Look, you really don't have high expectations for a dollar store, right? Well, good. Because this…read moreone isn't great. The good: tons of inexpensive items, whether it's for your home, your kids or decorations. The not-so-good: not everything is labelled. And since it's no longer "everything for a dollar," you're some times unsure how much you'll have to pay. Also, aisles are absurdly long. But that's not really something they can fix. The bad: almost always a line-up at the cash. So if you're looking to just dash in, grab a cheap snack, you may have to wait. The fantastic: I haven't checked recently but they typically have Reese's Peanut Butter Bars. Not cups but a full-on bar. It's a rare find and they usually have them.

I try so hard to buy local. I really do. Local Source Market, the Seaport, Love, Me Boutique, all…read morethat stuff. But sometimes a gal just has to have cheap. Cheap that she knows is cheap. Cheap stuff that's not necessarily going to last because it doesn't have to. And when I need cheap, I need Dollarama. Also, after looking *everywhere* on the weekend, I finally found a plain old big plastic ball for the backyard. Where? Where else? (Sure beats paying $5 for one emblazoned with Disney Characters at Toys R Us). Best buys? Random kids books Office Supplies Garbage cans and storage bins Batteries for non-important stuff.

Classic hippie store! I would imagine the local high school and college women would love this…read moreplace. Loads of Indian block-printed cotton items, plus tons of reasonably priced jewelry. Also tons of cute knickknacks like little figurines, Christmas ornaments, baby mobiles, and home decor items. They're open late, too. I could have browsed here for hours if I'd had the time.

This store is very reminiscent of the stores in Kensington Market in Toronto circa late 1990s that…read moresmelled like patchouli, and sold insense, ponchos and hacky sacks ;) There's a definite bohemian vibe to the store. Or as my husband would say "it a place for hippies." They had lots of cool sterling silver jewelry from Thailand. The prices were quite reasonable too. They had lots of earrings and bracelets in the $10-$25 range. I really didn't look at much else in the store, but they had beads, wooden knick knacks, pillows, and clothing that looked like they were from Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand, among other things. I loved these kinds of stores in my middle school and high school years, but it's not quite my aesthetics anymore, with the exception of the jewelery, because I still love sterling silver, it's the most suitable metal for my colouring. I had a great time browsing their large jewelery section. I almost bought the cutest bracelet, but it was a tad too big for me :( Staff were very nice. I always stop by when I'm in Halifax to poke around a bit, and be reminded of my style as a teenager, lol.

For a store that's been around so long maritime hobbies phones don't work you have to call and call…read morethey have 1 line apparently and I can't see anything online they keep saying they are getting the site updated but that's been said for over a year now and when talking to a couple of the staff I wanted to ask a few questions about stuff I was interested in but they just keep cutting me off and and continue explaining something I got in the first few words said by then I couldn't be bothered they seem like nice people but need some help when it comes to running a successful business and to listen to the customers more and not annoy them to the point they sooner go elsewhere get you phones working and hour site up and working properly you are losing out on a lot of online business me for 1.

There is not much else to say about this store except it is pretty special!…read more Ditto to all the other reviews and comments. It really is a place you have to go for yourself. I do not think there is once spec of room left in the store to put anything. It is jammed packed! The staff are great and friendly. We went there to look for a few of the games we like. It is true , most people probably walk by not knowing what is on the other side.

Park Lane Indoor Mall is pretty and clean. It is also on the smaller side and have noticed that…read moremost items sold are overpriced. If in a bind, that's fine but no deals are to be had here.

Park Lane is a little mall smack dab in the middle of downtown Halifax. It's not huge but has some…read morecool stores. They have several shoe stores that sell cool brands like Fluevog, Fly London and Miz Mooz. They also have a Samuel and Co. that carries Canadian designers like Neon Buddha, Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman. It won't take you long to do the whole mall, as it's fairly small.

While in Spring Garden Place we stopped into Celtic Traditions…read more This is a store that offers, cards, jewelry, statues, and some really traditional Celtic materials. There was an elderly gentleman working there who could use a few extra smiles. He was not a very approachable person, so our stay was very brief.

