Dunbar Life

Cover:

Tina Lau

A Guide to Local Shopping & Events

In the Heart of Dunbar since 1925

ALL are Welcome! Sunday Worship at 10 AM

Ash Wednesday: Imposition of Ashes - Feb 18 10:00 am and 7:00 pm (with choir)

Holy Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - March 30, 31, April 1

10:00 am Contemplation & Eucharist (chapel)

Maundy Thursday - April 2

Soup Supper 6:00 pm; Eucharist w. Foot Washing 7:00; Vigil 8:00 Good Friday - April 3

Children’s Service 10:00 am. Good Friday Service 12:00 pm

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil - April 4, 8:00 pm

From the tomb to Easter’s first Eucharist. Easter Day - April 5 10:00 am

Join us as we rejoice in Christ’s resurrection!

www.stphilipsdunbar.com

Worship is live-streamed Sundays & recorded for later. Search for Events, Concerts, News, Rentals...

Tuesday, March 17 • 3pm

DUNBAR VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Message from President, Vicki Bell

Welcome to the first issue of Dunbar Life in 2026.

Winter is flying by! We are already midway through February, and this year Valentine’s Day coincides with the Family Day long weekend, making it extra special. The days are becoming noticeably longer, and we’ll soon be setting our clocks forward on March 8th to enjoy even more daylight. Spring break is just around the corner, followed by the Easter long weekend (April 3–6), which brings egg hunts, family brunches, and church services.

Our cover story features 30 Minute Hit Kerrisdale-Dunbar, run by new owner Tina Lau. Her lifelong involvement in sports and specifically human kinetics, has led to a welcoming studio designed specifically for women. The 30-minute boxing and kickboxing-based circuit delivers efficient, fullbody workouts with hands-on coaching and a supportive community where women of all ages build strength and confidence. Drop by 3516 West 41st Ave to try out the circuit or simply to welcome Tina to Dunbar!

We also spotlight Dunbar’s The UPS Store, at 3271 Dunbar Street, now under the ownership of Sandeep Nakra. Sandeep has kept familiar staff in place and is building strong ties in the neighbourhood. The store offers expanded shipping, printing, and mailbox services for

individuals and small businesses. Stop by and say hello and be sure to keep Sandeep in mind the next time you have a printing or mailing job.

On February 1st, the Vancouver Business Improvement Association launched its annual Love Your City campaign, celebrating local neighbourhoods across Vancouver throughout February. In Dunbar, watch for five heartshaped sweetheart candy installations around the village. Share a photo on Instagram, tag @loveyourcitycontest and @dunbar_village, and leave a love note on the contest page for a chance to win the citywide grand prize. Good luck and have fun playing tourist in your own city exploring new neighbourhoods and businesses.

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Alma Animal Hospital at 3151 Dunbar Street to the Dunbar neighbourhood. Although the hospital is not within the DVBA’s boundaries, we recognize the importance of supporting and strengthening the entire community. And while you’re in the area, be sure to visit Wicked Café & Bakery, which is home to an irresistible selection of delicious treats.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of local businesses in our community. The longer and brighter spring days are a beautiful time of year to explore the neighbourhood and discover the shops and services that help make Dunbar such a vibrant community.

Welcome to Dunbar Village

30 MINUTE HIT: Empowering Workouts for Women

Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Sandra Steier & submitted

With the holidays behind us and spring on the horizon, now is the perfect time to refocus on your health and feel strong again. Many women are looking for workouts that are effective, empowering, and efficient, and that’s the backbone of 30 Minute Hit. Designed specifically for women, this full-body workout blends cardio, strength, core, and skill training into one powerful, results-driven experience.

Tina Lau is the new owner of KerrisdaleDunbar’s 30 Minute Hit; she acquired the business in October 2025. Fitness has always been an important part of Tina’s life. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics and worked at a women’s fitness gym during her university years. Growing up, she played team sports, practiced Wing Chun Kung Fu, and over the past five years has taken up Olympic weightlifting and even competed at the World Masters last September.

“Although I stepped away from working in the fitness industry for two decades, I always felt drawn to a bigger purpose,” Tina explains.

