Maybe this place was once the cat's meow, but when I was there recently it seemed mostly abandoned…read morewith lots of empty vendor spaces and hardly any customers. It looks like it has a lot of potential to be cool. It's on several levels with a few shops on each level - reminds me of those multi-level homes. The stores that are there are mid-higher price range stores. However, the food court in the basement looks very dated and a bit out of place. Spring Garden Place is a strange little complex. Everytime I go to Halifax I go there, but I have never actually purchased anything there.

This is a weird little mall slash apartment rental place. It has multiple entrances and can be a…read morebit easy to get lost. There's a food court downstairs which isn't too bad. I feel bad for their coffee shop though with Starbucks opening up upstairs. It's a very quiet place (except for the Starbucks of course). There's also a spa, a fedex/kinkos, Scotia Bank and a variety of jewelry stores. Some of the stores are accessible from the street, while others you need to enter the mall for.

Park Lane Indoor Mall is pretty and clean. It is also on the smaller side and have noticed that…read moremost items sold are overpriced. If in a bind, that's fine but no deals are to be had here.

Park Lane is a little mall smack dab in the middle of downtown Halifax. It's not huge but has some…read morecool stores. They have several shoe stores that sell cool brands like Fluevog, Fly London and Miz Mooz. They also have a Samuel and Co. that carries Canadian designers like Neon Buddha, Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman. It won't take you long to do the whole mall, as it's fairly small.

I contacted the store to ship a gift to Cape Breton. ( I live in New York City) Not only did they…read moredo it the same day, they contacted me to let me know the status and that my specific card and message was enclosed. I am thrilled to have this as the go to gift store. Send someone a beautiful gift; it is a great feeling. M. Strautmanis, NYC

In a Box is not what it seems. As you walk up the stairs you will soon see a very compact space…read morefilled with everything. The ladies said it was like a small department store. They have fantastic stuff! There was jackets, tops, glassware, jewelry, clutch bags and some really great huge handbags. I am not sure I can list everything that was here and the cloths were very trendy and classy. It was a cool store and a perfect place to pick out a gift. The two ladies that were there were really nice, they told us anything we saw, just let them know because they have other sizes. There was so much in this small space, I have to go back, I will definitely be telling people about this spot!

I love this store; I shopped at Lululemon Athletica for the first time yesterday. The staff were…read morevery helpful and the store was beautiful and organized. Although it's a pricey shop, I think it's worth the investment due to the high quality of their product. Also, if a pair of pants don't fit correctly, they offer complementary hemming (if you purchase something before 3:00 P.M., it's ready the same day - otherwise, the next day). Clothes feel great, look great, and most importantly, the associates genuinely care about helping you. That's probably why the store is usually very busy.

Well, this was my first time being in the shop to make a purchase. Experience was not what I have…read moreexpected. I walked in, knowing exactly what I wanted as I have checked out the items online. I just needed to figure out if it will fit me. I took the item off the shelf, and the assistant almost immediately came over to me, took the pull over, and said it will be in the changing room for you to fit on!!! I haven't even had the item in my hand for 2 minutes. I went to the changing room, please note there was a 7ft man standing at the door too, and I got undress/ dressed, and got out. when I got out of the fitting room the assistant once again said, Let me take that from you, it will be at the counter ready to pay... huh. I still didn't even have these items 2 minutes in my hands!!! when I got to the counter the cashier said, you can just tap your card!!! I will be honest I didn't enjoy this shopping experience at all, I felt like I was put on the spot, and I didn't even know what to make of this! The items I wanted, I got them, but you don't go to super store, and the cashier or assistant doesn't take the items out of your hands and put them at the counter when you are still busy shopping? no they don't, so why does these assistants do that? total amount was $218 for a 9 min shopping experience, it wasn't about the money, but you want to enjoy the experience of retail therapy, and this was not great. if you don't want customer to see, feel, and roam the store, then you should only have an online store!

I have never had a worse experience at a pharmacy, the staff are non collaborative and have no idea…read morehow to run a business, they leave their patients sitting there with no information! this is why Nova pharmacy is superior! definitely bug pharmacist

If you've ever thought to yourself "this drugstore could use a second floor" then you're in luck,…read morebecause this one has it! On the first floor you'll find the huge cosmetics section (my personal fave), cleaning supplies, cashiers and the grocery section. If you're looking for cosmetics this is the best place to come for huge selection - they have a huge beauty boutique (Chanel! Urban Decay! Clinique!) and a good amount of affordable cosmetics too. Their NYX section is pretty great, though I still find myself popping between here and Lawton's as their stock varies quite a bit between the two. Upstairs you will find the pharmacy, seasonal goodies (mmm chocolates), hair care, cold and flu medications - the rest of the things you'd expect to find in a drugstore. This pharmacy is the best one I've ever been to - the staff are very helpful and caring, they explain anything you may need to know and I never feel rushed if I have questions.

