FYidoctors

10.6 km

Great walk in service. Didn't even have to call in to get an adjustment made, plus they did it for…read morefree even though it was only my second time in the office! The actual building is very nice and clean and gives of a very professional look right when you walk in the door. Very convenient and great people working there. I will definitely go back if I ever need more help with my glasses!

From the owner: Cowichan Eyecare has four location in the Cowichan Valley: Cobble Hill, Chemainus, Duncan, and Lake…read moreCowichan. We believe that our communities deserve the best vision and eye care available. Using state of the art technology, our five optometrists provide thorough eye examinations to patients of all ages, and are committed to the preservation of eye health and enhanced quality of life. Our staff is fully educated and trained to inform you of all the options that are best suited to your vision and lifestyle.

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Neck of the Woods General Store

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Cozy general store with lots of souvenirs made by local artists. Spent quite a lot of time shopping…read morefor souvenirs for the family including soaps, shrubs, magnets, jewlery. The owner was so friendly and super helpful in gift ideas!

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Post Office Antique Mall

3.8(6 reviews)

0.4 km

Honestly, not a bad selection, but I feel that it would be great if they would list the condition…read moreof the product on the tag, as sometimes I found an item that I liked but it took me like 5 minutes to figure out there's a problem w/it. For another thing, the prices! Honestly surprised. I found a nice looking Agfa camera for a shocking price considering there was nothing to note about its condition on the tag. BEWARE!

Jerry Anderson, the manager of the Post Office Antique Mall sold me a clock which ran slower by 5…read moreminutes for a few days, each day, and finally it stopped working. When I bought it from him, he swore by it , that is working just fine . I paid $160 for a piece of junk , it turned out. More so, when I contacted him about the clock not working, he asked me to bring it back for cleaning , for free. In the end , after the alleged cleaning , allegedly done by Brian Gould, the clock was still dead the next day. I finally took the clock to a real professional who explained to me that the clock had never really been cleaned and he also explained to me what was wrong with it. The cost for the repair is in the ballpark of $150. In a nut shell, I will never set foot in that store and I advice anybody else to do the same

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Purple Pigeon Treasures

0.2 km

A little hidden gem in Ladysmith! Find unique, sometimes antique items. I have bought some very…read moreinteresting things there. It is not a jewelry store, but contains jewelry....find out for yourself!

From the owner: Looking for unique items for yourself or as a gift? Purple Pigeon Treasures is a local shop in…read moreLadysmith BC which finds unique products within a 35 km area. Like us on Facebook and follow our Instagram pages to see our most favorited finds, shop updates and events! See you in the Nest!

We have shifted to our fall hour and will be closed on Mondays. See you in the Nest!

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Our shop with new logo

The Worldly Gourmet Kitchen Store

0.2 km

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This place is awesome! By far the best place to go for people who are passionate about all things…read morecooking. The owners are warm and inviting, the merchandise are top notch and reasonably priced. It's clearly a cut above.

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Paella pans

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Ladysmith Smiles

0.0 km

Excellent service and care from these guys. They got me in…read morethe chair with short notice and did exactly what I asked. Very happy.

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IRIS Optometrists and Opticians - Duncan

24.7 km

We really appreciate Iris in Duncan for all our optical needs. We especailly love being assisted by…read moreTiami. She is very helpful and courteous and is extremely good at helping us chose the right frame for our eyes and the best lenses at a good price. Thanks Tiami.

From the owner: The IRIS network includes over 300 Optometrists and Ophthalmologists across Canada. Our…read moreprofessionals maintain the highest standards of technical skills and are equipped with the latest advances in eyecare technology. Book your eye exam and our professionals will build a plan to improve your vision and to protect your eye health based on your health history, daily activities and budget. IRIS offers a large selection of prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses and we look forward to helping you select the perfect products so you will look and see your best!

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Kev A.

6 months ago

Should be fired. I tried calling 3 days in a row n no answer but yet answer it in front of me n make wait

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