I love this place! The staff are so nice and helpful and they have a really good selection of books…read moreand furniture for reasonable prices. Definitely one of my favorite thrift stores!

If you're looking to fill your day wandering around getting lost in a sea of retro memories and…read moreinviting odds and ends, this is the place for you. It's huge and packed to the brim with lots of goodies for you to oogle at. There's quite literally, something for everyone, as all price ranges and styles are accounted for. Everything from furniture, to vintage flags, to parking meters. Definitely worth checking out as a part of a nice daytrip.

I did enjoy walking around the Antique market as they had quite a large selection of awesome things…read morebut everything was very expensive! You can expect everything from furniture, art, china, militaria, coins, jewellery, mini vehicles, etc. If you love watching American Pickers, well you will love this place as this is the aftermath of buying it cheap, cleaning it up and selling at a very high price. They also have bulk shop just like bulk barn attached to it. Over all if you are checking the market out make sure you check out the Antique store as well.

Till just a few weeks ago, didn't realize that this existed in Guelph, even though we have passed…read moreit a 100 times. Glad we were introduced by family. We bought some kitchen cleaning supplies that were brand new and at very reasonable prices. Some of the furniture was in very good condition. A lot hardware as in sale - some brand new. Would not mind coming back to shop for odds and ends and for hobby projects.

Flip! I wish I had known about this Habitat Restore when I was a lowly U of Guelph student. It's…read moreloaded with sweet second hand goods. Kitchen appliances, computer chairs, retro kitchen dining sets, crappy vintage floral couches, CRT televisions, stereos, desk lamps, ironic scenic paintings and BLINDS. Every student needs real blinds instead of those see-through bedsheets that are a peeping tom's dream-come-true. This place has all the furnishing you need to put together a student dwelling! If you're doing renovations, they have supplies like surplus tiles, light fixtures, even unopened cans of paint and caulking. It's a good deal, worth checking out and it all goes to a good cause. They also accept donations if you're moving out and don't have time to sell your furniture, etc.

Fantastic outdoor antique market located in Guelph pretty much right off of the 401. It's opened…read morefrom the end of April to the end of October - RAIN OR SHINE. The vendors here have a beautiful collection of their antiques, set up in extremely artsy ways. I highly recommend going in fall - the feel of the market is just perfect; walking along antique shops while being surrounded by bright colourful leaves on the outskirts of the market. There are tons of parking spaces. When you go in, it's $2 per adult. The outside of the market is set up with vendors under tents (similar to the ones you'll see at St. Jacobs market. Keep walking though, and when you reach the centre of the Aberfoyle Antique Market, you will be amazed at the space; each vendor has their own design to their space. There are Saturday special shows every year; this costs $8 for admission, but they have added the amount of vendors in the space, making it more worthwhile to come! The food stalls here smell delicious - definitely worth the trip if you ask me!

There's a first time for everything and for $5 you can see for yourself! The Aberfoyle Antique…read moreMarket has a huge array of shops and goods to peruse. There were all kinds of items from glass dishes, to dolls, records, furniture, clothes, collectibles, metal tools, books all sorts of things. Prices were reasonable. I could spend all day looking around. There were a few cafe and snack stand options. The cafe had some seating and some a lineup when we were there on a Sunday afternoon. We sat in an outdoor patio area with tables and umbrellas - it was very nice to have a place to rest and have a coffee. I would definitely come here again.

I always like to go to Out of the Past when I'm looking for something funky…read more I've been to their locations in both Hamilton and Kitchener and I must say that the one in Kitchener is MUCH more awesome! The girl that was working the counter was friendly and helpful, even when they didn't have what I was looking for. But whether you're on the hunt for a funky vintage dress, fun alternative spiked jewellery, or something to add to your goth/steampunk wardrobe, Out of the Past most likely has something for you. I've found everything there from vintage back braces to Ugly Christmas Sweaters, to huge spiked collars, to military wear, to Lipservice and TRIPP clothing. It's kind of hit-or-miss if they'll have what you want, being as a lot of it is vintage. Of course they can't guarantee what will be there. . .but it's always an adventure going in and hunting around for that treasure that you feel is probably hiding just beyond your sight somewhere. . .

I never buy my clothes second hand so I can't comment on the thrift clothes but I can say I was…read morepleased with the new band tee I bought. I was originally looking for a Velvet Underground tee (the Andy Warhol one) but like Catacombs down the street they didn't have it. They did however have the Joy Division shirt that I've been looking for. The shirt was priced at $20 and the woman said that if I just pay with cash she won't charge any tax so another win. I also think the staff is really friendly but the place does look a little shady and the changing "rooms" are just little spaces with a curtain and a mirror on a chair lol

We had just finished up a lunch at the Crazy Canuck, which is attached to this Antique mall, and we…read moredecided to take a wander around and look at the booths. This place is great. It's a pretty large building, with a lot of booths of antiques, each with their own little specialties. We saw a dazzling array of things, everything from comic books to estate jewelry, to vintage oil cans. Lots of furniture on display. Some hand crafts, but not too many, mostly Mennonite quilts. I could have probably spent an entire day in this place, and there were times when Lee was poring over some of the booths as well. There's a central area for payment, and people there were nice and friendly. It was like going through a little museum in a way. I'd definitely give this place a visit if you're eating lunch or dinner here.

Great place to add to St Jacobs area. Lots of vinyl records, 45's and LP. Go here 4-5 times a year.read more

They've got a tiny store in the basement of a building at King and Erb, but it's a gem for finding…read morecheap, but current second-hand clothes. For students who love thrift shopping, but find it hard to find something for them each time, this store should leave you satisfied every time. Their prices are really fair as well, usually ranging between $10-$20 for an item of clothing. As an example, I've see ASOS shorts go for $16 (which could be 2-3 times as much originally) and an Aritzia winter coat go for $150 (originally $300+). They often have brands you'll recognize like Zara, American Apparel, Aritzia, Urban Outfitters, etc. and they post their new arrivals on Instagram, but since they don't hold new arrivals those clothes can get snatched up within the day. They also sell accessories like sunglasses, atlas watches, scarves, and necklaces. The store itself is really nice and quaint. It's got an industrial style with brick walls and wooden furnishings. They also have a change room and one person working to help you out.

3.5. Quaint little consignment shop with selections for men and women. Prices are reasonable, and…read moresometimes you can get quite a steal. There's a lot of H&M and Forever 21 finds (it is a university town), but you'll also see nicer brands like BDG or Guess. I'm a little disappointed there's less vintage pieces that weren't large. However, they do a really good job of creating a cool mood through their displays and decor and indie music - even the plainest tank can catch your eye. Overall, a cute spot to stop by if you're in the area. Support sustainable local shops!