Celtic Traditions is a meek little shop inside Spring Garden Place with an array of all things--…read moreyou guessed it-- Celtic. Tartan fabric, dishes, decor, bookmarks and collectables are all available under this much loved theme. Those looking for a little piece of memorabilia will find an elegant selection of items. Its a niche, but those who are interested can count on finely assorted goods. The service was friendly but mum. Although, the store pretty much speaks for itself-- I'm sure the sales girl would've obliged assistance, had I asked. This is a small shop with an elegant variety.

Employees give you space to shop in peace and don't bother you often. Well organized and easy to…read moreget around in. Overall a nice store to look for good and affordable pieces.

Compared to other UO this one was pretty good! You know, in Halifax, we always get the 'Halifax'…read moreversion of things. As far as this UO goes, they did a great job. Two levels - girls on the first floor, guys clothing on the second. They have a large record section upstairs with the guys clothing. The housewares is a little sparse (also upstairs) which is disappointing because that's some of my favourite stuff UO sells. It might be a little smaller than other UO you've been into, but since it's downtown on Barrington I think they were able to scored a large feeling retail space. Today was opening day so the staff was really friendly, and a little chaotic, but that's understandable. I'm sure in a couple weeks it will clam down.

Scammers. Bought an LP to be shipped to me. They sent it to Newfoundland instead of California…read more Stay away l!!!

My first experience with Taz was when staff refused to order me a fairly big indie release in 2023…read morebecause "their suppliers didn't have it." As I type this review I see on Taz.com that there is currently one copy of that exact record in Halifax and one in Bedford. Not sure why Taz refused my $45 when I was happy to wait for the album to arrive in store. My next experience with Taz was very similar. I pre-ordered another record on Taz.com and when release day arrived I anxiously awaited a phone call or email. I heard nothing, so I checked online to see if I had misremembered the release date. There were 9 copies on the shelves waiting to be bought. I called the store and asked if my order was ready, the employee was completely baffled. While the staff did the right thing and (I assume) took a copy off the shelf for me, this is a pretty major oversight. I had received my confirmation email before I hung up the phone. Staff at the Halifax location are truly some of the most miserable people I have had the misfortune of doing business with. I have no desire to return, although I have had fantastic experiences with Sunrise Records in Dartmouth so I will continue to build my 400-500 strong record collection. Taz records is the enshittification of vinyl and media shopping incarnate. Record stores are going the way of Blockbuster and HMV and it is because of poor management and misguided ownership, only interested in making a quick buck from a dying industry.

This place is A-OK! It is good, not great…read more As Lawtons locations go, it's definitely middle of the road. If I were grading it, it'd get a B- for "Satisfactory." If it were a student, it would blend into the background - not outstanding but not under-performing either. Above and beyond? Heck, no! Perfectly adequate is just fine!

This drug store location is my most frequented, simply because its so close to my place of living…read more Besides the factor of convenience, there is nothing about Lawtons to keep me coming back. Its a tidy, presentable store and covers all the basic tidings. Last minute trip? Yes... its the typical drug store to the rescue. With a postal center, medium-sized cosmetics section, pharmacy and all the isles in the between, Lawtons is likely to satisfy most. However, as a reoccurring customer, I've noticed poor, untimely service on more than one occasion. The people at the front cashes always seem to be more than adequate; however, its the cosmetics and postal peeps that have been off their game. I can say with confidence that EVERY time I've browsed the cosmetics section, I've been either blatantly ignored or exposed to loud conversations between staff members. If they, then, see me, and choose to make the effort, its never been with regard. This is a section of a store where people look to employees for expertise, and its just not present here. I've had a few bumps in service with the postal counter, as staff consistently appears stiff and reluctant to serve. The job gets done... but how about a little pep. Not a lot... I realize customer service can be grueling. But could you stop acting like I kicked your puppy? Sheesh. I'd like to see some friendlier service here to back up the convenience. Here's hoping, but I won't hold my breath.