This is our first time here in Victoria British Columbia. We asked our bus driver where are the…read morelocal thrift stores and she told us about Win on Pandora. We walked and got there before it opened so we went to Tim Hortons for coffee while we waited. Once Win opened we were eager to look around. There's a special on half price clothing if it's marked. There was a great selection of scarves and purses. They had many toys and children's books. It was fun to look at all of the organized items. We found a couple of music books.

Loads of never or slightly used clothing shoes home goods…read more Benefiting women in need a very good cause It's a full shop - bring s bag - or purchase one for .99 cents Many goodies to browse and buy

A cute little thrift shop in downtown Victoria. We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of…read morethrift, vintage, and consignment stores right in the central touristy area (thanks to the college students, I'm guessing). This volunteer-run shop is owned by the Victoria Cool Aid Society, which works to provide housing, temporary shelter, and health care for the homeless. The staff and customers seemed to know each other and were friendly and chatty as we browsed. The store isn't huge, but it has racks of men's and women's clothing, housewares, shoes, art, and books in the back. Everything seemed reasonably priced, especially the books, which were $1 or less! Sadly, we only had a few minutes to look around and (more to the point) didn't have any Canadian money on us, so we didn't purchase anything. But I'd definitely come back when I had more time to shop, as I'd like to support their mission. If you like thrifting and you're in central Victoria, it's worth a stop!

I come here specifically for the baked goods, they're so good! They also always have unique drinks…read morethat many other stores don't carry! Staff are always friendly. The store is retro styled which is cool, however due to being in downtown Victoria there are often sketchy people in and around the store but that doesn't really bother me. Highly recommended trying the baked goods, they're often sold out!

I really liked the people who rang up my purchase. They were very nice. And it's great to have…read moregrocery stores in an urban area. This place also has a nice selection of imported food, organic food and speciality goods- like gluten free items. The only negative is that it is very very expensive. Much more expensive than any other store I've been to in Victoria or Vancouver- save for small specialty health food stores. I assume they have guards by the doors because of the number of homeless folks in the area. So that's something to take into consideration.

We had a great experience at the Victoria store. My wife has very hard to fit feet, different…read moresizes, bunions and orthotics. Nathan helped her with a foot scan, then patiently helped her in to various models and widths until she found just the right pair. He really was knowledgable and went out of his way to make sure she got the right shoes.

Aidan, you helped me find the shoes of my dreams. I wasnt sure what style I was after but I knew I…read morewanted New Balances. Aidan helped me pick out different shoes that suited 'the vibe' I was going for. He offered pristine fashion advice, he was a pleasant conversationalist and went above and beyond in ordering New Balances in for me! I can't wait to pick them up and to shake hands with this employee. I bet they're an aquarius, so you already know they have good vibes. NB is lucky to have an employee like Aidan *thumbs up emoji*

I'm not really sure what I was expecting when I visited here. All of the tourist guides say that…read morethis is the place to be, so I was expecting a Pike Place Market - esque place buzzing with people and events, but instead I found a sleepy courtyard with restaurant patrons and not much else. Hmm... I came at dinner time, so it wasn't super late or anything. I walked around the perimeter and there are some cool shops, but ultimately I thought that my expectations vs reality did not match up. Maybe they hold events in the summer when it's warmer? There is a historic drinking fountain at the front to quench the thirst of patrons and horses hauling loads from rural Saanich to Victoria. I didn't want to try it, but the water smelled nice at least? There is also a small demi-lune basin on two sides for dogs if your dog is thirsty. Not sure if I would visit here again unless there was an event or a restaurant I wanted to try.