“Many years ago, I wrote down my personal mission: ‘To serve, inspire, and ignite a ripple effect that transforms the lives of many.’ In my previous public-sector work, I wasn’t fully living that mission. Stepping into a business that blends movement, community, and women’s empowerment felt like the perfect way to bring it to life; it felt like everything had aligned.”

30 Minute Hit is a high-energy, boxing- and kickboxing-based circuit.

Tina notes, “Members love that it’s fast, fun, always challenging, and never boring. You don’t have to think, just show up, hit the circuit, and feel amazing. I’ve never found anything more efficient!”

“We provide more than a workout; 30 Minute Hit is a sanctuary for women to grow stronger, feel supported, and prioritize themselves. Every woman is welcome here, no matter her age, shape, background, or experience.”

“Physically, the workout builds strength and endurance, and improves balance, coordination, and mobility. Mentally, the benefits are huge: stress relief, better mood, mental clarity, and a real sense of accomplishment. And honestly, it’s just fun to hit things! Striking the pads and bags is incredibly therapeutic. Women leave their stress behind and walk out feeling lighter and energized.”

The boxing and kickboxing elements give women practical self-defence skills and a safe way to release tension and frustration. Many members report they feel mentally stronger, more capable, and better equipped to handle the pressures of daily life.

“Women of all ages and fitness levels can walk in exactly as they are and leave feeling more powerful.”

Members range from teens to their 70s, with most in their 30s through 60s. What makes 30 Minute Hit special is how seamlessly women at any fitness stage can train side by side.

Every new member gets one-on-one instruction to learn the circuit, proper technique, and feel comfortable using it. After that, 30 Minute Hit’s trainers are on the floor during the entire circuit, offering coaching, motivation, and real-time support, creating a hybrid of independent training with constant personalized guidance.

“The workout is high-intensity, but we meet you where you’re at; one of our trainers will guide you through modifications if needed and help you progress safely. Many women begin their fitness journey here because it feels welcoming and unintimidating.”

A designated kids’ area allows members to work out while their children are nearby. This is included with membership at no extra cost, allowing mothers to complete their workouts without having to arrange childcare.

Newcomers are always encouraged to try a free trial session.

“It’s a no-pressure way to experience what makes 30 Minute Hit special: the energy, the support, and the results. By the end, you’ll feel energized and accomplished, and you'll see firsthand why our members love making it part of their weekly routine. It’s fun, supportive, and totally doable no matter your fitness level.”

Tina adds, “I love that the workout is effective, efficient, and accessible, and that the community is at the heart of everything. The Kerrisdale-Dunbar location has such a loyal, inspiring group of women, and I felt excited to continue that legacy.”

“We see women transform not just physically, but in confidence, self-belief, and happiness. Watching members lift each other up, celebrate wins, overcome challenges, and build friendships is incredibly rewarding.”

Tina concludes, “I love hearing women say they feel stronger in every way: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our goal is to make their 30 minutes here the best part of their day.

When they leave the studio as a stronger, more confident version of themselves, that energy creates a positive ripple effect in their lives and those around them. Knowing we’ve made even a small difference in someone’s day is everything.”

30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6

Phone 604-569-3233

30minutehit.com

THE UPS STORE: Saving Customers Time and Money

Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Carolynne Palla

Sandeep Nakra, the new owner of Dunbar’s The UPS Store, has brought enthusiasm and a strong commitment to customer service to the neighbourhood. Last year, he began looking for a business opportunity similar to that of his long-time friend, Manpal Singh Grewal, who owns and operates a UPS Store on Commercial Drive in East Vancouver. Together, the two friends explored available locations and discovered that the Dunbar store was for sale.

The opportunity was the right fit, and the store opened under their ownership in September 2025. Although the two are business partners, Manpal continues to work full-time at his Commercial Drive location.

Drawing on Manpal’s extensive knowledge of The UPS Store operations and customer service, Sandeep felt confident stepping into

this new venture. “Having Manpal as a partner made the transition much smoother,” Sandeep says. “He’s always there to offer advice and guidance.”

Sandeep also benefited from retaining one of the former Dunbar employees. This decision ensured customer continuity and helped maintain the familiar, friendly service that regulars had come to expect. Living in Burnaby, Sandeep was initially unfamiliar with the Dunbar neighbourhood, but he has quickly grown fond of the area. “The people here are very friendly and supportive,” he says. “I’m really enjoying getting to know both new and long-time customers.”

