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Abacus Beads

505 Kootenay Street
Nelson,  (BC) V1L-1K9 - City Location Map

604-354-3100
Fax 352-9662

Ethnic, imported and contemporary beads, classes.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 7/20/01

Austin Hamilton Studio

Unit 2205, 13700 Mayfield Place
Richmond,  (BC) V6V-2E4

604-495-6739
Fax: 604-608-2949

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 to 5 PST (Phone hours)

ONLINE ONLY - Lampwork beads, bali beads, pearls, glass beads, tools, charm bracelets, charms, earrings and jewelry findings. Offering Preferred Customer and Reseller Programs.

Listed since Feb 2005 (by the store).
Last update: 4/27/07

Avanti Glass Studio

163 Bayview Road
Salt Spring Island,  (BC) V8K-1L2 - City Location Map

(3 blocks from Vesuvius Bay ferry landing)

250-537-9476
Fax: 250-37-9472

Hours: Thu-Mon 10 - 4, Evening classes

Lampworked beads, beginner and intermediate classes, supplies, glass gallery and more. Beadmaking retreats and holidays. Classes are structured to ISGB (Int'l Society of Glass Beadmaker) guidelines.

Listed since Feb 2005 (by the store).
Last update: 6/4/05
(New when listed)

Bead Connections

122 - 4th Avenue
Kamloops,  (BC) V2C-3N4 - City Location Map

800-260-9295
Fax: 250-314-0240
250-372-1300

Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 - 5:30, Tue and Thu til 9, Fri til 7, Sun 11 - 5

High-end quality beads and crystals, a large cross-stitch selection along with unique and high-end yarns and wool. Hand carved native silver, paintings, moccasins, Dagoli Clothing, giftware.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 12/3/05

BEAD FREAKS

4412 Main Street
Vancouver,  (BC) V5V-3R3 - City Location Map

604-872-2210

Hours: Wed - Sun 12-6

Hand picked treasures from 16 years in Asian bead trade. Semi precious, amber, amulets and talismans. Plus all the other good stuff and more.

Listed since Jan 2005 (by the store).
Last update: 1/5/06

Bead Street

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store is closed.

3147 Douglas Street, #300
Mayfair Shopping Centre
Victoria,  (BC) V8Z-6E3 - City Location Map

250-480-7900

V/MC - Helpful staff, birthday parties welcome, kits galore.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 8/15/02

Beadazzled Beads and More

1014A Canyon Street
Creston,  (BC) zip-???

250-428-4020

New Bead Store in Creston - Opened Nov 2004.

Listed since Aug 2005 (by a customer).
No updates since then
(New when listed)

Beadifferent

330 Wallace Street
Hope,  (BC) V0X-1L0 - City Location Map

(Main drag - across from the town park)

604-869-9608

Tools, books, hemp twine, stringing material, charms, swarovski crystals, seed beads, semi-precious, glass beads, bone beads, wood beads, locally made lampwork beads by Randy Swope.

Listed since May 2008 (by a customer).

BEADIFUL ARTS

  ACCURACY ALERT: The e-mail address for this store was not working as of the last update.

510 West Ave
Kelowna,  (BC) V1Y-4Z4 - City Location Map

250-868-1213

Hours: Tue-Sat 9-5, Wed 9-7, Mon10-2

Crystal, Semi-precious, lampwork glass, findings, tools and Local Arts. Have a party, class, custom work done or repairs. Come play, relax and have fun!

Listed since Dec 2004 (by the store).
Last update: 1/3/06
(New when listed)

Beads and Buttons by UstringIT

#4, 3001 - 43rd Ave
Vernon,  (BC) V1T-3L4 - City Location Map

250-545-8207
Fax: 250-503-5461

Hours: see website

Semi-precious stone, mood beads, swarovski crystal, stringing and findings. large selection of buttons for crafting. Great parking and near downtown Vernon.

Listed since Aug 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 5/29/08

BEADS BEADS BEADS

The Vancouver Flea Market
Booth 67 - 703 Terminal Ave.
Vancouver,  (BC) V5K-1N2 - City Location Map

(no phone # provided)

Hours: Sat-Sun 9-5

BEADS, Findings and Cords. We specialize in rare and unique sizes, colors and shapes of glass, stone and crystal beads. All Findings are LEAD FREE.

Listed since Feb 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 6/12/06
(New when listed)

Beads to Bead by CC'nC

46138 Yale Road
Downtown by 5 corners
Chilliwack,  (BC) V2P-2P1 - City Location Map

604-795-2622

Hours: Mon 12-5, Tue-Sat 10-5

Czech glass beads and crystals, pearls, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, wood beads, plastic beads and beading supplies. We offer drop in classes, call for details!

