I've been in twice. Both times I am pretty sure it's been the owner of the store that I have dealt with, and both times unfortunately she's been dismissive and rude. The last time she was far more preoccupied with whatever Tik Tok she was trying to record than she was with assisting me and my friend. In this economy, where gift shops are a dime a dozen, customer service is important. There is some cute stuff, but a lot of the items she sells in store you can find elsewhere for cheaper, and they claim it's all local artisans, but some of it is giving dropshipping. I will be going to Front & Company, or Makers, where 100% of the proceeds to go the maker, instead. read more

This is one of the cutest little gift shops I have seen. It is filled with so many local products and tons of candles and tons of soaps!! When I first entered the little shoppe the vibe is emmaculate as I was greeted by the cashier at the front. She had a smile that easily lit up the room and her energy was just kind and friendly. I looked around a bit to find a simple local gift for a friend's birthday and I found the perfect thing! I know he is a lunch box person, and I found this little cute compactable lunch box for him. And the amount of candles in this little shop was just abundant. I smelled all the candles that were there that day. I found a couple for myself at the same time so next time I can come back and buy some. But, I found the perfect ones for my friend~!! The amount of stuff and local created gifts are just amazing. I will be back here for tons of gifts!! read more

A small store with a nice selection of local items and some neat smaller gifts. I was looking for high quality luxury type gifts but I would say this is more low to mid range; some nice things worth seeing and a varied selection. Also, a good selection of interesting greeting cards. Not sure I'll be back but it was good to see what they had on offer and I enjoy supporting shall businesses. Yelp check in offer a a free gift bag (.75 cent value). read more

I'll be honest, I probably am not the target audience for Giving Gifts. I'm literally the only male to have written a review for this store. But I have to give credit where credit is due, Giving Gifts is just as the name states - a great place for giving gifts. I was staying in an Airbnb not too far from the shop and was just spending the morning and afternoon walking up Main Street, ready to hit up Lucky's and Trafiq, but I walked past the large store front and figured I would stop in. I am glad I did! I peaked into the room to the left of the entrance and a bunch of magnetic book marks by CraftedVan caught my eyes. As I was going through, I realized these would make great gifts for my friends back in Oakland, and back in the states. The sheer variety was great, but I did have to curb myself as there were just so many fun designs. As I kept walking through I also saw some neat pins by the same company and I got one of them as well. The owner/manager Lisa was likewise a delight to speak with. She gave me some great advice on spots in the neighborhood, some of the background of the artists, and a few other topics. If you live in Vancouver or visiting and looking for some unique gifts for yourself or friends, I can highly recommend Giving Gifts. read more

They might have an interesting selection of locally made items, if the service comes with an attitude, it just doesn't work for me. They showed me they don't care about their customers, so I will take my business somewhere else. There are plenty of other local stores in the area that carry artisan products and are more friendly. Lets be kind to each other, shall we? ‍ read more

Holy cow!! This place was heavenly to me. It's your one stop shop for all your gifting needs for those special people in your life. They have super cute, one of a kind cards, potted plants (small size), jewelry, candles, bathroom needs (bath bombs, salts, etc.), and SO MUCH MORE. You don't need to go in with an idea, rather you will find many ideas for your gift. Whether it's for yourself, or someone else, you will find something. I docked 1 star because (a) it's a bit pricey and (b) the person working there was not welcoming, she was standoff-ish and not engaging at all. These 2 factors are the only things that may prevent me from visiting often. read more

Giving Gifts & Company is a new concept in retail space that opened at 4570 Main St in April 2013. It is a cooperative retail shop made up of 20 different local artists and ethical small businesses. Giving Gifts is a permanent vendor at the store with other vendors that change. It is worth stopping by often to see all the changes and new vendors at the store. I immediatly fell in love with the concept, the person running the store and of course the amazing local stuff in here. Spent a good 20 minutes chatting up and getting to know this store on a personal front. Awesome stuff for adoption. read more

From humble beginnings to the chic new store front Giving Gifts continues to show that it's literal presence is the gift itself. Eco-friendly and fair trade have been top priority for Giving Gifts from the start even before it was considered "trendy" to do so. Quality products and beautiful craftsmanship can always be expected from this lovely little shop...from kids stuff to jewelry to water bottles and so much more. I have personally never been disappointed in anything I have brought home. I have a reuseable grocery bag from a purchase I made in 2010 and it is still going strong for every shopping trip I make. Make your day a whole lot brighter and treat yourself to a visit to this store on Main. I have no doubt you'll leave smiling and with something you LOVE. -Tabitha Ball, Revelstoke BC read more