The connection to Manpal’s larger UPS Store provides additional advantages for customers. For example, Sandeep offers services such as

large-format poster printing and specialty print items that cannot be produced on-site at the Dunbar store. This allows customers to access a wider range of services without sacrificing the convenience of their neighbourhood store.

One particularly valuable service is The UPS Store’s mailbox rental.

International students, professionals, and anyone needing a short-term or flexible mailing address benefit from having a real street address rather than a post office box. This means packages can be accepted from all couriers, not just Canada Post. Customers enjoy 24-hour mailbox access, secure storage under lock and key, and full-service mail and package receiving during business hours, ensuring deliveries are never missed. Mail can also be held securely or forwarded to any location worldwide, making it a reliable solution for people on the move.

The UPS Store understands the challenges faced by small businesses and entrepreneurs and aims to serve as a one-stop support hub. While domestic and international shipping is what many people most associate with UPS, the store offers a wide range of additional

services. These include full-service packing, document finishing such as binding and laminating, online and in-store printing, black-and-white and colour copying, custom packaging for items of all sizes, shredding services, and many other practical business solutions.

Despite the rise of digital communication, faxes are not obsolete.

Customers can still send and receive faxes at The UPS Store, a service that remains essential for certain legal, medical, and government documents.

Common printing requests include business cards, posters, signs, booklets, and professional reports. The store also partners with visual designers to help local businesses launch, refresh, or rebrand their identity.

During recent Canada Post strikes, many people turned to UPS out of necessity and discovered competitive pricing and excellent service. As a result, a significant number of those customers have continued to use The UPS Store even after regular mail service resumed.

Sandeep has seen just about everything when it comes to shipping. “We’ve shipped some unusual items,” he says. Items have ranged from paintings and delicate household crockery to large electronics such as televisions and computers, as well as very small but valuable items like AirPods. He adds, “We help customers package them properly using bubble wrap, Styrofoam, strong packing materials, and double boxing when needed.”

Currently, passport photos are the store’s most popular service.

Parents appreciate custom name stickers for school-age children, a simple solution to prevent water bottles and lunch bags from disappearing. The store also produces identification badges for volunteers and event staff, schools, non-profits, and community events.

Open Monday through Saturday with convenient hours, The UPS Store is designed to fit into busy schedules. Sandeep is deeply grateful for the Dunbar community.

“The store has been busy, and we are happy to serve our customers,” he says. “When they are happy, I feel like I’ve done something well.” He adds, “The people I meet are very kind. I’m very happy to serve them and do anything I can to assist. I look forward to welcoming everyone into The UPS Store to meet me.”

The UPS Store 3271 Dunbar

STROKES RENOVATIONS

EXPERTISE FROM START TO FINISH

Our Services About Us

• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling – Our Specialty

Custom Cabinetry & Built-Ins – Manufactured in Our Own Cabinet Shop

• Finish Carpentry & Fine Woodwork

• Flooring Installation & Refinishing

• Storage Solutions – Custom Closet Organizers & More

• Drywall & Ceiling Refinishing – Transform Textured Ceilings to Smooth

Electrical Services – Pot Lights & More

• Exterior Renovations – Decks, Windows, Fencing & More

• Interior & Exterior Fine Painting

• Project Management, Design & Planning Services

At Strokes Renovations, we bring precision, craftsmanship, and efficiency to every project. Our team of skilled artisans and renovation experts ensures seamless transformations with minimal disruption, delivering exceptional results on time and within budget.

With years of experience handling projects of all sizes, we take pride in turning visions into reality through expert design, quality materials, and meticulous attention to detail.

Dunbar Heights Baptist Church

Camosun Bog

St.Georges School

Immaculate Conception School

Paci c Spirit Park

Marineview Chapel Memorial

SOUTHLANDS MULTIAGE CHILDCARE

Story and photos by Pamela Wallberg

The Snow Rabbit appeared without warning on a rainy morning. She did not arrive alone; by her side was the Fox. Almost instantly, the children gathered around, curious. Names were chosen with confidence and delight: the Snow

Rabbit became Clover, and the Fox, simply, Foxy. What began as a moment of wonder quickly transformed into purpose. The children asked the most important question of all, how do we take care of Clover?

