I usually go to Costco once every 3 weeks! I love the concept of buying things in bulk with great…read moredeals and reasonable prices. I also admire their customer service and their return policy is outstanding.

Conveniently located just off the 416 just east of Fallowfield, this Costco also has a gas station,…read morewhich is a bonus. Typical of Costco, we went in for 3 or 4 items and came out with plenty more, and spent a small fortune. Costco tends to sell bigger items, like larger jugs of Mr Clean cleanser than you can get elsewhere, and st a better price, and clothes at a better price - even name brands. I got a pair of jeans at $15!! They are even offering a couple of different designs of bathing suits, as people tend to go away to warm places at this time of year. All in all, this is a good Costco, and I will be back.

TLDR: Smaller Costco, no gas station, but great customer service…read more So I finally did it: I got my own Costco membership. Once upon a time, I used to go to Costco with my brother pretty regularly (he has a membership). It was part of our hanging out time, and I loved it. I remember once a few years ago I was in a mall and there was a kiosk set up to sell Costco memberships. They were giving out free stuff, so I had to stop and take a look, haha. The man asked me if I was a Costco member and I said no, but my brother was and he'd take me every week or two, so I was familiar with Costco. He told me if I got my own membership I could go anytime I wanted, but if going to Costco was this thing my brother and I did and it was our quality time together then I shouldn't get my own membership and just continue to go with my brother. I thought that was such a lovely thing to say. And he ended up giving me the free cookies or chocolate or whatever it was they were giving out anyway, lol. Well fast forward to present day and my brother is super busy with his kids, his work and other stuff and we haven't been to Costco together now for several years. He still goes regularly, but on his own right at opening on a weekend (he's on the other side of town, and I'm not an early bird, so I definitely don't go with him). He still buys me stuff when I ask him like Craisins, pumpkin seeds and almond butter (staples in my house), but I don't get to browse and see what's new in the warehouse. What precipitated me getting a membership, believe it or not, was a jar of avocado mayo. I love avocado mayo (I'm talking 100% of the oil used is avocado oil, not the Hellman's Avocado mayo that's mostly canola oil with a bit of avocado oil mixed in) but it's expensive as hell at grocery stores (like $15 for a tiny 355ml jar). When I saw in the Costco flyer that a 946ml jar was only $9.49 I immediately asked my brother to buy it for me. However, it's only available at regular Costcos and my brother only goes to the Costco Business Centre these days. What's an avocado mayo loving girl to do in this situation? Get her own Costco membership and buy a jar herself! My husband and I were in Kanata for an afternoon function, so we decided to head over to this Kanata Costco to buy a membership and the avocado mayo. We were served by Ziny at the Customer Service Desk, who was very courteous, informative and helpful. We got our memberships and headed into the warehouse. This location is smaller than most Costcos and their food court area is also very small. They don't have a gas station either. Anyway, we found the avocado mayo and it was even $0.50 less than advertised ($8.99). Score! We picked up a few other items too. They were giving out samples of various items, but most of them were either not of interest to me, or there were hoards of people crowding around. Now I like free stuff, but my dislike of crowds is stronger, so I kept going. I did manage to get a sample of some S'mores clusters ;) It was my first time at this Kanata Costco. I heard that the plan is to close it and open a new location at the Tanger Outlets that will be bigger and have a gas station. There is no timeline that I know of, and it's just what I heard, so not sure if it will happen. Anyway, that's my Costco story. This location is across from the Kanata Centrum. Obviously there's free parking on-site. (78)

Oof, this place is dangerous. I make a list and try to stick…read moreby it. Parking is coocoo, I try to go at off times. Mid day or just before close. Employees are always kind at check out but I wish there were a few more on the floor. It's a big place and I can never find what I need the most! Things get moved around so much or get discontinued so if you see something great, buy it! Samples... ugh. I'm always hungry as I get so busy, I forget to eat. Yum. I love everything they serve. Unless egg or mayo related. Customers are usually friendly and one has to be understanding in this place as the shopping carts are huge! I love looking at seasonal items, avoid the sweets, clothing and books. And the cold rooms, brrr! I tend to buy all my paper products there and am addicted to their croissants. Sooo many in a batch tho so I like to give some away while fresh as they don't freeze well. I buy hamburger and cut it 4 times to freeze as I am an expert now at pasta sauce for my lasagna and chili. I bought recently a heated blanket I'm in love with and want another one but I think they are all gone now. I save a lot of $ buying Timmies kcups when on sale as those suckers are pricey anywhere else. All this writing about it, I'm starving and may go right now. Thanks a lot, Yelp!!!!! :)

Always out of things, moreso than most places. No help when…read moreyou need it. When someone is paged and you wait forever, no one really knows their dept. Many things are annoyingly locked up. More paging... Lol Prices, high. I'm not a person to return things but when their Keurig machines break down every 3 mos.. good luck returning. Doesn't happen here. I gave up. Friendly.. no. One stop shopping. Beauty... Vitamins. Pet food. Clothes... if that's your jam here. Groceries.. not a lot of fresh seafood choice but I really like the International aisle. Cool chips, so many noodles... Produce being decent takes this review from a 2 to a 3. The store is clean enough and the self checkouts go quickly. Parking lot is a bit chaotic. There is a McDonald's take out inside.. I've never eaten there but it's always busy. Lotto centre. Hours are decent. I'll never be a Walmart person. I'll rereview this if they start to sell booze! :)

Everytime you call this store it just rings and rings no one picks up...it's terribleread more

I have to tell you a secret: I hate painting!…read more But if I have to do it, I am going to get quality materials to make the job go more smoothly. I love the service from the staff, and quality of paint we get at this shop. I will be back. This is basically a small hardware store, but they sell a bit of furniture too. PS: I'll be painting very soon, and look forward to it! Yay, a new room in the house, and the rest of the house looking refreshed! There's nothing like springtime, is there?!

