Roxann's Hats

Roxann’s sells hats and nothing else. Look for the green awnings on Glover Road. Inside, the walls are hung with felt fedoras, flat caps, sun hats and western styles, and once it turns cold there’s a long run of toques and beanies too.

Who makes the hats

The shop says it carries one of the largest hat selections in Greater Vancouver, and the brand list backs that up. Bailey felts sit beside Kangol and Brixton caps, Goorin Bros, Tilley, Hatman of Ireland, Gottmann and Lillie & Cohoe. There’s a good shelf of Canadian-made hats too, including Canadian Hat.

That’s the case for going in person. A felt hat that’s half a size off sits wrong all day, and brim width and crown shape change a face more than you’d think. Online, you’re guessing. On Glover Road you can try ten.

Gift shopping

Hats are a tricky gift unless you know the size. Two easy ways round it: a toque or a flat cap with a stretch band, or a gift card so they can come in and be fitted. Their blog is a decent primer if you don’t know a pork pie from a trilby, and recent posts have rounded up Canadian-made hats for fall and warm picks for winter.

Before you go

It’s open seven days. Call 604-882-8077 if you’re after a particular style or size. Village parking gets tight on sunny weekends and through December, so a weekday afternoon is the easy time.

The shop describes itself as a mother-and-daughter business that’s been at it for more than 20 years.

More independent shops in the village are on Shop Local in Fort Langley, and the Fort Langley village guide covers parking and everything else.