It should be noted that the best of treasures are often tucked away. And noticing the ground…read moreembedded placement of Fawcett's Fine Jewelry, I'm too curious not to enter. Nestled below a few steps off Spring Garden Road, this jewelry shop requires an extra glance to notice its there. The steps are deep, so be warned--I can see them being tricky for some. Visitors need to press the buzz to get inside, and its immediately obvious that this place isn't for tooting around. Teeny-tiny, but elegantly stated. The exposed brick wall and open workshop give Fawcett's its own hands-on personality. The goldsmith, Blaine, welcomed me kindly and was very helpful in giving me the shop scoop. While the show room displays mainly engagement rings, formal bands and the like, the business is built on custom designed jewelry. Everything is made right here in the shop, behind a wall divider, so as the goldsmith works, you can roam the shop and see him go. Its a different experience, and I liked it. The jewels are too rich for my blood, but maybe some day. Blaine mentioned that they were branching out with some newer and lower price range product, so don't let price stop you from going in for a peek. Overall, the work is excellent and the friendly, personably service seems A +. Open for over 18 years, its no wonder Fawcett's is still kicking.

My fiancee designed my ring with Glen and Blaine and I couldn't be happier with it. He knew I…read morewanted something unconventional, and with Fawcetts that is exactly what we got. I obviously didn't work as closely with them as he did, but in my dealings with them since then they have been nothing but polite and sincere - I think they like my ring even more than I do! Re-sizing was free and we are now working on designs for a band to go with my ring. The only thing I can't comment on here is price - my guy refuses to disclose what he spent, but I would imagine it was a lot based on the quality of the stones and the gold work. Pricing is not for the faint of heart, but what you get is quality and craftsmanship. There is no rhodium plating here - you get the real deal. The customer service is also excellent, particularly when contrasted with the service of chain stores.

Apart from being very convenient to get to from my place, it's nice to have a place that's…read moreaffordable here in the city centre ....when you have a quick item you need to get that doesn't necessarily have to be of the highest quality. Some stuff is great value, while others you should probably shop around four. The staff there have been really friendly every time I've gone.

The staff are very rude. My wife has dyslexia and has a hard time reading the instructions on the…read moreself checkouts. She shops frequently at the Spring Garden Dollarama. She was told today by a Dollarama employee, which she asked for help and explained she had dyslexia, to leave the store if she didn't understand how to use the checkouts. Thank you to the nice lady customer who came to my wife's aid and helped her. Dollarama may be convenient and inexpensive, but their staff desperately need to be educated in customer service. Phoned and emailed Dollarama to discuss the situation. No Response.

This is a great little shop, bursting at the seams with every type of undergarment imaginable:…read morewacky tights, panty-hose, socks, PJ's, boxers, bra's/underwear, spanx, slippers along with a ton of funky accessories (hair clips, earrings etc.) This store is guaranteed to be packed around this time of year, so get in early if you're hoping to find a pair of bright orange tights to complete your Halloween costume. Every female university student in the city goes through this place in search of a pair of colourful fish net tights in October though, so if you're just wanting to browse, possibly save yourself a few jostled encounters and wait until next week. Great men's selection available too! All of the walls in 'Sock it to Ya' swing open to reveal extra inventory so if you don't see your size, don't assume the shop is too small to possibly have extras.

This place is such a little throwback to old-time downtown shopping. It's teeny tiny, staffed by…read moreusually just one person, and occasionally has a 'Back in ten!' sign up on the window as that person grabs lunch. Add on the fact that all purchases are rung in by hand (debit and credit available - but inventory is managed on paper), and you have a refreshingly low-tech boutique experience. The product ranges from generic to known brands like Calvin Klein, JM and more. While the price tags often look steep ($30 for a pair of underwear), there are often incredible sales that end up leaving you with a bargain on designer finds. Definitely worth checking out!

Super cute just shop featuring lots of home/handmade items from local artist in and around Nova…read moreScotia. Some items are quite pricey due to the intricate nature of their craft. Gifts for a variety of ages and interests as well as your 4 legged friends.

Jennifer's is a home décor type shop with a certain Nova Scotia flavour. It offers an inner nest of…read moregoodies, from candles to ornaments and local pottery, and emphasizes a tasteful touch for tourists and locals alike. I found this spot to carry an overall country home esthetic-- its wide range of product all becomes cohesive in a warm, maritime way. And with so much to look at; the store extends to a second room in the back that is just as abundant as the first. My sister recently purchased a silver cuff bracelet with piano keys engraved around its body. Very different, and very elegant! Jennifer's is a fun place to browse, and the next time I'm in the area I'll gladly pop in for a visit.