Thrift stores in Gibsons
Thrift stores reward the patient. In Gibsons, BC that patience currently stretches across 59 mapped shops — 17 of them are charity shops and 42 are independent second-hand stores, so Gibsons gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Gibsons (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store and Value Village, plus Steveston Thrift Shop — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Gibsons's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Gibsons thrift lineup
59 mapped within about 40 km:
RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store
Charity shopRun by Regional Animal Protection Society - Richmond
RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store is a charity shop run by Regional Animal Protection Society - Richmond.
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village is an independent second-hand store on 6415 Victoria Drive. Value Village also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6415 Victoria Drive
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Phone: +1-604-327-4434
Steveston Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Steveston Thrift Shop is an independent second-hand store on 3560 Moncton Street, Richmond. Steveston Thrift Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3560 Moncton Street, Richmond
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-778-960-3560
Treasure Cottage
Charity shopRun by SideBySide Children's Village Society
Treasure Cottage is a charity shop run by SideBySide Children's Village Society on 3800 Moncton Street, Richmond. Treasure Cottage also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-17:00.
3800 Moncton Street, Richmond, V7E 3A6
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
The Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Charity shop
The Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop — a charity shop, found on 3731 Chatham Street in Richmond.
3731 Chatham Street, Richmond, V7E 3A6
High End Resale
Second-hand store
High End Resale — an independent second-hand store, found on 813 Hornby Street in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about High End Resale: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:30-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
813 Hornby Street, Vancouver, V6Z 3B7
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-17:30
Phone: +1-604-682-8893
The Salvation Army
Charity shopRun by The Salvation Army
Run by The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army is a charity shop, found on 2021 West 41st Avenue in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00.
2021 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, V6M 1Z6
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 2714 West Broadway in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2714 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6K 2G4
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00
Phone: +1-604-734-1821
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 1451 Fell Avenue in North Vancouver. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1451 Fell Avenue, North Vancouver, V7P 2K2
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-929-9400
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop on 1582 Marine Drive. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1582 Marine Drive, V7V 1H8
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00
Phone: +1-604-913-7829
VGH Thrift Store
Second-hand store
VGH Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 2535 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. VGH Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2535 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, V5K 1Z2
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +1-604-876-3731
BC SPCA Thrift Store
Second-hand store
BC SPCA Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 5239 Victoria Drive, Vancouver. BC SPCA Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-19:00.
5239 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store, found on 671 East Hastings Street in Vancouver.
671 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
The Good Stuff Connection
Second-hand store
The Good Stuff Connection — an independent second-hand store, found on 154 West 3rd Street in North Vancouver City. Also worth knowing about The Good Stuff Connection: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
154 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver City
Phone: +1-604-987-1773
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop on 261 East 12th Avenue.
261 East 12th Avenue
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop.
Still Fabulous Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Still Fabulous Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store, found on 4355 Main Street in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about Still Fabulous Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4355 Main Street, Vancouver
Hours: 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-566-9136
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 4099 Hastings Street.
4099 Hastings Street
Thrift and Treasures
Second-hand store
Thrift and Treasures — an independent second-hand store, found on 2208 East Hastings Street in Vancouver.
2208 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Cheapskates
Second-hand store
Cheapskates — an independent second-hand store on 3644 West 16th Avenue. Also worth knowing about Cheapskates: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3644 West 16th Avenue
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-222-1125
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 682 Gibsons Way in Gibsons. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30; Su,PH off.
682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30; Su,PH off
Knockout Thrift
Second-hand store
Knockout Thrift — an independent second-hand store on 882 East Hastings Street.