This is my go- to place when i need unique gifts to give to my friends.Its a lovely shop where you can find locally made products made proudly by talented artisans.Their selection of greeting cards are lovely and it doesnt cost the earth. read more

Giving Gifts has become my 'go to' place for all my gifts, it's the perfect store to find one of a kind artisan items. Any time I need a gift, I can find it at this cute, quaint store. Whether it be beautiful local jewelry, body products, baby products, home decor, chocolates, tea, treats, ceramics or leather goods. One of my favourite line is the FashionAble wallets and purses. Another favorite is the peanut butter crunch milk chocolates made in Whistler. Ethically and locally made shopping is definitely the way to go for me. Lisa is so helpful and knowledgeable with her inventory, my visits to the store are always interesting and pleasant. read more

I absolutely adore this little boutique! If you are looking for a gift it is a great place to find one. So many local artists are on display in this shop and you could honestly spend an hour just looking through all the cute finds! I found a bracelet, a necklace and a card for one of my friends today. The lady working today was very friendly and helpful as well. Check it out!! Shop local! read more

This is the best little gift shop in town! I love going from room to room to discover some unique, local gifts for my family and friends. I've also been known to treat myself too! read more

Giving Gifts is an amazing place to find gifts for yourself or loved ones. Everything in the store is handmade by local artists from jewelry, cards, yoga pants to children toys and clothes. It's located on main and 30th street. Beautiful shop that makes you want to spend an hour there to explore all their beautiful handmade goods. read more

What's not to love about this wonderful collection of locally made and sourced jewelry, ceramics, clothing, prints and fine art. I completely agree with The Lonely Planets' review that this store is ever friendly. I challenge you not too find the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Established in 2010 this jewel of a store is a valuable staple to Mount Pleasant. read more

I discovered this little shop while waiting for my car at Clarkdale VW across the street. What a great discovery - a little 'Granville Island' in Mount Pleasant where you feel like you are wandering through the rooms of a home! Fabulous gifts crafted locally and through Fair Trade ethical operations. This is a place where you can find that special gift - either for yourself or for someone you love. Be warned: these unique one-of-a-kind items may never get gifted because you want to keep everything for yourself - even a doll crafted for a child but cherished by her Great Aunt! Thank you Lisa. The background information you provide on your artisans and their offerings makes your shop truly special - the kind of experience both locals and tourists love and appreciate! read more

Cool little boutique shop separated into 4 rooms. One for yoga wear, one for kids stuff, one for clothing and one for personal/other items, such as bodycare and jewelery, etc. It's a co-op shop, which means all the products are local/unique/fair trade and the items are handpicked. Picked up the cutest onesie today for my friend's soon to be baby. Looking forward to doing more shopping here in the future for gifts. read more

This is the perfect stop to get all your gift giving done in one place...it smells GREAT and you're always greeted by a smiling face. All products in the store are either local, fair trade or eco-friendly so if you're needing a little more good karma in your life - this is the place to head! read more

This is my go to store when I need a unique and special gift! Always a relaxed and fun shopping experience where I feel like a valued customer! Always some new product to explore. The hardest part is not buying something for myself too!! Giving gifts makes giving gifts a pure delight!! read more

Giving gifts is my favourite store for many reasons, but the top reason is because of its philosophy of giving. Not only does a purchase mean that you are giving a gift to the person you bought the gift for, but you are also giving to the person who designed or produced the gift and you are giving to one of the many places that the producers of the gifts give to and lastly you are giving to Carly's kids - the charity that Lisa supports with a portion of the profits from the store. That's one heck of a lot of giving!! Purchasing from this store sends a whole lot of love around the world. read more

I really love this neighbourhood store for several reasons. They offer a diverse and unique range of gifts from natural care products to stationary, clothing and jewellery from a number of designers and sources. This allows for a varied selection and the chance to support local artisans and crafts people under one roof. The layout is cozy and inviting with each room offering a different theme, and I found the staff to be friendly and helpful. I bought a lovely and unusual handbag here a few years back and have never seen anything similar elsewhere. I've also seen some really elegant earrings and necklaces at remarkably good prices. I really like this store: it's a win-win for both the customers and artisans. read more

Perfect one stop shop for quality, artisan gifts. Beautiful jewelry, baby gifts, cards, food, candles, clothing, pottery and body products.

This place is amazing! There are so many great products, and it feels good to support local artisans and small businesses. When my kids were small, I found so many things here for them from lunch boxes to water bottles. Such a neat little place! You're sure to find something unique here! read more