cooler, where you will find an impressive variety of single cans of chilled local craft and domestic beer, cider, coolers, and white wine.
The Dunbar Village Business Association is excited to announce that a neighbourhood street plaza will be opening at Dunbar and West 27th in mid-June. This is a muchanticipated partnership between Dunbar businesses and the City of Vancouver.
The businesses are enthusiastic about using this space in the community but, a neighbourhood plaza should be grounded in community partnership and evolve in ways that are connected to the community. It should be managed in collaboration with members of the public, community groups, businesses and property owners. These partnerships will be essential to creating opportunities for community involvement and a sense of ownership.
In his book “Culture: Power of the Place,” Michael Kimmelman says: “Feeling in the middle of things, at the place to and from which streets flow, where people come not to escape the city but to be inside it: This is usually what defines a successful square. It is a space around which the rest of a neighbourhood or town or city tends to be organized.”
The plazas of Vancouver are as unique as the neighbourhoods where they are found. Some host evenings of music or literature, some have weekly bingo nights, and some enjoy wine and craft beer tastings. Some display vibrant, eclectic art while some plazas paint their barricades, streets, planters and tables in more subdued colours. Will Dunbar’s community plaza bring out the gardeners, book lovers, artists and coffee drinkers? Will it have programming for children?
We hope that wherever you find yourselves this summer you enjoy the warm days and longer evenings.
Once again, thank you so much for supporting our local businesses.
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Welcome to Dunbar Village
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JD’S BARBERSHOP: At Home in Dunbar
Story
by Sarah Gordon Photos submitted
Judah Down is the man behind the initials JD’s. He has provided top-notch haircuts, beard trims, hot shaves, and superior service for over twenty-seven years.
JD’s barbershop on Dunbar Street opened in May 2016. In addition, Judah owns two other Vancouver locations, one in Gastown and an exclusive members-only two-chair shop at The Vancouver Club. An additional shop opened temporarily in Los Angeles, but Judah lost the location due to COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Operating a barbershop in a residential district is a departure from JD’s downtown locations. Still, it made sense when Judah learned about the availability of a nicely renovated storefront. With nearby high schools to draw from, in addition to numerous professionals and seniors in the area, and a fondness for the community, he says, “The decision was a no-brainer as the neighbourhood is an ideal fit.”
Originally from Niagara Falls, when Judah was in his early 20s, he went on an extended road trip with friends. One of the women needed her hair bleached, and he volunteered to give it a whirl. It turned out he had a knack for colouring, and a career was born.
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Judah trained at Vidal Sassoon in Los Angeles. His talent evolved into a very successful career, first as a hair stylist (his first shop was the popular House of Envy in downtown Vancouver) and then as a master barber when he opened his first JD’s Barbershop in Gastown in 2002, followed by an invitation to open JD’s at The Vancouver Club in 2006.
Judah reports, “A lot has changed since I opened the Dunbar shop. My wife and I started a family and have two awesome boys under two. I try to spend as much free time as possible with my sons, hanging out at the park, beach, or wherever my toddler wants. It’s the best job in the world.”
Coast artist Ben Tour complements the space. Judah mentions plans to add artistic flair to the neighbourhood with a mural on the store’s alley wall.
The shop’s interior is very clean and minimalistic. Big plate glass windows sport JD’s logo. A red and white striped awning is a nod to the traditional barbershop pole. Four chairs are in place, with the option to add two more.
A striking five-by-10-foot commissioned graffiti-style art installation by Sunshine
Colour and hair washing services are not available; however, the stylists will happily cut both men’s and women’s hair of all lengths, in addition to beard trims and shaves. The barbershop has an in-house apprenticeship program to ensure stylists receive the proper training.
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“The Dunbar community has embraced JD’s, and we’ve become a staple to the neighbourhood; we love the mellow family vibe.”
JD’s has earned a reputation for great stylists and terrific haircuts.
What cuts are in style? Judah comments, “Fades are still our most popular cuts, but I’ve been seeing a lot more mullets these days. The 80s never die!”
In 2016, JD’s launched a line of products which has been very successful. The line includes body wash, shave cream, after-shave, grooming cream and matte pomade. The most recent addition to the collection is a clay pomade which provides the heaviest hold and is JD’s top seller. The products are made locally by a chemist in East Vancouver. Quality ingredients are locally sourced as much as possible and feature essential oils and vitamin E.
