Where can I buy things from the Persian-speaking world in Vancouver BC?

October 19, 2008 12:47 AM

Vancouver Persianfilter: Where can I find Farsi language books, Iranian style clothing, preserved foodstuffs/snacks and authentic Afghan or Iranian (or any Central Asian style) style carpets and household accessories in Vancouver BC?
posted by thewalrus to Society & Culture (3 answers total)

Persians are concentrated in North Vancouver, especially around Lonsdale. Take a walk there and you'll come across a few shops.
posted by randomstriker at 4:39 AM on October 19, 2008

randomstricker is right. Farsi is the predominant home language after English both in the City and the District of North Vancouver
posted by Neiltupper at 11:29 AM on October 19, 2008

As North Van goes, on Lonsdale there's both Pars and Yaas Bazaar for foodstuffs and nicknacks around 16th or so. And along Marine Drive, there is a little shop in Pemberton Plaza where the Save-On is, SE corner, and a place called Nancy's at Marine and Garden, just east of Capilano Road. There are also quite a number of Persian bakeries along Lonsdale. These places are mostly sell just food, fresh and dried, but from there I'm sure someone could guide you towards clothing and the like. Good luck!
posted by kaspen at 11:49 AM on October 19, 2008