This shop is really really really cool. It is a great place to buy someone a gift. Everything here…read moreis like Japanese themed. They have a lot of stuff good for a home. This place is definitely expensive, would not recommend if you're broke, I'm not though. But yea I bought a soap shaped as a fish. I thought this was the coolest thing ever, I've never seen that before. Yea I paid $50 CAD for a soap. Yea that's absolutely ridiculous and yes you can call me stupid BUT at least it's cool though, amirite. Also, it smells good. But yea it's a gift, however I think I need to come back here and buy one for me. I think this is one of the coolest shops in gastown, this isn't a place you're going to read a review for and go, you just kinda walk into it like I did. Also, this place has really good books, I ended up buying the same book I saw here on amazon for half the price. But hey, at least I bought that fish soap.

Old Faithful is one of those shops that is merchandised so well where if you remove something off…read moreof a shelf someone else could tell exactly what you moved. I have been to the Old Faithful shop many times and it hasn't disappointed. It is very true to their theme of artisan, home-made or well-crafted-and-the-woodsy-bent items, which speaks to a particular customer. Some may love this shop and others may find it expensive and too specific to integrate into their personal style. I appreciate the care in the selection of the goods and the kindness of the employees. The first time I was in the shop (being overwhelmed by the visuals) I just bought several journals. When I got home, I realized that I wanted more and ordered them by phone because they don't use their website for special orders. They were very nice and when the package arrived, it was beautiful. Brown paper package, tied up with string... no kidding. This time I bought a huge wool blanket that I thought I could fit in my luggage (I couldn't) and it made a perfect gift. The thing about the blanket purchase was how much banter I had the the employees while I was purchasing it. While we were talking, THEY referenced that I had bought the journals the previous year. What memory. Their attention to detail gets me every time. I will always go back to Old Faithful when I am in Vancouver... whether or not I can fit what I buy into my luggage.

Cute gift shop with a thoughtfully curated array of high quality artisan wares. Great for finding a…read morelast minute gift or a card, just a few steps from Columbia Skytrain station, this store is a lovely community business worth a visit!

Good Omen is such a cute shop! I love being able to buy what I want online and breeze in for a…read morepre-paid and packaged pick up when I'm busy, but I also love to come in a peruse all the little treasures here! I love buying their Indigenous owned beauty Brands for oils, skin care etc. There's heaps of gorgeous crystals to be gazed at and plenty of cute home goods, stationary etc.I just wish they didn't have bank hours which is a small complaint, just means I can only visit on weekends.

Love this little store. All local arts and gifts and crafting/painting supplies…read more I was doing a project on my fireplace mantle that I wasn't happy with and messaged them for advice as they're great at painting furniture and do fun little videos of them painting items. They had some great suggestions and then kept the store open late so I could get there in time to get the paint I wanted ( they sell great paint for projects) . My fireplace mantle looks great and not sure I would have gone so bold without their support. Shop local and support this wonderful store!

This retail store is unimpressive. The items are mediocre. The prices are not reasonable. And,…read moreworst of all, the service from the owner/artist Ninna was very unfavourable and not helpful at all. I had a less than satisfactory customer experience. I do not recommend this business at all.

I never miss to visit when I am in Steveston. Well selected products, and organized per theme. So…read moreit's easy to find what does inspire me at the moment.

One of my favorite shops in Steveston. It has the cutest stuff in here, a bit of everything. I like…read morehow it is not overly cluttered and there is space to walk and stop and browse the items. Besides jewelry and some clothing items, there are small items for gifts, as well as things for the home. I have bought an Ellen mug here when it was on sale. There are also more kitchen stuff I am eyeing which I will be getting once I get my kitchen in order. The staff is usually very welcoming and does not follow you around or hover ceaselessly. I appreciate that as it allows me to just stop and think of the item and if it will suit my place.

Such a wonderful shop the owner goes above and beyond for her customers to make sure her customers…read moreare happy!and the prices are very affordable will be my go to flower shop forever !

