discover the unexpected. skip the obvious. support the local.
The Modern Urban Guides feature independently-owned businesses within Canada's many lively communities. The guides are your source to original design, delicious food, inspiring culture + interesting people.
Why Shop Local? Find unique products that reflect your individuality. Receive personalized customer service. Support the local economy: shopping locally keeps more money in the community. Consider the environment: the impact is less when shopping locally. Discover the community: its people + neighbourhoods.
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News
MAKE IT! - The Handmade Revolution
Vancouver · May 1 & 2 · The Croatian Cultural Centre
Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items from 100 of Canada’s hottest urban artisans and designers!
Make It fuses indie shopping, a fully licensed bar and music spun by top Vancouver DJs to create a dynamic, upbeat experience! There will be something for everyone from fashion, accessories, art, jewelry, baby items and home decor.
The First 25 Shoppers get a free goodie bag! (each day)
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Handmade Parade - Calgary Craft Sale
St. Michael School in Calgary is holding their first ever "Handmade Parade" Craft Sale.
This unique craft sale will feature 50 local artisans selling a variety of quality handmade goods. Choose from dazzling jewellery, stunning fused-glass home decor, funky crocheted hats, eco handmade soap and so much more.
Free Admission! Mouth-Watering pulled pork sandwiches will be available to purchase for lunch. Huge Raffle to win fabulous gifts for upcoming Mother's Day.
St. Michael Elementary & Junior High School Gym
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 · 10am-3pm
4511 - 8th Avenue S.W. (just 2 blocks South of Bow Trail)
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Mount Pleasant, Vancouver · Looking for something to do?
Visit Mount Pleasant - one of Vancouver's favourite neighbourhoods. Home to Main Street, Mount Pleasant is a destination for great restaurants, unique boutiques and many cultural events.
Check out current Mount Pleasant special events here.
Check out MUG Main Street listings here
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Welcome to the new MUG website!
Welcome to the new Modern Urban Guides website! This is your place to find the best independent businesses in Canadian cities from coast to coast. Check out all the new features on the site...
- City Listings: discover shops, restaurants, salons, galleries and more through the easy to navigate listings for each city. Each listing includes a link to the business' website, as well as, a link to a map making it very easy to locate new finds and old favourites
- News: check out the home page for frequent updates on local stories and events
- We Are Local headers: get to know the faces of the communities. Rotating photos feature some of the local business owners whose shops appear in the guides.
- Lmontly: find fun interviews with locals form various cities across Canada. Get a local's perspective on neighbourhood favourites - favourite late-nite restaurant, favourite way to spend a sunday, favourite local park and more
Have fun exploring!
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Vancouver MUG during the 2010 Olympics
We here at MUG are committed advocators of supporting local businesses and communities. As of this weekend, Modern Urban Guides will be in downtown Vancouver in the heart of the 2010 Olympic action.
We will have a stand in the street level foyer of True Value Vintage (710 Robson St. @ Granville) handing out the Vancouver Modern Urban Guide to visitors and locals. A huge thanks goes out to True Value Vintage for sharing their foyer space with us to help promote local businesses. If you are in the area do pop by and say 'hi'.
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