This moment unfolded at the Steveston Society of Children’s Centres’ (SSOCC) Southlands Multiage Childcare location, a Reggio-inspired environment where naturebased learning and social-emotional literacy form the foundation of the curriculum. At Southlands, projects are not simply activities; they are vehicles for teaching the socialemotional skills that underpin academic success, mental wellness, and strong communication skills. The Snow Rabbit project stands out for its clarity, simplicity, and emotional depth.

“Clover needs a shelter,” Marissa announced with certainty. Her classmates quickly agreed. “We need sticks,” Dakota added.

Within moments, a plan emerged. Using bricks and sticks, the children would build a den to protect Clover from the elements. They would also gather milk,

water and carrots to help her survive the winter. Children discussed the plan and then drew what the den should look like.

Over the next week, eight children and their teacher, Gurneel, worked together with focused determination. Bricks were collected from the garden, carried one by one by small hands learning how to navigate weight, balance, and teamwork. Walls were built, collapsed, and rebuilt. Through trial and error, an essential part of experiential learning, the children began to understand what stability truly meant.

With a class size of just eight students, collaboration unfolded naturally and meaningfully. The children faced real-world problems together: How do we move this heavy pile safely and without getting too tired? How do we protect our fingers? How big does the den need to be? As these questions arose, the project paused so the children could measure Clover’s ears, compare brick heights, count bricks per row, and calculate how many more bricks were needed to ensure Clover could stand comfortably inside her shelter.

Pamela Wallberg, curriculum consultant for SSOCC, describes this process as an intentional and experiential learning process. “Project

work is always a bit of a dance between child excitement, the desire to jump right in without planning, and the pauses that an educator will insert into the project to help the children clarify their ideas, adjust their plan, and then develop any skills required to execute the plan. These are executive functioning skills being built in real time, in a way that is deliberate, engaging, and joyful.”

When the walls were finally high enough and the sticks carefully layered into a makeshift roof, the children stepped back to admire their work. Clover was declared safe and snug in her new den. But the children instinctively understood that safety alone was not enough. A small, vulnerable bunny also needed care, warmth, and love.

Together, they purchased a carton of whipping cream, two water bottles, and two large carrots. These offerings were placed gently beside Clover’s shelter. The task was now deeply personal.

“It’s like I’m Clover’s mommy now,” Emilia said softly as she carefully laid out the carrots and tucked a blanket around the bunny. “Clover, you are my bunny. It’s not scary outside in the dark, you have your safe bed now.”

Moments like this are not accidental at Southlands. Gurneel explains that empathy is cultivated intentionally and practiced daily. “Caring for the garden, the insects outside, the animals in the forest, and even the plants and pet slugs in the classroom, these are all planned experiences that build relationships between our students and other living things. Those relationships naturally evolve into moments where the children demonstrate sophisticated levels of empathy, compassion, and collaboration. The more opportunities children have to practice social responsibility and care, the stronger their social-emotional skills become.”

For a brief time, Clover was content. Then came the first heavy rainstorm of the season. The next morning, the children rushed outside to check on their Snow Rabbit. What they found startled them; the stick roof had leaked, and Clover’s blanket was soaked through. The disappointment was momentary. What

followed was resilience. The class refused to give up.

A new plan was immediately formed. This time, the roof would be built stronger with leaves, ferns, and cedar boughs. Would it work? That remains to be seen. But what was already clear is that the project itself had accomplished something far greater than weatherproof engineering. It had become a living classroom for empathy, problem-solving, collaboration, perseverance, and creative thinking.

The Snow Rabbit project illustrates how a Reggio-inspired program can be a powerful platform for social-emotional learning. This learning isn’t confined to worksheets or predetermined outcomes. It lives in shared effort, in real-world problem-solving, in emotional connection, and in the quiet pride children feel when they see their ideas come to life.

Southlands Multiage Childcare offers an eightstudent classroom for children ages 12 months to six years. Families interested in registration may contact registration@ssocc.ca.

