Appliances and electronics are more expensive in Vancouver than in other parts of North America, but Vancouver does have prominent chain stores devoted to saving you money, among them, Best Buy, Sears, Home Depot, and WalMart. Where you purchase your appliances and electronics is really a matter of preference. Second-hand choices are available too, from online resale websites such as Craig’s List, Kijiji, and Used Vancouver. As with anything, use your best judgment when purchasing anything secondhand.
For hardware, stores like Home Depot and Canadian Tire offer a large selection and good prices. There are also stores such as Rona, and Home Hardware, where you can get more specialized and individualized assistance with DIY matters.
Best Buy — http//www.bestbuy.ca
A great place to get all kinds of appliances and electronics
- TV and Video
- Audio
- Car and GPS
- Cameras and Camcorders
- Computers
- Music and Movies
- Phones and Small Appliances
- Cell Phones
Personalized attention from non-commissioned knowledgeable staff, Rewards Zone, online shopping with free shipping over a certain amount, Geek Squad (24tohour computer tech support), professional installation services.
BEST BUY CAMBIE – CAMBIE VILLAGE*
2220 Cambie Street (Cambie and 6th)
604-638-4966
Monday – Friday 10 am to 10 pm
Saturday 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
*Car Audio Installation at this location
BEST BUY BURNABY – METROTOWN*
4805 Kingsway (across from Metrotown Mall)
778-452-2250
Monday – Friday 10 am to pm
Saturday 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
*Car Audio Installation at this location
Future Shop — http//www.futureshop.ca
Great place to buy both appliances and electronics, owned by Best Buy
- Computers and Add-ons
- Software
- TV and Video
- Audio
- Musical Instruments
- Cameras and Camcorders
- Major Appliances
- Home and Small Appliances
- iPod and MP3 Players
- Car Electronics
- Marine Electronics
- GPS
- Satellite Radio
- Cellular Phones
- Phones and Communications
- eBook Readers, Gadgets, and Batteries
- Gift Cards
Canada’s largest retailer of consumer electronics; commissioned staff are very knowledgeable and helpful; larger selection of greater variety of items at most Future Shop locations; online shopping with free shipping over a certain amount; Future Shop credit card featuring no interest no payments for 90 on in-store purchases; in-store recycling programs.
BROADWAY AND PINE*
1740 West Broadway
604-739-3000
Monday – Friday 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday 11 am to 7 pm
*Car audio installation bay(s) available at this store.
ROBSON AND GRANVILLE**
798 Granville Street
604-683-2502
Monday – Friday 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
**This store offers ConnectPro install & repair services.
KINGSWAY
STATION SQUARE**
144—6200 McKay Avenue
Burnaby
604-434-3844
Monday – Friday 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday 11 am to 7 pm
**This store offers ConnectPro install & repair services.
Sears Canada — http//www.sears.ca
Offering everything for the home, including appliances, electronics, tools, yard and garden supplies, and sports and recreation. Online shopping.
BURRARD STREET
1350 Burrard Street
604-682-3399
SEARS ON ROBSON
701 Granville Street
604-685-7112
BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE
100-4567 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby
604-299-5511
METROTOWN
4750 Kingsway
Burnaby
604-433-3211
Wal-Mart — http//www.walmart.ca
One-stop shopping, everything for the home under one roof at bargain prices; limited online shopping.
VANCOUVER (Supercentre)
3585 Grandview Highway (Grandview Highway and Boundary Road)
604-435-6905
Monday-Sunday 7 am to 11 pm
NORTH VANCOUVER
925 Marine Drive (Marine Drive and Hanes Ave.)
604-984-6830
Monday – Sunday 7 am to 11 pm
NEW WESTMINSTER
805 Boyd St. (Boyd Street and Highway 91)
604-524-1291
Monday – Sunday 7 am to 11 pm
BURNABY
9855 Austin Ave. Suite 300 (Lougheed Highway and Austin Ave)
604-421-0661
Monday – Sunday 7 am to 11 pm
Trail Appliances — http//www.trailappliances.com/subSites/BC/Default.shtml
BC’s largest appliance selection, Trail offers single appliance purchases or a total kitchen package.
