Love this place, I was visiting from out of town and felt very at home here. They have a great…read moreselection of books (I prefer fantasy and history) and the man at the desk and his daughter are very friendly and know where the book your looking for is. The place has that old musty book smell that I love and makes me want to go back again and again, I looked around there for an hour and it felt that no time had passed.

What a great book shop! The piles of books stacked…read moreeverywhere makes it even more magical. It is like you stepped into an adventure! So many great old books and the proprietor and his lovely assistant knows where each and every book can be found. I was lucky enough to get three hardcover mystery books from the 1950's!

love this shop. so many interesting local product. I stop in every time I come to the island.read more

While I haven't yet been lucky enough to visit the shop due to COVID restrictions, I have been able…read moreto communicate and purchase a gorgeous dress with the absolutely lovely Beachology team. I was interested in a Bahgoose dress, and via instagram messaging and videos I was able to purchase online with 100% confidence that it would look great. Thanks Kimberly and Noah, looking forward to meeting you both in person soon.

High end yarns at a reasonable price, worth the one hour trip up from Victoria. A vast selection of…read moreyarns, and helpful knowledgeable owner and staff. Elizabeth patiently helped me work out what I needed for certain projects --- even staying a bit late as I made decisions. Easy to lose track of time in that place. It looks like a small store but you will need hours to go through all the beautiful yarns they have. Love how they support the local community too.

I really appreciate this store, it's small but has an amazing selection! The owner is so sweet and…read morehelpful. I am just learning to knit, definitely had no idea what I was doing. The owner took the time to talk with me about what my first project was, what I'd need, gave recommendations for good starting blends and even printed out some instructions (free of charge). i find the prices super reasonable and they have a lovely selection of local wool I felt so welcomed and can't wait to begin my newest project!! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness 10/10 recommend shopping here!

Really lovely local artists. Hope to return next time I'm in the area. Unique jewelry, pottery,…read morelocal crafts.

High-end arts and crafts for your home. Beautiful selection of the most exquisite things.read more

Lovely stylish store with lots of beautiful home decorations, gifts and jewellery to browse and…read morechoose from. I especially love the beach theme decorations with a seaside vibe. Very friendly and helpful service as well.

Always friendly staff with a good selection of books in the store, and they will gladly order in…read moreanything you may want. Their prices are good, especially for an independent bookstore, and their loyalty program even helps with that. The store itself is cozy without being too cluttered, and there is always something new to see. The website is also very useful and well-done, and ordering books through it is easy. This is a great local store, and I'm happy to support it!

I shop here pretty frequently, and I have to say that the staff at Volume One are pretty great…read more It's clear that they've been working together for a long time and they work well together. If the shop is out of stock of something I want they can order it in from the mainland in a few days, and they always call to let me know as soon as my order is in. They have a large selection of kids books, so I love bringing my littles in and watching their eyes light up.

looks tiny from the outside but huge on the inside. Great store with many treasures. I found it to…read morebe clean and virtually dust free and the staff were all very helpful and pleasant.

We have found several unusual finds at the Willow Street Antique Mall, including some very…read morereasonably-priced First Nations art work. Their collection of antiques is as broad as it is deep. If you're looking for china and glassware, this is your place. Also, there is a range of nautical items and household items, which all seem reasonably priced.

I only wish that this store was located closer to Vancouver, I always find great clothes here…read more Nahanni has a knack of finding just the perfect thing to compliment my figure and colouring. She has some lovely clothing items from Europe and also well known brands from Canada and the US. She carries both new and slightly used clothing in the store as well as jewelry and accessories. It's worth a trip even if you are on Galiano Island just for the day.