Kicking myself that I've not come in here sooner. I've been…read moreto a huge Bass Pro store when I lived in Calgary. It's not so much of a need for me as it is a novelty. I do like to fish but just don't go often enough anymore and I have a lot of gear already. It is dog friendly here and Santa was in store so off we went on a Sat at 1pm... And wow. Was blown away. The cool people are here! Lol! The men.... Are here! Nice customers, many with their own dogs! My pooch loved the display at the back with all the taxidermy deer, bear, geese etc. the running waterfall was a great effect on the mini mountain. The store was busy but well laid out. Clean. The huge signs above the sections tell you where to go. I was surprised at alllll the pet things. Gift ideas, spices. Xmas food items. Staff wear green shirts with name tags and they were so great and good to my dog. She was spoiled. Santa loves dogs too! We stayed at least 2 hours... Blew about $75 but I see this as an amazing outing every couple of weekends. Things are on clearance but scattered throughout the store. Washroom was at the front at the massive fireplace. Check outs didn't take long. Lol... I went thru x 2. Tons of parking.

UPDATE / NEWSFLASH: On October 3, 2016, it was announced that the Bass Pro Shops has acquired all…read moreCabela's stores in a $5.5 Billion Dollar USD deal! Will this store change branding to Bass Pro? That has not been decided yet. However, their stellar sales, breaking records in Canada, should be encouraging to Bass Pro. Stay tuned for details!! ________________ They've had spectacular attendance for their opening weekend - September 22-25 2016. I went in to see what it's like, comparing it to their biggest competition (Bass Pro is NOT located in Ottawa, unfortunately - but there is one in the outskirts of Toronto, which is where I have been.) This store was mobbed! There are many similarities, such as they've kept the taxidermists quite busy with all the animals on display. The entrance has several such displays set up, high above the entrance where people can't touch them. Bears, deer, etc. Everywhere I went, I could hear "pop! pop! pop!", and when I got to the back of the store, I found out why: there's a display of animals cavorting down a rock-mountain, and kids and adults alike are playing with wooden toy guns that produce a popping noise when they go off. Meanwhile, in the rest of the store, they sell fishing and hunting equipment, including a long counter where they sell rifles. They sell camouflage clothes, as well as footwear for all ages, and camping and cooking gear (I noticed a deep fryer). Cabela's does NOT have a huge fish tank. There was a fudge factory (with a lineup), and candied nuts (I had a sample; they were good!). I will go back again to take a closer look, and perhaps try some footwear on, when it will hopefully be a little less crowded.

I frequent hilltop on a regular basis for all my needs. I have known Joe Russell for a long time…read more Always treated with the upmost respect and hospitality. You'll find his customers and self to always be in good company. I enjoy looking and shopping whenever I can and merchandise is of great quality and of reasonable price. Joe always shares a wealth of knowledge of his products and if you can't find it he'll get it for you in a timely manner. All my repair jobs completed by him is always to my satisfaction. Couldn't recommend a better hunting supply shop it fits all my needs. Thanks Joe Willy

I used to do business with Joe nearly 30 years ago! He is a true gentleman that I trusted and…read moreadmired for his professionalism and honesty. A good man to do business with! Ron Frank Ft. Worth, Texas

I am not much of an outdoorsman. In fact, I am not even much of an indoorsman either. Anyhow, my…read morelack of outdoor skills, knowledge or comfort came to light when I met my sister-in-law's boyfriend. He is the epitome of outdoors - he lives up in the mountains of Washington State, drives an atv, hunts, rides horseback, owns bear repellant and can fish any body of water for his survival. I spotted Green Drake Outfitters one day as I was cruising along Wellington Street and decided to stop by to buy something/talk to the staff to acquire some sort of woods credibility (the opposite of street cred). Green Drake Outfitters (a green drake is a kind of fly they make lures of for fly fishing - some sort of outdoor sport) sells all kinds of fishing gear - the hats, these gloves for holding the fish tight as you wrest the hook from its mouth, vests to store your hooks, hip waders, all sorts of camoflage gear, etc. The prices? I have no idea if they are high or not, but the staff assured me they were middle of the road. Speaking of the staff, they seem very knowledgable - well, they were quite willing to spend time educating a city boy like me about all things outdoors - mostly for their own entertainment, I am sure! Anyhow, if you are interested in fishing or outdoor adventuring, then go to Green Drake Outfitters.

From the owner: Fly fishing equipment and accessories,read more

Oomen's took over from Forwarder Antiques at this location. The building itself is an antique!!…read moreIt's been challenging to run a business ever since COVID hit. Oomen's occupies the main floor only. They've been there for a couple of years. There's a lot of stuff on sale, so I've been getting good advice on which lures to use in this river (the Mighty St Lawrence!) and beefing up my fishing toolkit. Good prices on the rods and lures and weights now. I'm looking forward to trying them soon. The service has been knowledgeable and friendly. Unfortunately, I hear that they'll be closing in July. So go soon for best selection.

From the owner: We are passionate about fishing and providing our customers with the best gear and accessories to…read moremake their next trip an adventure to remember.

The official team store of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club…read more In honour of the end of my Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the Senators returning to the ice - this is the fourth review relating to my Ottawa Senators. Not only do you get my zealous insight - I get to catching up on the Yelp 30 day challenge. The Sens Store (formerly known as Sensations) is stationed at Gate 1 of Scotiabank Place - the home of YOUR OTTAWA SENATORS! The spacious Sens Store at Gate 1 is open daily, filled with righteous senatorial swag. While the official team store panoptic Ottawa Senators product, game-day is not the time to visit. If you come early to the area, be advised that the store closes 30 minutes prior to the main doors opening. This is because shoppers could access the arena without a ticket. On game days, save yourself the hassle and shop at one of the three alternative retail locations within the arena, open during every Senators home game: 1) the "Vintage" location on the club/100 level 2) the "Main Street" location at the top of the stairs on the 200 level. 3) the upper bowl/300 level. The main location at gate 1, carries the full sphere of product. Basically anything and everything with the Ottawa Senators logo can be found in The Sens Store. 11/30 - Yelp Ottawa's 30 Day Challenge!