Iconic Vancouver outdoor store closing after 70 years in business
After 70 years in business, Vancouver's popular travel and camping gear store, 3 Vets, is closing for good in November.
"It is incredibly difficult for me and my brother," said co-owner Jerry Wolfman.
"My father founded it in 1947 when he got out of the military."
Jerry Wolfman said a land developer approached the family earlier this year, in the hopes they would want to sell the building at 2200 Yukon Street.
"My brother and I have just decided it's time to semi-retire and move onto other things."
The family had considered selling the business and the land together but said with today's property values, it was difficult to find a buyer for both.
"The property being worth as much as it is, it would be difficult for somebody looking to buy a business in today's world who would be able to afford to buy both the business and the inventory and the property from us."
3 Vets will be open until November 1.
With files from Deborah Goble