Market Square was one of the first places I spotted on Google Maps that I knew I wanted to visit,…read morewhenever I would end up finally making the trek to Victoria: an enclosed, hidden marketplace filled with all manner of shops and restaurants, stacked like layers of a cake, with a hollowed interior boasting a public plaza where live music and events are hosted, as well as pop-up vendors, and cordoned-off outdoor dining for Whistle Buoy. It looked like *the* place to visit in Victoria; at least, from a satellite's point of view. Unfortunately, the reality was a little different. We came across Market Square the first time after nightfall on a Saturday, when just about all of the shops were closed; only the aforementioned Whistle Buoy appeared to be open (and was actually bustling, either at or near capacity, even outside in the plaza). I desperately wanted to see Market Square, even if it was just a walkthrough past shuttered windows and locked doors. We spent a few minutes taking in the sights, then headed on to our other destination. The second time we stopped in was the following Sunday morning, after its listed opening time of 11am, only to find that, even though most of the shops were open, there still wasn't a whole lot going on here. It wasn't the packed, buzzing community hub that I had hoped it to be. Perhaps our timing was bad, or things had changed since I first discovered it, or maybe my impression was simply flawed from the beginning, but I still wanted it to be more than it appeared to be. Maybe it was, once. Maybe it still is. Maybe it will be again? For as pontificatingly whiny as this review may sound, I still enjoyed my time at Market Square. Perhaps during our next visit, we'll be able to stick around longer, grab a bite to eat, explore the complex more thoroughly (I am *sure* that there are hidden doors and passages in there, somewhere!), and maybe we'll arrive during a special event that really shows off the magic of this magical masked market, because it deserves it.

Lovely people working and volunteering there. Always some…read morewonderful finds. I donate and also buy regularly. Rarely leaving empty handed. 100% recommended!

I have been shopping at Community Closet with one of my girlfriends for almost a year now, and we…read moreboth have enjoyed our shopping experiences very much. The volunteers who staff the shop are wonderful, and the many varied items are always beautifully clean and affordable. A relaxing way to shop. Thank you!

I love this little shop. They have some really beautiful things, and I wish I could afford them…read moreall! To date, I'm quite happy with the purchase of an adorable striped cotton/linen dress and a silk screen scarf with a distinctive hare pattern that I'm constantly getting complimented on. I had a ton of fun in here trying things on and looking around. The customer service was incredibly friendly, but not pushy or aggressive. To be honest, I feel like a lot of boutique shops in Victoria have a snobby "you're not good enough to be in my shop" attitude, and it was so refreshingly lovely not to encounter any of that here. I'm a fan.

Can't say enough good things about this little shop…read more LOVED the simple modern handmade designs and the print designs are just pure goodness.

This was our first time here in Victoria British Columbia. We decided to check out this place full…read moreof sporting and camping equipment. MEC is a membership store it only costs $5 to join. The "WASHROOM" as it's called over here was clean. There's a large selection of everything you could possibly need for camping, biking, hiking and backpacking. It is an interesting place to visit and browse. My husband is very interested in cycling. He got on the demo Tacx bike which generates power and is an interactive game which you ride in competitions in famous locations like Central Park. As my husband rode a crowd gathered to watch and cheer. He was riding hard, shifting gears and working up a sweat!! He was not in his riding outfit or clip on shoes, but he rode quite a distance and was ready to buy if we weren't so far from home. The price is a huge factor. Our son briefly tried out the Tacx bike and thought it was awesome.

I have shopped at a number of MEC locations over the years and this one seems a bit more cramped…read morethan the others. The shoe area is certainly tight. No worries. I love every MEC store and I've been a member since the 90s so I can never leave without buying something. Indeed, while others were scooping up deals on clearance merchandise -- this store was packed with people -- my two items were full price. Darn. I still left happy.

Advertised Deadpool and Wolverine dvd for sale, but have zero in stock. Apparently the staff can't…read morethink for themselves,so were harassed by customers instead of removing the sign.

The only Walmart I go to, it's nicer than most Walmarts! (Or at least the ones near where I grew…read moreup) Low prices and great selection, definitely recommend stopping in to find whatever you need. :)

It's such a big indoor mall with hardly any stores open. I have to say that there was nothing I…read morepurchased. I looked around went up and down and nothing!!! So sad! Wish they had more stores.

Very modern indoor mall, located in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC. It has plenty of light…read moreinside, with 2 stories of retail stores. The outside facade of the mall fits right in with the rest of the downtown area.