Listed since Jun 2006 (by the store).
No updates since then

Beadsmart Findings Inc

8086 Park Road
Richmond,  (BC) V6Y-1T1 - City Location Map

604-278-3761

The best place for Crystal and Czech Beads!!!

Listed since Aug 2005 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Beadworks

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store is closed.

140-2271 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna,  (BC) V1Y-6H2 - City Location Map

604-860-1093

Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 8/9/02

Beadworks

123 Carrie Cates Court
Lonsdale Quay Market
North Vancouver,  (BC) V7M-3K7 - City Location Map

604-983-2309

Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Beadworks

Head Office
126 West 3rd Avenue
Vancouver,  (BC) V5Y-1E9 - City Location Map

604-876-6637
Fax: 876-3317

Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Beadworks

4358 Main Street, #117
Market Pavilion
Whistler Village,  (BC) V5Y-1E9 - City Location Map

(no phone provided)

Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 8/4/07

Beadworks - Granville Island

5-1666 Johnston Street
Vancouver,  (BC) V6H-3S2 - City Location Map

(Net Loft Building - Granville Island)

604-682-2323
Fax: 682-1303

Hours: Daily 10-7

Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes. We carry a large selection of Swarovski Crystal, Czech Glass, Sterling, Pearls, and Semi-Precious Stone.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by the store).
Last update: 8/4/07

Beadworks - Port Moody

253 New Port Drive
New Port Village
Port Moody,  (BC) V3H-5C9 - City Location Map

604-468-8769

Hours: Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 10:30-5, Holidays 11-4

Beads, findings, books, fimo, and classes. We carry a large selection of Swarovski Crystal, Czech Glass, Sterling, Pearls, and Semi-Precious Stone.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by the store).
Last update: 8/4/07

Beadworld  (GTB Sponsor)

63-560 Johnson Street - Directions (from any location)
Victoria,  (BC) V8W-3C6 - Exact store location map

(Lower Courtyard - Market Square)

250-386-5534

Hours: Daily 9:30-5:30
with extended summer hours

A stable resource that is still going strong.

Listed since Jan 2001 (by a customer).
Last update: 9/4/07

Beadz

125 Westminster Avenue West
Penticton,  (BC) V??-???

250-492-9667

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Beadzerk!

P.O. Box 126
Gillies Bay,  (BC) V0N-1W0

(no phone provided)

Hours: by appointment only

One-of-a-kind hand made glass beads.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Bigfoot

6-2664 Gladys Ave.
Abbotsford,  (BC) V2S-3X8 - City Location Map

604-853-3936
Fax: 855-8868

Hours: 24/7 online

Czech Seedbeads, Delica, Crystal, Glass, Wood, Bone, Ceramic, Plastic Beads, Semi precious stones, Findings. We have day and evening classes.

Listed since Aug 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 12/12/06
(New when listed)

Blissbeads

814 13th st
Invermere,  (BC) V0A-1K0 - City Location Map

(located in Bliss Hair Studio)

250-342-6507
Fax: 342-8313

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6

Unique Lampwork beads available custom orders welcome Enjoy! Check out the Beads category of my website.

Listed since Jan 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 5/17/06
(New when listed)

Capilano Rock and Gem

1406 Pemberton Avenue
North Vancouver,  (BC) V7P-2S1

604-987-5311
Fax: 987-5303

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-3, Sun closed

Beads (all types), jewelry supplies, cut stones, sterling silver - wire, findings, and sheet metal. Large stock of semi-precious stone beads. Swarovskis and Fresh Water Pearls.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 10/2/07

Corbeeta.com  (GTB Sponsor)

(no address provided)
Abbotsford,  (BC) V2T-1A7

604-357-3908
Fax: 604-755-7732

Hours: 24/7 online

ONLINE ONLY - Great selection of Swarovski, sterling silver ,seed beads and more. LOWEST Swarovski prices in Canada!

Listed since Mar 2007 (by the store).
Last update: 1/28/08

Country Beads

2015 West Fourth
Vancouver,  (BC) V??-???

604-730-8056

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Crafted For You

750 Fortune Drive #7B
Kamloops,  (BC) V??-???

250-376-2020

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Flame On Glass Studio

8888 Barnhartvale Rd
Kamloops,  (BC) V2C-2J3

250-573-5354
Fax: same

Hours: by appointment

Handmade lampwork beads and fused glass pendants. Lampworking classes available. Visit our website for more info or to buy online.

