Gift Big Shop Small promotion runs Dec. 1 to 20

We want to help you help our small businesses.  

Spend $25 or more at 3 locations and get $25 to support shopping small this holiday season.

Despite everything, the holiday season is on our doorstep. While we may not be able to hug all our friends and family members like a normal year, there are still ways to let them know we care. Gift the people you love things that will bring them joy. It’s never been more important to shop local and shop small for gifts this year, and we want to help you do that! 

We hope you’ll have fun discovering Strathcona’s unique offerings for the holidays. All participating businesses continue to implement extensive measures to keep you safe, including social distancing protocols, limiting the number of people in shops, requiring face masks and hand sanitizing. We ask that you follow all the safety protocols in place, and if you’re not feeling well, stay home. The promotion also applies to online purchases, so you can still take part from the comfort of home.

How it works

• Spend $25 or more at 3 participating locations listed below
• In-person, online, and gift card purchases all count
• Take photos or screenshots of receipts
• Purchases must be made between December 1-20
• Donations over $25 to local service providers also count as a purchase. Learn about local organizations to donate to below.

When you’re ready with your proof of purchases/donations:

• Submit receipts/screenshots, along with your name and mailing address to info@strathconabia.com 
• Make sure the amount spent, business name, and date of purchase is clear in the receipts
• Receipts must be from three different locations or local service providers
• Deadline to submit is Dec. 20 at midnight

The prize is a $25 visa card to support shopping local which will be sent to you in the mail. 

We have twenty $25 visa cards available, with a limit of one per person. They will be redeemed on a first-come first-serve basis. Supplies are limited, so don’t delay. We cannot guarantee that everyone will receive a gift card. Please note that it may take a business day or two for us to get back to you.

Participating locations in Strathcona’s Gift Big Shop Small promotion:

821 Powell St │ Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm

Luxury silk lingerie & loungeware designed by Christine Morton, proudly made in Canada. Designs that make you look and feel beautiful.

800 E Hastings St │ Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm

Women’s art studio and social enterprise. Works from over 30 artists are featured, from jewelry, ceramics, and other beatiful household wares.

766 E Hastings St │ Mon, Wed-Sun 11am – 11pm │ Closed Tues

Body massage, reflexology, acupressure and their newly renovated sauna with private rooms available. Original wellness spa in Vancouver since 1926.

1146 Union St │ Mon-Sun 10am – 6pm

Bike shop and service centre, accessories and custom frames. Bike service can be booked by phone or email bikeshop@lanyachtz.com. Online store offers free delivery of ready to ride new bikes.

566 Powell St │ Mon-Sun 10am – 6pm

Vancouver’s best specialty cheese shop. Plentiful selection of cheese, charcuteries and pantry staples like pasta and tomato products. Wonderful gift baskets and holiday specialties available.

780 E Cordova St │ Mon-Sun 12pm – 9pm

Maker space that provides the tools, space, and skills to make almost anything. Memberships, custom projects, workshops and classes available. Discover unique items created by makers and artists who work out of MakerLabs.

701 E Hastings St │ Mon-Sat 10am – 4pm

Go-to store for the best in martial arts supplies. MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Judo, Jui Jitsu, Taekwondo, and more. A family run business, now extending to the third generation.

881 E Hastings St │ Tues-Sat 12pm – 6pm

A slow living and sustainable fashion boutique supporting artists and independent designers. The shop offers a carefully considered selection of art, lifestyle goods, and fashion.

868 E Hastings St │ Mon-Sun 9am – 4pm

A space to be inspired, feel relaxed, learn something new, eat and drink something delicious, meet an old or new friend. Their curated shop has beautiful, ethically sourced personal care and home items.

Giving Back

There are many fabulous community-serving organizations in our neighbourhood. That means there are many opportunities to make a difference with your dollars in the community, especially at this time of year. Here are some ideas for local organizations to donate to who are doing great work to serve those in need in our community.

• note that this is not an exhaustive list and if you find another organization in our community that you hope to donate to, please check with us in advance and we’d be happy to look at qualifying it for the promotion.