Reasonably busy but most kept safe distance between others and wore masks properly…read more Aisles were marked one way to avoid passing one another. Shelves were well staked with lots of choices. Found what I required, cashed out quickly as the cashier was efficient and pleasant. Well served Will return as needs arise

This location had a great selection of stuff, especially the crafts section! It's a bright and…read moreclean store, and not too busy either. Had some trouble finding the baby section.

I was VERY happy when Dollarama opened so close to me. It's quite large for a downtown store, with…read morea generally good selection. I frequent it at least twice a month, often more. Though some of Dollarama's prices have become more expensive than grocery stores, you can still find good deals on essentials. I can only give it (barely) three stars, though, because while most of the staff is friendly and helpful, there's one notable exception: the security guard. EVERY time I go in, he follows me around - upstairs and down - peeking into my cart or basket, standing with arms folded watching my every move from the end of the aisle. Every. Single. Time. It's downright creepy, not to mention highly offensive. I don't know why he's targeted me as being a potential thief. I've NEVER stolen anything from there (nor from anywhere else), nor have I ever seen him shadow any other shopper when I've been in. I'm so tired of it, I'm thinking of trekking to the Dollarama on Elgin like I used to have to do before this one opened. Smaller and less of a selection, but no creepy security guard stalking me.

Dollarama has really stepped up their game in recent years. Lately, I've noticed they have some…read moreneat boardgames at a fraction of the cost of other stores. They also have collectibles like Funko Pops and other figurines. Their toy selection is pretty good for a dollar store (mind you they are more than a dollar, lol, but still a deal at about $5 or so). Their food selection is also good. They have lots of brand name products. Per unit, you can often get cheaper prices at grocery stores when they have sales, but if you have to buy at regular price, Dollarama is comparable and often have smaller sizes which might be more desirable for single people. The selection here is great. Staff ring you through quickly and the place isn't too messy. This location is in a plaza with a Natural Food Pantry, Canada Computers, Mission Thrift Store (formerly called Bibles for Missions), and a gym called Regymen. There's also a Domino's Pizza, Corner Bar and Grill and Second Cup Cafe. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot.

This is one of the nicest gift shops I have seen associated with a museum - wide variety which…read moreincluded books, clothing, ornaments, crafts etc. associated with either the museum itself or exhibits. I picked up a very nice book related to their current temporary exhibit as well as some mementos - everything was well displayed & not overly pricey as far as traditional gift shops go. Staff were knowledgeable about their products and very helpful. Great way to wrap up your visit to the museum!

I must have been in 100 gift shops over my 10 days in Ontario and Québec. Over that time, there…read morewasn't one with better quality items that the Canadian Museum of History (Musée Canadien de l'Histoire) gift shop/boutique. Let's start with the more standard stuff: High quality hoodies, sweaters, t-shirts, hats, mugs, bags, keychains, cards, and lanyards (to name a few) ... most bright red, emblazoned with maple leaves and other famous Canadian locales placed front-and-center. Then there's plenty in French and things that may specifically appeal to the French and French-Canadian. My personal fave is the whole section (with shirts, books, etc.) dedicated to the famed Astérix et Obélix cartoon -- a staple in French humor since the late 1950s. And, of course, the thing that sets this gift shop apart is all the books, bags, t-shirts, posters, jewelry, blankets, scarves, shawls, plush toys, keychains, magnets, boxes, ties, totes, carvings, ornaments, brooches, journals, etc., specifically related to the Museum's exhibits past and present. I can't stress it enough how exceptional a place this is if you want a book on all facets of Canadian history ... both publications by the Museum itself and those seminal works on Canadian history and life. As well, no store I've been to in Canada compares when it comes to carvings, totems, and other items related to the Inuit and First Nations. It's such a great store, I'll say make sure you don't forget to see the Museum itself!!!!

Very fun. In addition to great magazine selection, there's lots of fun (even quirky) gifts…read moreincluding writing related items, gag gifts and baby gifts. Enjoyable browsing through what's there. Need something for a Kris Kringle / Secret Santa exchange? This is your store. Good prices and many price ranges. Staff are great too! Would I recommend: Yes Would I return: Yes

This is by far the best selection of magazines in Ottawa that I have come across…read more It's been an institution in the city for what seems like forever but they're still around because if you're looking for something, no matter how obscure, they seem to have it. The magazines are arranged by category and they cover everything from the home to computing, finance, fashion, celebs and pets and seem to come from every part of the globe. They also have all the major newspapers including a cross section of not so top-of-mind Canadian cities like North Bay. I was there looking for a particular title and although they didn't have it in stock they were going to be ordering it and the salesperson told me the exact day in which I would be able to find it in store which was quite impressive. All that said, whether you're looking for something niche or mainstream Mag & Fags seems to have it all!