From the owner: Rely on Bond's Decor Ltd for all of your paint and furniture needs in the Stittsville area. We…read moresupply high-quality paints for commercial clients at retail level and at wholesale prices for the general public. We also have a selection of stylish furniture items for sale. Give us a call for more details today or visit our website for more details. Benjamin Moore, PPG Paints, Sikkens Prolux Stains,Olympic Stains

So this Marshalls in Barrhaven opened up like 2 years ago in 2018, but I didn't even know it…read moreexisted until recently. When I first moved to Ottawa I lived in Nepean and went to Barrhaven all the time, but back then it was mostly fields, lol. So much development has happened since, but nowadays I am rarely ever in Barrhaven anymore. However, my husband and I were meeting some friends to check out a restaurant with a nice patio out in Barrhaven so we went a bit early to do some shopping...and what are my favourite stores?...Marshalls and Winners, of course (yes, we did them both, lol). So this Marshalls is in a newer plaza complex along with a Dollarama, the biggest Natural Food Pantry I've ever seen, an LCBO, Value Village, Costco and a few other businesses. I'm not crazy about the sprawling suburban plazas, where you have to drive to get from one section to another or you take your life in your own hands as you navigate the parking lots as a pedestrian, but I will endure them to shop at a Marshalls ;) So this Marshalls didn't have the best selection of merchandise. Yes, we are in the midst of the Covid Pandemic and I understand that they have supply chain issues, but compared to other Marshalls during the same time, I find this one rather lacking. I will need to go back when the Pandemic is over to see how it compares to other Marshalls locations during normal times (as my first visit was during the Pandemic). I liked that their Clearance Section was clearly marked, as this is always the first section that I shop ;) It's a big Marshalls so things are spread out and well organized, not like the tiny Urban Concept stores where everything is crammed together and organization is haphazard and weird. Like why is underwear right next to chips? Yes, I'm a city princess, but I hate "urban concept" stores! Anyway, if I'm in Barrhaven, I guarantee you I will go to this Marshalls, but I won't make a special trip to Barrhaven just to go to this Marshalls. Does that make sense? Lol.

Went here during the Covid-19 pandemic and bought with curb side pick up. The order took about a…read moreweek to process and be ready for pick up but they did warn about the long ready time, so I didn't mind. I even asked a question about my order and received feedback quite quickly. The pick up process was do it yourself with your order number and than finding your plants. Easy to do and their are workers at the front to help or ask questions. Plus the quality of plants were fantastic and I am happy with my order!

I am searching for wild rose bushes to put in my front yard, to replace the juniper bushes that had…read morebeen there for an eternity and were withering out. The bushes are gone, but the space is crying for new items to display there, although I have now planted a few smaller items. Those wild rose bushes are impossible to find in the stores! Lowes has them planted in the parking lot, but none in the store. The staff doesn't even know what I'm asking for! At least I could show them... ... Which is more than I could say for Richmond Nursery. :-( There are no wild rose bushes in the nursery or nearby. They had a lot of other stuff which was ok, but not what I want. Mind you, the nursery is quite big, and the staff was helpful trying to find something that might be suitable. For me, the rose bushes they had on offer were nice, but were about $30.00 each, which is more than I want to pay when I'd need 4 or 5 to fill the space. So, I'm still looking...

I knew it would be pricy but wow, quality. I have my eye on a beautiful Trek mountain bike. You…read morewon't leave with a bike less than 1K plus tax. It's just that way. I'd never been here before. Brenda was awesome, saw me looking at bikes and came right over. Very knowledgeable. The store had a decent vibe and was clean. Lots of gear and clothing. Shopping for a bike on Markertplace, Canadian Tire, Used, Costco. Forget it. I tried. Here, the bike is assembled for you upon purchase by people that know what they are doing. Warranty included. 15% off accessories for 7 days after the buy. You can get sized on your visit to see what size of bike you need. You can test drive the floor model on the lot to get a feel for your chosen one. (Bring runners, of course) I learned a lot and I'll be back soon for payment. 3 Ottawa locations. Westboro is said to be bigger. Orleans has a lot of the stock. It feels elite to shop here. Just wish it was a tad more affordable but you get what you pay for!

The team at Bushtukah Stittsville is exceptional. I experienced an unfortunate accident on my Trek…read moreCheckpoint where the frame separated at the front weld. Dan immediately took the lead communicating with Trek, demonstrating the uniqueness of this break. My bike was in the shop less than a week, where Trek provided a new frame. The team had the bike re-assembled and back on the road. Bushtukah Stittsville remains my sole provider of cycles and services because of its consistently high service and attention to detail. The technicians are qualified, professionals and friendly. Thanks team!