The shadiest customer service I've ever had…read more I went in for a last minute purchase (and to be perfectly frank, had I prepared in advance I wouldn't have gone in at all because they tend to grossly overprice items that you can find for much less online), but alas, they are the monopoly in town for art supplies and last minute Lucy here went in and bought a pad of paper. I went into the store, spoke directly to the sales rep and asked for exactly what I was looking for, professional soft pastel paper. The rep showed me a pad of paper that had a flimsy plastic wrap on it, stating that it was special paper designed specifically for soft pastels, as it had a groovy texture that gripped the pastel. To which I excitedly replied, "Like a sandpaper?!" to which the rep said, "yes!". Great! Sold! Keep in mind that I was not shown an example of the paper inside the pad before paying for it, even after I had given a detailed description of the type of paper I was looking for. The exorbitant price of $80 for the 8" x 10" pad of glorified craft paper was a price that I was sucking up to pay because of my last minute Lucy blunder. It saves to prepare in advance...literally. When I got home and opened the pad, I saw that the paper wasn't even remotely what I had asked for. As it was still in perfect condition, not bent or used in any way, I assumed, like every other art supply store, that I would be able to return it. I read the receipt to make sure and the receipt simply stated that the product had to be in the original condition, which it was. When I went to return it they didn't accept the return because the plastic wrap wasn't on it and they claimed they couldn't resell it in this condition. To claim that the product is no longer sell-able simply because the plastic wrap was removed is asinine. What do they do for online orders? I'm not returning a sterile medical cup that's been tarnished, it's a pad of paper that is perfectly in tact, exactly like new. Accepting this type of return is typical policy for every art supply store I've ever visited. I'm a professional artist, have been creating art for 40 years and a professional for 20. I've lived in 8 different cities and travelled around the world and have been to art supply stores in every city and country I've been in. I also worked at an art supply store in my 20's. In the end, it isn't even about the stupidly expensive tiny pad of paper. In the end, it's about integrity. A small business that has the monopoly on these products in a small town where people don't have any other options, to charge what they charge and not accept a perfectly reasonable return is egregious.

They sent fragile art supplies with very poor packing, and yet they charged a very high amount for…read moreshipping/packing/handling. They should have known better, and because of their careless packing, one of the items was damaged during transit. I was shocked at how carelessly packed the items were. For this particular type of item, there's actually a special foam insert that is customarily used as protection during transit, but they didn't use that. Instead, they used cheap thin materials and wrapped the items in my receipt - so the receipt became part of packing materials. When I advised them of the damage that had occurred, rather than replace or refund the now unusable item, they refunded what they called 25%. But it wasn't 25% because they didn't include the tax. And there was no attempt on their part to find an amicable resolution with which I was comfortable. Instead they just sent the miserable pittance, without any confirmation from me, and wrote 'thank you for your understanding", which is nothing more than passive-aggressive manipulation. When I followed up with them, they proceeded to ignore my requests for a reasonable resolution. I have since reported them to PayPal. Very disreputable handling of what could have been a minor dispute. I was shocked as their business practice is drastically different from most art supply stores. If possible, I would suggest going elsewhere, especially for anything online that needs to be shipped, as they clearly will not stand behind their merchandise.

Pretty Little Freak Boutique is THE place to go in Fredericton if you like fashion, makeup, shoes,…read moreaccessories, and art that are out of the norm. It's the only one-stop in the city where you can find cosmetic contacts, Manic Panic hair colour, and vintage style dresses and swim wear. And that's just the start.

There are several jewlery stores in Fredericton, but I always believed this to be the best…read more The downside is their current location. It's located upstairs and for people who have mobility issues, it makes it tricky. They will come down to you, but makes it not as easy to see the stones and work done in that lighting. Also, the prices are high. They are fantastic for custom made jewelry, but maybe not so much for maintenance and repair. I had a silver ring resized and cleaned and it was over $60. Afterwards the stone popped right out!! Later discovered I could have had it done somewhere else for a fraction of that cost.

TL Graphic Arts was quick and easy to do business with when requesting to have vinyls installed on…read moremy truck. The turnaround was next day, the price was reasonable and you can tell they take pride in their work. The vinyls look great and will definitely be back when I need another set done. Would recommend this business.

I have sent flowers from Main Street Floral Gallery several times in he past year. Service is…read morefriendly and the flower arrangements have been beautiful. Highly recommended.

Amazing service, I wasn't sure what I was looking for just wanted some flowers to bring my…read moregrandmother for her birthday. Once I explained to the kind lady working what I was looking for and my price range she was quick to start building a custom bouquet with my grandmothers favourite colour. I normally quickly stop at the superstore for my flower needs when the occasion occurs but it is the same price here and much better quality. The wonderful scent filled my car like no other bouquet I have purchased has ever done. I will be going here from now on and would recommend to anyone for any occasion.

Coming from California this bookstore is equivalent to our Barns & Noble in respect to size, layout…read moreand with it's own Starbucks. Staff was friendly and helped me locate a book I was too impatient to wait for Amazon to buy so I didn't have a problem paying more to support keeping brick and mortar bookstores alive.

Ah Chapters.... the lost art of selling books. Although Chapters doesn't have the charm of an old…read moreschool book store, they sure know what they're doing. I love the lay out of this Chapters and it is conveniently located in Regent Mall, and of course has a starbucks attached to it. The staff is friendly and always willing to help you find that special book, even if it means transferring it from another store..

My family gets all our gardening supplies from Scott's Nursery, and I can't recommend them highly…read moreenough. The staff are absolutely amazing -- friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to take the time to walk you through everything you need to know. You can tell they genuinely want you to succeed and grow, whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb. Thanks to their guidance over the years, I've expanded my gardening projects to include a perennial bed, a fruit bed, two large vegetable garden plots, and even a fish pond surrounded by beautiful, native plants. No matter what I'm looking for -- indoor plants, outdoor perennials, tools, soil, or advice -- they always have what I need. Scott's isn't just a nursery; it's a true community hub. I've brought my 4-year-old to their March Break kids' classes, and she had such a great time learning about plants and gardening in a fun, hands-on way. I've also attended several of their adult workshops -- from vegetable gardening and houseplant care to crafting beautiful kokedama balls for my home. Every event is well-organized, welcoming, and informative. Their seasonal markets and events are another reason we keep coming back. They host incredible gatherings featuring local artists and makers, and their Christmas market is a family favourite -- complete with Santa, sing-alongs, free cookies, and tons of vendors for unique holiday gifts and treats. Scott's Nursery is everything a local business should be: passionate, knowledgeable, community-focused, and always going the extra mile. Whether you're starting your first houseplant or landscaping an entire yard, this is the place to go.

Just about the largest nurseries in the area, which sells trees to the local Canadian Tires and…read moreother construction vendors. I don't recommend going on the weekend as the line can go on forever and definitely consider letting them deliver -- a nominal fee and worth it!

Centrally located in Fredericton's Downtown, Robert Simmonds is a beautifully laid out store…read more Catering to both men and women, the store has 3 main sections: Mens wear, ladies and urban/street wear. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive and will always help you piece together that perfect outfit!