Canada Four Corners in a cute art shop tucked between various parliament buildings. The store has a…read morevariety of goods (T-shirts, postcards, maple syrup, and various paintings) all reasonable priced for being in the capital. They offered a large number art pieces and other items from indigenous groups. I was able to meet the artist for one of the shops painting and she was such a nice person and provided amazing service.

Today (at around 15:30), December 6th, my wife and I went to the store and bought a few items as…read moresouvenirs for family and friends back in Chile. Today, our experience at the store was not the best (to say it nicely). I don't expect to be attended by someone with a smile on their face, but I do expect to be attended with the same cordiality as I do when shopping. The woman at the register was a rude. When we arrived, we said hello but got no response back. Then, at the moment of paying, my credit card didn't work, so I had to try with a different one the did work (could that be what upset her?). Then, she instead of putting our purchased items on the bag she threw them very rudely (luckily they were not fragile). Finally, she did not asked me but kind of ordered me to take the receipts printed by the POS machine (the failed and the approved ones) but I declined and told her to discard them. I took that as an insult because of the way she talked to me. If someone doesn't like their job, it is not my fault. Maybe she could take that rudeness with her boss. I'm from Chile, visiting friends in town, and they encouraged me to write this complaint. Last time I visited Ottawa (ten years ago), I shopped at the store and had a great experience. Now, I don't really know if I will be shopping there again. To be honest, I never expected this kind of service in Canada.

This dollar store is one of the best dollar stores in Ottawa, in my opinion. However, they have…read moremany items that are more than a dollar. In fact they have items that are $20+. So it's more like a discount store or a bargain store. Nonetheless, they have lots of cool stuff. They have tons of arts and crafts items. If you are a scrapbooker, you will find lots of scrap book materials here! This store has a lot of party accessories (e.g. for bridal showers, baby showers, milestone birthdays, etc.). They also have lots of mylar balloons that you can choose from and they will fill them with helium right there for you. They have the usual dollar store items as well. It's located in the Chapman Mills Marketplace in Barrhaven, so lots of free parking. It's near the Dairy Queen.

Poor value. Place is dirty and messy…read more Poor service. Staff are not helpful and rude.

Since we are currently in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic and only essential services are open,…read moreParty Mart is obviously closed. This review is from happier times, when things were normal, and Party Mart was open. This Party Mart in Kanata has a different layout than the other big party stores in Ottawa. They have a costumes section and a party supplies section which are separated by a small walkway, so it's actually like two stores in one. Admittedly, I only go to this location around Halloween to look for more pieces to add to my ever-growing costume collection, because I pretty much hate the Kanata Centrum (with it's weird layout and I try to avoid the complex as much as possible), which is where this Party Mart is located. During Halloween they have a great selection of costumes and accessories. They even have a clearance section with pretty decent prices. Not quite as cheap as Party City, but significantly lower than regular prices. The party supplies section is good and comparable to Party City. Staff are nice. Lots of free parking in the Kanata Centrum parking lot. Now the Kanata Centrum is a huge messed up maze, so Party Mart is near the Dollarama. It's in the same area as Bangkok Buri and Digby's.

This is one of the nicest gift shops I have seen associated with a museum - wide variety which…read moreincluded books, clothing, ornaments, crafts etc. associated with either the museum itself or exhibits. I picked up a very nice book related to their current temporary exhibit as well as some mementos - everything was well displayed & not overly pricey as far as traditional gift shops go. Staff were knowledgeable about their products and very helpful. Great way to wrap up your visit to the museum!

I must have been in 100 gift shops over my 10 days in Ontario and Québec. Over that time, there…read morewasn't one with better quality items that the Canadian Museum of History (Musée Canadien de l'Histoire) gift shop/boutique. Let's start with the more standard stuff: High quality hoodies, sweaters, t-shirts, hats, mugs, bags, keychains, cards, and lanyards (to name a few) ... most bright red, emblazoned with maple leaves and other famous Canadian locales placed front-and-center. Then there's plenty in French and things that may specifically appeal to the French and French-Canadian. My personal fave is the whole section (with shirts, books, etc.) dedicated to the famed Astérix et Obélix cartoon -- a staple in French humor since the late 1950s. And, of course, the thing that sets this gift shop apart is all the books, bags, t-shirts, posters, jewelry, blankets, scarves, shawls, plush toys, keychains, magnets, boxes, ties, totes, carvings, ornaments, brooches, journals, etc., specifically related to the Museum's exhibits past and present. I can't stress it enough how exceptional a place this is if you want a book on all facets of Canadian history ... both publications by the Museum itself and those seminal works on Canadian history and life. As well, no store I've been to in Canada compares when it comes to carvings, totems, and other items related to the Inuit and First Nations. It's such a great store, I'll say make sure you don't forget to see the Museum itself!!!!

While exploring ByWard Market, I came across The Crazy Moose of Ottawa. I'm a tourist. It had…read moreclothing and souvenirs for tourists. Perfect! There's a huge moose decked in a buffalo plaid vest and hat that you encounter when you walk in. A lot of clothing, from full-zip hoodies, to t-shirts that either have Ottawa or Canada on them, can be found in this store, among other merchandise. Prices are decent. You can get a t-shirt for $10. The quality is pretty good for the price that you pay. You can also get maple syrup, ice wine chocolate, plushies, and more. There's a clearance section at the back of the store. A male staffer was talking to his female counterpart about some person who came into the store and caused a disturbance. He made mention of filing a grievance with the police. He then left the store. i had found a t-shirt that I liked. I went to pay for it. The woman at the counter said that it was cash only. There was a payment machine on the counter. Interesting. I let her know that it was unfortunate that it was strictly cash. I put the article of clothing away and left this store. As a tourist, I don't carry a wad of cash on me. As a Canadian, I don't either. It's such a ridiculous restriction placed on tourists and shoppers who want convenience and don't want to handle cash post-pandemic. This store does not have an ATM to withdraw cash. Instead, you need to walk over to Rideau Street to find a bank, figure out how much money you need to withdraw, and head back to this store to make a purchase. Highly inconvenient. If you are dying to make a purchase here, I recommend arming yourself with cash before dropping by. Otherwise, don't come here thinking that you can use a debit or credit card to make a purchase. (309)

When I was in the store looking for T-shirts for gifts, I needed help but the clerks were all…read moresitting on counters at the cash area playing video games. I walked out of the store.

