I ventured over to Ottawa Trainyards to check it out. I didn't really need anything, but I did get…read moresome cool items. While waiting for the traffic lights to change, I liked seeing a store directory. I came here without any knowledge of the stores here. I liked coming here to figure it out. The Trainyards is like Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga. It is a bunch of stores that cover a lot of land. Think of it as a neighbourhood of stores. You have to strategically figure out where to park and walk to the stores that are around you. During my visit, I parked a grand total of three times. I stopped by Michaels and got some good items that were on sale. I was a happy shopper! I then parked in front of the Gap outlet. I also visited Old Navy and Sail that were on either side of the store. I then decided to drive and check out what other stores were there. I spotted Kettleman's Bagel Co. and parked to have lunch. The selection of stores is cool. If you are more of a mall shopper, this setup may not be for you. If you do like box stores, you'd like it here. My only problem I had was dealing with a woman in a minivan who was waiting for me to leave my spot to pull through. She actually honked at me. I didn't appreciate it and gave her a signal to say that I was staying. I was pulling up my GPS and I was under no obligation to move out of a parking spot to convenience an impatient idiot. (289)

Hey! This is a big mall! Way bigger and better than I remembered it. I guess it's been a while…read more.. and about time we came back! There's a Kettleman's Bagel shop here; wish we had one in Kanata / Stittsville! The mall was big enough to be inviting to return. We will definitely come back! And I will update this review when we do.

I am a GAP shopper. I stick with my size and know that my clothes will fit…read more I tend to visit factory stores rather than shopping at GAP stores at the mall. I like deals and this store had decent sales happening. You can save up to 60%. This store is at the Trainyards, next to its sister company, Old Navy. I had done some damage at the GAP at Tanger Outlets, so I had already had my shopping fix. I was here to browse. Did you want a California-inspired t-shirt or pineapple shorts? This store is for you. I like the designs. They are fun and quirky, at times. This store was clean. All items were displayed nicely. I had no problem finding a parking spot. Just take your patience with you, as some customers tend to have issue with theirs. (223)

I like LL Bean. Frankly, I don't shop there as often as I used to…read more When I was an undergraduate student, I found a pair of suede purple Mary Jane shoes from LL Bean. These shoes were made by Rieker Shoes. I loved them so much. Sadly, LL Bean doesn't offer this company's shoes anymore. They brought me to love LL Bean. I have been to the flagship store in Freeport, ME. Within the last four years or so, LL Bean has been opening stores up in Canada. I had only visited the store in Barrie. I have yet to visit the one in Oakville. This LL Bean store is located at the Ottawa Trainyards. I was there to shop and eat. I decided to check this store out while I was there. I dropped by after Canada Day. It still had all things Canadiana displayed in the store when you first walk in. There was a sale going on where everything was 15% off. I will say that I found the prices to be expensive. There was a cool t-shirt that I liked. It was going for $75. Ouch! Even after the discount, it's still expensive. I did like the cargo pants and lightweight puffy jackets. The problem was that it was hot and humid in Ottawa. Just looking at these items made me sweat... haha! I was more interested in summer clothing. Caps were the exception. They were going for 20% off. I love caps these days, but there wasn't one screaming for me to own it. You can get a book on the history of this company. I liked the pocket knives and Yeti drinkware. I oddly went with a couple of smaller items. I got a keychain with LL Bean's signature boot on it. I also got a sticker, which is now on my laptop. I had the nicest woman at the checkout. I was pleased to get my 15% off. I put both items in my purse because they were so small. It was fun browsing in this store. I like the casual clothes and footwear that it offers, but don't like the high prices. (277)

L.L. Bean is an American company and after over a century of being in business, they finally…read moreexpanded to Canada in 2019. Their first Canadian store was in Oakville Place. Then in 2020 they opened 3 more stores in Canada and this one in the Ottawa Trainyards was one of them. L.L. Bean is like the epitome of preppy, in my opinion. Kind of like Eddie Bauer. I don't like any of their clothes for myself personally, too symmetric, too modest and not fashion forward enough, lol. However, it's a look I love on men, haha. Prices are high, but quality is good. I'm glad to see international companies expanding to Canada, but admittedly, I won't be a regular customer. This store in particular is a decent size. Everything is very neatly organized. It's similar to other locations in the USA. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot.

Shepherd's is a unique women's clothing store. Their aesthetic is drapey, flowy and asymmetric…read more(very similar to the "lagenlook" style). I love this style, but unfortunately, do not have the height to pull it off, lol. They do have some more fitted and structured items, but I would say the majority of their stuff is of a baggier fit (think Caftans and Ponchos). Also, I find that they don't carry a lot of smaller sizes, so if you are smaller than a North American 6, you likely won't find much that fits you. However, they also carry jewelry and other accessories. I have never bought anything at Shepherd's because nothing I've tried on has ever fit me, but I do like looking around at the cool styles. And maybe one of these days they will actually carry something that fits me. Prices are a bit on the higher end (tops $75-$175, pants are about $100 and dresses are around the $200 mark - and we're talking casual to semi-formal dresses). However, the styles are a bit different and you will likely not see too many other people on the street wearing the same thing. Some of their stuff I find a bit matronly, but some of their stuff is really neat. I loathe to use the term "mature woman" but let's just say that I doubt any tweens, teens, or even those in their 20s would find anything there to their liking. Shepherd's used to have a few stores in Ottawa (Rideau Centre, Bayshore and a brief stint at Tanger), but now their only location is at Trainyards.