If you have trouble finding gifts for men,
“I attribute our success to our great clientele and my talented team, who pump out amazing cuts. I love hearing from multiple clients around the city about how happy they are with their cuts and how they’ve built great relationships with their barbers. These are very special connections that take years to build. Most of our clients are from the neighbourhood and are now our friends; it’s like one big family up here!” says Judah.
JD’s Barbershop
4345 Dunbar Street
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G2 Phone 778-379-1829
www.jdsbarbershop.com
JD’s booking app is available in the app store and is the easiest and most convenient way to book and manage appointments. Judah recommends downloading it and stopping by for a haircut. Gift cards are available for purchase as well.
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Judah promises, “A relaxed environment where guys and gals can feel comfortable letting us help them look their best.”
JD’s attractive dopp bags come in two sizes and make excellent Father’s Day, birthday or holiday gifts.
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NEW DISTRICT:
Dunbar’s Destination for Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Story by Sarah Gordon Photos submitted and by Carolynne Palla
New District opened its door seven years ago at the south end of Dunbar Street near West 41st Avenue. The business began as a specialty wine shop and has evolved over the years into a full-service liquor store with an amazing selection of wine.
InnHouse Group of Companies purchased New District in 2019. InnHouse’s general manager, Gaven McKenney, comments, “New District’s past reputation focused on rare and unique wines. Although this is still
true, in the past few years, we have shifted gears to offer everything our customers are looking for, from Asian spirits to the best local distilleries and craft breweries. We carry all your favourites.”
“Our vision is to be the best private liquor store
“We are passionately focused on quality and craft products, value, exceptional service, and sustainability,” says Gaven.
The interior of the store is beautiful and takes advantage of the shop’s high ceilings. Wine and spirits are displayed on tall custom shelves, industrial glass pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and richcoloured wood flooring brings to mind wine barrels. Recent renovations created more shelving for the ever-growing demand for products.
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on Vancouver’s westside.”
The store stocks over a thousand wines and hundreds of beers and spirits. The friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist you, whether you are looking for a hard-to-find limited-release IPA or the funky natural wine you had at your favourite restaurant. Gaven says, “We probably have it, or we can get it for you.”
Gaven adds, “New District carries many selections you can’t find elsewhere. We also offer many regularly listed products at very competitive prices.”
Top sellers include New Zealand sauvignon blancs, Italian pinot grigios and rosés from numerous countries. Wines from Bordeaux, New World cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs and California chardonnays are always popular picks. Gaven notes that sparkling wines and Prosecco are gaining in popularity.
“Special orders are always welcome. Whether it’s a backyard get-together or a 1,000-person wedding, our experts are ready to personally curate all our customers’ needs from start to finish. Our goal is to present the guest with a
flawless and unique order, including the best possible savings,” says Gaven.
Store manager Cécile Chabirand brings a sharp palate and wealth of experience to her role. She grew up in the famed wine region of Bordeaux, France and came by her love of wine naturally.
After earning a master’s degree in Agronomy, she interned at her family’s Domaine de Baumard. Cécile enjoyed a foreign wine-making experience as a cellar hand in Marlborough, New Zealand, at a huge cooperative winery which produces several different labels. Her final internship was with Andre Lurton at Château de Rochemorin in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux.
New District offers the best wines for the money from around the globe. Wines are sourced from smaller producers; many are made with organic, biodynamic, and natural practices, with a specific focus on female winemakers and owners.
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“We have an incredible selection of B.C. wines ranging from very small to larger, more recognizable vineyards. We like to support our province.”
New District’s staff have a vast knowledge of the store’s products. They are always available to answer questions and support requests to improve your experience. Assistant manager Gord is a world traveller who can point you in the right direction for whatever occasion or your preference.
Online orders can be placed through New District’s website, with an option for pick up in-store or delivery. In addition, a new app highlights everything you will find in-store and features drink recipes, savings, and other perks.
Summer is a time to relax, gather with friends and family and dine outdoors. When looking for a refreshing, chilled beverage, head to New District’s cooler, where you will find an impressive variety of single cans of chilled local craft and domestic beer, cider, coolers, and white wine.