I came here specifically to support a local business and I was in search of some holly or other…read moredecorative Christmas foliage. I was pleased to find some holly but frankly I found the customer service less than friendly and not particularly inviting.... I think all the local products are cool but if you're going to have a niche small business it's integral to be friendly to your customers or at the very least acknowledge them. The fellow at the sales counter seemed almost irritated that I was buying something. The only sense of happiness I got from him was the moment he asked me if I'd like it wrapped up and I said "nah it's okay like that" he was happy for a second. I like to give businesses and people a second try but frankly this store didn't have enough that I'd come back for despite the dismal employee... I initially went there for florals and found a few mini poinsettia and a bucket of holly which is luckily what I wanted! But in future would not come here for flowers because they didn't have any others. I know it's hard to get by in this time but if there's anything that will save you it's customer loyalty which you can only build through interacting with your customers.

I was recently in the market for a good puzzle glue, of all things, and it had to be REALLY good,…read moreas the puzzle in question was very special and pricey (limited edition, and a gift from a dear friend). I am familiar with DeSerres stores as they are a national, high-end arts supply store, and when I used to be a student in design school, we'd often get specialized items here in Montreal, years ago. I went online and saw that they carry not one but TWO good puzzle glues, so off I went, to find this store. I found the place easily, on Grandview, close to the Italian Community Center where I got my COVID booster a while back. And right off the bat, I was impressed that there was a dedicated parking lot for their clients. Free parking? Yes, please! Upon entering the store, a young woman who was manning the cash greeted me, and I asked her where the puzzle glue was. She knew exactly where and told me which aisle. As I walked to the area, I was struck by all the canvases, acrylic paints and brushes. What a great selection, and all of excellent brands. (Not the kind at generic craft stores). I also was struck by all the artsy "toys" - the kinds I've not seen elsewhere. Know a kid who's creative? This truly would be the place to get him or her gifts. I didn't go upstairs, but it was clear there was a second floor. I was amazed at all the puzzles they had. I didn't remember DeSerres having puzzles and toys, only art supplies. And the puzzles they had were excellent quality ones, like Ravensburger, and all depicted scenes and artworks that I've never seen on puzzles before. I don't think you'd have to worry about missing pieces or ill-fitting pieces if you got any of these puzzles. I couldn't find the puzzle glue, but the employee who greeted me came to check on my progress in finding what I came here for, and when I told her there were no glues in the aisle, she said they just got a shipment of stuff "in the back" and she'd go check. So nice! Unfortunately, when she returned she said that no glues were in that shipment and the next shipment isn't for another week or two. Darn it. I had assumed if an item was on their website, it'd be in stock in the store. Next time I'll know to call first to check. The employee suggested I try maybe Michael's or another craft store (I forget the name), and I thanked her for her help. She really tried to help me out and I appreciated it. The prices at this store are not cheap, but we're not dealing with cheap merchandise. Just call first if you're looking for a specialized item.

I am reviewing this based on my experience as a disabled person and also the parent of a child who…read moreuses a wheelchair. This place COULD be accessible but it isn't. The door opens directly on to the sidewalk, but there is no handicapped door opener. They keep sale items upstairs. There is an elevator but a key is needed and it takes you to a staff only area. It's clear that the primary purpose of the elevator is staff moving items and not accessibility for people who can not use stairs. We felt like complete afterthoughts trying to shop here.

I like this Michael's location. It is clean and organized inside. The isles are spacious. Plenty of…read moreparking inside. They sell items ranging from t-shirts, art supplies to candies or kitchen items. Prices are not bad when it comes to picture frames. They also offer services on custom frames.

Just before 9:00 pm I scanned my purchase 181.00 - my daughter was having difficulty with her…read morepurchase and the manager was assisting her - I had a question about a price of items I thought were on sale - when the manager came to speak with me it was 9:00pm - we went to look at the sign to see the sale - I was mistaken- I had picked up the wrong items - I said one minute let me pick up the sale items and the manager said I'm sorry - the store is closed - I can put the items on hold for you. I was shocked as the rest of my purchase was already to be paid for - I cancelled the purchase and left - I will not return to that store

I had an online order and when I went to pick it up I couldn't find it but I got helped immediately…read moreand was able to be out of there in no time!

I have not had good experiences with this specific Michaels location. I do often place online…read moreorders that I can then pick up, but unfortunately at this location they seem to take a long time to actually get the items and then orders can be cancelled because they took too long and so they end up selling out. On many occasions the sales people at the checkout are too busy having personal conversations with each other in other languages and they just ignore caucasians who don't speak their language. I definitely recommend the West Vancouver location.