We went to many different souvenir shops around Vancouver and found this one to be the best in…read moreterms of selection, quality and value. You'll find a number of items, food and other items that are very Canada specific, such as Maple syrup, Maple tea, and other maple-related snacks. We also found it hard to find a shop where you can find clothing that lasts and is very comfortable. We picked up a couple fleece and shirts here and they survived the wash and are still comfortable weeks later, and they were such a good price, nearly half of what you'd expect. The deals on standard keychains and magnets were also very good so we bought dozens.

Lots of cheap selection for souvenirs, but didn't find anything that I liked in particular. The…read morepeople were nice. On Google, the hours say they close at 8, but I guess they close at 7 and they were nice enough to let us stay until 7:15 until they said something. It's all the things you'd find in a regular souvenir shop at a better price.

Depending on where you live, it's definitely quite a long drive to the Arc'teryx Factory store…read more I've been here twice total and each time I'm amazed at how long the queue can be, even on a weekday. People must love the brand enough to make the trek out to North Van. Per the staff, it's better to not arrive during opening hour as there is usually a queue. There is ample parking spots outside the store; however, depending on the time you arrive, you may need to wait for a spot. There is quite a good selection at the Factory store; however, as I'm not well versed in the brand, I can't comment on how good the selection is. I bought two parkas here at 30%+ discount. A tip if you're planning to come... Call in advance for a particular model and size you're looking for.

1 h -+ wait to get in. Small store. Line looks short but it's quite a long wait. It is a small…read morediscount ($50) or none. One hat was 50% off. Nice staff outlet with 2nd hand/ factory errors

250-acre Urban Village with condos, restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, outdoor patios, health,…read moremedical, massage and the beautiful Village Green which holds many summer events including a car show, fundraising and outdoor Yoga. ***See my review for Barkley Green*** If you live here, you wouldn't need to venture far to find everything you need with beautiful, relaxing surroundings all within walking distance. You have to come experience this for yourself...too many awesome businesses to list here! Grab a coffee at Starbucks, take in a movie, meet friends at one of the many restaurants, browse the cute little shops, get a massage, walk your dog,visit the driving range. Some of my favorites here include: -Bayside Coin & Jewelry -Robek's Smoothies -The mini library -Bob's Burgers -Little Tokyo -Jalepenos

The 4 star rating is based mostly on value (ie bang for the buck). The place offers nice…read moreassortment for men, women, and even kids. Sometimes if you're lucky, you'll find quality fashion with huge mark down. Or sometimes if you don't mind, they have team uniforms in bulk for you to purchase for your own team! Do be prepared for limited sizes. Obviously XS and XL dominate. In fact, they even have tons of XXL, XXXL in almost every section. I find the finer quality jackets a bit higher on the price, but if you are a serious outdoorsy person, this place is good for that investment. The staff is polite and friendly. Being an outlet, there is little advice, so you should know what you're getting into before buying. All in all, good value. And if you lucky enough to live nearby, come frequently, as each month they bring in new stock (well, technically old products that couldn't sell anymore at the retail stores, but I won't tell if you won't tell.)

This is a true factory outlet. Very inexpensive products are factory seconds and there are…read morenoticeable imperfections. But the price makes up for it especially if you are not buying it for the appearance. Other items are more expensive but still reasonable and I did not observe any noticeable imperfections.

You have to know your prices! Some items are a little more expensive than buying at Costco on sale…read more Some items look to be from Walmart.

When out and about on casual shopping/browsing trips throughout her local neighbourhoods, and if…read moregetting anywhere near this 'Big Box Outlet', the daughter is definitely attracted to dropping in for a look-see. She, and friend caught 'Oregon Trail' brand pears during one of their visits, and luckily for us, several tins came our way! Sliced Bartlett pears, in an extra light syrup -- in a tin -- and each tasting so fresh, and flavourful. For us, the pears and syrup have been used to add tasty, fruit flavours to several cold, fruit, and fruit/veggie salads.

We popped into Urban Alpine to get fitted for skis. Last year we rented everything, so although we…read moreknew what size boots we needed, none of us really knew exactly what we wanted to buy. The bloke at Urban Alpine was soooo helpful! He spent quite a long time measuring and fitting boots for me, my husband and our friend. He wasn't pushy at all, and showed me a few different options. He also took into account our each of our skiing styles to recommend the best possible styles for each of us. In the end I bought some ski boots (I love them!) and he told me to come back after using them a few times to see if they can further improve the fitting. My friend found a really good pair that were more than 50% off, so he was happy too. My husband wasn't able to find any boots that fit him perfectly, but after the advice we received here, we have a better idea about what to look for.