New District is open 365 days a year from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
New District
5650 Dunbar Street
Vancouver BC V6N 1W7
Phone 604-267-2337
www.newdistrict.ca
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Cécile tastes every wine before bringing it into the store and shares her knowledge and stories with New District’s staff and customers.
Pruning Tips for Your Flowering Evergreen Shrubs
My neighbour asked me a couple of years ago what he was doing wrong with his Rhododendron and Camellia shrubs. They never seemed to produce flowers, and his wife was disappointed. I asked when he was pruning the shrubs, and his answer was in the autumn. I had to be the bearer of bad news and let him know he had been cutting off all the flowering buds simply by pruning at the wrong time. Now my neighbour prunes in the late spring, immediately after the evergreen shrubs have finished flowering. As a result, he gets to control the shape and size of his plants and his wife gets to enjoy the blooms every spring.
Shrubs to prune in May or June, once blooms are finished:
• Rhododendron
• Camellia
• Heather, simply give a light trim to remove old flower heads
• Spring flowering Clematis, shear once they have flowered
• Lilac, most important is to deadhead spent blossoms
• Flowering Quince, pruning after flowering forms short flower bearing spurs
Tip of the Month – Fertilizing Wisteria
One of our customers told us a story about his Wisteria after having fertilized it with a combination fertilizer containing Nitrogen. The Nitrogen caused the Wisteria to only produce green foliage, no flowers. They learned the hard way that to get flowers, a Phosphorous fertilizer should have been used instead.
Pruning can also be used to encourage your Wisteria’s flower production. Prune the new growth in summer back to six inches every two weeks to stimulate lateral branches that will become flowering spurs next year.
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Bells and Whistles
4497 Dunbar St
604-558-4770
bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca
Cake Bae 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0051
Cheaty Food Bar 4495 Dunbar St 604-423-4495
Chicko Chicken 3336 Dunbar St
604-566-2988
www.chickochicken.ca
Cosy Inn Café 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133
www.cosyinncafe.com
Crepe & Café 3500 W 41st Ave
604-566-9787
www.crepeandcafe.com
Dairy Queen / Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St
604-733-2884
www.dairyqueen.com
Domino’s Pizza 4298 Dunbar St 604-733-0188
www.dominos.ca
Cafes | Restaurants FOOD | DRINK
Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 dunbarpizzaindianfood.com
Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170
La Notte Ristorante Italiano 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 www.lanotte.ca
Momo Sushi & Sake 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959
Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com
Papa John’s Pizza 5636 Dunbar St 778-357-1511
www.papajohns.ca
Perchance Tea & Coffee 3363 Dunbar St 778-832-0187
www.perchancetea.com
Pink Elephant Cafe (ads p. 7 & 29) 5601 Dunbar St 604-566-3533
www.pinkelephantcafe.ca
Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave
604-266-7355
www.redtuna.ca
Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St
604-222-8069
www.starbucks.ca
Sweet Somethings 4321 Dunbar St
604-842-0261
www.sweetsomethingsvancouver.com
The Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-620-1951
www.cheeseinn.com
Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130
www.timhortons.ca
Urban Thai Bistro (ads p. 7 & 29) 5607 Dunbar St 604-566-3903
www.urbanthai.com
Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St
604-568-9668
www.wildsushi.ca
