This spot is a total gem!! Full of unique items that are perfect for gifting…read more There's so many different options, from funny lapel pins & mugs to tasteful framed prints & incredibly-good smelling candles. It's a smaller shop, but everything is kept really organized and neat (it's even got "themed" areas, so things are placed similarly for whatever your taste). The prices are higher than other gift-type shops, but the products are so unique and well-made, it's worth the extra few dollars. I browsed around on my own, but the woman working made sure to be available if I needed any help- and I'm sure she would be awesome at helping narrow down what you're looking for if you aren't quite sure. Lots of variety, and ample parking behind the shop. I definitely will be back!!

From the owner: Gifted houses a fabulous curation of gift items, home decor, paper goods & fashion accessories.read more

The last time I was in this area, Indigo was still being developed. Three months later, it's nice…read moreto see that construction is done and Indigo is open. I was excited to visit the store before seeing an afternoon movie. When you first open the blue doors, the decor is pleasing to the eye. It's cozy. I walked immediately to the new books display and started reading Leonard Cohen's collection of poems. I love the electronics section, which has everything from Fitbit trackers to record players. Naturally, there are plenty of Kobo readers. I held my composure and did not buy another to add to my mini collection of two. The cookbooks section is divine. One of my favourite restaurants that I frequented a ton in Winnipeg, earls, has its own cookbook. I want it so badly! I love this Indigo. It's now my favourite one. There are plenty of areas where you can sit down and read. I love the knitted mittens and scarves that you can buy. The paper shop section screams my name, as I have a thing for picking out the most thoughtful card that I can to friends and family members. It's such an inviting place to spend some time. Starbucks has been open for a while here. I like that the designers knocked a wall down, so you can freely walk between Indigo and Starbucks. I will need to come back and get the panda personal humidifier, simply because it's so stinking cute! (356)

They didn't have what I wanted. However, it was very noisy. What I did like though was that there…read morewas a tiny table with many chairs where you could 'peacefully read'. I don't know if it was peaceful however because I didn't go there, but there were a couple people who made it seem peaceful enough. Ill give this Indigo a 3-star because it wasn't my best Indigo experience.

I can't say enough good things about Forest Hill Pharmacy. Imagine this - a pharmacist who looks…read moreat a prescription, asks a couple questions, then suggests a home remedy that will do the job just as well for free. A pharmacist who, when you're daily dosage of a medication is halved by the Dr., says "just cut your previous pills in half until you run out, then we'll fill this new prescription". THAT'S worth its weight in gold. This pharmacy team takes the time to LISTEN to my concerns, and they offer practical, easy-to-follow advice that has worked every single time. I can't tell you how happy I am that I switched from the big pharmacy's to this little place that cares. OH - and here's a kicker - THEY'RE FAST. No more waiting around for a half hour for a prescription - it's done in MINUTES. And they know my name! The second time I walked in they addressed me by my name.......it may seem inconsequential, but MAN, it makes you feel good!

What? Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is an underrated spot! According to Wiki, this public gallery…read morehas been open since 1993, and when I was a student in the city, I didn't even know about this spot. However, it's a short stop next to Waterloo Park, showcasing mostly contemporary glass and clay pieces using 3D printing techniques. Many of the works displayed are from the University of Waterloo. Free entrance with a donations box at the door. You can zoom by here for as little as 15 minutes if you are tight on time. But ideally, a just over 30 minutes would be a relaxed place to explore the art pieces. They also have a little kids' colouring area and a gift shop. There is a range in prices from low, like $15-20~ for a small dish. Most pieces are low hundreds range or below, not cheap but also not an extortionate amount. You can check more of their inventory online too. Worth a visit if you're planning to hit up Waterloo Park anyways!

Me and my wife attended the claytime workshop at Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience was very poor. Firstly, the instructor seemed disinterested in organizing the workshop. Secondly, it took 2 months before we got an email about our items being available for pickup. We were asked to bring photo proofs and IDs for picking up the items. However, there was no verification. When we searched for our items, the prettiest one, which was my wife's birthday gift, was missing. Nobody at the gallery had any idea about how to help us. They gave us an email. We emailed and there was no response for a week. I called multiple times. The phone attendant, Kyla, was very rude in the response. And after one follow-up telling us that they can't do anything for us, they went AWOL. Extremely bad experience and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Like any independent bookstore, it's a treasure. Great place to browse. Good community feel…read more Supportive of local authors. Staff are friendly and helpful. David is as enthusiastic as ever.

Excellent service, very kind. Everyone in the store is very comforting and helpful. The books are…read morenicely displayed and everything is easy to find