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Vancouver and Victoria
Vancouver's Main Street and Commercial Drive shops, then the ferry to Victoria's Fort Street and Quadra.
Route: Vancouver → Victoria · 5 record stores across 2 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Main Street and Commercial Drive Run
Neptoon Records
Legendary Main Street shop with a maze-like layout and deep jazz and blues sections.
Tip: Ask staff about the shop's history — regulars say the stories are as good as the digging.
3561 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N4, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Red Cat Records
Main Street shop that is organized and easy to browse, with kind staff, quick special orders and a loyalty punch card for regulars. Also sells posters and turntables.
Tip: Walk to Neptoon Records, about a kilometre north, on the same street.
4386 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Audiopile
Commercial Drive shop that visitors call one of the best in town, with all genres including the obscure, fair pricing and a tidy, quiet room to browse.
Tip: Commercial Drive has plenty of cafes, so plan a coffee break between shops.
2016 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9, Canada
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stop 2: Victoria Record Run
Ditch Records & CD's
Fort Street shop with a wide selection of vinyl and CDs and some rare finds. Staff change the music throughout the day.
Tip: Prices run high on some used records, so compare before you buy.
784 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2, Canada
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vinyl Envy
Victoria shop with friendly, knowledgeable service and a good used selection, plus CDs, tapes and a book on iconic Canadian music shops.
Tip: Closed Mondays.
1717 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8W 2L7, Canada
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.