A & L Market 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189
BC Liquor Store #102 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412
www.bcliquorstores.com
Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688
celtictreasurechest.com
Dunbar Mart 4479 Dunbar St 604-566-7775
H Mart 5557 Dunbar St 604-264-5950
www.hmart.ca
New District Wine, Beer, Spirits (ad back, article p. 18-20) 5650 Dunbar St
604-267-2337
www.newdistrict.ca
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Grocery | Specialty
Save-On-Foods 3535 W 41st Ave
604-261-2423
www.saveonfoods.com
FOOD | DRINK
Grocery | Specialty ... con’t
Stong’s Market (ad p. 5) 4221 Dunbar St
604-266-1401
www.stongs.com
SHOP
Retail Stores
Yummy Market 3350 Dunbar St
Alma Home & Vintage
4315 Dunbar St
604-723-7325
www.almahomevintage.com
All Nations Stamp & Coin
5630 Dunbar St
604-684-4613
allnationsstampandcoin.com
Blight’s Home Hardware (ad p. 14)
3322 Dunbar St
604-738-3312
blightshomehardware.com
Cheapskates
3644 W 16th Ave
604-222-1125
cheapskatesvancouver.com
Christina’s Flower Shop
5615 Dunbar St
604-263-3011
www.christinaflowers.com
Dragon & Phoenix Designer Consignments
3510 W 41st Ave
604-261-1317
www.dragonandphoenix.ca
Germaine’s Antiques
4268 Dunbar St
604-306-8364
Golden Rug Company 3211 Dunbar St
604-224-3222
www.goldenrug.com
La Canapa 3432 Dunbar St
604-222-2420
www.lacanapa.ca
London Drugs 4588 Dunbar St
604-448-4888
www.londondrugs.com
Pure Integrative Pharmacy
3228 Dunbar St
604-732-3010
www.purepharmacy.com
Shell Canada
3596 W 41st Ave
604-263-9330
www.find.shell.com/ca
Sher’s Stationery 2000 & Musqueam Post Office 3552 W 41st Ave
604-261-2001
Shoppers Drug Mart #288 & Post Office 4326 Dunbar St
604-732-8855
www.shoppersdrugmart.ca
Southland Pharmacy 3554 W 41st Ave
604-266-2882
Through the Garden Gate 4335 Dunbar St (back) 778-737-0052
Tokyo Beauty 4465 Dunbar St 604-674-9966
Vape 12 4485 Dunbar St
www.vape12.ca
West Side Paint & DecoratingBenjamin Moore (ad p. 14) 3354 Dunbar St 604-737-0962
www.benjaminmoore.com
YNP Dunbar Pharmacy & Dr. Scudmore’s Rejuvenation Clinic
4198 Dunbar St
604-738-1788 Pharmacy
604-318-5461 Clinic
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Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave
604-261-8144
www.blinkbeautybar.com
Dunbar Barbershop 4264 Dunbar St
604-738-3165
George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St
604-738-4603
J’aime les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave
604-714-1118
Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran
3491 W 31st Ave
604-266-6818
www.dunbarlutheran.ca
Dunbar Heights Baptist
3320 Crown St
604-224-1031
www.dhbc.ca
Immaculate Conception
3778 W 28th Ave
604-224-5678
www.icvancouver.ca
Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St
604-224-5611
www.dentistsondunbar.com
Dunbar Smiles
5-3615 W 19th Ave
604-224-3115
JD’s Barbershop (article p. 8-10) 4345 Dunbar St 778-379-1829
www.jdsbarbershop.com
Angela T&Q Nail and Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200
Stylish Cut 3231 Dunbar St 604-732-5123
Top Cut Barber 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744
Beauty | Hair | Spa Churches
Knox United Church
5600 Balaclava St 604-261-3747
knoxunitedvancouver.org
Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave
604-261-1444
www.marineview.org
Dental
Dunbar Dental Centre
(ad p. 15)
215-3540 W 41st Ave
604-261-2220
www.dunbardental.ca
Dunbar Family Dental (ad p. 11)
4210 Dunbar St
604-733-1616
www.dunbarfamilydental.com
Touch of Beauty Spa & Skincare 3231 Dunbar St
604-221-0010
www.touchofbeautyspa.ca
VY Valentin Salon 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-3523
www.vyvalentinsalon.com
Yanay’s Hair Place 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299
604-221-4311 Leng
St Philip’s Anglican Church
