A wonder-filled chock-a-block antique store with unexpected treasures. Prices were very fair.read more

Love this little north end shop. Owner is fair, honest and super knowledgeable. I've found some…read moregreat deals at Hayes.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cool consignment shop that recently…read morerelocated from another location. This space is bigger so much less cramped. The Long Version: Elsie's used to be in one of those colourful row homes along Queen St (it was at 1530 Queen St). That location was on multiple levels and was incredibly cramped. It had a bohemian feel and reminded me of all the vintage shops in Kensington Market (in Toronto) circa 1990s. I would go to that location every time I visited Halifax. On my most recent visit in September 2024, I went there to see the store was closed and all the colourful row homes along there had signs in the window warning of asbestos and only authorized personnel were allowed to enter. It looked like they were going to tear the buildings down for redevelopment. I was so disappointed, and took out my trusted phone to see when they closed. To my delight, I discovered they reopened on Grafton St and I immediately headed over. Their new location is inside the building that used to be St. Mary's School for Boys. It's much larger so the shop is actually spacious now and not cramped at all. The feel now is more contemporary consignment shop, similar to the ones in Westboro (in Ottawa) of the 2010s to present day. They have luxury brands now. I saw a Chanel purse for close to 10K. They had Gucci too. However, they have more accessible brands in the $40 range as well. I spoke with staff there and they told me they moved to this new location in April 2024. Still a fun shopping experience, but I walked away empty-handed this time. (183)

We had a bit of trouble locating Elsie's with Google maps, however I called and spoke with the…read moreowner who told us we were just around the block on the other side- but to call back if we got lost! Upon stepping into Elsie's was like going into another world...brilliant silk scarves billowing in the breeze, a gorgeous array of colors, eye catching shoes including John Fluevog and Louboutin, and an eclectic mix of jewelry. Vintage mixed with modern, many clothes new with tags and lots of designer pieces including Hermès. Incredibly soft cashmere sweaters. Elsie's has something for everyone and is a treasure in Halifax. I would highly recommend the store to anyone. Plus they welcomed our 4 Biewer terriers with open arms! A terrific spot

A store with an impressive amount of stock in vinyl and CD's. Very well laid out. Staff was…read morefriendly. Located close to the ferry terminal at Dartmouth. A very welcome and fruitful trip from Halifax.

CD Heaven, WOW! Who knew that such a mecca store lived across the bridge. This place is huge, here…read moreyou can buy, trade, sell and even reserve the music you want. Both Cd and DVDs. They keep a healthy selection of local artists on hand. They offer a few different services, repair to scratches, transferring old music from vinyl or cassette to CD. They will also transfer VHS to DVD. I really like the reserve function which you can access through their website. The staff here were great, friendly and new where everything and every kind of music was. This was a great find.

This is an excellent store for tools and items that don't retain fragrance chemicals, such as used…read moreporcelain sinks, ceramic lamps, floor tiles, wall tiles, tubs, used doors and windows, etc. Also good for small carpentry items, such as hinges, screws, , etc. As in most second-hand stores, furniture can retain deodorizer sprays that can persist. If you don't care about that, the selection of furniture is small, but very good quality with some neat retro stuff as well as more modern furniture. I have suggested to the manager that employees don't wear cologne, scented hand cream, etc. so that it's easier to tell if the furniture has fragrance in it. For me, fragrance chemicals are a deal breaker.

Francophiles, be warned. This boutique is an utter explosion of Parisian inspired home decor and…read moreaccessories to love. Walk inside to high ceilings and low-set chandeliers garnished with crystals and brass trim. The store is a massive collection of decor for all rooms in the home, and fixtures both big and small. Tables and chairs, place settings, dishes, wine holders, umbrella bins, candelabras, lamps, bath salts, soaps-- the list doesn't end. The store's vast collection of material goods is unified under a gorgeous Baroque inspired esthetic. The store is well laid out; however, it seems impossible to take it all in during one visit. There is an overwhelming abundance of things to look at, but an obvious eye for detail and decadence. Affiliated with Abby's Fabric Shop, the store also contains plentiful fabric spools to allude luxury. Bellissimo is rich and a gorgeous spot to explore. Prices are heavy, so I will continue to daydream for now. But with the fantasy selection of pretty things, I shall encourage my Parisian cliché with visits to Bellissimo Boutique.

What a charming find! Whether you are decorating your own place or hunting for a unique house…read morewarming gift for someone, Bellissimo is the place to visit. Situated on Agricola in the middle of interior designers, antique dealers and architects and specialty lighting experts, it certainly is the crowning jewel. No matter what you're looking for from European antiques, fabrics for draperies and furniture, rugs, candles and every other kind of decorating accessories to make your house/apartment/condo truly - HOME. It's the perfect place to shop for house warming gifts and even smaller "Hostess" gifts - the ones that say you actually put time and thought into it. ...not just another bottle of wine or bunch of flowers. Everything from handcrafted candles and soaps to picture frames and other unique one of a kind items to be treasured.

Great selection. Great prices. Great service. I find something every time I visist the site. No…read moreregrets.

This is my go to spot for Vinyl. There's a great selection. And if you sign up for the mailing…read morelist, you can get some awesome deals before the records hit the web-site.

I just brought in my record collection to sell (about 10 NSLC wine boxes) and David went through…read morethe lot and gave me a very fair price. It was kind of incredible to see him sort everything, check for damage, and share his vast knowledge of the artists and how the records were recorded/produced, etc. My friend and I ended up hanging out for a bit after closing and chatting with David and another customer. The whole experience was A+.

My favourite place to shop for vinyl! Definitely worth the trip to Bedford, there is something…read morehere for everyone: rock, pop, motown, country, classical, soundtracks, etc. I've even bought recordings of comics like George Carlin here in the past. They also have a large collection of CDs and DVDs, and every time I go I walk away with some amazing deals. The owner is friendly and helpful, and if you're looking to get rid of any of your old music or movies, he'll take them off your hands for cash or store credit (store credit seems like the way to go in most cases, since he tends to be more generous with that than cash). As Adam B. mentioned, he brings his dog to work with him, she usually lounges on the floor in one of the aisles (which isn't really a problem as she seems friendly enough and is usually eager for a quick pat as you walk by).

This previously loved wares shop has potential. I popped in last evening to ease my post blah meal…read moreconsumption blues. I perused halfheartedly and found some cute little shorts, along with a couple of good tops. Keeping in line with many other Frenchy's, this joint posts a fees list on the wall, so you can take a gander and find out what each garment is going to set you back. The prices are good, and the store is clean and uber bright. Andrew found the score of the evening; a sexy novelty pop-top (aka: bottle opener) which only cost 25 cents. If you're cruising the Dutch Village strip, veer off the road and head into this used goods hot-spot. Perhaps a treasure you will discover.

Great little second hand clothing and accessory shop. They have a great selection of used clothing…read morefor adults and children of all ages. This store is always PACKED full of shoppers. No matter what time of day I go, I'm usually searching through the same bins as at least one other shopper. I usually leave this store with a bag or two full of clothes for around $30. I find their clothes a little less expensive than your larger second hand clothing stores such as Value Village. I will say that I do find certain days better than others. I find some days hit and miss. I can either walk out with a lot of great picks or can barely find a thing on certain days. I think that they must only get stock once or twice a week and because there are so many shoppers, the clothing is picked over quickly.