This was the first Dollarama that I went to years ago before all the Dollar stores were popping up…read moreand everything was a dollar back then. Now you can find a Dollar store in most malls or by the big box stores. I was in Westmount and decided to check out their birthday decoration selection. Although they did have some decorations, they didn't have anything specific for milestone birthdays. It was more of the generic standard streamers or birthday banner, candles, and napkins and plates. I browsed the other aisles and they do have a large selection of items for the home, holidays, and just about anything else you want to spend a dollar or two on. Seems pretty busy too but I didn't find anything I wanted for a dollar.

Usually I really like this Dollarama but I went here a few days ago and my opinion of it dropped a…read morebit. They were really busy (the saleslady claimed they weren't but there were about 12 people in line). It took awhile for them to get someone else up at the till to help with the huge line up and when someone id come to help, they didn't make a great transition. Instead of telling the next person in line to go over to the new till, they let it be a free-for-all so everyone rushed over to the newly opened till. It was really disorganized. This Dollarama has a good selection though. It's pretty big and they have a lot of good stuff. The staff brings their rating down significantly though.

Purchased some string lights for 9.99 everywhere else similar lights hundred count from home…read morehardware, canadian tire and walmart start at 16.99, shop around people big box stores count on you not looking at stores in close proximity.

WARNING: The name of this store is misleading. Many items in this store cost more than a dollar…read more Prices range from $1 up to $20. So don't freak out when you see prices higher than a dollar! It's okay!! There are a huge variety of supplies for parties (balloons, favors, decorations), kitchens, gardens, offices, school, crafts, beauty, pets, electronics and more! I saw cool socks packaged to look like sushi, burgers, popsicles and pizza! This is a great place to pick up little gifts or stocking stuffers for people! One thing I noticed is that there weren't any candies, drinks or snacks here. From my experience, most dollar stores sell food items. The only edible thing I saw in here was one rack of spices. I'm not sure if food items will be sold here in the future but I didn't see any on this particular visit. However, this store is located close to a grocery store, convenience store and a few fast food restaurants, so there are other nearby places to buy food items. My first impression is that many of the items in this store are higher quality than most items you'll find in other dollar store chains. I like the different selection of items available here. It's more than a typical dollar store! This is definitely a GREAT Canadian Dollar(s) Store!

Don't buy Chinese goods.Everything is cheaply made, yet they still turn a profit. I try so hard to…read morerecognize Canadian business. OR I try to do without. Do I really need another pair of flip flops?

Parking; it's a bit of a fright. But the Hallowe'en section this fall is *crazy*! 1.5 aisles of…read morekooky stuff. Gift bags, all manner of food - even some gluten free! They seem to have branched out into clothing too. Yes, they've expanded their wares, and prices up to $3 now, but I got a wilton square loaf-y type pan for $3! Cards, always a good selection. Yesterday, unusual lineups for the checkout. Only 2 gals on cash. Cash or debit only. No refunds, returns or exchanges! Check your stuff out before you leave. Some flashlights have no flash. ;-) dead batteries don't help light the table at a birthday party.

Not just your usual dollar store, there were good buys to be found here! They have a great card…read moreselection including kids cards with licensed characters for $1.25. Great for fans of Disney, Scooby Doo, and super heroes! You can also get a foil balloon with helium for $1.25! Wow, that sounds like a great deal to me and you can call to order in advance. The selection is primarily for kids, and unfortunately no Dora but Minnie would do. The items I got were $1.25 and a chocolate bar for 79 cents. There was no line up and the cashier was friendly! Also, it was clean and pretty organized. Definitely a dollar store to shop at again!

I've been to a few Dollar Trees around the city, so you can take this as a review for the chain in…read moregeneral since they're all very similar :) I'm a big fan of Dollar Tree. I find that compared to certain other dollar stores, this one has actually fairly nice stuff. I bought some plastic dinosaurs there to be used as wedding decorations, and they're actually fairly realistic and stand nicely. Their craft section is a bit small (which is expected given that they're not a dedicated craft store) but they have a fair bit of stuff, and it's easily comparable to what you'd find at places like Michael's. I was impressed by that :) They also have some rather nice stationery & cards. Also, they do bulk orders as well, which is pretty cool (I didn't end up needing to do this cos it turns out they actually had 20+ bags of craft moss on hand, but I did call to ask in advance & they do it for people). So yep, Dollar Tree is definitely my favourite dollar store :)

I love Miniso. I could spend hours in here and blow tons of $$$. Everything is just so cute!…read more This is a Japanese store that is kind of reminiscent of a dollar store. It's got the same random assortment of items, all for cheap prices. There's home good, makeup, stuffed animals, toys, etc etc. I have a particular love for the arts and crafts and home sections. Tons of great little trinkets that would work well for gifts. Or would be a great stop for back to school supply shopping. Everything that I have bought from Miniso has been high quality and affordable. Dare I say it... I prefer Miniso to Oomomo.

Alright, let's be clear, Miniso touts itself as a Japanese inspired style dollar store, when it is…read moreactually Chinese. Almost everything there is made in China & most of their chain stores are based there as well. My in-law always seems to buy my family souvenirs from this brand whenever he goes to China. I was surprised that they've expanded to Canada so I had to pay it a visit. The store itself is small, but there is just enough room to manoeuvre a regular stroller but the aisles are tight & not in straight rows like most dollar stores. Pricing is not cheap like a dollar store, but affordable for what they offer. I would say item quality is superior than dollar store for many things. Items are also packaged very nicely & uniformly, look stylish/trendy/classy, some are also unique, and kid friendly, so it seems like your getting a good deal. I've never really had complaints about the stuff I've received from there or from what I bought. The staff are pretty friendly too & although there is very limited parking in the front, there's also parking stalls available at the back of the building too. I'd definitely come back to find some new things that 'I didn't know I needed in my life until I got there' type stuff.

This is a woman's store mostly for knick knacks or decorative items. But it has bedding and…read morekitchenware. There is artwork. And some smaller furniture. What is disappointing is that moist items are made in China so you don't know if they are full of cadmium or lead. Be careful with the decorative glass jars or glass soap dishes because they are painted colours over clear glass that can peel off. One needs a good eye to spot painted glass versus real colored glass. If you see an item you like you better buy it because it may never appear again. Prices are reasonable but fakes abound. Free parking.

I just moved to Sherwood Park, and I was delighted to learn that there is a Homesense 5 minutes…read morefrom my house. The store location is excellent! It is a very professionally managed, well stocked store. Staff are always very friendly & accommodating. Its tough to go in "just to look" lol! There are so many beautiful items to choose from, you get great bang for you buck! I seldom walk out of the store empty handed lol! Shop Sherwood Park Homesense with confidence! It exceeds my expectations!

This great dollar store is located in Capilano Mall. It is 3 or 4 times as big as most dollar…read morestores and has an amazing selection. I love to host big theme parties and this is the place to get all the disposible tableware one would ever need. If you are looking for orange round plastic table cloths for the kiddies' table at Thankgiving, this is the place. While you are there, pick up a huge bag of tea lights for $2, 12 dish cloths for another tooney, and then complete the haul with great with a giant package of knee highs. What sets this one apart for all the others - including Dollarama - is the size, neatness and lack of frantic customers jarring you with shopping carts.

Friendly and helpful, on the floor at the till and at the loading dock…read more Products are well made. Got 3 different things and they were all easy to assemble and robust once assembled.

JYSK don't like kids in the store. After one advertise plaque almost hit my son the guard told him…read moreto get lost. When I confronted the guard and the cashier I was told that is not a place for kids.