Maybe this place was once the cat's meow, but when I was there recently it seemed mostly abandoned…read morewith lots of empty vendor spaces and hardly any customers. It looks like it has a lot of potential to be cool. It's on several levels with a few shops on each level - reminds me of those multi-level homes. The stores that are there are mid-higher price range stores. However, the food court in the basement looks very dated and a bit out of place. Spring Garden Place is a strange little complex. Everytime I go to Halifax I go there, but I have never actually purchased anything there.

This is a weird little mall slash apartment rental place. It has multiple entrances and can be a…read morebit easy to get lost. There's a food court downstairs which isn't too bad. I feel bad for their coffee shop though with Starbucks opening up upstairs. It's a very quiet place (except for the Starbucks of course). There's also a spa, a fedex/kinkos, Scotia Bank and a variety of jewelry stores. Some of the stores are accessible from the street, while others you need to enter the mall for.

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.

I contacted the store to ship a gift to Cape Breton. ( I live in New York City) Not only did they…read moredo it the same day, they contacted me to let me know the status and that my specific card and message was enclosed. I am thrilled to have this as the go to gift store. Send someone a beautiful gift; it is a great feeling. M. Strautmanis, NYC

In a Box is not what it seems. As you walk up the stairs you will soon see a very compact space…read morefilled with everything. The ladies said it was like a small department store. They have fantastic stuff! There was jackets, tops, glassware, jewelry, clutch bags and some really great huge handbags. I am not sure I can list everything that was here and the cloths were very trendy and classy. It was a cool store and a perfect place to pick out a gift. The two ladies that were there were really nice, they told us anything we saw, just let them know because they have other sizes. There was so much in this small space, I have to go back, I will definitely be telling people about this spot!

Lululemon is definitely located in the right spot, right next to Mills on Spring Garden Rd…read more March Break is here and Lulu has the gear!, I know Corny! The first thing that hit me when I walked in was a wonderful sent of tangerine, at least I think that is what it was, the smell was heaven. This place was packed today, I know it was a combination of beautiful weather, Spring Garden and March Break. There was no sign of recession in this store. The line went from the cash right to the back of the store. I could not believe it. And no one was blinking an eye at the cost, $58.00 top, $130.00 jacket, $90.00 pants. I do think some people will choke on the prices, but I believe you will get great quality. Either that or half of Halifax has lost their minds, because I have never seen so many people in a store, and no sale going on. The styles and colours here are a step above the others you will find. They had some great selections. There was one jacket I thought was a pretty good price, the $130.00 Rain Jacket.

I was recently back in at Lulu to try and find a gift for a special friend. As usual, two of their…read more"ambassadors" were at the front of the store doing stretching and balancing acts. While I'll admit that at first, I found this to be kind of neat, I have come to find it to be very distracting and lacking professionalism. Inside, the staff members were quite friendly and eager to assist. While I had gone there with the intention of buying a work-out t-shirt, after discovering that one of the cheapest and most basic t-shirts was $58, which by the way was made overseas, I decided against the purchase. I then went and checked out the exercise pants, and while I agree, they were some of the nicest exercise pants I had ever seen, I simply could not justify paying $98 + tax for a pair of work-out pants. Needless to say, I left the store once again, empty handed, and am continuing to wonder how work-out clothing can demand such high prices.

I have never had a worse experience at a pharmacy, the staff are non collaborative and have no idea…read morehow to run a business, they leave their patients sitting there with no information! this is why Nova pharmacy is superior! definitely bug pharmacist

the older woman who works in the beauty boutique has ruined each trip I make into this location…read more often times I have to tell her I am not looking for help 2-3 times until she leaves me alone. Tonight I went in looking for fragrances with specific notes and decided to ask her for suggestions... she showed me fragrances that had nothing to do with the notes I mentioned and was keen on trying to pressure me into purchasing them to make a sale on expensive product. when I then asked if I could smell a few of Ariana Grande's perfumes to see if I liked them she complained that she would have to get a key to open the cabinet and expressed not wanting to do so for me, so I left. I have never been in a store where the workers complain about doing their JOB to the customers and instead try to sell them something they don't want. I really hope she can learn from this and provide better customer service.

