I ordered a iPhone charging cable from this Shell Convenience Shop location via UberEats on March…read more21 and while a convenience shop doesn't typically warrant a review - I wanted to note the excellent customer service from the individual at this Shell location. (My iPhone cable showed it to be charging with the lighting sign on the charging bar on the iPhone but it didn't seem to actually be charging and was running out of batteries - so I needed a replacement USB lighting cable ASAP... it was past 10 PM so most shops were closed but thankfully there was UberEats.) A quick search on the UberEats app showed several gas stations that carried the lighting cable. The first one I ordered from Petro Canada didn't have it in stock so they cancelled the order. I replaced the order with Shell on 49th Avenue that also showed to have the iPhone charging cable... along with three chocolate bars (Free delivery with $15 purchase on UberEats with Uber One membership at $9.99/month - the chocolate bars at this Shell was also cheaper than most convenience shops or gas station convenience shops. Two Kinder Bars were only $2 with a promo on UberEats and Caramilk was $1.5?) Anyways, shortly after I received a call from Shell with the attendant wanting to confirm which cable it was (the individual mentioned he used Samsung and wasn't familiar with the variation of iPhone cables) to ensure I had the right cable for the newer generation iPhone. What I noted was how polite and respectful the individual was on the phone (even on hanging up saying Thank You and have a nice day)... surprised at the courtesy and respect from a convenience shop at a gas station. Got some extra time so thought to write a review to note that the staff here seem very friendly and respectful. Confirmed which cable was needed and asked if I had any colour preferences (no) and received my charging cable in hand (with some chocolates!) shortly later just as my phone ran out of batteries. The convenience of UberEats and 24 hours convenience shops (I appreciate the attendant taking the time to ensure I had the right charging cable as the previous Petro Canada also called inquiring if it was type-C before cancelling the order when clarifying it was the 8-pin and they didn't have stock.)

+ plenty of pumps. + gas is usually dips here at night…read morebefore other stations + convenient location + friendly staff + well-lit + pumps are open 24/7 - air pump is no longer free. The one on Kingsway and Grange St. is still free.

Gas station at the SE corner of 1st and Nanaimo. Pretty convenient if one is in the area…read more Nice and brightly lit. Convenience store is one of the larger ones. What more can I say.

This small gas station is mostly intended to serve the locals during the week and the price point…read morefluctuates depending on freight costs and yes, cost per litre is definitely much higher than off island gas stations. Last I checked - this gas station is not opened on weekends and the best tip for this spot could be please don't come to Bowen island with a low tank during the weekends.

Use only if your option is to abandon your vehicle for want of gas…read more There have been some changes here since Marc's very accurate review a decade ago. Notably, a change of ownership. The old owner was a pillar of the community, and was the milk of human kindness. Fast forward a decade, and you will find the new owner as charming as a scud missile, and the price gouging utterly appalling. They have a monopoly here, and they couldn't give a tinker's fart what you think. When they eventually lose the business when competitors appear, I suppose the penny will drop then...when it's too late. A real pity that they are stupid enough to allow this to happen, because as Marc noted, the station is a real throwback, and there is an unmistakable charm about this old business.

This is an easy access gas station with lots pump stations so limited wait times. The gas prices…read moreseem to be competitve with the marker and offer tap CC service on the pumps for easy fill ups. Inside the mini mart area they offer some great grab and go items for snacks, the staff is rather friendly and helped me located the items I wanted to purchase. They have soft drinks and ice cream which of course makes it double the appeal :)

I've gassed up my car here quite a few times, as this station is conveniently located on Oak by…read more42nd, near the Van Dusen Gardens, various synagogues and churches, the JCC, BC Children's Hospital and the Canadian Blood Services center. The last time I visited here, I pulled up to pump 1 and went inside to pay. Upon returning to the pump, I was dismayed that it didn't work. I had to return inside three times before the clerk had to cancel and refund my payment, then advise me to pull up to another pump (so I had to pay again). Argh. At least, at the new pump, everything worked. I'm not dinging this station for this one minor issue. It was an anomaly. Every other time I've been here, everything's worked fine. And the clerk inside is always super nice and helpful. The inside of the associated convenience store has always been spotless, and large, with a ton of selections for foods and beverages. There are lots of pre-made dishes (and they don't look like the crappy fare in most gas station stores, either). One thing I LOVED here: they have a decent selection of Jewish foods! Yes, in the gas station store! There are Manischewitz cake mixes and matzah and other kosher canned and jarred foods, and Jewish candles and other small staples. I've never seen this stuff at a gas station and, despited being exorbitantly priced, I was impressed they stocked this stuff. This station has extended hours of operation, but there is no car wash here (unfortunately).

I wanted to like this Petro-Canada, but when I paid with my gift card at the cashier for 20 dollars…read moreof gas, I got only 19.50 cents worth of gas. The receipt said only 20 dollars of gas and my tank wasn't even half full. Think twice before you get gas at this station!!! On another note, they serve fresh pizzas and hot dogs.

This gas station has been around for a long time. One thing that's really nice about it is that it…read moresi really wide. Basically there's never a lineup here. The store is now branded as 7-Eleven, which is good for getting random snacks and stuff if needed.

Esso @ Boundary Rd and Imperial St, BC…read more I paid for $10 gas and pump 2 gave me no gas, still charged me the full $10. I politely explained the situation and asked for a refund, showing my receipt and my 14km mileage remaining. The clerk decided to shout at me, accuse me of theft and whatnot. I filed a Police report. We still do this for theft, right? Do NOT recommend. Instead, go to a gas station that gives you the gas you paid for, and one with staff that don't accuse you of theft right off the bat, with zero provocation. I will be taking my money to Shell going forward.

I passed by this gas station and decided to pull in to gas up since the price was really good. At…read moreunder $1.40/L when the rest of the lower mainland was looking at $1.50+/L or more that day made it a no-brainer. Yay to cheaper gas. The place is undergoing renovation now, but there is still a small container office on the south side where you can still get snacks and pay for gas. The place is big with many pumps available. Next to it is the car wash section.

One of the better gas stations that are one of many along going east on Fraser Highway towards…read moreAbbotsford and Highway 1, here's why: - Lots of gas pumps that are spaced out that include diesel for the big trucks - Good convenience store that sells hot food - Free air at the air hose - Decent bathrooms

Gas station out by the PNE area…read more The pumps are only 1 per aisle, which is always great for not having to wait for people. This location doesn't have free air which sucks. There's a 7-Eleven attached for those who are hungry, though there's also a McDonald's a block away. Oh yeah, this place also sells the office tank style Tim Hortons coffee.

If I ever bothered to 'check in' here, I would be the almighty god of this convenience store (and…read moregas station, but I don't drive so whatever). It is pricey, but they have almost all the emergency necessities I've ever needed. Milk, eggs, peanut butter, bread, juice, kraft dinner, munchies, tampons.. you got it! And as of recently they started carrying CHEESE. It's all fairly overpriced but since it is so close to my house I just ignore that. There is usually a good deal on one of their energy drink varieties and the vitamin waters.. and they have pizza pretzels. Aw yeah! Oh, and they have one of those miniature Tim Horton's inside. The kind that makes bagels, donuts, and sandwiches but you're S.O.L if you want soup. Bonus items to note: a large variety of pizza pop flavours, perogies, a decent ice cream selection, all of the different milk percentages (but no soy?) and tons of kitchen cupboard essentials like pancake mix. They need to be open 24 hours or something. They're the only convenience store near my house and everyone must cater to me at all times.