882 East Hastings Street, V6A 1R6
Sheer Room
Second-hand store
Sheer Room — an independent second-hand store, found on 948 Homer Street in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about Sheer Room: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
948 Homer Street, Vancouver
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Thriftique
Second-hand store
Thriftique is an independent second-hand store on 2147 Kingsway. Thriftique also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2147 Kingsway, V5N 2T4
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1 604 433 5335
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Salvation Army Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 5698 Cowrie Street, Sechelt. Salvation Army Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00; Mo 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
5698 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A3
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00; Mo 09:30-17:00
Phone: +1-604-885-7603
Community Thrift and Vintage - Unisex Shoppe
Second-hand store
Community Thrift and Vintage - Unisex Shoppe is an independent second-hand store on 11 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Community Thrift and Vintage - Unisex Shoppe also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-629-8396
Second Chance Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Second Chance Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store on 535 East Broadway. Also worth knowing about Second Chance Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00.
535 East Broadway
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00
Mintage Mall
Second-hand store
Mintage Mall — an independent second-hand store on 245 East Broadway. Also worth knowing about Mintage Mall: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su,PH 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
245 East Broadway
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su,PH 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1-604-428-6732
Aunt Leah’s Thrift Store
Second-hand storeRun by Aunt Leah’s Place
Aunt Leah’s Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store run by Aunt Leah’s Place on 3328 Fraser Street, Vancouver. Aunt Leah’s Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Th-Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
3328 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Hours: Th-Su 11:00-17:00
SPCA Thrift Store
Second-hand storeRun by BC SPCA
Run by BC SPCA, SPCA Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store, found on 3606 West Broadway in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about SPCA Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su,PH 11:00-18:00; Dec 25-26, Jan 1 off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3606 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6R 2B7
Hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-18:00; Dec 25-26, Jan 1 off
Phone: +1-604-736-4136
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store, found on 1062 Granville Street in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about Value Village: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1062 Granville Street, Vancouver, V6Z 1L5
Phone: +1-778-372-4306
the GABE shop
Second-hand store
the GABE shop — an independent second-hand store.
Houndstooth
Second-hand store
Houndstooth is an independent second-hand store on 4166 Main Street. Houndstooth also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4166 Main Street
Hours: 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1-604-359-3303
Miscellany Finds
Second-hand store
Miscellany Finds — an independent second-hand store on 1029 Commercial Drive. Also worth knowing about Miscellany Finds: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1029 Commercial Drive
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-215-9970
HOB Too
Second-hand store
HOB Too is an independent second-hand store on 3626 West Broadway, Vancouver. HOB Too also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 13:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3626 West Broadway, Vancouver, V6R 2B7
Hours: Mo-Sa 13:30-17:00
Phone: +1-604-737-7304
Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store, found on 5693 Cowrie Street in Sechelt. Also worth knowing about Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00.
5693 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, V0N 3A0
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
Wild Honey Thrift & Vintage
Second-hand store
Wild Honey Thrift & Vintage is an independent second-hand store on 106 West 1st Street. Wild Honey Thrift & Vintage also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Su-Tu 11:00-17:00; We-Sa 11:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
106 West 1st Street
Hours: Su-Tu 11:00-17:00; We-Sa 11:00-18:00
Twisted Women's Consignment
Second-hand store
Twisted Women's Consignment — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Twisted Women's Consignment: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Vancouver Flea Market
Second-hand store
Vancouver Flea Market — an independent second-hand store.
Richmond Family Place Thrift Store
Charity shop
Richmond Family Place Thrift Store — a charity shop.
Secret Attic Vintage
Second-hand store
Secret Attic Vintage is an independent second-hand store on 119 East 1st Street.
119 East 1st Street
BC SPCA Thrift Store
Second-hand store
BC SPCA Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 6800 Number 3 Road in Richmond. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su off.
6800 Number 3 Road, Richmond
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su off
Mama Karen's Korner
Charity shopRun by Regional Animal Protection Society
Mama Karen's Korner is a charity shop run by Regional Animal Protection Society on 8160 Cook Road, Richmond. Mama Karen's Korner also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-17:00.
8160 Cook Road, Richmond
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Urban Repurpose
Second-hand store
Urban Repurpose is an independent second-hand store on 440 Brooksbank Avenue. Urban Repurpose also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
440 Brooksbank Avenue
Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1-604-990-5576
Auxiliary to the Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop
Charity shop
Auxiliary to the Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop is a charity shop on 132 West 16th Street, North Vancouver. Auxiliary to the Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
132 West 16th Street, North Vancouver
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +1-236-551-2200
Thrift World
Second-hand store
Thrift World is an independent second-hand store on 2315 Main Street. Thrift World also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2315 Main Street
RAPS Thrift Store
Second-hand store
RAPS Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store.