(ad p. 2)
3737 W 27th Ave
604-224-3238
www.stphilipsdunbar.com
Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave
604-266-6232
Westside Orthodontics 3619 W 18th Ave
604-736-5705
www.westsidesmiles.ca
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SERVICES
Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair
Boulevard Dry Cleaners
3594 W 41st Ave
604-261-0003
Busy Bee Cleaners
3556 W 41st Ave
604-263-2215
Gold Stop Shoes & Repair
3308 Dunbar St
604-734-7477
Money’s Dry Cleaning
4389 Dunbar St
604-224-5112
Education & Performing Arts - Private
Changna Dancing Academy
3636 W 16th Ave
778-929-1488
www.cndcdance.com
Crofton House School (ad p. 3)
3200 W 41st Ave
604-263-3255
www.croftonhouse.ca
Crown Preschool
3737 W 27th Ave
604-228-1316
www.crownpreschool.ca
Curiosity Corner Preschool
3455 W King Edward
604-261-4434
www.curiositycornerpreschool.ca
Dunbar Art Studio
4305 Dunbar St
604-564-9544
www.dunbarartstudio.com
Dunbar Memorial Preschool
4747 Dunbar St
604-222-6065
www.dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca
Elite Montessori Academy
101-3641 W 29th
604-221-0242
www.elitemontessori.ca
Harmonious Music Studio (ad p. 11)
3594 W 17th Ave
604-767-0136
harmoniousmusicstudio.com
Hillhouse Education
110-3479 Dunbar St
604-428-6968
hillhouseeducation.com
Immaculate Conception School (ad p. 15)
3745 W 28th Ave
604-224-5012
icschoolvancouver.com
Indigo Education
5737 Collingwood
778-680-5733
www.canadaindigo.com
Kids for Tech Education
103-3540 W 41st Ave
778-954-9919
www.kidsfortech.com
La Petite Ecole
4037 W 32nd Ave
604-619-7313
www.lapetiteecole.ca
New Concept Education Centre
5739 Collingwood St
604-773-3858
Opus Academy
5635 Dunbar St
604-267-3749
www.opusacademy.com
Mrs Sam’s Tutoring
3536 W 41st Ave
604-285-0064
www.mrssam.ca
Reading Gate Academy
204-3540 W 41st Ave
604-261-8984
vanwest.readinggate.com
Sprouts Academy
4000 W 41st Ave
604-454-8369
www.sproutsacademy.ca
St George’s School
Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave
Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave
604-224-1304
www.stgeorges.bc.ca
Tom Thumb Preschool
3737 W 27th Ave
604-222-2550
tomthumbpreschool.ca
Westgate Montessori School
3489 W 31st Ave
604-221-9300
westgatemontessori.com
Westside Kumon
3584 W 16th Ave
604-222-0182
www.kumon.ca
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BMO Bank of Montreal
4445 Dunbar St
604-665-7093
www.bmo.com
Donald A. Nybo, CPA (ad p. 2)
6-3615 W 19th Ave
604-228-1166
SERVICES Financial
Edward Jones
3560 W 41st Ave
604-731-6117
www.edwardjones.ca
H & R Block
4292 Dunbar St
604-713-1500
www.hrblock.ca
Fitness & Sports
RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St
604-665-5972
www.rbc.com
TD Canada Trust
4200 Dunbar St
604-654-6888
www.tdcanadatrust.com
30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave
604-569-3233
www.30minutehit.com/
kerrisdale
Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club
3850 W 31st Ave
604-228-8428
dunbarlawnbowling.com
Chaldecott Medical Clinic
4186 Dunbar St
604-739-9881
www.chaldecottclinic.ca
Dermapure Vancouver
3568 W 41st Ave
604-737-7100
www.dermapure.com
Dr. Gorman, Chiropractor
202-3641 W 29th Ave
778-938-4403
drpatriciagorman.com
Dr. J. Madhani Neurology
3368 Dunbar St
604-428-7178
www.drmneuro.com
Dunbar Eyecare Optometry
2-3554 W 41st Ave
604-263-8874
www.dunbareyecare.com
Pacific Spirit Martial Arts
4747 Dunbar St
Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St
604-669-8707
www.temartialarts.com
Health | Medical
Dunbar Physio
205-3540 W 41st Ave
604-266-3303
www.dunbarphysio.com
Dunbar Psychological Services
216-3540 W 41st Ave
604-264-1777
dunbarpsychology.com
Envision Counselling
7-3615 W 19th Ave
604-222-1120
envisioncounselling.ca
FYidoctors - Dunbar
4508 Dunbar St
604-739-2022
