i was in the area as i had a business meeting and i bought a few items for the house at a very very…read morereasonable price. lots of stationary and a few cute things.

for cute and cheap stuff this is the store for you. I find the makeup brushes does a decent job…read moreand they are dirt cheap! A must "check out" store, esp for the ladies, if shopping at Lansdowne.

My friend from California wanted to visit Canada. They flew into Sea-Tac Airport, we picked them…read moreup, then drove up to Vancouver. Road trip! I like visiting Granville Island. It's a touristy place but it's still fun. We stopped by Paper-Ya. Small square footage space within a larger building. We visited over the weekend. It was crowded. Staff were friendly. Lots of cute stationery. The store reminds me of Fireworks Gallery and MochiThings.

This place can get pretty packed on weekends. They don't allow drinks, photos, or use of your own…read moreshopping bag (e.g. reusable bag) when you are in the store. I went once on a Saturday and once on Monday morning. It's best to go during the weekdays Regardless, this store has everything you need. They have stamps (specifically wax sealed stamps), books, water colors, variety of pens, journals (travel and passport journals), stickers, and random knick knacks. They also sell small artists work. The staff here are so sweet and knowledgable in journaling, pens, and art materials. This place is definitely a spot to check in Granville Island!

Amax has wonderful stationary products including notepads, journals, dayplanners, pens of all…read moresorts, toys, puzzles, stuffy's, cards, wrapping paper and so much more! Staff is very friendly and helpful as well.

Lovely stationery store! Good front space, but it actually is a fairly deep store filled with…read morestationery goods, toys, plushes, puzzles, lovely decorations, etc. I actually like that all of the stuff that the older kids (adults) would want are closer to the front, while things for smaller kids are in the back. It sort of helps keeping an eye on the kids to make sure they're in a certain area. Nice! They have a nice selection of fountain pens, including Kaweco, Sailor, Pilot. Tempted on some of the Sailor pens, but I ended up getting another Kaweco pen with an inverter. They also have inks, of course. Loved the selection of Jellycats and Amuseables. I didn't end up getting any (this time around), but we'll see. Lots of great fun quality gifts you can get at this store. The staff was great! One specific employee helped me out the most, and was able to find me the last of the stock of the specific pen I wanted, and answered all of the questions that hubby and I had. Very appreciative of her kindness. Prices were fair. Across the street is Buchan (another stationery store), but their selection of pens/inks are slightly different. Would come back.

This is my go to place for Office Party decorations; graphic balloons, wall hanging letter…read moremessages, star shaped confetti...you name it, it is available here for the cheap. I also buy just about every card I need for any occasion, you'll have to dig a bit but I can usually succeed in getting a hilarious card or a blank one for writing my own positive sentiment. They have costumes are well, including fire chief hats for any work drills that require comedy. The couple that own this establishment are incredibly helpful and chatty. Discount stores are often times a little disorganized but all you need to do is ask if you are having trouble, super happy to take you right to your inquiry.

Never truly a destination, but this is a great place to start your hunt for the perfect cheap…read moresomething-or-another. The times that I have gone searching for things: toy water guns, a string of fake pearls, St. Patty's Day or Canada Day schwag - they don't disappoint. Oh the stuff I can find - all perfect for a theme party! Couple this with very nice sales staff (owners I assume) who helped me box up a bunch of glasses...this may not be a glamorous place, but seriously, where else can you spend $10 and walk away with a box full of stuff?

A new kind of Dollar store just landed in Vancouver. Mumuso is like a high end Diaso selling Korean…read moredesigned wares, mainly accessories. These include: socks, scarves, mittens, chargers, headphones, fresheners, stuff animals, etc. Though it may seem similar to places you find in Richmond (Aberdeen Centre) or Robson St., the quality of the items seem rather good. Sample of things I bought: - Earphones $5 - works same and looks like those I bought from London Drugs for $25. 5 Stars. - Animal eye mask $5 - for traveling and also has hot cold gel pack. Just too cute. 4 Stars. - Toss Pillow with hand warmer pouch on the side $7 - kids just love it! 5 Stars. Payment is cash only for now. This is a fun place to find things you never thought you needed (you probably don't but still bought anyways. Great place to prep Party Grab Bags etc. Overall this is a welcomed addition to the Kerrisdale shopping corridor and brings variety to a weekend walk in the neighborhood. Update: credit cards now accepted.