Rummage Community Thrift
Second-hand store
Rummage Community Thrift is an independent second-hand store on 1854 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver. Rummage Community Thrift also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:00-19:30; it has a website with more detail.
1854 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, V6J 1M3
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:30
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village is an independent second-hand store on 2354 Granville Street. Value Village also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-21:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2354 Granville Street
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-21:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Phone: +1-236-259-2201
Hunter & Hare
Second-hand store
Hunter & Hare is an independent second-hand store on 225 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
225 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 241 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver City. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
241 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver City
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-980-4413
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store on 8240 Granville Avenue. Also worth knowing about Value Village: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8240 Granville Avenue, V6Y 1P3
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Phone: +1-604-248-2285
Turnabout Luxury Resale
Second-hand store
Turnabout Luxury Resale — an independent second-hand store, found on 2929 Main Street in Vancouver. Also worth knowing about Turnabout Luxury Resale: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; PH 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2929 Main Street, Vancouver, V5T 3G3
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00; PH 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-604-676-4389
Wildlife Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Wildlife Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 1291 Granville Street, Vancouver. Wildlife Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 10:00-22:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1291 Granville Street, Vancouver
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Phone: +1-604-682-0381
GIRO
Second-hand storeRun by Gabriola Island Recycling Organization
GIRO is an independent second-hand store run by Gabriola Island Recycling Organization on 700 Tin Can Alley, Gabriola. GIRO also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We,Sa 09:30-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
700 Tin Can Alley, Gabriola, V0R 1X3
Hours: We,Sa 09:30-16:00
Phone: +1 250-247-9257
The Prancing Pony Community Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
The Prancing Pony Community Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on 1014 Venture Way in Gibsons.
1014 Venture Way, Gibsons, V0N 1V7
Community Services Thrift Store
Second-hand storeRun by Sunshine Coast Community Services
Run by Sunshine Coast Community Services, Community Services Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store, found on 731 North Road in Gibsons. Also worth knowing about Community Services Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
731 North Road, Gibsons, V0N 1V9
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +1 604 886 2811
Knick Knack Nook
Charity shop
Knick Knack Nook — a charity shop on 1063 Mount Gardner Road. Also worth knowing about Knick Knack Nook: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1063 Mount Gardner Road
Phone: +16049476665
What the map tells us about thrifting in Gibsons
39 of the 59 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Gibsons — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Gibsons; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
25 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Most shops in Gibsons list a phone number. Use it — a thirty-second call beats a wasted drive, especially for furniture or anything you can't carry home on the bus.
The Gibsons thrift circuit
Plot these 59 on a map and the day plans itself: RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store, Value Village on 6415 Victoria Drive, Steveston Thrift Shop on 3560 Moncton Street, Treasure Cottage on 3800 Moncton Street, The Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on 3731 Chatham Street, High End Resale on 813 Hornby Street, The Salvation Army on 2021 West 41st Avenue, and The Salvation Army on 2714 West Broadway. That's the full Gibsons circuit in one sensible order. 51 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Gibsons
Thrifting in Gibsons goes better with a little prep:
- Visit at opening time at RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store. Serious pickers arrive at opening. You don't have to be one of them, but the first hour has the best pick of the day's restock.
- Don't skip the linens at Value Village. Tablecloths, curtains and wool blankets are routinely excellent and routinely overlooked. Check for stains in good light.
- The housewares aisle rewards patience. Cast iron, Pyrex, good knives — they all surface eventually. Check the bottom shelves; heavy things live low.
- Learn the colour-tag system. Many charity shops discount by tag colour on rotation. Ask which colour is half price this week — it changes regularly.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Gibsons — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Gibsons can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 59, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Gibsons's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Gibsons included.
Thrift store listings for Gibsons: 59 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.