When I'm in the area I look forward to visiting the SOS to stock up on cheap clothing and household…read moregoods. Downstairs are kitchen goods, toys, some furniture and great collectibles. Upstairs is clothing, with retro separated and lots of retro stuff. Excellent prices. The best part is it's a charity and an active part of the Parksville community, all the money goes to local outreach programs and they aren't associated with any church. Best thrift shop on the island.

My mom goes here regularly, and always raves about the stuff she finds - lots of great stuff,…read morebarely used, and for next to nothing. Things are well organized and sorted, which is a bonus. She has taken me here more than once, and I have always found something. Make sure you have some time to spare when you make the trip here, because the place is huge. Not to mention it's a great charity to support. So if you don't need anything, consider donating something you no longer need to the store/organization.

What a fantastic secondhand store! 10 out of 10 would recommend. The gal working there was super…read morefriendly and made recommendations for other things for us to check out in the area. The pricing was so reasonable on everything. There were also a lot of fun details around the store to check out. They have such a huge variety of items. And give to a local charity with the proceeds that they make. What a wonderful place.

Ask any Squamish resident and you'll be directed to Pearl's to get kitchen items, furniture,…read moreclothing and even electronics at one time or another. If you have time to hunt and go through the extremely packed Pearl's, you will definitely come across a gem or two. Once, I got a pair of Nike running shorts in perfect condition for a fraction of the original price. Another time, I got some unused/new condition Starbucks double walled flasks for under $5, no jokes. Among the chaos, there is organization, but even then, be prepared to sift through the items. Enjoy this place whenever you're in Squamish, it's a great thrift shop that donates its proceeds to the Howe Sound Women's Shelter.

What happens when you get a car rental but didn't pay for Sirius, plus you're getting bored of…read moresongs from your Ipod and the radio? You hit up a thrift shop, hoping to find a decent CD or two...well, that's what we did anyway! The Attic is your typical small-town thrifty store. I gave 4 stars because the older lady gave good directions to other local thrift stores, I mean, giving sales to another potentially better store...but I think she just wanted to give good customer service. And she did! I also loved her "Fargo" accent! And yes, we did buy some souvenirs (and a couple of CD's) from her store as well... Worth a quick look...tell that older lady we said hi if you stop in!

Wow! What a gem of a consignment store in Whister's "Function Junction". The owner was so helpful…read moreand friendly. The selction was tastefully selected and well presented. Prices were a bit on the high side but I did see a few things that would be hard to find in the city. Well worth browsing.

I actually checked out the Frock Shoppe for the first time today! Not sure how I missed this place…read moreconsidering what a vintage freak I am. Anyhow, I love it. Really nice vintage store. It's set up nicely, it's clean, and organized well. My favourite part though, is that they have lots of gorgeous older pieces. You can tell that each piece is hand picked for the shop. So glad I finally stopped by!

Community makes me believe in vintage and thrift again. Sound dramatic? Maybe you haven't been…read morethrifting in Vancouver as a plus size woman! Vancouver's vintage and consignment is already notoriously expensive and caters almost exclusively to a small dress size. Community, a Vintage and Consignment that is run by a non-profit Downtown Eastside housing and resource society not only engages with the neighbourhood it lives in, but also works to diversify its size range to engage with shoppers of many sizes. It hires women from the neighbourhood to work in the business and portions of the proceeds go back into the neighbourhood, which feels great while you shop! The space is small but well utilized and well decorated. Great jewelry by local designers is on display and the clothes have a very consistent and curated turnover rate. And the prices!! Compared to Vancouvers vintage scene, Community is absolutely the fairest price I've found yet. These days even Value Village is getting pricey so to go to a shop where the selection is so well picked out and find something affordable feels great. Again, I'm a plus size shopper who finds an amazing score here 90% of the time. Pieces from Community make up probably 50% of my wardrobe. See you there this weekend!

Such a nice guy!!! And amazing selection too. He donates some pretty substantial funds to several…read morecharities in the community. Definitely stop by and support local business.

This place has a wide variety of stuff. The owner is very nice, informative and helpful. If you…read morecan't find something he can point where you can. There are lots of good items for a very good price. There are several rooms so make sure you check out the entire place, some are behind closed doors. Just explore.

An excellent thrift store. Low prices, kind staff, organized shop. I stop here every time I'm on…read morethe Sunshine Coast from Vancouver!

I can see why this place is busy when compared to the other stores on this block. The prices are…read morevery low, so low that I had to do a double take. In this current economy where every cent matters, this place helps to stretch your dollar. Books are at a quarter! Clothing starts from a dollar. You can also get suits for $6. No doubt these are used items but they are gently used and great to give them a new lease of life. Plus the proceeds go to the Sunshine Coast healthcare. There are also plenty of toys, some kitchen stuff, fancy looking glasswares and plates. It can be a treasure trove. Parking is available on the street. Donations of items can be dropped off at the back at their stated times.

This cute little shop has some great deals on its 50% off rack. And there's a bunch of unique…read morepieces on the regular shelves. More lululemon than you can shake a stick at! Quality was really high too. YAY for new spring wardrobe!

From the owner: Cumberland's answer to affordably fun fashion opened in May 2010. West & Co. is committed to…read morehelping people expand and define their personal style by mixing and matching lovingly curated contemporary pieces and vintage treasures. We encourage our customers to experiment with their personal style in an inclusive, relaxed and safe environment. Instagram at @westandco.cumberland