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Roots

Their fashionable designs with motifs of beavers, maple leaves, and canoes gave rise to what has been called "Roots nationalism", a kind of branded Canadian pride. There are several stores for this brand of clothing, bags and shoes in Vancouver, but if you're looking for a Canadian souvenir that is less obviously touristy, or are from the part of the world where the word "roots" with a picture of a beaver is a double entendre, this outlet store will probably be your best bet.

Address: 1001 Robson St
Getting there: at Burrard St
Website: roots.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Vancouver/City Centre, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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