www.fyidoctors.com
Healing Abundance Holistic Medicine
3593 W 26th Ave
778-997-4628
www.kaoclaire.com
Highroads Medical Clinic
4588 Dunbar St
604-423-2945
highroadsmedical.com
Life Integrative 4168 Dunbar St
604-742-0702
www.lifeintegrative.ca
Life Labs
112-3540 W 41st Ave
604-264-9815
www.lifelabs.com
Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar St
604-733-3376
www.massagetherapyondunbar.com
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Mark Finch & Associates
202-3641 W 29th Ave
604-222-9505
www.markfinch.ca
Pacific Mountain Centre
101-3309 Dunbar St
Preventum Personalized Health Care
3210 Dunbar St
604-731-9866
www.preventum.ca
Health | Medical ... con’t SERVICES
Preventum Skin
3288 Dunbar St
604-969-8388
www.preventumskin.ca
Skin Vector
3393 Dunbar St
236-333-4208
www.skinvector.ca
Skinworks Plastic Surgery
3578 W 41st Ave
604-733-9711
www.skinworks.ca
Pets
Southland’s Physiotherapy
3579 W 41st Ave
604-263-8110
Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic
203A-3540 W 41st Ave
604-266-2757
Alta Vista Animal Hospital
4543 Dunbar St
604-221-5858
altavistaanimalhospital.ca
Artistic Styling Salon for Pets
4188 Dunbar St
604-739-6822
Bosley’s Pet Food
3502 W 41st Ave
604-266-2667
www.bosleys.com
K&K Petfoods
4595 Dunbar St
604-224-2513
www.kkpetfoods.ca
Specialty Services
Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St
604-261-5310
www.petsbeautiful.com
Buntain Insurance
(ad p. 13)
4295 Dunbar St
604-733-3000
www.buntaininsurance.com
Dracco Pacific Realty
3398 Dunbar St
604-999-5599
www.draccorealty.com
Feature Projects
5733 Collingwood St
604-220-8907
www.featureprojects.com
Johnston Meier Insurance
120-3479 Dunbar St
604-736-3831
www.jmins.com
Phone Guru
4339 Dunbar St
604-225-0571
www.phoneguru.ca
RE/MAX Real Estate Services
110-3450 W 41st Ave
604-263-2823
www.remaxres.ca
Sage Construction (ad p. 11)
3349 Dunbar St
604-569-2692
www.sageconstruction.ca
The CAO Law Corporation
1-4180 Dunbar St
604-558-0688
www.tclawcorp.com
The UPS Store
3271 Dunbar St
604-423-3188
www.theupsstore.ca/579
VisualSpace Gallery
3352 Dunbar St
604-559-0576
www.visualspace.ca
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Dunbar Community Centre
4747 Dunbar St
604-222-6060
www.dunbarcentre.ca
Dunbar Community Patrol
604-222-9824
www.dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness
www.dunbaremergency.ca
Dunbar Little League
www.dunbarbaseball.ca
Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St
604-665-3968
www.vpl.ca
COMMUNITY
Dunbar Residents’ Association
604-222-9824
www.dunbar-vancouver.org
Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991
Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 6)
www.dunbarvillage.ca
Kevin Falcon, MLA (ad p. 2) 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748
www.bcliberals.com/team/ kevin-falcon/
Pacific Spirit Park Society
www.pacificspiritparksociety.org
Southlands Heritage Farm
6767 Balaclava St
604-261-1295
www.southlandsfarms.com
Vancouver Community Baseball
www.vancouvercommunitybaseball.com
ADVERTISERS (without Storefront in Dunbar)
Butler Custom Carpentry (ad p. 14)
604-442-3814
www.butlercustomcarpentry.com
Butter Baked Goods & Cafe (ad p. 12)
4907 Mackenzie Street
604-221-4333
www.butterbakedgoods.com
Clayton-Carroll Real Estate Team
RE/MAX Crest Realty (ad p. 15)
3215 MacDonald St
604-328-0022
www.clayton-carroll.com
Delwin Construction (ad p. 31)
604-808-8567
www.delwinconstruction.ca
Higher Ground Gardens
(ad p. 21)
778-323-1502
www.highergroundgardens.com
Quivertree Travel
(ad p. 5)
778-986-6727
www.quivertreeworld.com
Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits (ad p. 29)
778-839-8355
www.sandrasteier.com
Wendy DeHaus (ad p. 13)
5660 Yew St
604-518-8413
www.sothebysrealty.ca
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