I love this store. Lots of cool items for everyone. Low prices and cute stuff. There's everything…read morefrom clothing accessories, electronics, stationery, kitchenware, kids toys, etc. Can't wait to come back!

This is a fully outfitted gift shop with lots of little souvenirs, clothing, and candy…read more The service here was incredible. There were several people helping us find things and telling us about what things were in the different sections of the store. One extra helpful lady helped clarify shirt sizing before we made a mistake (women's cut vs unisex)! I wish they had more stuff exclusively made in Canada, and I wish they had a larger selection of maple candy brands (specifically more with just maple instead of dubious "flavoring"). The value seemed on par with what I would expect from a gift shop downtown. Nothing felt too too overpriced.

Great shop for souvenirs! I'd say Grand Maple Gifts has just a bit more food selection compared to…read moreother souvenir shops I've come across in Vancouver-- for example, the Maple Terrior stroopwafels that come in 5 different flavors! These were very unique and tasty. The service here is top notch. It's family run and they're very friendly, welcoming, and can provide suggestions and answer any questions. Open daily 11 AM to 7 PM. I highly recommend visiting Grand Maple Gifts for your souvenir needs.

I've been in twice. Both times I am pretty sure it's been the owner of the store that I have dealt…read morewith, and both times unfortunately she's been dismissive and rude. The last time she was far more preoccupied with whatever Tik Tok she was trying to record than she was with assisting me and my friend. In this economy, where gift shops are a dime a dozen, customer service is important. There is some cute stuff, but a lot of the items she sells in store you can find elsewhere for cheaper, and they claim it's all local artisans, but some of it is giving dropshipping. I will be going to Front & Company, or Makers, where 100% of the proceeds to go the maker, instead.

This is one of the cutest little gift shops I have seen. It is filled with so many local products…read moreand tons of candles and tons of soaps!! When I first entered the little shoppe the vibe is emmaculate as I was greeted by the cashier at the front. She had a smile that easily lit up the room and her energy was just kind and friendly. I looked around a bit to find a simple local gift for a friend's birthday and I found the perfect thing! I know he is a lunch box person, and I found this little cute compactable lunch box for him. And the amount of candles in this little shop was just abundant. I smelled all the candles that were there that day. I found a couple for myself at the same time so next time I can come back and buy some. But, I found the perfect ones for my friend~!! The amount of stuff and local created gifts are just amazing. I will be back here for tons of gifts!!

Dumpy old school general store specializing in knick knacks and other Asian style goods…read more Parking is available but limited in the area. The place is cluttered. Definitely not for the claustrophobic. I think a big chunk of the goods are used too. Just a heads up. Guessing they stock a lot of their inventory from garage sales or the like. I liken the experience to digging through an old school Asian family's storage area. Their goods are mediocre quality (think just slightly below Canadian Tire), but their pricing is also very low. If one is looking for Asian household items, stores like these really can't be beat. I was able to find what I needed (after trying and failing at several other local stores) and was pleasantly surprised. The place is almost like an Asian version of a dollar store. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Special mention. Appears to be a family business. Good to check out if one needs Asian specific items.

Shopping in Vancouver, British Columbia…read more.. We had parked our rental car across the street from this shop and paid for the meter on a Sunday. The shop looked interesting from the outside, so we told each other that we'd take a look after a dimsum breakfast... Interesting it was! Lots of various types of merchandise... From dishes and decor to incense and paper money to burn at gravesites, Fuling Gifts & Houseware was a fun shopping adventure! I found a hair towel for my niece for $1 (Canadian money). The man at the cash register was funny and nice. He joked around and suggested that we buy a couple more towels... haha!