Daughter and I found and stopped into this interesting little shop during our first walkabout in…read morethe village of Harrison Hot Springs during a recent stay. The shop is an outlet of the main shop, 'The Happy Prospector', located in Agassiz (just off the road coming into Harrison). I suspect it was the wood carvings resembling Halloween pumpkins, neatly arranged outside, that first caught our attention and beckoned us in. But once inside, we were treated to the sights of all sorts of arts, crafts, and "such" (wood, rock, and mineral offerings, art prints and paintings, and other handcrafts), and so enjoyed the friendly help and assistance of a personable 'host', who really made our visit to the shop so worthwhile. We stopped at the main shop on the way home, but were too early, and it had not opened as yet. Will save it for our next trip to the area. In the meantime, we're happy to have found the shop in Harrison, and sure enjoyed checking it out.

It is very small, "fully-packed" with selections, wonderful staff, and I sure enjoy shopping and…read morebrowsing there!! During our most recent stay (of a few days/nights, late-May/14), dropping into Island Gifts was a much-enjoyed stop during my early-morning walkabouts. Unlike most shops in Harrison, it opens at 9:30am ... perfect for me, as I'm 'up, out, and about' rather early (and especially so for Harrison!!), and could conclude my various 'within' the village walkabouts with a stop there. It is geared to the tourists in town looking to catch something to take home to remember their stay, or small gifts to remember family or friends. There's a wide selection of offerings at all price points -- from very inexpensive, to not so, and a whole range in-between. And that includes a great selection of art cards by local, BC artist Sue Coleman. It's a fun place to drop in, take a look around, share some stories during your browsing, and whether you leave with a purchase or not, you can take home some fond memories of your stay in Harrison. Well, that's how this fine little shop works for me!!

We discovered Springs Gifts & Souvenirs during a stay in Harrison last July. It was a new-to-us…read moreshop, and still quite newly-located in the village of Harrison as well. For us, it was 'refreshing' to see a new replacement to the store we had known to occupy this particular location during past several trips, so we were both anxious and curious to stop in and check it out. The store was clean and tidy, the offerings very neatly set up and arranged. Once in, and walking about the shop, it soon became apparent, that what was being sold were quality, gifts and souvenirs. Some of the clothing offerings (name jackets, sweaters, and such), sure caught my attention. The service provided at the time was friendly and very helpful. Yeah! .. a fine addition to Harrison, and to this small, centrally-located Plaza of shops. Hopefully, we'll get back to Harrison before winter sets in, and be able to check out those jackets, and other offerings once again, when the outside temperature is more tempting to the cause!

Always a great time at banana art lab - a place where u can really just let your creative self tey…read morenew things on your own or with others! Highly recommend tufting and deco decorating! Lots of charm options and deco cream. If u choose to paint over a figure/sculpture, please keep in mind that you will need to come back to pick it up once it fully dries. Everything else u can take home to dry or once its completed :)

The woman who helped us was soooooo nice. I wish I would have gotten her name. We did rings and she…read morehelped us each step of the way. She was patient and understanding. Nothing felt like it was a mistake. It was me and my 6yo. I would definitely go back.

Prices are great and the lady who works there is so funny and sweet. Highly recommend!read more

Pottery, glass making, paint classes - This is a wonderful place to relax, get away and spend hours…read moreat. I wish there was more of a selection for pottery but overall a great experience for yourself or for a gathering.

We happened upon this one-day event while camping nearby. It was a warm and sunny Saturday so the…read moreperfect day for a festival. Confession: this was my first Bigfoot Festival and, as a closet fan of everything sasquatch, I was sorta excited about it! It turns out the festival was a fundraiser for some improvements to a nearby park, more than an informational or even entertainment-oriented gathering about that mysterious, tall, hairy beast that is said to roam the nearby forests. There were a ton of really cute art booths, many featuring bigfoot-related items, as well as a coloring contest for the kids and a musical stage (although we were there for an hour and never heard a note of live music). There were a few food booths, but the lines were long so we didn't partake. We kept wandering around hoping we'd find a beer garden to help us cool off but, sadly, there wasn't a beer in sight. This might have been the first year for the festival, so maybe they'll make some improvements to make it more fun the next time around. I love a good art fair, but having more squatch-related info/entertainment, some music, and music would have made it worth returning another time.

The Maple Falls Bigfoot Festival is awesome !! I've been a vendor there for 2 years and the live…read moremusic, happy faces, engaging people and organized event keep me coming back !! So many different vendors to choose from with decent pricing !! Food trucks, shaved ice and face painting for the kiddos and much more !!

Daughter and I "discovered" Heaven N Earth Gallery via a walkabout, during a recent overnight stay…read morein Hope. During our visit, we were told they had closed their former location, and re-located to this more central area of the downtown a short while ago. A new, first time visit for us. The storefront gallery space, though very small in size, presented/offered a quite wide & fine selection of hand crafted arts & crafts -- with everything very nicely arranged and displayed. What especially caught our eyes -- the various hats (especially one we thought Mom would love, but we needed her head to size!!), and sweaters (wool, knitted - different styles, and all so great looking!). We need another look!! And hopefully, that will come with another visit to Hope in the not too distant future!!

There is lots of supply here for quilters, clothing sewing and even some canvas products. They…read morealways seem to have what I need and can help me find it in the store. Store hours are short, however.Plan ahead

I was so excited to find a store with so much beautiful fabric! Service was friendly and quick she…read morefound me I didn't have to search for assistance!

This is a great little shop featuring 100% Canadian handmade products!…read more Everything from Ceramics, Glass Sculptures, Wood Carvings, Magnets, Greeting Cards and everything in between. We found a great votive candle holder, that looks like crushed glass, for under $30! Take a look ;)

Rude owner. As I was shopping in her store, I hear someone behind me saying "No thanks! We're…read moregood!" I assumed the voice was directed at someone else. She then came over and covered up the thing I was about to take a picture of with her hands. Apparently, she minded me taking a picture in her store. Having a policy against photos is short-sighted, but certainly her right. I was bothered by the rudeness more than the policy. I'll take my business elsewhere, and encourage you to do the same.

Unfortunately, this company is no longer in business -- they gave excellent service, were always…read moreready to help with any craft project problems, whether you bought the yarn from them or not. Am very sorry they closed down (retired), and miss them. Thanks Debbie for your great teaching skills and readiness to share. The shop carried a more-than-adequate selection of yarns.

This was probably the single best trip I've ever had to a crafting store. The stock is incredibly…read morevaried, and the staff are ever so polite and attentive! This is the only physical store I know of that carries safety eyes, and they had so many varieties! I could have spent hours in there trying to see everything they had, but in my opinion they are definitely the end all for all your needlework needs!