Cute little consignment store in the heart of Parksville. Owned by an amazing local mama who knows…read morewhat women want and does a fabulous job at keeping her store full and organized. I have been to a lot of consignment stores and this one is hands down my favourite. Clean and welcoming, exceptional customer service and lots of selection (clothes, shoes, purses etc)

This is the best consignment shop I've ever been to. The selection changes so much and there is so…read moremuch variety in store. I find something literally evey time I stop in. So many brand name items that have barely been worn. The girl who works here, she might even be the owner, is so sweet and friendly. I stop here every time I'm on the island.

Been in here more than a few times! ;) Not bad to deal with…read more Like any firearms store, I typically feel intimidated by staff that know a whole lot.... And I don't... So this stays the same here. Somewhat comparable pricing to cabelas. Watch their flyer For deals. It's worth it

I Highly recommend this thrift store. The selection was…read moregreat, the store is clean and well organized. sizes are from small up to 6X, Wow!, which is very good. I bought a housecoat that I am so happy with, love it. There is nothing shabby in this store, and the service was great. I'll be back. ... Jackie .D :)

Shaylee was extremely helpful in helping choose the right clothing for my wife, she was also very…read moreaccommodating throughout the whole shopping experience.

The best shop ever! Such helpful staff and an amazing variety of clothing for all ages!…read moreCheck out their January blow out specials...it will not disappoint!

The service here was great, and I love the clothes, I am just dissapointed they don't have larger…read moresizes (and ny larger I mean limited choices in a 10 or 12). Great for skinny trendy people with a little money to spend.

I had a really fun time shopping here!…read more I was in Parksville for a conference at Tigh-Na-Mara. We had just driven in from a few days in Tofino, and I realized I hadn't really packed anything too appropriate for a conference with my coworkers and colleagues. Oops. Emergency dress shopping time! Sometimes, I am afraid to step foot into adorable boutiques, because I am borderline plus-size and often feel like I'm being judged a la Pretty Woman in this type of shop. This was a refreshing experience! The owner helped me pick out lots of adorable things to try on, most of them fit, and I ended up with two fabulous dresses that are now wardrobe regulars, as well as the most comfortable pair of bamboo leggings I could have ever imagined. I strongly considered going back after the conference to buy them in different colors and lengths. I had to hold myself back from all the gorgeous accessories and jewelery on offer, but it did make me a little sad. This boutique would be right at home in Victoria - the fact that I found it up in unassuming little Parksville with an amazing owner with a flair for stocking fabulous things just puts it right over the top for me.

Went in to buy a few things for my wife. Place was great and staff were super helpful. Recommend…read moreand will be back

We were visiting Vancouver Island from California and honestly didn't expect to find a full-service…read morebike shop of this caliber in Nanaimo. Coal City Cycles absolutely exceeded our expectations. Our trip could have been derailed when my son's wheel was damaged during a ride. Robin and his crew rebuilt the wheel and had it ready the very next morning. The workmanship was excellent, and the wheel has been flawless ever since. While we were there, they also fitted my son with a new saddle, and he says it's the most comfortable saddle he's ever ridden. They didn't stop there--they helped another friend with a broken wheel, diagnosed an intermittent electrical contact issue on another friend's e-bike, and even set us up with rental bikes so everyone in our group could keep riding and enjoy the day. The customer service was exceptional from start to finish. Robin and his team are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely care about keeping people on the trails. They went above and beyond to save our riding trip, and we couldn't be more grateful. If you're riding on Vancouver Island, I can't recommend Coal City Cycles highly enough. This is exactly the kind of local bike shop every riding community hopes to have. Five stars all the way!

This is our go to place for bikes, service and accessories. we have been going for years and have…read moreall our bikes from them (some hybrid and some mountain). I cannot recommend them enough! today was icing on the cake when we walked in with my daughters flat tire (she is 11) and she asked them to teach her. I wish I caught the guy's name - he has helped me before and is always so nice. He patiently taught her and she walked out of there with a fixed tire and beaming smile so excited from that experience.

When I'm in the area I look forward to visiting the SOS to stock up on cheap clothing and household…read moregoods. Downstairs are kitchen goods, toys, some furniture and great collectibles. Upstairs is clothing, with retro separated and lots of retro stuff. Excellent prices. The best part is it's a charity and an active part of the Parksville community, all the money goes to local outreach programs and they aren't associated with any church. Best thrift shop on the island.

My mom goes here regularly, and always raves about the stuff she finds - lots of great stuff,…read morebarely used, and for next to nothing. Things are well organized and sorted, which is a bonus. She has taken me here more than once, and I have always found something. Make sure you have some time to spare when you make the trip here, because the place is huge. Not to mention it's a great charity to support. So if you don't need anything, consider donating something you no longer need to the store/organization.

I can appreciate the type of store that it is for foodies and those whom like to cook and bake,…read morehowever, the prices for what they are...are way over priced. I am from Vancouver and even the priciest shops in the city aren't this much. The staff are helpful and there's a lot of selection, however, there was nothing for me other than a walk through.

Best fun shop in Nanaimo. Lots of treasures from around the world. Funny card section. Lots of…read morefurniture with a bit of an edge. Great spot for finding interesting gifts. Beautiful Pandora and jewlery selection. A fun / lively staff that are there to help you and figure what works best for you. The BEST Christmas window displays in town. Lots of thought and love has gone into making this shop. One of Nanaimo's best treasures. Downtown shopping area has been turned around, check it out. Way more fun than the mall or malls( plural for Nanaimo).