This has and always will be my go to hardware store. Every time I have walked in looking for help,…read moreI have found multiple people who have been more than helpful, courteous and kind. On the rare occasion don't have what I'm looking for, they will order it or direct me to where I can find it. Thank you!

My daughter and I decided to walk to the plaza instead of driving down. I have gone into the store…read moremany times before. The staff have always been overly helpful, and I now realize it's not so much to be of assistance, but to monitor you in their store. However, today my daughter and I went in each carrying a bag with some groceries. Since we had walked we had to bring the bags into the store. The clerk quickly approached my 13yr old daughter in front of me and requested she give him her items that were PURCHASED by her. I was kind of shocked, and insulted at the same time. I told the other store clerk who was passing us that my daughter had no intention of stealing their hardware. She than told me that the clerk should've taken my belongings as well. I decided instead of handing over my bags, which contained my cell phone, credit cards, cash and food from my previous purchase, it would be best if my daughter and I left the store instead. We than had to stand there, embarrassed and insulted, and wait until they finished checking out another customer to retrieve my daughter's bag. I work hard for my money and buy what I need, not steal. I have never felt more uncomfortable in a store like I did in that moment, my daughter was also on the verge of tears because she felt so embarrassed being picked out like that. If they can't trust us shopping at their store, why should I be trusting them with my food and personal belongings? That can go both ways. Needless to say we won't be returning to that store again.

Hi! I would like to express my appreciation for the above and beyond what is required help I…read morereceived from Wanda , the customer service cashier. She was so kind and helpful to me in regards to my inquiries about a product. What an outstanding quality of service she gave! She made my day! I hope the store owners appreciate her worth! Thank you Wanda! Danielle Poirier

A great Home Hardware location. The selection is not as large as some of the bigger stores, but the…read moreservice and knowledge of the staff is terrific: they have helped me in countless ways over the years and I can't recommend them enough.

On Sept. 8, Ian was helping me order insulation, plywood and strapping. I was quouted almost $300…read moremore for the 3 bags of insulation. I needed to ask if they price matched because the total seemed very high. Ian was obliging and we found I was going to be overcharged by about $300. Then at the cash, I was charged double for the plywood. I was the one that noticed. Ian seemed ambivalent and not overly concerned..... not the apologetic reaction I would have expected. I guess he was having a bad day because service there is usually very good.

Swanson's goes above and beyond an ordinary hardware store. The expertise and willingness of the…read morestaff to guide customers through their projects are second to none - I have come to them with many a puzzler, and never once left without a clever, practical, and thorough solution. Their inclusive and supportive approach and commitment to generations of Kitchener-Waterloo citizens make us fortunate to call them a KW fixture.

Mainly I love the selection. Something for everyone. lots of fun and great prices. check out the…read moreelectronics dept.

This place is awesome. They have a little bit of everything. You'll be surprised with what you…read moremight walk out of here with. Lots of really cool military surplus stuff. A lot of camping and survival gear. The tool section is a bit sketchy, Its mostly all made in china crap that will break the first time you use it. I got a 3/8'' ratchet extension and i twisted it right off on a 1/2'' bolt. But you get what you pay for i guess, for $3 you can just chuck it out and buy another one. Overall a cool store.