PickEd up some size 10 zippers for a sail cover…read more It was fast and easy and great prices. Don't bother calling just swing by. They have zipper parts, by the yard or ready to use zippers at most lengths required for sailing and dodgers. Otherwise, they will put in the zipper for you. It was a great morning finding these guys And gal. Thank you!!!!

I had a really great experience with Maritime Canvas Converters today. They were able to quickly…read moreand expertly cut a large piece of foam that I needed for a quick project. Everyone was so polite, helpful and kind. My partner also dropped off some boat canvas material and I have no doubt they'll do a great job. Thanks MCC!

This shop is about antique and restorations of larger furnishings. Tables, armours, clocks, lamps…read moreand pieces to make an impact. There's an antique phonograph in the back. For me? I wish. The store is a double isle of content with minimal trinkets and lots of grande. Its a solid enough spot for a look if you're furniture shopping. The owner of the store was friendly enough, displaying some dry humor as he encouraged my sister and I towards the rifles. (encased in glass) Although there wasn't anything that sparked my interest for the time being, I see this as a worthy pit stop for the vintage shopper and those looking for furniture with Victorian flare.

For collectors and acquirers alike - this North End ensemble of furnishings is stuffy and serious,…read morewhile managing to be elegant and royal at the same time. This antique shop isn't of the trinket variety, instead carrying large furniture pieces and lamps, with some china and decor sprinkled in the mix. I've never been offered a salutation on my handful of visits to this shop, but I browse nonetheless, ignoring the fact that I am perpetually ignored. Today I eyed a marvelous brass and crystal candelabra, wearing a $495 price tag as well as a few rich and gorgeous bureaus. There are pieces dating back to the 1920s, perfectly restored with care, precision and expertise. The store proprietor, Jim McLellan has been working in the restoration business for some 25 years now, so brings much experience to the art of refurbishing antique goods. A fine place to duck into if you're on the hunt for some fancy home furnishings.

Nova Trophy was our go to place for medals and trophy's…read more The staff here are great and there is much more to buy other than just trophy's and medals. You can get just about anything as long as the quantity is there. Check out their website, it is great.

This was my first experience ordering from nova trophy. Michelle at the front desk helped every…read morestep of the way and made this experience SO amazing!! I want to take the time to thank you Michelle for your kindness, laughter and helpfulness. I will definitely be back. Thank you Julya

Dean is extremely helpful and patient. We will definitely be calling him again. Highly recommended!read more

Six months ago I first met Dean for help with a blown hard drive. His repairs were perfect,…read morereasonably priced and he explained every step he was taking. My computer worked better than ever, until now, but nothing to do with his work, but more the fault of Microsoft. I run Windows 10 which I find fine, BUT Microsoft decided I need Windows 11 and installed it without my authority. Many of my apps dont work with !! so I tried to revert back to Windows 10 which I have done before. This time I got the blue screen of death upon startup, and seemingly no way out without my Authorizing Key, which of course I didn't have. so again I called Dean. As usual he performed his magic and was able to located them very promptly and again I'm up and running with Windows 10. Dean is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I am ok on computer knowledge be he is a "Computer Guru" and I would highly recommend him if you want things done right.

Wonderful proprietor, makes everything so much better than expected!!…read moreHighly recommended

Paula is an amazing place to go and have things tailored. I have been there many times and have…read morenever been disappointed. she has tailored dresses for me and hemmed so many pants for my short legs! Always a great job and the turn around time is never a problem.

Alexander engraving made an awesome front porch sign for me 3 years ago. Through all weather the…read moreimage is just as vibrant on the beautiful stone he chose. His prices are fair, he works fast and the quality is spectacular.

Excellent customer service combined with great work. I needed a repair to the iron railing at my…read morehome. Mariner Forge sent a welder to my home the same day. The repair was made very quickly and very neatly. I couldn't be more pleased.

I have visited Vina's Jewellers several times in the last few months. The first visit was to see…read moreif they would be able to clean and adjust a Bulova watch that was at least 75 years old. I had approached several other Halifax companies over the last few years, all of whom had discouraged me, suggesting that the watch would never keep time properly, it would have to send it to Montreal for cleaning, and probably wasn't worth the cost or effort. The owner of VIna's eyes brightened when he saw the watch and indicated that he could certainly do the required watch. It was ready on precisely the day he promised and it looks and works perfectly, keeping excellent time. As a result of the success with this watch, I asked about another, quite fine watch, that had lost its watch crystal and, as a result, the hands which were unusually small. I had tried to have this favourite watch repaired various places in the city; one had contacted the company which had made the watch, and they reportedly responded that they no longer had parts for this watch. A company I contacted in Montreal gave a similar response. After several years, I'd given up trying to have the watch repaired, although I had resisted the suggestion from one local company that I just leave it with them for parts. Given the quality of the service Vina's had provided for the Bulova, I left the watch with them to see whether they might be able to do something to fix it. When I returned, the watch was completely restored. The owner had found among his extensive collection of parts both the crystal and the hands; he showed me the original paper work for their purchase dated in the 1980s! This is a truly remarkable shop. An extraordinarily knowledgeable craftsman with a deep love for all things related to watches and clocks. The work was done perfectly and was ready on precisely the day promised. The costs were considerable, but perfectly reasonable for what was done. I have since recommended VIna's to someone who wanted to have a vintage Rolex from the 1940s restored. They too were delighted with the quality of the work and the service. If you have a watch of some value on which you would like work to be done, this is certainly the place to go in Nova Scotia.

Sometimes I'm not sure what a business is selling as their primary product. Upon entering this…read morestark Quinpool shop, I may say "watch straps - Vina's is all about watch straps." However, I don't think one can sustain a shop on a relatively small assortment of timepiece holders. I spoke with the man behind the counter to ask about watch battery pricing. Only $5 and he can do it in a few minutes while you wait - great news! I perused a little further, discovering a wall with larger clocks as well as an assortment of trophies... The space is bright and dated, with inoffensive colors and a very bland overall atmosphere. Plus side: there are a bunch of lovely orchids blooming in the window! Vina's apparently buys scrap gold and jewellery materials, as well as sells some watches and pocket clocks. A strange little store. But thankfully, not I know where to go if I need a watch strap. Phew.