Listed since Apr 2003 (by the store).
Last update: 12/21/04
(New when listed)

Glass Smith and Co.

3311 Tennyson Ave.
Victoria,  (BC) V8Z-3P5 - City Location Map

250-475-3388
Fax: 475-3377

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat 9-4

Beadmaking Lampworking classes offered as well as large supply of glass rods and beadmaking supplies. Primarily a stained glass shop.

Listed since Nov 2004 (by the store).
Last update: 4/4/05

Honest John's Trading Company

Box 37A - 70 Mile House
?,  (BC) V0K-2K0 - City Location Map

604-456-7681

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
No updates since then

Hope Mountain Art

(no address provided)
Hope,  (BC) V0X-1L1

604-750-0922
Fax: 604-357-1311

Hours: 24/7 online

ONLINE ONLY - online retail store selling gemstones and handmade sterling silver jewelry.

Listed since Sep 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 11/5/06
(New when listed)

HOUSE OF ORANGE

P.O. Box 444
Brentwood Bay,  (BC) V8M-1R3

250-483-1468

Hours: Mon-Thu 9-12, 1-3pm

Established 1968 in Vancouver, now near Victoria, our company has continued to expand. Thousands of different items for use in the hobby and craft field.

Listed since Aug 2005 (by a customer).
Last update: 12/3/05

Jambalaya

2915 Fulford Ganges Rd.
Saltspring Island,  (BC) V8K-1X6 - City Location Map

250-653-9998
Fax: same

(no description provided)

Listed since Apr 2003 (by a customer).
No updates since then
(New when listed)

JEAN'S BEADS

1591 WhiffenSpit RD.
Sooke,  (BC) VOS-1NO

(twenty miles outside of Victoria)

250-642-2520

Hours: by appointment only

by APPOINTMENT ONLY - Specializing in exotic rare quality gemstone beads from around the world, some limited run. Sterling silver and pewter findings. TO BEAD OR KNOT TO BEAD??

Listed since Mar 2004 (by the store).
Last update: 8/3/07

Jubu Bead and Gift

  ACCURACY ALERT: The e-mail address and URL for this store were not working as of the last update.

#5 - 120 Alberni Hwy.
Parksville,  (BC) V9P-2G5 - City Location Map

(behind the Chevron Gas Station)

250-248-2303

Listed since Mar 2006 (by a customer).
Last update: 2/7/08

Kenac

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store is closed.

3147 Kingsway, #6
Vancouver,  (BC) V5R-5K2 - City Location Map

604-435-6200
Fax: 435-6207

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 5/25/06

KIMDOLY

479 Richards St
(at West Pender)
Vancouver,  (BC) V6B-6H6 - City Location Map

604-669-2788

Hours: Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat 11-5, Sun Closed

Incredible selection of fine quality semi-precious stones, turquoise, coral, freshwater pearl at amazing prices. Sterling silver rings, pendants and bracelets. Relaxing shopping atmosphere.

Listed since Jul 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 11/5/06
(New when listed)

Kimdoly Beads at English Bay

909 Denman Street
Vancouver,  (BC) V9G-2L9 - City Location Map

604-683-6323

Semi-precious stone beads, findings, tools, classes coming soon!

Listed since Jul 2008 (by the store).
(New when listed)

Knot Just Beads

412 main st
Penticton,  (BC) V2A-5C5 - City Location Map

250-490-0793

beads and morebeads.

Listed since Jun 2007 (by the store).

Maximum Value Merchandising Beads

1311 - 25 Ave
Vernon,  (BC) V1T-7L5

(East Hill near VSS - Home Based Showroom)

250-503-5460
Fax: 503-5461

Hours: Please call

Large selection of magnetic beads, clasps and other semi-precious stone beads. Sold only by the strand, mainly mailorder. Discount from site pricing for pick-up orders.

Listed since Sep 2005 (by the store).
Last update: 1/2/06

Moody Beads

622 Columbia ST
New Westminster,  (BC) V3M-1A5 - City Location Map

(At 6th St and Columbia - parking on the street and in the parkade at the back)

604-525-6967
Fax: 604-525-6968

Hours: Tue-Thu 10-6, Fri 11-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5

Service en francais disponible. We offer beads, beading supplies and classes. Come bead your heart out!

Listed since Jun 2008 (by the store).

Mountain Gems

4611 Hastings St
Burnaby,  (BC) V5C-2K6 - City Location Map

604-298-5883

Hours: Tue-Sun 11-6, most Tue til 8 (call to make sure)

Lapidary and jewellery supplies, lots of beads (stone and semi-precious), crystals, findings, sterling silver and gold-filled sheet and wire. - An excellent store with very very nice staff and great, cheap classes on everything you could want to learn!

