Abacus Beads

So dang expensive, but nice to access a small selection of art supplies…read more Im downgrading my review because the owner spitefully chose to search out my personal facebook page leave a negative non-recommendation of my personal fine arts page, because I left the above review saying Cowan is expensive. What an unprofessional response to a fair and objective review.

With the nearest Staples more than 200km away, one's options for stationary are limited in Nelson…read more A stationary store does not seem like an important resource until you don't have one nearby. I moved to Nelson for a three-month period and the City Boy in me started to panic when I went searching for some small metallic disc magnets and couldn't find any in Nelson's various drug and knick-knack stores. Mind you, I couldn't find them at Cowan's either, but this is as close to a Staples as you will get in Nelson. Family-owned with plenty of helpful staff, Cowans has been around since 1972 and does a great deal to support the East Kootenays. The business actively promotes recycling and regularly donates to the Food Bank. While they may be lacking supererogatory items such as small metallic disc magnets, they do have most of your stationary needs.

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Newly renovated interior & exterior (late 2017)

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Cartolina

4.0(8 reviews)

0.4 km

I received awesome service today. Employees were happy and helpful. It was quite busy and they…read moreworked well together with smiles on their faces. Selection was great. Found 4 gifts. Unique store great atmosphere!!

Love this store, I have purchased several posters and items for the decor for my Airbnb. I hear…read morefrom guests regularly who ask where the items are from. My most recent purchase is a rubber floor mat. That one was for me, love the colours! The store is stock full of gifts for yourself and for others. The staff are very helpful and kind, as well as super friendly. I think my next purchases will be those fantastic vintage puzzles for Xmas gifts for my best gal pals.

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Shannon's Fabrics

1.0(1 review)

0.3 km

this guy is a total grifter... sure.. he'll sell you fabric and notions... but never take your…read moremachine to him.. or buy a used machine from him... he will do nothing to fix it.. then charge you an arm and a leg. i repair machines.. and have been cleaning up after his mess' for the last 15 years.. i'm not even sure how he stays in business. i'm tired of seeing him rip people off.

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