I live two hours away from Urban Alpine, yet it is still my go to, and favourite ski shop. I have…read morebeen there multiple times in the last 3 years and bought ski boots, poles, skis, a jacket and a few small accessories. What brings me back? Well first off it's the prices and range of products. These products are largely focused on park skiers and boarders, but even if that isn't you, you can still find something. Prices are usually pretty good, especially in the off season. I have been to the turkey sale in Whistler at Thanksgiving 3 times now looking for fairly important purchases (first boots, then a jacket, then skis) and all three times I've ended up going back to Urban Alpine because of better prices and availability. The service is the best I have ever experienced in a ski shop, possibly the best I've ever experienced in any store. They always are quick to help you, and have knowledgeable and honest staff to answer every question. This is particularly nice, because the Whistler Blackcomb outlet store that is basically in the same strip mall, rarely has anybody that knows what they're talking about when it comes to skis. I have also asked on two separate occasions of they have a specific item, and when they didn't, they offered to order the item for me for no extra charge! I am always amazed by this store, and will always do my best to go there when I am in need of something ski related, even though it is very far away from me. I hope others do the same!

Lululemon @ Woodgroves Jordan the staff was incredibly rude…read more& dismissive to me & my daughter in the store, and I overheard him laughing at my daughters size & made fun of her speech impediment. I asked if he had any specific biker shorts in stock & he laughed in my face & asked if i've ever "even been to a Lulu before". I have been shopping at Lulu for years and had nothing but positive experiences with staff at the Nanaimo pop up. But Jordan is BY FAR one of the rudest employees i've ever met anywhere, bar none.

I go to woodgrove at least once a week. Tons of shops , theatre , Walmart , large food court , bus…read moreloop and shops outside the mall to like chapters , pier 1. There's always something to do there Also at the customer service office they have kid car strollers and double strollers to use while shopping. Has a phone charging station and lounge area. Has a computer to use to. Couple nail salons , hair salons , phone stores , jewellery stores, Hudson's bay, toys r us, RBC, sport chek, additionelle , old navy, Purdys, west 49, icings , garage , la vie en rose , la vie en rosee bathing suits , shoe warehouse/ shoe company, showcase store, urban planet, blue notes, ardenes , Sephora, EB games. And soooooooo many mOre stores I just can't think of them all lol

parking: free but the parking lot is HORRIBLY designed. i went on a Monday evening and it took 45…read moremins to leave the parking lot stores: they offer a decent amount of stores. there's Aritzia, Polo, Sandro, oak+fort, zwilling, etc. I went on Boxing Day weekend and the sales were subpar main takeaway: take the train in if you can! it'll save you a headache. or try going at a non-impacted time (I.e., weekday afternoons?)

Loved all the Holiday decor…read more Lots of lights and decorations. Super windy out so I wasn't able to stay as long as I would have liked to. Holiday sales a plenty! I'll be back for sure.

Granville Island is an amalgamation of a public market, restaurants, a marina, a hotel, numerous…read moreartists' studios and workshops, and more located in one location. No wonder it's a popular tourist destination! You can watch artisans weaving at looms or creating brooms or blowing glass. Interestingly enough Ocean Concrete is also located here and you can gawk at their silos when walking around. If you're visiting during the weekends or holidays, parking can be a bit of a hassle. The sidewalks aren't clearly marked either, so pedestrians also spill over into the streets. It's better to take a ferry or water taxi to avoid the headaches.

Granville Island is touristy, sure, but not in a bad way. It's vibrant, full of energy, and still…read morefeels authentic. A mix of locals and tourists alike. The only downside is the prices, not horrible, but seem to be at a premium than right over the bridge. Traffic was also horrible trying to go and leave - sounds like others parked across the bridge and walked or took a ferry. We went on a Saturday mid afternoon and parking was ok because some people were leaving. A good selection of shops, including the public market and various shops. It was crowded, but service was good and friendly. We had a big meal beforehand, but it seems like a nice place to brunch by the waters and enjoy the views or have a snack - long line for the donut shop! There's a small playground for kids and toy stores. There's also a nice pond area to sit and enjoy a snack or just relax on a nice day.

Canada Nike stores should upgrade the system so customers can use their Nike pass to accumulate…read morepoints. Service was quick and friendly. Selection was OK, wished there were more. Prices were expensive for an outlet store. Conveniently located next to the Templeton train station and the long term parking lot of the airport. Easily accessible.

Not as big as the other stores around so stocks are limited. I came in for fathers day weekend and…read morethe sale were mediocre. Sizes were not available for some of the items i wanted but the conversion from USD to CAD helped alot. Will be back next time im in town.