I love buying ceramics here! They have great deals and the staff are very friendly…read more Reliable quality!

I first started shopping at Utsuwa-No-Yakata when they had a store in Kent, WA. When that closed,…read moreI was in such dismay missing the quality Japanese-ware at very reasonable costs. I was very delighted when I discovered the shop at Aberdeen Centre, with the same spread and even some high end items in the back. Awesome! I have quite a collection from this store. Mostly bowls of all sorts, different diameters, depths, and slope of walls that I use for salads, ramen, pasta, and serving bowls. I also have (too many) of their boxed small condiment bowls that I use for the dining table and for soaps and trinkets. They are so pretty with high quality glazes. I have an affinity for girly colors, which unfortunately, that selection is limited. The normal colors are blue with whites and dark shades, according to the sales lady. If they have a wider color palate, this would be a 5 stars experience for sure. They do have a couple that have pink cherry blossoms and/or bunnies. There's nothing like eating your meal from dishes that make you smile. I highly recommend this store. :) Check out the pieces in the back wall behind glass. They are for sale with prices to match the behind glass status. An exception is a few piggy-banks that are not piggy shape. Those would make nice gifts.

This is a fully outfitted gift shop with lots of little souvenirs, clothing, and candy…read more The service here was incredible. There were several people helping us find things and telling us about what things were in the different sections of the store. One extra helpful lady helped clarify shirt sizing before we made a mistake (women's cut vs unisex)! I wish they had more stuff exclusively made in Canada, and I wish they had a larger selection of maple candy brands (specifically more with just maple instead of dubious "flavoring"). The value seemed on par with what I would expect from a gift shop downtown. Nothing felt too too overpriced.

Great shop for souvenirs! I'd say Grand Maple Gifts has just a bit more food selection compared to…read moreother souvenir shops I've come across in Vancouver-- for example, the Maple Terrior stroopwafels that come in 5 different flavors! These were very unique and tasty. The service here is top notch. It's family run and they're very friendly, welcoming, and can provide suggestions and answer any questions. Open daily 11 AM to 7 PM. I highly recommend visiting Grand Maple Gifts for your souvenir needs.

I have mixed feeling. I felt something different this time. What they sell are same as before but…read moretoo tidy. Maybe under new management? I mean it looks like regular dollar store more that previous fun loving "Trendybucks". I used to like to browse this store to find a gem. But this time, it looked very ordinary. It's sad for me.

I like how their plant selection just gets bigger and bigger! They have some show stoppers by their…read moreKing Edward Street window. They also carry kitchen and home items. It's packed in there, a bit of everything. Random but also intentional. You have to go in to experience it. Service is generally good. Value is also good. No complaints here.

This place has beautiful, high quality home goods and lifestyle items. The price reflects the…read moreheirloom quality of each item. Whenever I am able to treat myself to a kitchen tool or bathroom supply upgrade, this is my go-to place.

Amazing Japanese shop with all sorts of fun items. Very helpful and friendly owner and staffread more

Old Faithful is one of those shops that is merchandised so well where if you remove something off…read moreof a shelf someone else could tell exactly what you moved. I have been to the Old Faithful shop many times and it hasn't disappointed. It is very true to their theme of artisan, home-made or well-crafted-and-the-woodsy-bent items, which speaks to a particular customer. Some may love this shop and others may find it expensive and too specific to integrate into their personal style. I appreciate the care in the selection of the goods and the kindness of the employees. The first time I was in the shop (being overwhelmed by the visuals) I just bought several journals. When I got home, I realized that I wanted more and ordered them by phone because they don't use their website for special orders. They were very nice and when the package arrived, it was beautiful. Brown paper package, tied up with string... no kidding. This time I bought a huge wool blanket that I thought I could fit in my luggage (I couldn't) and it made a perfect gift. The thing about the blanket purchase was how much banter I had the the employees while I was purchasing it. While we were talking, THEY referenced that I had bought the journals the previous year. What memory. Their attention to detail gets me every time. I will always go back to Old Faithful when I am in Vancouver... whether or not I can fit what I buy into my luggage.