Southlands Multiage Childcare

6426 Dunbar Street

Vancouver, BC V6N 1X6 Phone 604-362-7298

ssocc.ca

Professional

Cafes | Restaurants FOOD | DRINK

Bread Culture 5525 Dunbar St 604-336-4288 breadculture.ca

Bynns 4467 Dunbar St 778-881-9181 bynns.ca

Chicko Chicken 3336 Dunbar St 604-566-2988 chickochicken.ca

Cosy Inn Café 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133 cosyinncafe.com

Crepe & Café 3500 W 41st Ave 604-566-9787 crepeandcafe.com

Dairy Queen / Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 dairyqueen.com

Domino’s Pizza 4298 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 dominos.ca

A & L Market

3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189

BC Liquor Store #102

3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 bcliquorstores.com

Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 celtictreasurechest.com

Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 dunbarpizzaindianfood.com

Kirala Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 sunsenfoods.ca

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com

Papa John’s Pizza 5636 Dunbar St 778-357-1511 papajohns.ca

Perchance Tea & Coffee 3363 Dunbar St 778-832-0187 perchancetea.com

Pink Elephant Cafe 5601 Dunbar St 604-566-3533 pinkelephantcafe.ca

Grocery | Specialty

Dunbar Mart 4479 Dunbar St 604-566-7775

H Mart

5557 Dunbar St 604-264-5950 hmart.ca

JAK’s Wine Beer Spirits 4430 Dunbar St 604-416-4925 jaks.com

Prado Cafe 4498 Dunbar St 604-603-1424 pradocafe.com

Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355 redtuna.ca

Shamrock Storehouse 4497 Dunbar St 604-620-1322 theshamrock.ca

Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 timhortons.ca

Tona Bakery & Cafe 4321 Dunbar St

Urban Thai Bistro 5607 Dunbar St 604-566-3903 urbanthai.com

Vancouver Pizza Heaven 4495 Dunbar St 604-568-6822 vancouverpizzaheaven.ca

New District Wine, Beer, Spirits 5650 Dunbar St 604-267-2337 newdistrict.ca

Save-On-Foods 3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423

saveonfoods.com

Snack Street 3378 Dunbar St 604-566-2772

Stong’s Market

4221 Dunbar St

604-266-1401

stongs.com

FOOD | DRINK

Grocery | Specialty ... con’t

Yummy Market

3350 Dunbar St

All Nations Stamp & Coin

5630 Dunbar St

604-684-4613 allnationsstampandcoin.com

Alpha Vapes

5640 Dunbar St 236-380-4289 alphavapes.ca

Blight’s Home Hardware (ad p. 22)

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 christinaflowers.com

New Name!

Daily Deals & Musqueam Post Office

3552 W 41st Ave

604-261-2001

Dragon & Phoenix

Designer Consignments

3510 W 41st Ave

604-261-1317 dragonandphoenix.ca

Emporium

4315 Dunbar St

778-772-2736

SHOP

Retail Stores

Germaine’s Antiques

4268 Dunbar St

604-306-8364

Golden Rug Company

3211 Dunbar St

604-224-3222 goldenrug.com

La Canapa 3432 Dunbar St

604-222-2420 lacanapa.ca

Lawrence Books

3591 W 41st Ave

604-261-3812

London Drugs

4588 Dunbar St

604-448-4888 londondrugs.com

Pure Integrative Pharmacy

3228 Dunbar St

604-732-3010 purepharmacy.com

Royal Cardz 4335 Dunbar St

Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave

604-263-9330 find.shell.com/ca

Shoppers Drug Mart #288 & Post Office 4326 Dunbar St

604-732-8855 shoppersdrugmart.ca

Southland Pharmacy 3554 W 41st Ave 604-266-2882

Tokyo Beauty 4465 Dunbar St 604-674-9966

UBECard Hobby Shop 4306 Dunbar St 604-764-7882 ubecard.com

Vape 12 4485 Dunbar St 236-858-3058 vape12.ca

West Side Paint & DecoratingBenjamin Moore (ad p. 23) 3354 Dunbar St 604-737-0962 benjaminmoore.com

