I'm really sad that the Prettiest Present is closing. Over the past 4 years I've shopped for a…read morequite a few special occasion or cheer up gifts here for family and loved ones. The store doesn't have an exact closing date but it won't be very long. Currently seasonal items are 60-70% off (some seriously cute Xmas décor and ornaments) and the remainder of the store is 20-30% off. They have really cute jewellery and unique items for special gifts. I really like their line of moon necklaces/bracelets where you pick the phase of the moon on a special date (birth, death, wedding, etc.) and can wear it as jewellery. I also like their sparkly Swarovski crystal bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Some stuff here for sure can be found elsewhere or online for less but that's not the point of a boutique store. It's getting to go somewhere and browse through various collections to find the perfect gift for someone special. If you're a fan of s'well bottles, they still have a fairly good collection of unique ones and at 20% off you're paying a fair price for the designer s'wells. (Note you can get plain jane ones at Costco for $30) but the ones here are GORGEOUS and make me smile. They're collection of wrapping papers and tissues is extensive and are sure to be able to wrap your gift to fit any occasion or theme. Seriously gonna miss the Prettiest Present!

Well I just adore this store!…read more Often you walk into gift shops, and yes, everything is lovely but you just don't really see anything practical; or everything is really expensive, or really niche. But at the Prettiest Present they really have a great variety of really useful gifts! From presents for those pooch peeps, to culinary and kitchen gadgets - as well as neat necessities. Then there are the baby gifts, the seasonal decor for your own abode, a wall of tempting teas and some really unique jewelry. And then the pies de resistance... they have the most fabulous collection of gift bags, gift boxes and paper so that when you find that perfect present you can also wrap it up without having to go to another store! Love it!! Although, I do not remember seeing ribbon or cards, I could be wrong, or maybe that's just asking for the moon. Pro Tip: Make sure to go into the basement! Often you go into a store like this and assume that down the steps is just a small smattering of a few other things. But in this case the basement is the majority of the shop. It is at least 3x larger then the upstairs portion. Happy shopping!

Everything here is made in Canada, and yes... everything here is gorgeous…read more Made in Canada is a wonderful source for any type of gift or household item you may need, be it jewelry, pottery, serving dishes, glassware, textile goods, etc. They have "Going Out of Business" signs all over, and when I chatted with the owner he said that over 25 years in business was enough, he was packing it in and looking forward to retirement. There are some deep discounts available, so you had better hustle over there ASAP.

I am shocked that I am the first to write a review for Made In Canada as it is such a beautiful…read morelocally owned business with a kind and sociable owner. I was greeted right as I was coming in the door and enjoyed a brief discussion with the owner about the weather and the Fringe festival before scoping out the items he has for sale. The store is absolutely brimming with the most beautiful art,gift ware,and jewelry all of which is created by fellow Canadians. I picked out a gorgeous pair of really detailed seahorse earrings made in Victoria for $29.00. Admittedly the prices are a bit high on certain things but if your concerned with getting quality goods as well as shopping locally from a store that really values your business I think it is worth it here. I will definitely be back and if you make alot of trips to our downtown core I sincerely hope you will pay Made In Canada a visit as well.

This hem is new to Camrose and it is beautiful. She has Hillber & Berk jewellery, bamboo towels,…read moreessential oil candles. It is amazing and the prices are good. Check it out.

Huge selection and great products- both quality and variety wise. Staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful, and prices were very reasonable.

It's such an amazing store. The lady who was running the business was very nice and friendly and…read moreexplained a lot of things about the products. Basically it's about serving local businesses and also some businesses from some poor underdeveloped countries! I loved pretty much everything in that store and it's a great place to buy gifts! Especially for Christmas! It's coming! ;)

Such a cool place full of treasures…read more I discovered this place by accident while looking for something else. I can see myself returning whenever I need to buy a special gift for a special someone. As a matter of fact, I did already. I got my mother a glass touch lamp with owls on it. She loves it and uses it as a night light for when she needs to get up in the pee hours. You know what I mean. They've got many themed collectables besides just Bradford. There's Disney, Night Before Christmas, Elvis, Classic cars, Betty Boop and other collectables I don't know how to name but recognize all the same. The prices are sometimes high, but we are talking about collectables. I collect dragons, and not only did they have a nice selection, but I found them to be fairly priced. I've paid more at other stores. The owner is a sweetheart. She likes to chat, but she's not intrusive. She doesn't hover. Honestly, I'm going to shop there whenever I need a gift, because I want to see this place stick around. I recommend you at least check it out. See if you can't find something for yourself or someone you love.