Shepard's is a destination for those few pricey but solid pieces of your wardrobe that you can base…read moreall your other pieces off of and will then help you elevate your entire wardrobe. The quality and design of Joseph Ribkoff, Eileen Fisher etc is amazing and helps you to see what is trending in women's fashions and help you "hide" what you want and "show off" what you have. They lost (1) star because when I first arrived no less than (5) people asked me if they could start a room and I wish they would communicate and coordinate their efforts between themselves for newly arriving clients.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Winners at the Ottawa Trainyards. Similar to other Winners, with maybe a…read moreslightly larger selection of higher end brands. The Long Version: So this Winners opened up quietly in the Ottawa Trainyards around March of 2024. I love Winners and shop TJX brand stores a lot, but I didn't even know that this store opened until August 2024 when I drove by it. I had to do a double take. Was it a mirage? Lol. No, it was real. I'm actually thrilled that Trainyards now has both a Marshalls and a Winners. This Winners is similar to other Winners. The layout is a bit more open as most of the structures are mobile. This location has a slightly larger selection of contemporary and luxury brands. I spotted 2 Gucci wallets. A small one for $599.99 and a larger one for $999.99. They also had some Moschino purses. They had some awesome deals on jeans. I saw a pair of True Religion jeans for $12 and a pair of Joe's jeans for $18. Considering these retail for $100+ the clearance prices were awesome. I really hemmed and hawed on these. But ultimately put them back on the rack because I have way too many jeans, lol. This location has a small jewelery section. They have the usual women's, men's and children's clothing and shoes, as well as housewares, food, and cosmetics. Another Winners to add to my usual shopping places ;) Lots of free parking in the plaza shopping lot. (210)

my first language isn't English and while I was at the cash register a little young boy was being…read moreimpatient with me and a little gressive I will not be returning to this store!

This location is the only DSW in Ottawa. It's at Trainyards and is fairly large…read more There are lots of shoes! I find that the majority of their shoes are pretty, but uncomfortable. They don't have the fashionable yet comfortable brands that I like, like Miz Mooz, Fly London, ART, Lola Ramona, etc. They do have Crocs and Clarks, which are comfortable, but most of their shoes are along the (uncomfortable) lines of Jessica Simpson, Ivanka Trump, Madden Girl, etc. Selection does vary with inventory, so maybe I've just gone at not the right times. They do have a great selection of athletic shoes though. And at great prices. Most are from past seasons, but who cares? I don't! They have accessories like purses and wallets. They also have some socks. Prices are good, but not bargain basement deals. I've been to DSWs in the USA and I found this location to be not as cool. It's in the Trainyards, so lots of free parking.

Old Navy may not be super fashionable, but I love them for basics, like jeans, t-shirts and…read morejoggers. Their clearance section is awesome! They are filled with online returns for a fraction of the price (especially if it was an online exclusive). Being a shortie I love their petite jeans. Size 0 Petite, no need to hem! Hurray! And to fellow shortie slim sistas: try their size 14 girls pants. And with kids clothes you only pay 5% taxes instead of the usual 13% ;) One of the very few advantages to being short and small, lol. I love Old Navy for cheap casual bumming around clothes! This location is large. Lots of price verification machines throughout the store. Lots of fitting rooms. And they have washrooms. Lots of free parking in the Trainyards plaza parking lot.

I visited The Trainyards for the first time a few days ago. Old Navy was there and I decided to…read morebrowse. I had visited a different Old Navy location a few days earlier. I did well scoring Canada-themed t-shirts at cheap prices. I didn't have anything I truly needed to buy during this store visit, but I did see a roller skate t-shirt that I have loved ever since I saw it a few months back. My willpower does kick in now and again. Considering that I did buy three t-shirts on this trip, I took a pass on getting the roller skate one. I'll live. This store was bright and pleasant. There were decent prices and tons of selection. The cashout lineup seemed to be moving nicely. What wasn't pleasant was a woman in a minivan who parked behind my car just as I got into my car. She wanted to pull through and ended up honking at me. I'm sorry, but I need my GPS to guide me around the city. I am under no obligation to move immediately and I need time to figure out my next destination as a tourist. And, where are your manners? Who honks in a parking lot when you want to pull through a parking spot and are impatient about it? Oh, rude you, that's who. That was a first for me. My windows were open. I put my hand out to signal that I was parked. She ended up straightening her minivan, got out of it with her herd of kids, and headed into Old Navy. I was proud that I showed restraint. For a moment, I thought that flipping her the bird was appropriate. However, stooping down to her level doesn't make this situation any better. I feel for her kids. Her behaviour is hopefully not inherited by them when they become drivers. (221)

Best Garage location in Ottawa in my opinion! Usually good stock, great style options (better than…read moreTrainyards and Rideau), excellent and friendly staff. Staff are always making sure you're doing okay, and are really helpful in the change rooms. The layout of the store is really nice as well. If you're going to Garage, this one is the best!

I was surprised at how good the prices were in here. They offered lots of good styles, so I tried a…read morefew on - just to get some ideas of what work on me these days.I've lost a bit of weight and need new clothes! So close to Chanukah and Christmas, and my birthday at the end of the month, and I don't shop for me until the new year!! The service was good and helpful too, friendly. This will be a great shop to check out in the new year!