One of my favorite places in Victoria! Very lively and colorful inside. The staff were friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The hot sauce section was very large, we bought 3 different ones! We also bought one of their teas, "cozy af" which was properly named and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

A lovely, small toy shop partnered with Kaboodles on nearby Government Street. Hundreds of stuffed…read moreanimals (and vegetables!), very cute cards, and tons of interesting toys and games. Our child greatly enjoys the things we get here. I also appreciate the kindness of the staff, especially the woman we spoke to last week with the big puff-ball hairstyle who was especially kind and made some great suggestions.

Cure little gift shop just inside the main entrance to Market Square, on the right side past the…read morearch. Lots of kitschy gifts available, including socks, mugs, kitchen goods, board games, games, magnets and stickers, home décor, hot sauces, books, cards, plushies, toys and other assorted random goodies. Employees vary between engaging and friendly, to aloof and distant, depending on who you get. It's the kind of gift shop you expect to see in any tourist-heavy destination, but still a brief, fun shopping experience.

Spacious boutique style novelty item and knickknack shop at the mouth of Victoria's Market Square…read morewith lots of unique items including socks, salt and pepper shakers, all occasions of cards (birthday, thank you, humor), key chains, thermoses, buttons, oven mitts, hot sauces, tarot cards and trinkets to name a few. Great place for a fun gift or a unique collectible for yourself or someone in your life. The shop keeper was really warm and friendly. The weather was a bit bizarre and windy... so I dont think much foot traffic was about when we cruised through... but hope to stop in again very soon and possible find some fun gifts for friends back in California and Washington. Give Oscar and Libby a shot... lots of great sips, eats and/or treats around for before or after your O&L gift store experience. Open until 6pm everyday... and as early at 930am most days.

This may be my favorite store in all of Victoria. For real…read more Whoever does the buying for this store needs some recognition. The selection of gift ideas and greeting cards and jewelry and kitchen gadgets and house accessories is bloody amazing. My friend who lives in Victoria visits this store regularly and when I visit, we come here and literally, we could spend hours here. There's so many unique and curated items, stuff I've not seen elsewhere, and the staff are super nice to boot. I personally love stationery stores, and I can attest, this store has a vast, vast selection of greeting cards - some traditional but many witty and/or twisted (which I appreciate!). There are fancy soaps and lotions, and gourmet chocolates, and jewelry made by local artisans, ands much more. I spent a ton of money on cards here (note: it's always a good sign when you hear people laughing aloud in the card aisles!), and I also got a few chocolate and fruit logs that were packaged to look exactly like salami (I thought these would be awesome on a dessert "charcuterie" board, and as a gift to a foodie friend too). I found colorful silicone twist ties and baggie clips, and some unique gifts for my kids (one who is a falconer and a "birder", the other who's into jewelry) and for some gourmand friends, too. Seriously, you'd be hard-pressed not to find something for everyone on your Christmas list, or as a hostess or birthday gift here. Oh, and their doormats are great, too. My friend found the perfect mat for her new home here.

had a lovely time at The Bungalow. So many nice things. Great selection of gifts, home decor,…read morejewellery etc. bought a dozen linen napkins that I haven't seen in other stores and they gave me a great bag with kitties on it to take home with my purchase. will definitely make it a destination next time I'm in Victoria.

Fabulous selection of cards for any reason friendly staff…read morelocal artists and so much more Its been one of my go to places

Still love this place. It will turn a normal person into a stationary & pen person. Did some…read moregifting and bought a few things for myself.

I just recently came across this new toy store and it is a gem. I have six grandchildren and I…read moretherefore know toy stores. Like its name the store specializes in timeless toys for kids of all ages, and they have all of the major toymakers in stock. What impressed me the most was their customer service. When I was finished with my purchase I was asked if I wanted it gift wrapped! Wow, complementary gift wrapping any day, anytime. But the coup de grace for me was when they tried to put my gift wrapped purchase in one of the regular size plastic bags, the item being too big to fit, they would not let me walk out of the store without giving me a super sized special bag which I am sure anywhere else you would've had to have paid for! The store obviously specializes in customer service and their staff really take this seriously! They even have a customer appreciation day on November 25. Any store who does that really cares about their clients. Incidentally they also have a second store at Oak Bay Ave. Well done Timeless Toys! Doug Dyer Victoria BC

Great selection of new and used books and lovely sales person who helped us. Friendly and fun place…read moreto browse and buy.

This is a neighbourhood bookstore. It looks small from the street, but is a decent size inside…read more There's a mix of books here, but they have a good selection of and feature local publications. The kid's section could be a bit bigger, but it has toys and some books I have not seen before, like a scratch and sniff book. There's stationary, like journals, and an entire aisle dedicated to cards, as well as a puzzle section. Out front, they had a display of clearance books and some that were free. The store had a steady stream of customers, and the staff were friendly. Cute shop.

Great selection of needlework and buttons!! Service was pleasant and a very calming atmosphere…read more Bought a few small cross stitch kits to take home do with my daughter.

I had a wonderful time at the needlepoint store! It has an extensive range of supplies available,…read morethe knowledgeable and friendly staff who assisted you, and the exceptional selection of intricate patterns and kits.

Nice little spot right by the water. It is definitely a small shop, and the variety of souvenirs…read morewas just okay compared to larger stores. However, the cashier was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Still got a few trinkets and a nice hat to bring back home. It's a great place to stop in for a quick look while walking around the Inner Harbour!

The location of this gift shop cannot be beat. The shop is right on the water in the harbor across…read morefrom the Empress hotel and the CANADA sign. It's a nice wait while someone else waits in line to take pictures of the sign. The gift shop itself is rather small and felt very crowded. People were bumping into each other to get by. They manage to fit a lot of items in the store given the small space. This store definitely offers a smaller selection and better quality than some of the neighboring stores, but the prices I felt are much higher. It really depends on if you want better quality and high prices or looking for cheap souvenirs. The staff all seamed pleasant enough, I didn't end up purchasing anything, however my sister purchased he and I a very nice jacket and my son a nice quality baseball hat.