Price was competitive, and they were easy to communicate with. Patrick showed up on time, and got…read morerid of our junk quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend!

Had a fellow named Mark come over to remove construction wood from our garage…read more Very friendly, and transparent about the pricing before he started. Provided me with an estimate and then took care of everything very quickly, filling up about a 1/4 load. Would definitely call them again, when I have big items or cannot do a run to the transfer station.

Ainsworth Custom Design also has a wonderful gift shop featuring many local designers/artists…read more Looking for something unique and local? This is the place to go. There's something for everyone, greeting cards, painted stemware and paintings just to name a few examples of what the gift shop/gallery has to offer. Some of my work is there as well. http://www.lauraeveleigh.com Made Locally With Love. Show your support for local artists and designers with a gift from Ainsworth Custom Design.

Consignment store for local artists. They carry very unique and clever artworks. Specializing in…read moretrendy furniture items. There are 2 levels and once upstairs, you'll also see some pretty decor for kids bedrooms. There's something for everyone: jewelry, tea cozies, decorated glasses, cards, furniture, plus they do custom metal work. They have a metal reindeer at the entrance - very cute.

Burns Bog is such an important piece of land, do yourself a favour and visit it at least once…read more There is such an incredible amount of history wrapped in the area and the biodiversity is something that you won't find anywhere else. Parking is at the back of Plant Ice and there's another trail system that hooks onto the bog trail. Each season offers something a little different and the land is always changing. The Burns Bog Society has recently added a new boardwalk addition which is a nice touch. All in all you'll find about 3km of boardwalk winding through the bog with information placards explaining the history and stories of the area. It's super accessible and wide enough to take a stroller or wheelchair through. There's chicken wire on the path but it can still be a bit slick depending on how damp out it is. Go. Everyone should go at least once.

Brad Powell from Cloverdale Glass turned up to our office on Tuesday at very short notice since our…read moreoffice was smashed into overnight. He was professional, and kind... we were quite concerned about this damage, but Mr Powell was able to fix the door, including a temporary panel until he could source a panel with mail slot (we're a charity/business and we still get a lot of mail from Canada Post). Sure enough, Mr Powell turned again Thursday morning to replace the temporary panel with permanent one, and finish the job, now we can get our mail again. Top notch service, work and very kind interpersonal interactions with me and our staff.

I recently was gifted a necklace by my parents, and this piece belonged to my paternal grandmother…read more It is over 100 years old and very precious to me. I want to wear it 24/7 but my mother advised me to take it to a "good" jeweler to check to see if the chain was sturdy enough for constant wear, and to double-check the clasp to ensure it was strong. Makes sense. I enquired with my closest friend who's lived in Van since the 70's, and she immediately referred me to Martin Smith. She said he's the only person she entrusted to appraise her deceased mom's jewelry and to repair and clean her cherished rings and pendants. I subsequently found out a very established neighbor of mine also knows Martin well and she, too, would only take her jewelry pieces to him for care. Seems all the ladies I know who have "important" pieces trust Martin. That's good enough for me! I made an appointment with Martin online and visited the store earlier today. First, I must say, this block on W. 57th St. is so cute, with cafe's and cute shops. I also appreciated all the free street parking here, on both sides of the street. Such a refreshing change. The shop is small but packed with gorgeous displays of sparking jewelry pieces. There is a workshop on the premises, so I presume the jewelry is created on site. There was quite a wide range of styles of pieces here, and lots of gem stones and lots of diamonds. Many were "lab grown" diamonds (which I appreciated). I was impressed with the quality of the artistry. There also were some high-end household accessories at the front of the shop (i.e., some pottery pieces, service wear, stemware, soaps and candles, etc.). Despite these items, I'd estimate that 90% of the shop is devoted to jewelry. Martin was so personable and friendly, and he clearly knows "his stuff", as my mother would say (lol!). He checked my necklace with some sort of monocle and assured me that the chain and the clasp were sturdy and good to go. He tightened one link and I asked him, what do I owe him, and he said nothing, he was happy to help out. Just...wow. I can't speak highly enough of my experience here. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this shop for anyone's high quality jewelry needs.

Always trust Martin and Barbara when looking for a special gift or for something creative in…read morejewelry. Excellent quality and selection and Martin is a master goldsmith when it comes to making custom pieces!

I have called a few other companies for the disposal of an old car before contacting Glenn. All the…read moreother companies either did not show up as promised, or gave me a quote and then called just before the scheduled pick-up time to reduce the quote by half. This did not happen with Glenn. He paid me exactly what he quoted, and he showed up at the time he said he would. He is cheerful and friendly, the pick up was quick even though my car could no longer be started. I would definitely call Glenn again if I have another car to be scrapped.

Glen is definitely the most honest, flexible trades person I've dealt with. Provided a fair quote,…read morestuck to it with no surprises, and was very accommodating when I had to change pick up time at the last minute. Super friendly and my car arrived at it's destination without a scratch. Bonus: this is a local family business that I felt great supporting.

All in all it's is okay. If you need to clean your own stroller you should take this service. If…read moreyou bought a used stroller, do not use it. You better off cleaning it yourself or find other place. First is not 35 but 50 if it's a used stroller, and at the end I had to clean it myself again. The seat was cleaned pretty good but the other parts weren't, handle was not washed at all and there was dirt in the basket. It also had garage smell that didn't go off, so I had to wash it all again for the smell, took off canopy and just washed it in bath, so much difference and the smell is gone. Though repairs (stitched a tear on the front) was really good and worth it.

Both locations, Vancouver and Richmond provided us with exceptional service. We were given a…read moregenerous trade-in allowance for our old piano, and we are delighted with our new acquisition. Throughout the process, we received efficient and congenial service. We highly recommend Showcase Pianos! Jane & David Iwaasa

An excellent and highly positive experience!…read more I am pleased to leave a great review for Showcase Pianos and its owner Manuel where my family had purchased our first grand piano. Both stores are filled with a large variety of piano brands and Manuel was very patient who took the time to allow me time to demo any piano (even the Fazioli grands!) as long as I needed with no pressure at all. I was very satisfied with the staff and they are not only knowledgeable about their products, but are very polite and helpful. I told my friends to visit Showcase Pianos and they had a wonderful experience as well. The manager really listens to what my family's needs were and his staff were able to narrow down a few pianos for me to decide on based on my budget and piano skills. As an university student looking to replace an old piano, I was very keen on trying quality pianos that will not hurt my family's budget. I ultimately special ordered a piano that was fit for me and my sister's level of playing. Despite a delay, the piano arrived in perfect condition and Manuel was very pleasant to offer a slight compensation for the ordeal. Overall, my experience was very positive and I hold high regards for Manuel and his staff. My family is very happy with the piano and I highly recommend Showcase Pianos.