It should be noted that the best of treasures are often tucked away. And noticing the ground…read moreembedded placement of Fawcett's Fine Jewelry, I'm too curious not to enter. Nestled below a few steps off Spring Garden Road, this jewelry shop requires an extra glance to notice its there. The steps are deep, so be warned--I can see them being tricky for some. Visitors need to press the buzz to get inside, and its immediately obvious that this place isn't for tooting around. Teeny-tiny, but elegantly stated. The exposed brick wall and open workshop give Fawcett's its own hands-on personality. The goldsmith, Blaine, welcomed me kindly and was very helpful in giving me the shop scoop. While the show room displays mainly engagement rings, formal bands and the like, the business is built on custom designed jewelry. Everything is made right here in the shop, behind a wall divider, so as the goldsmith works, you can roam the shop and see him go. Its a different experience, and I liked it. The jewels are too rich for my blood, but maybe some day. Blaine mentioned that they were branching out with some newer and lower price range product, so don't let price stop you from going in for a peek. Overall, the work is excellent and the friendly, personably service seems A +. Open for over 18 years, its no wonder Fawcett's is still kicking.

My fiancee designed my ring with Glen and Blaine and I couldn't be happier with it. He knew I…read morewanted something unconventional, and with Fawcetts that is exactly what we got. I obviously didn't work as closely with them as he did, but in my dealings with them since then they have been nothing but polite and sincere - I think they like my ring even more than I do! Re-sizing was free and we are now working on designs for a band to go with my ring. The only thing I can't comment on here is price - my guy refuses to disclose what he spent, but I would imagine it was a lot based on the quality of the stones and the gold work. Pricing is not for the faint of heart, but what you get is quality and craftsmanship. There is no rhodium plating here - you get the real deal. The customer service is also excellent, particularly when contrasted with the service of chain stores.

Apart from being very convenient to get to from my place, it's nice to have a place that's…read moreaffordable here in the city centre ....when you have a quick item you need to get that doesn't necessarily have to be of the highest quality. Some stuff is great value, while others you should probably shop around four. The staff there have been really friendly every time I've gone.

The staff are very rude. My wife has dyslexia and has a hard time reading the instructions on the…read moreself checkouts. She shops frequently at the Spring Garden Dollarama. She was told today by a Dollarama employee, which she asked for help and explained she had dyslexia, to leave the store if she didn't understand how to use the checkouts. Thank you to the nice lady customer who came to my wife's aid and helped her. Dollarama may be convenient and inexpensive, but their staff desperately need to be educated in customer service. Phoned and emailed Dollarama to discuss the situation. No Response.

This is a great little shop, bursting at the seams with every type of undergarment imaginable:…read morewacky tights, panty-hose, socks, PJ's, boxers, bra's/underwear, spanx, slippers along with a ton of funky accessories (hair clips, earrings etc.) This store is guaranteed to be packed around this time of year, so get in early if you're hoping to find a pair of bright orange tights to complete your Halloween costume. Every female university student in the city goes through this place in search of a pair of colourful fish net tights in October though, so if you're just wanting to browse, possibly save yourself a few jostled encounters and wait until next week. Great men's selection available too! All of the walls in 'Sock it to Ya' swing open to reveal extra inventory so if you don't see your size, don't assume the shop is too small to possibly have extras.

This place is such a little throwback to old-time downtown shopping. It's teeny tiny, staffed by…read moreusually just one person, and occasionally has a 'Back in ten!' sign up on the window as that person grabs lunch. Add on the fact that all purchases are rung in by hand (debit and credit available - but inventory is managed on paper), and you have a refreshingly low-tech boutique experience. The product ranges from generic to known brands like Calvin Klein, JM and more. While the price tags often look steep ($30 for a pair of underwear), there are often incredible sales that end up leaving you with a bargain on designer finds. Definitely worth checking out!

Super cute just shop featuring lots of home/handmade items from local artist in and around Nova…read moreScotia. Some items are quite pricey due to the intricate nature of their craft. Gifts for a variety of ages and interests as well as your 4 legged friends.

In my home, we have two major consumer goals: to avoid buying products that come in plastic…read morepackaging, and to avoid to buying products that are manufactured in China. Even achieving one of these objectives is a challenge on most days. Not at Jennifer's. Every item in the store - everything - is from Atlantic Canada, and most of it is from Nova Scotia. I could have wept with joy. The risk with stocking exclusively local crafts is that it can easily veer into patchouli-scented, rayon-based, weekend music festival territory. Again, not at Jennifer's. Lovely, interesting, well-made products abound. They had a whole corner of ladybug-themed pottery that was reasonably priced and can be used in the dishwasher and the microwave. What else could I want? They had fused-glass kitchen items, Amos pewter pieces and greeting cards. Even the check-out experience was charming. They prop your purchase on an old, wooden counter and wrap it with paper and put it in a box (not plastic). They'll wrap your purchase in cardboard to protect it if you are travelling. I half-expected them to pull out brown paper packages and wrap them up with string... I really don't like shopping, but shopping here was a delightful experience. Pop around the corner to Pete's Frootique for a refreshing beverage after you're done.