Yilin Yuan Fine Art 3526 W 41st Ave 604-417-2168

YNP Dunbar Pharmacy & Dr. Scudmore’s

Rejuvenation Clinic

4198 Dunbar St

604-730-1788 Pharmacy 604-318-5461 Clinic ynpdunbar.com

Beauty | Hair | Spa | Aesthetics

Angela T&Q Nail and Spa

3383 Dunbar St

604-221-2200

Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave

604-261-8144 blinkbeautybar.com

Dunbar Barbershop 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165

Dunbar Nails & Lashes 4250 Dunbar St 604-717-8502

George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603

Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran

3491 W 31st Ave

604-266-6818

dunbarlutheran.ca

Dunbar Heights Baptist 3320 Crown St

604-224-1031

dhbc.ca

Blooming Dental 5505 Dunbar St 778-504-5555

bloomingdental.ca

Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St

604-224-5611

dentistsondunbar.com

Hair Place on Dunbar 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299

Heaven Head Spa 4345 Dunbar St 604-568-8669 heavenheadspa.ca

Dunbar Hair Place 3608 W 27th Ave

604-221-4311

Salon Boulanger (ad p. 10) 3030 W 41st Ave 604-266-6974

Stylish Cut 3231 Dunbar St 604-732-5123

Churches

Immaculate Conception

3778 W 28th Ave

604-224-5678 icvancouver.ca

Knox United Church 5590 Balaclava St 604-261-3747 knoxvan.com

Dental

Dunbar Smiles 5-3615 W 19th Ave

604-224-3115

dunbarsmiles.ca

Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 5)

215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220

dunbardental.ca

Top Cut Barber 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744

Touch of Beauty Spa & Skincare 3231 Dunbar St 604-221-0010

touchofbeautyspa.ca

VY Valentin Salon 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-3523 vyvalentinsalon.com

Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave

604-261-1444

marineview.org

St Philip’s Anglican Church (ad p. 3) 3737 W 27th Ave

604-224-3238

stphilipsdunbar.com

Dunbar Family Dental 4210 Dunbar St

604-733-1616

dunbarfamilydental.com

Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave

604-266-6232

Westside Orthodontics 3619 W 18th Ave

604-736-5705

westsidesmiles.ca

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

Code Ninja’s

3534 W 41st Ave 236-996-2633 codeninjas.com

Corner ClassLounge

5540 Dunbar St 778-999-3399 corner-classlounge.com

Crofton House School

3200 W 41st Ave

604-263-3255 croftonhouse.ca

Crown Preschool

3737 W 27th Ave

604-228-1316 crownpreschool.ca

Curiosity Corner Preschool 3455 W King Edward Ave 604-261-4434 curiositycornerpreschool.ca

4Cats Dunbar Arts Studio 4305 Dunbar St 604-564-9544 dunbarartstudio.com

Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St

604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca

Elite Montessori Academy 101-3641 W 29th

604-221-0242 elitemontessori.ca

Harmonious

Music Studio (ad p. 10) 3594 W 17th Ave

604-767-0136 harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Heyni Education 4531 Dunbar St 604-227-0808 heyni.com

Hillhouse Education 5549 Dunbar St

604-738-2353 hillhouseeducation.com

New!

Hiuzhong Education 5580 Dunbar St

Immaculate Conception School (ad p. 5) 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 icschoolvancouver.com

Indigo Education 200-3540 W 41st Ave 778-680-5733 indigoeducation.com

La Petite Ecole 4037 W 32nd Ave 604-619-7313 lapetiteecole.ca

Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 opusacademy.com

Mrs Sam’s Tutoring 3536 W 41st Ave 604-285-0064 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 sproutsacademy.ca

St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 stgeorges.bc.ca

St Giles Preschool 604-325-0114 3737 W 27th Ave stgilespreschool.ca

Westgate Montessori School 3489 W 31st Ave 604-221-9300 westgatemontessori.com

Westside Kumon 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 kumon.com

WonderWorks Learning Club 3309 Dunbar St wonderworksca.com

BMO Bank of Montreal 4480 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 bmo.com

Edward Jones 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 edwardjones.ca

Financial

H & R Block 4292 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 hrblock.ca

Scotiabank 4402 Dunbar St 778-327-2480 scotiabank.com

Fitness & Sports

TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 tdcanadatrust.com

30 Minute Hit (story p. 6-8) 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com/ kerrisdale

Active Pilates Studio 3584 W 41st Ave 236-996-6998 activepilatestudio.com

Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881 chaldecottclinic.ca

Dermapure Vancouver 3568 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermapure.com

Dr. J. Madhani Neurology 3368 Dunbar St 604-428-7178 drmneuro.com

Dunbar Eyecare Optometry

2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com

Dunbar Physio

205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31st Ave 604-228-8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com