If you are looking for an Elvis collectible, shirt with a photo of a wolf, or a tea towel with a…read morecat saying on it, come here! I have likely walked by this store many times and never walked in until recently. Each section is organized for a theme, including Elvis, Betty Boop, dolls, Christmas ornaments, t-shirts, and more. We were asked if we needed help but we were just browsing and the staff left us alone after. Prices of the items can be a little pricey but they offer unique items that you likely can't find in the mall. This is a great little store to find a gift for an unique person!

Rocket Fizz is an American franchise candy store, of which there are only a few in Canada…read more Interestingly, in Alberta, the only two are in Edmonton and Airdrie. Having been to several candy stores in several cities in the last few weeks, I feel I can leave a fair review for Rocket Fizz based on one visit. Visually the store layout is very appealing. Items are beautifully displayed on various countertops, and cleanly organized into wall strips. Bottles upon bottles of colourful carbonated beverages of every flavour adorn the lower shelves, and are also available in two large coolers next to the checkout. I'd actually be a little nervous to bring a child or a clumsy person with me! The place is spotlessly clean and very wholesome looking in a 1950s diner kind of way. As other reviewer noted, there are no loose or bulk candies, other than salt water taffy. This is probably a good thing, COVID notwithstanding. Who really wants to eat the stale raunchy candy halfway down a pile or a giant jar anyway? There are some candies which typically come bulk that are already neatly packaged and on display, but not much selection. I was a little disappointed with the selection overall. For example, all the KitKat and other chocolate products seemed to be quite heavily focused on white chocolate. There was a small KitKat section near the back of the store, but there were only 2 flavours, green tea and sake. Other notable flavours were birthday cake and apple pie. I feel like they got stuck with the flavours that are lousy sellers. There's a small jar of little one-bite KitKats at the checkout, yet they don't sell them in packs. Huh? One thing they had in abundance was Walkers toffee and liquorice products, including little liquorice gummy Scottie dogs. The Hammonds chocolate bars come in a delicious range of flavours, like coconut cream pie. Although it's beautiful and undoubtedly mind-blowing for any kid who walks in, wandering around the store gets old fast. It's organized like an Irish video store from 20 years ago - random titles everywhere, not much organized into categories, lots of product repetition. It makes it look like they have a lot of selection, when actually it's pretty limited. Fun for a visit, but you'll probably leave feeling like you really didn't find what you were looking for. Didn't have the selection of other, smaller candy stores I've visited recently. I'm a bit disappointed with Rocket Fizz, but there are good points to it. The soda pops we tried were NOT one of them!

I was like an adult kid in this candy store! There were so many cool treats to choose from! I had…read moreto go around the store several times before I could make any decisions. They have a variety of unique and hard to find candies, chocolates and pop here. The prices are a bit expensive but it's kind of worth it considering how rare some of these items are. You really can't find these things in your average grocery or convenience store. I was impressed to see a box of Pibb pop here. I only tasted Pibb pop from fountain machines in the USA. It tastes a bit like Dr.Pepper. In recent years, I've found Pibb in the new digital fountain pop machines, in some restaurants or movie theatres in Edmonton. The first time I've ever seen Pibb in canned form was at this store! Overall, I had a fun experience checking out this store. This is a great place to find awesome gifts for anybody who enjoys sweets. I will definitely like to come back here!

Hallmark is a great place to go pick up last minute gifts (not that I would ever wait until the…read morelast minute!). It's great because they have so many cards to choose from - my favorite collection is the Maya Angelou collection. They are such beautiful cards and they hold a lot of wisdom in them. But Hallmark isn't just cards. They have gift books, knick knacks, home decor items, candles, picture frames, stuffed animals, coffee mugs, they have a lot of stuff. The reason I say it's a great place for last minute gifts is because of that reason: it's a one-stop-shop. You can grab a gift and a card and be on your way!

Ok. I was making fun of this store as I was walking from a…read moremediocre toy store to a shoe outlet in South Common. Man , was I glad to go in. 1. Huge amounts of Pop Art things: Think Star wars, Marvel, etc. 2. I loved their sales ! 50% off things like Hello Kitty toys 3. 90% Kitsch and 10% cards. This store reminds me of those old San Francisco stores, except grown up without the naked lady stuff. It surprised me how many things I could have bought in here. Cons: Too many things I wanted to buy.