I am not much of a tailor, but I did have a personal project I was working on. The staff were very…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Everything that I needed was available.

This store is absolutely beautiful! They have the most amazing gift ideas and for those that are…read morespiritual, and the selection is fabulous! I give this a top 10 between the service and how sweet the ladies that work there are, I was excited about the different things that were available it's a place you just have to see yourself to truly appreciate it for what it is...

The Duck and the Dodo is one of newest places to find homemade, artisanal crafted unique items. You…read morecan find virtually anything here from vintage coffee canisters to barnboard to bath bombs. Love coming here on snowy Saturdays to browse. Always something to see!

The products are almost always superior quality (once in a while there is a miss, but only…read moreinfrequently). A word of warning - there is no such thing as a quick trip to Lee Valley. You have to find your product in the catalogue, take a number, write out your order slip, hand in your order slip, wait for your products then check out. It can get very busy on weekends and around holidays. To save time you can peruse the online catalogues before you go. Be open to funding new uses for the products. For example, they have plastic tubes with metal lids in the woodworking catalogue which are handy for storing thread spools with bobbins. Allot some time to browse the store - you'll surely find something that you want to add to your order. The store is waaaaay out there on Oxford (almost to the airport). Free parking.

Lee Valley has likely the highest ratio of obscure tools and fixtures to staff of any retailer…read more Even more mind-boggling is that their staff generally know what each and every wacky little thing does. I have, on occasion, gone in not knowing exactly what I'm looking for--but rather, just described a problem or challenge I'm having, and one of their staff (all whom are involved in at least one quirky hobby) has been able to say, "Well, son, sounds like you need this. . . ". Like a handyman's oracle, they answer questions and dole out solutions provided you're willing to make the sometimes arduous trek to their often remote locations. I promise you: it's worth the trip. Particularly if you want to address a homelessness problem for a very specific type of bird.

"I recently had my artwork framed at the Framing and Art Centre on Horton Street and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results! The quality of the work done by the framing centre was exceptional and exceeded my expectations. The customer service I received was also top-notch - they were friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with my purchase. In addition to their framing services, they also have a little gift shop containing many items made by local artisans. As an artist myself, I appreciate that they support local artists. Overall, I had an excellent experience at the Framing and Art Centre and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality framing services." Kelly Murphy of Kelly Murphy Fine Art

The work that Reflections does is top tier and will help all your pieces to look the absolute best…read morethey can. They have impeccable taste that helps to upgrade any room and makes such a difference.

Leslie is fantastic!!! She was welcoming and fun to talk to and very easy to work with as we talked…read moreabout framing options. I was very pleased that we weren't sold things, such as glass types that we didn't need. I would whole heartedly recommend this business to anyone needing framing done and I can't wait to see my pieces finished. I will be going back with another piece in the future!

This shop is an amazing independent find! I'm in the process of re-furnishing my bedroom and I was…read moresearching for unique one-of-a-kind quality pieces. Upon entering the store I knew I'd find something very special and I did! If you're in the market for boho/rustic furniture this is your one stop stop. Meenu was helpful and gave us a great deal on my little beauty.

There isn't a lot of variation in the offerings from store to store. Sometimes you can find really…read moregood deals on unexpected items. Recently they had Ruffoni copper pots on sale. I found some towels that weren't made in China. The regularly carry non-SLS shampoo, conditioner, body wash and moisturizer. There are furniture, rug and lighting sections. Big kitchen department. Bed linens for all. I've found Pratesi sheets! The only useful feature of the loyalty card is that it extends the length of the return period. They should change it so that customers can accumulate points for purchases. There's a winners next door that also carries some home items.