This Vancouver event is elevating holiday gift shopping with a hyper-local sip-and-shop.
Amy York, who owns a clothing boutique called Nouvelle Nouvelle, started Pleasant Pairings with Kurtis Kolt in December 2021, as a way to celebrate community and connect Mount Pleasant boutiques with B.C. wineries.
"It's an event where people can enjoy some of Mount Pleasant and Vancouver's best shops, perhaps find a new favourite wine, and enjoy the cheer of the season," Kolt tells Vancouver Is Awesome.
The holiday event, which currently has a holiday and a spring edition, will span across Main Street between East 20th and 21st avenues on Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
From clothing and dog attire to wines and ciders, there will be a representative from a local winery at each of the eight boutiques pouring free samples of wine for shoppers while they browse.
For those planning to set aside time for some shopping, see the list of pairings below:
- Birch Block Vineyard pouring at Vancouver Special (furniture, lighting, home accessories) - 3612 Main St.
- Creek and Gully Cider pouring at Eugene Choo (vintage clothing) - 3638 Main St.
- Rigour and Whimsy pouring at Good Boy Collective (dog boutique) - 3633 Main St.
- Ursa Major pouring at Nouvelle Nouvelle (clothing boutique) - 3634 Main St.
- Pamplemousse Jus pouring at Sunja Link (skincare and makeup) - 3638 Main St.
- Thorn and Burrow pouring at Collage Collage (art studio/store) - 3697 Main St.
- Daydreamer Wines pouring at Woo To See Yoo (clothing boutique) - 3671 Main St.
- Averill Creek Vineyard pouring at Artemisia (clothing boutique) - 3628 Main St.