Pacific Spirit Martial Arts 4747 Dunbar St

Health | Medical

Dunbar Psychological Services

216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777

dunbarpsychology.com

Fluent RMT

202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 fluentrmt.ca

FYidoctors - Dunbar 4508 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 fyidoctors.com

Healing Abundance

Holistic Medicine 3592 W 26th Ave 778-997-4628 kaoclaire.com

Highroads Medical Clinic 4588 Dunbar St 604-423-2945 highroadsmedical.com

Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com

Life Integrative 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 lifeintegrative.ca

Life Labs

112-3540 W 41st Ave 800-431-7206 lifelabs.com

Massage Therapy on Dunbar

4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com

Preventum Personalized Health Care

3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca

Preventum Skin 3288 Dunbar St 604-969-8388 preventumskin.ca

SERVICES

Health | Medical ... con’t

Skin Vector

3393 Dunbar St

778-222-4822

skinvector.ca

Alta Vista Animal Hospital

4543 Dunbar St

604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca

Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822

Buntain Insurance

4295 Dunbar St

604-733-3000

buntaininsurance.com

Dracco Pacific Realty

3398 Dunbar St

604-999-5599 draccorealty.com

Feature Projects 5733 Collingwood St 604-220-8907 featureprojects.com

Johnston Meier Insurance 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com

Skinworks Plastic Surgery

3578 W 41st Ave

604-733-9711 skinworks.ca

Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110

Pets

Bosley’s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave

604-266-2667 bosleys.com

Dunbar Animal Hospital 3518 W. 41st Ave 604-434-0018

dunbarah.ca K & K Pet Foods

Specialty Services

Phone Guru 4339 Dunbar St 604-225-0571 phoneguru.ca

RE/MAX

Real Estate Services 110-3450 W 41st Ave 604-263-2823 remaxres.ca

Sage Construction (ad p. 10) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca

4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 kandkpetfoods.ca

Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com

Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St

604-222-6060

dunbarcentre.ca

COMMUNITY

Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824

dunbar-vancouver.org

The CAO Law Corporation 1-4180 Dunbar St 604-558-0688 tclawcorp.com

The UPS Store (story p. 12-14) 3271 Dunbar St 604-423-3188 theupsstore.ca/579

VisualSpace Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca

Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness dunbaremergency.ca

COMMUNITY

Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca

Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.ca

Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

Dunbar Village Business Association (ad p. 4) dunbarvillage.ca

Pacific Spirit Park Society pacificspiritparksociety.org

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com

ADVERTISERS

(without storefront in Dunbar)

Ana’s Care & Home Support (ad p. 11)

604-242-2190 anascare.ca

Crofton Manor (ad p. 3) 2803 W 41st Ave

Ears to You (ad p. 21) 604-360-4079 earstoyou.ca

Five Star Bath Solutions (ad p. 9) 604-337-6043 fivestarbathsolutions.ca

Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits (ad back cover) 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com

Southlands Multiage Childcare (story p. 18-20) 6426 Dunbar St 604-362-7298 ssocc.ca

Strokes Renovations (ad p. 15) 604-617-0113 strokesrenovations.com

Thank you for supporting Dunbar Village

Advertising Rates

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE

March 21, 2026

A Guide to Local Shopping & Events

Full Page

5”wide x 8”tall

$1,095 plus 5%

Half Page 5”wide x 4”tall $765 plus 5% GST

Qtr. Page - H 5”wide x 2”tall $515 plus 5% GST

Qtr. Page - V 2½ ”wide x 4”tall $515 plus 5% GST

Eighth Page 2½”wide x 2”tall $375 plus 5% GST

Save 10% Sign up for all 5 issues

Save 10% Advertise in other publications

Ask An Expert $599 (half page size, preformatted)

Article $1,095 - Limited space

Advertising rates are per magazine. Ads around the map are not guaranteed and are based on availability. All ads are full colour. Design of your ad is included if needed. Professional photography is available starting at $100. Maximum discount is 10%. Back cover and Ask An Expert are not discounted.

Accepted File Formats: PDF files are preferred. Resolution for images must be at 300 ppi. No border. No crop lines. Colour CMYK. Minimum 1/8” bleed.