VANCOUVER
2876 Rupert Street
604-434-8711
Monday – Thursday 9 am to 6 pm
Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
RICHMOND
5400 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond
604-278-6133
Monday – Thursday 9 am to 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm
SURREY
6750 King George Boulevard
Surrey
604-590-3377
Monday – Thursday 9 am to 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm
Home Depot — http//www.homedepot.ca
Offers everything for the home, including appliances, DIY materials, tools, hardware, building supplies, lumber, window coverings, flattopack furniture, carpeting and flooring, plants and garden/patio supply, and free DIY workshops and online resources. Online shopping.
VANCOUVER CAMBIE
2388 Cambie Street
604-675-1260
Monday – Friday 7am to 9 pm
Saturday 7am to 8 pm
Sunday 8am to 6 pm
VANCOUVER
900 Terminal Avenue
604-608-1423
Monday – Friday 6 am to 10 pm
Saturday 7 am to 10 pm
Sunday 8 am to 10 pm
BURNABY
3950 Henning Drive
Burnaby
604-294-3030
Monday – Friday 7 am to 10 pm
Saturday 7 am to 8 pm
Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
PARK ROYAL
840 Main Street, Park Royal Village
West Vancouver
604-913-2630
Monday – Friday 7 am to 9 pm
Saturday 7 am to 6 pm
Sunday 8 am to 6 pm
RICHMOND
2700 Sweden Way
Richmond
604-303-9882
Monday – Friday 7 am to 10 pm
Saturday 7 am to 8 pm
Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
SURREY
12701—110th Avenue
Surrey
604-580-1888
Monday – Friday 7 am to 10 pm
Saturday 7 am to 8 pm
Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
Canadian Tire — http//www.canadiantire.ca
Literally everything for the home under one roof appliances, seasonal décor, housewares and home furnishings, auto care and supply, sports and recreation, tools, electronics, kitchen and bath, and energy conservation. Online shopping.
VANCOUVER CAMBIE VILLAGE
2290 Cambie Street (Cambie and 7th)
604-707-2290
VANCOUVER KINGSWAY
2220 Kingsway (Kingsway and Victoria)
604-257-6510
VANCOUVER GRANDVIEW
2830 Bentall Street (Grandview and Boundary)
604-431-3570
NORTH VANCOUVER
1350 Main Street
604-982-9100
RICHMOND
3500 NO.3 ROAD
604-273-2939
RONA — http//www.rona.ca
DIY store offering everything for the home under one roof automotive supply, building materials and accessories, home décor, tools, hardware, heating/venting/air conditioning, horticulture, kitchen and bath, lighting and electrical, paint, plumbing, power tools, snowblowers, storage and housewares, some appliances.
RONA HOME CENTRE KINGSWAY
1503 Kingsway
604-877-1171
RONA HOME AND GARDEN GRANDVIEW
2727 East 12th Avenue
604-253-2822
Home Hardware — http//www.homehardware.ca
Nationwide network of independently-owned home hardware stores, specializing in personalized service and professional DIY advice and resources. Offering paint and décor, building materials, indoor living products (including major and minor appliances), outdoor living products, tools, and hardware. Proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated.
HOME HARDWARE COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Magnet Hardware (1991) Ltd.
1575 Commercial Drive
604-253-1747
HOME HARDWARE KITSILANO
Gandy’s Home Hardware
2262 West 4th Avenue
604-733-8014
HOME HARDWARE DUNBAR
Blight’s Home Hardware
3322 Dunbar Street
604-738-3312
HOME HARDWARE BURNABY
Robertson Home Hardware
4052 East Hastings Street
Burnaby
604-298-1255
HOME HARDWARE NORTH VANCOUVER
Pearson’s Home Hardware
1329 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver
604-988-0838
HOME HARDWARE POINT GREY
Hewer Home Hardware
4459 West 10th Avenue
604-224-4934
HOME HARDWARE WEST VANCOUVER
Simpson Home Hardware
1750 Marine Drive
West Vancouver
604-922-4138
HOME HARDWARE RICHMOND
Unit 402—5300 #3 Road
Lansdowne Centre
Richmond
604-278-0100
Keep in mind stores such as Costco, Superstore, and London Drugs also sell appliances. Costco sells major and minor appliances, while Superstore and London Drugs sell mainly minor appliances.