Listed since Nov 2004 (by a customer).
Last update: 3/8/05

Ourglass Beads and Gallery

  ACCURACY ALERT: The e-mail address and URL for this store were not working as of the last update.

568 Ward Street
Nelson,  (BC) V1L-1S9 - City Location Map

250-505-5595

'Ourglass' is an artist-owned glass studio and shop.

Listed since Aug 2005 (by a customer).
Last update: 8/9/06

Pretty Up Beads and Accessories

102-1907 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver,  (BC) V7S-1C6 - City Location Map

(A block west from Burrard Street)

604-731-2328

Hours: Mon-Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 12-5:30

Selection includes glass beads, shell, findings, wooden beads, acrylic and plastic beads...

Listed since Aug 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 12/15/06
(New when listed)

Rockabout Gems

120-3400 Moncton St
Richmond,  (BC) V7E-3A2 - City Location Map

604-271-2070

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:30-5:30, Fri-Sun 10:30-6

The one stop shop for Beaders, Lapidarists, Rockhounds, Jewelry Makers and Silversmiths. Lots of semi-precious gemstones.

Listed since Dec 2006 (by a customer).
Last update: 4/2/07

Rocky Mountain Beadworks

3065 Miller Rd.
Nelson,  (BC) V1L-6Z8

250-825-3467
866-825-3467 (Canada and US)

Hours: 24/7 online
8-6 (PST) for phone inquiries

ONLINE and MAILORDER ONLY - A producer of handmade beaded jewelry and borosilicate glass beads. Canada. Rocky Mountain Beadworks specializes in simple, beautiful, wearable glass art.

Listed since Mar 2005 (by a customer).
Last update: 7/2/05
(New when listed)

S and S STUDIO

7-3130 ST. JOHNS STREET
Port Moody,  (BC) V3H-2C7 - City Location Map

604-469-3327
Fax: 604-945-2717

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10:30-5

Semi-precious stones, sterling silver and 14kt gold-filled jewellery findings, jewellery displays, books, jewellery-making tools, finished jewellery, and jewellery classes. Authorized dealer for Softflex, Beadsmith, etc.

Listed since Jun 2006 (by the store).
Last update: 2/12/08
(New when listed)

Spiralmonkey Bead Company

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store has moved to Cortez Island. No further info is available at this time.

3-532 1/2 Fisgard St.
Victoria,  (BC) V8W-1R4 - City Location Map

250-382-4600

Hours: Mon-Sat 11-5

Direct importers of beads from indonesia and china. Lampworked Glass, bone, pearls and czech glass beads.

Listed since Jan 2001 (by the store).
Last update: 12/3/05

Strung Out On Beads

33735 Essendine
Near Vancouver
Abbotsford,  (BC) V2S-3T4 - City Location Map

604-852-8677
Fax: 853-5356

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-5, Closed Sun-Mon

Large selection of beads and findings, original one-of-a-kind hand-made lampshades and custom hand-beaded fringes. Note to US shoppers: They do not accept US$ or Mastercard.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 12/24/04

Sunstones Beads  (GTB Sponsor)

103 Cowrie Lane
P.O. Box 214 - Directions (from any location)
Sechelt,  (BC) V0N-1Y1 - Exact store location map

(look for our sign on main [Cowrie] street - up on the Back Deck behind Stepping Stones)

604-885-5311

Hours: Tue-Sat 10-5

Specializing in antique and unique beads from around the world. We've got all the basics and lots of surprises.

Listed since Jan 2003 (by the store).
Last update: 8/4/07

The Bead Shop

621 Johnson Street
Victoria,  (BC) V8W-1M5 - City Location Map

250-480-1496
Fax: 480-1497

Hours: 24/7 online

Bob (the owner) also has an online catalog for people to order from and an e-mail address if they're looking for specific items.

Listed since Nov 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 12/12/07

The Bead Store

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store is closed.

2404 Marine Dr.
West Vancouver,  (BC) V7V-IL3 - City Location Map

604-922-7310

Listed since Oct 2000 (by a customer).
Last update: 7/29/03

The Other Beads

  ACCURACY ALERT: We've received word that this store is closed.

1830 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver,  (BC) V7M-2J9 - City Location Map

(no phone # provided)

Plenty of cool high end stuff in this nice store!!

Listed since Aug 2005 (by a customer).
Last update: 5/25/06