This Winners store was the closest one by the hotel where I was staying. I loved this store so much…read morethat I probably dropped by three times during my stay, including the day that I travelled back home. It has everything that I love. I did a lot of damage here. You're welcome, economy! The footwear section was great. It had a decent selection of size 11 shoes. I ended up getting a pair of Crocs sliders that felt so good putting on. There were a number of Grogu items. I ended up getting another PopSocket. The price and design were right. If you like water bottles and on-the-go drinkware, this store has an extensive selection. I also picked up a pig Squishmallows plushie. The Squishmallows here were cool. You can also get backpacks. The facial products and nail polish sections were wonderful. I ended up getting toner and a Mickey Mouse nail set. I found a copper tongue scraper. It reminded me of the one that my dad used to have. On my travel day back to Markham, I grabbed one for my dad, which he loves using. Less gagging. Better breath! Staff here are so nice. Bring your own bag. Get your TJX rewards card scanned. It's all good. I miss this store. There are certain Winners that I enjoy frequenting because the selection of merchandise is fantastic and suits my needs. This one is one of them. (282)

This is my neighborhood Winners and I tend to frequent it quiet a bit when I feel like browsing for…read morea little bit of everything, and that is exactly what this location has...a little bit of everything. lol They are never heavily stocked in my opinion in any certain department, actually a lot of the times I find the departments to be pretty sparse. Floor plans are constantly being switched around in attempt to revive and brighten up the space. Regardless of the amount of people in line, the checkout is slow and tedious. If you suffer from hot flashes, waiting in this line to checkout may trigger one. Parking is always a mess here, especially during the weekend & trying to cross from the parking area to the sidewalk is usually a challenge due to the heavy traffic and cars not stopping to let you cross. I now park around the corner at Staples, so much easier! I'll always be a fan of Winners as I love the thrill of the hunt for brand name items, but there are far better Winners out there. This location is just A-OK!

TL;DR: Rossy is a Canadian chain. They are a discount store selling everything from household…read moreitems, clothes and food. Fun to poke around but I didn't find anything I wanted to buy. Rossy reminds me of stores like Giant Tiger and I'm really going to date myself by listing these other two, but whatever, lol, Bargain Harold's and BiWay! So basically they sell a lot of off-brand items. They sell some brand name products too, but common brands only, like the ones you would find at Dollar Stores or other discount stores. There are no luxury products here. I liked poking around because it felt like a treasure hunt, lol. I didn't find any treasures though. Maybe on a future visit. This location is in the Galeries Aylmer Shopping Centre. (151)

I feel extra qualified to write this review because I've bought the entire gamut of stuff you can…read morepossibly get from this place. From butter dishes to telephones to purses to an entire couch. Ah yes, Zone has seen a pretty penny from this lady. They have lots of stuff for your home, including furniture, and I also find that Zone is a great place to find unique gifts for bridal showers, etc. So here's the good and the bad. The good: This place is a delight to walk through. They have a unique selection of stuff for the home, and if you like to shop you will for sure love Zone. Their HQ is in Montreal, and all the staff are fully bilingual in this location. I saw another review of this place that disparaged the customer service, but that hasn't been my experience at all. I think the staff here are friendly, knowledgeable, and just plain lovely. If you see something you want that isn't in stock, they can order it in for you (usually from Montreal). The less-than-good: Normally when I walk in and buy something, the experience is seamless. There have been a couple of occasions where I had to have something ordered in because it was out of stock. On one occasion they neglected to call me when my item arrived, so I was waiting for quite a long time before I actually got it. When we ordered our couch, the delivery service was not the greatest. Last year literally every time I went into Zone to order something there were hiccups caused by the installation of a new inventory/POS system on the back end, which makes me think maybe the staff could have been trained better. The pros of this shop far outweigh the cons, and I love to come into Zone and take a peek around every now and then. People always ask "where did you get that?" about some of the quirky items in our home, and usually the answer is "Zone, in the market!"

Zone is such a playful and fun store to browse around…read more Great place to shop for home and gifts for friends. The vibe here is youthful but not overboard. BTW, this is the first place I saw an extendable selfie stick for selfie lover. Yes they do carry up to date gadget!