Still Life is a boutique that has been around since '84, but has totally revamped in terms of…read moreoffering more of local designers in '07 when the ownership changed. They offer clothing, shoes, accessories, and clothing for both men and women, and the selection is pretty large! Brands include Storm & Marie, Filippa K, Sunja Link, and OSC. After a recent trip to Canada, I've been kind of super obsessed with some Canadian brands and want to hoard some more - there was one designer (Sunja Link) that I really fell in love with, but her new pieces are always out of stock or sold out completely within days! Still Life came to the rescue when they had a certain item in a different color that I was eyeing on, so I snagged it. They were also having some great sales, so I was able to purchase a winter jacket (OSC) as well! I also love that you can count on the fact that the pieces that you receive will be of high quality and made extremely well. I loved the super great deals, the semi-quick shipping (there was a little snafu in terms of getting the package to me, but I just need to request a signature authorization the next time), the careful shipment/packaging, as well as the great customer service follow-up (a representative actually reached out see if I received my order and if everything was of perfect quality!). If you're looking for independent and awesome local Canadian designer goods, check Still Life out! :D +great selection of Canadian designer goods +great customer service! +occasional deals and sales

I was feeling a bit blue because it has been a long and hard pandemic and nothing fits me. After an…read moreafternoon shopping and not finding anything, I walked into this shop and I was very hopeful because everything looked really cute from the get-go. I was looking to buy a few new items. I am also very cognizant that we are in a global pandemic and I have been sanitizing my hands and wearing a mask consistently. I do have an autoimmune issue, so I am aware. I am not the type of person who ignores public health mandates, but I was just so excited to be in this store I didn't see the hand sanitizer to the right as I walked in. AS soon as I started looking, like maybe I had been in the shop for about 5 seconds, this lady storms over to me and loudly demands I use the sanitizer. It was just so abrupt and really rude and embarrassing, I couldn't even respond. Her tone was so off-putting and made me feel like I was absolute trash. I worked in boutiques in New York for years in my 20s and waited tables as a college student and as a graduate student. I never spoke to people like this. Ever. It was clear to me by her really abrasive attitude that I didn't belong in that store so I sanitized my hands and left literally in tears.

This particular location of Roots is my favorite and the only one that I've given 5 stars. The size…read moreof this Roots is comparable with some other Roots locations but they are the most well stocked Roots location with clothing in my sizes, and it was at this location that I discovered Yoga Jeans! :) Roots is one of my favorite clothing stores ever. The Roots clothing style is very classy, but comfortable and still somewhat stylish. They also draw a lot of inspiration for their women's clothing from yoga, and I love yoga so maybe that explains it. Their sweaters and wraps are beautiful and I've found the best yoga jeans here (separate brand but I haven't found many places that carry them). They also make quality leather goods, and have neat country and hockey clothing lines. It's a good thing that there's no stores in the States or I would be broke. But, it's also a shame that there aren't more stores in the States because of the sales and provincial taxes in Canada, but here's to supporting Canadians through my addiction to Roots! ;)

As always ...so nice!! Canadian customer service at its best!! Love the clothes. Wish they had…read moremore kids stuff but I did get a few baby outfits for gifts!!

Great shop, beautiful clothes ,scarfs great. Some designs are one of a kind, so lovely. Staff are…read morefriendly and Manager, Maggie was great very Helpful and charming. I love the dress and scarfs I bought and I am already regretting I didn't buy more. The

I love this shop! Local designers, gorgeous and elegant clothes. They also have many beautifully…read morehandmade crafts from India through a Fair Trade program. A really interesting shop, I definitely will come back for more stuff!

If you want some beautiful, vintage inspired pieces for your closet you need to come to Pom Pom…read moreBoutique. The location down Trounce Alley is also completely perfect for a store like this. There are cats everywhere. Need I say more? Cat ladies will love this place. I got two dresses and then some other clothing for my sisters. The place is just awesome and I could see myself wearing a lot of the clothing there. I think there is something for everyone because my sisters and I are all completely different people, but we were able to find something for each of us. The owner is also a sweet lady who loves to help and obviously has great fashion sense. I can't wait to come back here with my sisters so we can shop up a storm at this fantastic place.

Helpful women that work there. They actually know a lot about fashion and dressing cute for all…read moretypes of occasions. They work with you and are creative. Very kind and helpful. I didn't like the clothes at most shops in Victoria but found a cute, unique and feminine sweater here. I found another clothing store I loved, but had terrible staff that were not helpful so I really appreciated how this place was staffed. They had lots of other cute stuff I almost got but I'm picky about fabrics and prefer natural stuff or used since I'm very eco-friendly and don't like adding to the micro plastic pollution to our landfills and waters.

Really cute stuff, amazing shop. Sales associate was incredibly rude. Followed my friends and I…read morearound the entire store and asked uncomfortable/personal questions. It felt as if she was accusing us of shoplifting, just because we were teenagers. Heads up to any teenagers, not allowed to go in without a parent...

Tucked away in one of the buildings off Main Street, this shop has some unique finds. The owner…read more(tall gentleman) was friendly and helpful. He was quick to ask if we needed assistance and offered a 15% discount for Veterans Day. We picked up a few pieces of clothing from inside the shop as well as from the "bargain" rack just outside. You can't beat their prices (especially on the island) and the clothes are well-made.

This is such an amazing gem to find beautifully curated current clothing. The owners have a great…read moreeye for choosing a diverse variety of stylish items for every age group. It is rare that I go in there and don't leave with a new item in hand. The stock changes often and it is my must go to store when I am needing a wardrobe addition.

Very impressed by the curated selection of designer and high-end wear. The new owner is gracious…read moreand welcoming, and a steady stream of consigners visited while I was browsing. Lots of Kate Spade and an excellent selection of handbags. Will definitely visit again.

Will never shop here again! Bought a blouse on Friday and decided over th weekend it was not…read moresuitable so went to return it the following Tuesda. Was advised they do not do returns. = only store credits or exchanges. All tags were still on the blouse and it was evident it had never been worn. I asked why someone had not advised me of the store policy and the clerk said I should have read the sign on the counter at the time of purchase. She had to move items around for me to even note there was a sign. She also pointed out that it was at the bottom of the receipt. Had I known I could not return the blouse I would never have purchased it as I wanted to try it on with the planed outfit to see if it worked. As a customer I expect that the store employees would have an obligation to advise of a no return policy prior to purchase and anything less then this just seems dishonest and sneaky.

Great casual wear. Staff is really knowledgable about what they have. And they have a lot of…read moremerchandise!

I really like coming into this store. We come in every time…read morewe visit Victoria. The people are very friendly and helpful. They have a little bit of something for everyone. The prices may vary on selected items. Thanks for making the experience nice as always.

Getting into spearfishing and freediving, Mick and his team have been invaluable, constantly…read morehelpful, and very patient with my ongoing questions, near-buys, and window shopping (for lack of a better term). I'm really the worst kind of customer, but they've served me well nonetheless. Whether by email, phone, or in person. I appreciate it so much that I can't really shop anywhere else. Great service is worth any minor discrepancy in prices.