Ah, Sparks Street Mall! I was doing all things touristy on Canada Day around Parliament Hill. I…read moredecided to walk down a block and check out this street that I hadn't set foot on for at least a decade. Sparks Street Mall is essentially a pedestrian strip mall with a bunch of shops, eateries, and more. It's nice, especially with various performances scattered along the street to celebrate the country's national day. I dig that you don't have to deal with traffic along this street, especially on Canada Day. It was nice casually roaming around, seeing how everyone was into wearing red and white, and taking paper Canada flags from folks to wave around. I have a few memories visiting this stretch over the years. There was a time where I was so busy with work that being on vacation made me realize that I should get a haircut. I started getting haircuts on vacation. My first one was at a salon on Sparks Street. I don't recall the name of it. I'm pretty sure that it is long gone. It was owned by a husband and wife team. They were hands-on running the business, and did all the hair cutting and styling. I recently had lunch at Bier Markt. I realized that it had taken over the old Zellers store, along with Winners at the corner. The eatery was buzzing. It looks a bit weird seeing a huge patio in front of a store that I loved. I bought a Jann Arden CD and a portable CD player at this Zellers. It brought back some cool memories. I also remember some sort of public service announcement (PSA) on television of a woman rattling off, "56 Sparks Street. Ottawa," as a young kid. I was perhaps four years old at the time, already exhibiting a thing for numbers. I didn't know what she was talking about, though. Well, I did visit 56 Sparks Street on my most recent trip. There was a sign on the building. She actually said, "This is Lotta Hitschmanova of the Unitarian Service. 56 Sparks Street. Ottawa," in this PSA. I'm pretty sure that I couldn't spell this woman's name as a four-year-old kid. I still can't as an adult. She was attempting to get Canadians to help others in need in far away places. Lotta held a PhD in philosophy and died in 1990. The Unitarian Service of Canada still exists, but under SeedChange. It is still at 56 Sparks Street. Ottawa. I managed to take in an outdoor musical performance in front of the CBC-Radio Canada building. I nearly bought bubble tea at a small ramen place before the thunderstorms and rain caused everyone to seek shelter. Great memories getting caught in a downpour without an umbrella are now with me. Luckily, I had a Canada cap on and managed to walk to my car parked at the National Arts Centre. This stretch is cool, with a lot of history and self-discovery. I always learn so much when I'm walking along streets as a tourist and spot buildings of interest. It forces me to do some research if an informational sign isn't there for me to read. The Post Office building at 59 Sparks Street is a good example, with a running Canada Post across from it. I feel that this street is more for tourists like me. If you're into shopping, box stores elsewhere would be better. If you're staying downtown, it's cool coming here to check it out. I love the history. I also love the charm of souvenir shops and eateries with live music outdoors on dry days that makes this street cool. (256)

I love Sparks Street Mall!! It's a pedestrian strip full of restaurants such as the famous Riviera,…read moreas well as The 3 Brewers, The Rabbit Hole, and Nates Deli. There is not a lot of shopping, but there is a Winners, and who doesn't love Winners? Sparks Street also holds events on the strip like the Ribfest, poutine fest as well as pop up night markets. The strip is decked out during the holidays with tons of beautiful lights. Access to the LRT and a quick walk to the Parliament.

5 stars for the sign/font. Funny it's next to a "spa", JADE…read moreSPA. KIDDYTOWN is out of business.

The closed quarters are misleading. Yes, the space is small and yes, the size is emphasized by the…read moreseemingly massive amounts of stock. The area isn't really cluttered like it might seem at first glance, however. Items are organized by type and age range. Needful things for the littlest ones seem to take up the front of the store: Robeez, layette sets and age-appropriate toys. There are things for the bigger kids, too. I've found that all I need to do is ask and I can be shown exactly what I'm looking for. My most recent venture involved a raincoat. The sales associate who helped me was fantastic. She showed me the selection and even offered suggestions in a way that was helpful and without pressure, all while taking into consideration what my preschool age son might like. She even involved him in the process, much to his delight. The prices are reasonable, in some cases even a few dollars less than what you could expect to pay at a bigger store.

The store seems a bit small from outside, but has held a whole world inside it. Most of the stuff…read moreare made in China and handmade goods from China. You can find goods from plates, decorations, cups, chopsticks, kettles, China set, etc. for a reasonable price. They also sell spices, noodle, curry pate, etc. The owner is a nice and friendly lady that gives you space to walk around the store and pick what you want.

This is a tiny little store in the market. It sits beside The Sausage Kitchen and has a pretty…read morecool window display. When you walk into the place it looks like a mix of a convenience store, a store from Chinatown that sells dishes and kitchenware, a grocery store and I have no idea what else. The place is really cluttered and cramped. When walking down certain isles it has enough room for 1 and a half people. They carry a lot of dishes and items for cheap but you can definitely get them cheaper in Chinatown. The produce in here isn't the freshest. The sauces in here are pricey as well but it's convenient place for an Asian centric store.