After a recent ferry arrival in Nanaimo, we went downtown for a little sightseeing before heading…read moresouth. We found this gift shop via a walkabout of the shops, sights, and sounds of a portion of the Harbourfront Walkway. A small and rather 'cute' place, offering a very decent selection of affordable gifts and such. But have to admit, it was the name of the shop that really caught 'my' interest, and beckoned me inside. Having lived several years in Newfoundland, and now here in Nanaimo - how could I resist! The ladies enjoyed their browsing, while I enjoyed chatting with the owner. Nothing bought (some "fun & funky" acrylic slugs sure came close!), but regardless, a fun and enjoyable visit before we headed south.

From the owner: Located on the Waterfront Walkway we offer Canadian Gifts and Souvenirs featuring Canadian made and…read moreVancouver Island artists and products including "Home of the Nanaimo Bar" T-shirts and postcards.

I love this store and always try to stop by when I'm in the area. It has local artisanal products…read morewhich make good gifts. It is mostly home decor stuff but the items are so whimsical and pretty. The layout is not overly cluttered and they are very good in display set up. You can try to visualize how the stuff can work in your own home. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great place to shop. Street parking is available.

Cutest place with the friendliest owners !…read more If you are around the Gibsons market area, this place is an absolute visit! It's full of Knick-Nacks and such a happy place overall. Not overpriced as the place seems like. Run by two friends and they are super super friendly!! Definitely check it out!

I went to Canada for the first time last week. I was looking for a souvenir shop and found this…read morelittle shop. The prices were reasonable and the lady (maybe the owner) was really helpful and nice. She even gave us some maple candies for free.

Great gift shop! I have been here many times, and always…read moreenjoy the great treasures I find. The owner is a sweetheart and very eager to help and chat! The place is very full but, if you take the time to look around, it has many wonderful items. Make sure you check it out, when you are in Steveston ! It is so worth It!

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.

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.

This place is an utter delight. Most airport gift shops have a bunch of overpriced souvenirs (made…read morein China, more often than not), with a few gems here and there among the junk. This place packs an astonishing variety of goodies into a remarkably small space, and the stuff they sell is really nice. Lots of it is locally made, including designs by local artists. I just marvelled at the taste, quality, and selection. It's almost a place that you could walk into blindfolded, pick something up at random, and it would be very appealing (at least to me). And, unlike the shops in Vancouver Airport or Toronto Pearson, the goods aren't ludicrously overpriced. The clerk was also vary patient with us as we wandered around the shop, poking and prodding at things, and piling our choices on the counter. I could almost say that it's worth going to Comox just to shop here, but there are so many other things to do and see in the area that that wouldn't be quite fair.

What a lovely little local art gallery! So many beautiful treasures to be found here and enjoy…read morebrowsing through. I only had a limited amount of time in the area and wanted to find a boutique with locally made artisan pieces from and was lucky to find this one in one of the travel guides at my hotel. I picked up a few different items, a small bird made from re-purposed metal, a lovely necklace, a stylish cell phone holder, and some special sea salt. So much fun. I'll be back for sure the next time I'm in the area!

Wow, what a wonderful experience dealing with the extremely helpful staff at the Salish Sea Market…read more I had been in the store on a previous trip to the Island (what a treasure trove of unique gifts and art) and a relative fell in love with a piece but could not buy it at the time. I emailed the staff and they emailed me back with pictures and information about shipping, and made the process of buying an item without being in the store so absolutely painless and easy. I cannot thank them enough for helping me out. I really recommend having a look at their website www.salishseamarket.com/ or visiting in person when in the area. Special kudos to Vivian and Sarah

Conveniently located right at the ferry terminal, this little gift shop sells all types of gifts…read moreand souvenirs. They carry t-shirts, hoodies, hats, coasters, kitchen towels, books, toys, magnets, mugs and everything else you can think of to bring back home to remind you of your trip on the island. Prices are lower than most shops on Eastsound town and they have a large variety. The lady at the counter was friendly and engaging. A lady forgot to grab the toy from the counter after paying for it, and the cashier went to go find her. We even saw her walking through the lines of vehicles waiting to board with the toy in her hand. I hope she found her!

Fantastic selection and superior service. We loved shopping here while we awaited the departure of…read morethe Anacortes car ferry. As we were checking out, I left part of family inside and I raced to get back into the car line. As my family found each other on the ferry, we realized we had left some of our treasured items at the counter. As it turns out, another passenger offered to take it aboard to find us. We did not connect but we were amazed that they all tried so hard to find us. When we later spoke with the owner, Paula Capitano she offered to gather the items (again) and send them to us at no charge. Lovely people, lovely shop, and lovely memories from Orcas Island.

I bought a cute beanie and several souvenirs here. Enjoyed browsing the store for gifts and things…read more They sell glassware, clothing, trinkets and all sorts of things for tourists to bring home to loved ones. Couldn't leave Canada without the usual purchase of a shot glass and maple syrup in the leaf shaped bottle.

Friendly service. Good variety of items. Reasonably priced as well. Great location to find a fun…read moreand worth while souvenir.

The flowers outside the store caught my attention and I thought it was a florist. Then I saw there…read morewere other home decor stuff through the window and popped in to take a look. It was a mix of stuff. Home decoration. Gift items. A little bit for everyone. I left with a small woven basket and some journals and inspirational cards. I was tempted by the heart shaped spoon but there was only one left so I didn't get any. They ship across Canada which is great. There are many small things which can be good for wedding flavors or as swags in events.

seniors avoid!! and never go into this store alone!! i am a 78 yr old low income senior that was…read morepressured by the owner and manager into signing what they call "a form" before leaving this store. i was scammed out of $2,000.00 no furniture as a result.

Lovely couches with great guest beds in the Hide-a beds. the owners are lovely people and very…read morefriendly and helpful.