This shop is really really really cool. It is a great place to buy someone a gift. Everything here…read moreis like Japanese themed. They have a lot of stuff good for a home. This place is definitely expensive, would not recommend if you're broke, I'm not though. But yea I bought a soap shaped as a fish. I thought this was the coolest thing ever, I've never seen that before. Yea I paid $50 CAD for a soap. Yea that's absolutely ridiculous and yes you can call me stupid BUT at least it's cool though, amirite. Also, it smells good. But yea it's a gift, however I think I need to come back here and buy one for me. I think this is one of the coolest shops in gastown, this isn't a place you're going to read a review for and go, you just kinda walk into it like I did. Also, this place has really good books, I ended up buying the same book I saw here on amazon for half the price. But hey, at least I bought that fish soap.

service is by far the most engaging in the city, The selection is something to be noted as there…read moreare items from every part of the globe and originality is a staple here. Prices are excellent and supporting local is just good stuff to do!

A hippie paradise! The owner has so many stories and an item to match each one. Good prices, a fun…read moreexperience. Definitely stop by if you're in the neighbourhood.

I just love this store!…read more Many of the artisan or unique household accessories I've personally looked up online in the past few months were actually here on display, available for purchase! The types of items stocked here are totally down my alley, so I admit, I am biased. I love modern, clever, functional, non-fussy things, items with clean lines, nothing superfluous (I hate clutter. So things have to be practical!), smart and contemporary. It's like the buyer at this shop totally read my mind. I loved practically everything here. They have the coolest binoculars, lightweight puff blankets in a bag (light as a feather. Really!), candles, decanters, baskets, placemats and trivets and coasters, reflective tags and pins, cards, stunning jewelry, thick "butcher" aprons with the coolest hardware clips, organic baby linen bundles and gifts, contemporary tea infusers, glassware, adult card games and notebooks.... I could go on and on. Everything is cool here and beautiful to look at. The ladies who work here were all super nice and totally let us browse at our leisure. They were also very knowledgeable about all the merchandise. I've seen some of these items at local craft fairs, so I know they are locally made, by local artisans. There's a small section by the rear counter with sale items. Nice! This is an amazing shop, and the perfect place to get a hostess gift - or something for yourself!

Always find something new when we visit. Caroline is very inviting and most gracious "host" as we…read moreshopped. They even gift wrapped our items which saves me time when I get home. So if you're looking for a unique gift and still be within budget, visit Walrus on Cambie. You won't be disappointed.

This artisan gift shop is located in the PoMoArts building/gallery on St Johns Street in the heart…read moreof Port Moody, and despite its small size, it sure packs a punch! I'm a sucker for museum gift shops and artisan fairs, where you can browse and/or purchase unique artsy items and occasionally meet and chat with the artists who created them. This gift shop embodies all that, and more. The store carries a diverse selection of art items, from gorgeous greeting cards created by paper artists and painters and photographers, to ceramic tile coasters with BC photographs fused onto them, to ceramics to textiles to jewelry. When I visited I also saw some lovey contemporary glass pieces, from small pocket hearts to larger serving platters. I really liked how this shop focused on the works of local artists. I like supporting local talents and local businesses. I also really liked how, unlike some museums or art gift shops, here their items for sale ranged in price from $5 and up, making many of the beautiful items available and accessible to folks on any budget. I really appreciated that wide range of price points here. For example, I saw some gorgeous hand-made greeting cards with hand-made textile embellishments on them, signed on the back by the artist, for $4.95, and I've seen comparable artist-made greeting cards for double that price elsewhere. (Note: for many items here, though, the pricing is on par with similar artisan creations. I believe the pricing may be set by the artists themselves). As I was leaving the shop, I chatted a bit with the lady at the check-out counter, and I commented how lovely the shop is, how there's something here for practically anyone. She noted that they have a very popular "Christmas marketplace" coming up in November and December, and I have already put a return visit to PoMo to check it out!