This is one of my favorite knit shops - because it's more than just a knit shop. They have a good…read moreselection of natural fibre yarn (even some hand-dyed stuff), as well as batts of fibre. They offer classes in knitting, felting, weaving, and spinning, and sell everything you need to do these things. I tried the weaving classes, and it was lots of fun (if you're into that kind of thing). I also like how the products they sell range from affordable to high quality: you can get the plastic needles or the hand carved bamboo. They card their own batts of wool in the back on a huge 100-year old carding machine, which you can buy in giant batts.

I'm not super (or even medium) familiar with wool. I guess I would be considered a newbie when it…read morecomes to wool and wool accessories, so I cannot say, by any means, that I'm an expert on wool in Vancouver (I don't mind not being able to say this) I'm actually really surprised/pleased this place has even been reviewed three times! I've recently gotten into felting and was recommended Birkeland. The staff (which I know is a pretty regular rotation of 2 people) were pretty shy but relatively friendly and very knowledgeable. They have a wide variety of colours and types of wool, that you can buy by weight, as well as felting kits. There was also a large dog sleeping on the floor which I appreciated.

Prices are great and the lady who works there is so funny and sweet. Highly recommend!read more

Me and my boyfriend went to this place as a cute date. They said they would email us when the art…read morewas ready, yet we NEVER EVER got an email. They said they would hold our items for three months and if not collected, they would throw them out. After not recieving any type of email for two months, my boyfriend drove all the way from abbotsford to this shop to pick up the art that we had created as he wanted to surpise me with it. Once he went into the shop, he dicovered that our art was not there anymore, they had lost it or thrown it out. This is so sad as they were a pretty expensive price as well i would say so. I am so dissapointed as this was something very special for us and it has been completely ruined. So i would reccomend you go to a more professional place where they dont throw away your things and actually email you when your art is ready. I would give this a 0 star review if i could.

Amazing amount of beads of all shapes sizes and just all together awesome store. Then theres the…read morestaff Id give them at least 5 star they were an amazing part of the experience

Near bead store on the planet. Lisa the owner is the sweetest person you have ever met. Very…read moreknowledgeable and always adding to her assortment. But on line or in person. Once Covid restrictions are gone I suggest making a trip in store to view it all and to join in any and all events she has. Like sitting at the big table meeting new people and learning how to create.

It's become obvious over the years that the owner and Management company Warrington PCI Management…read morehave no interest in being an active part of the riverfront community that they serve. While every other business and residential building along the riverfront, including the City Parks Board, go to great lengths to to keep the community a beautiful and welcoming space for locals and tourists, the Market has allowed it's exteriors to rust and corrode, has abandoned the gardens along the boardwalk, and have allowed the wooden benches to rot away over the years.

A retail destination that is at the bottom of 8th Avenue, the market is a fun shopping opportunity…read moreor just a neat place for a browse. We spent a half hour here looking through shops and checking things out. Bubble tea, liquor store, gelato, florist, tea, books, board games and a upcycle boutique. Neat stuff! I do need someone to work out the drainage issues at the east end of the market where the pedestrian bridge over the tracks lands. It's a lake up there and it looks like it's been a problem for a short while at least! [Review 20897 overall - 73 in British Columbia - 1881 of 2023.]

I had heard that Clever Mink's had a bit of cult following in New Westminster, but I was…read moreunderwhelmed. The store feels understocked even for its small size, and I can't put my finger on why, but it lacked the power of surprise and delight I normally look for in a gift shop. They have the usual sorts of things - candles, greeting cards, toys, little novelties such as funny magnets, and tea - but I just wasn't feeling it. Maybe stuff was too cutesy? Your mileage may vary. On the bright side, however, the service is cheerful, and whoever writes the website does a bang-up job on droll humour. Clever Mink's is worth a visit if you're in the area (just around the corner from Douglas College and a block from the courthouse), but not a destination.

Whenever I walk into the doors at Clever Minks I am greeted not only by friendly and helpful…read moreservice, but also by a variety of local and free-trade goods. I can always find the perfect gift for anyone on my list, from my 5 year old, to my friends, to my grandma. She LOVED her scarf for her birthday! The t-shirts are always a hit! I am also a huge hit at birthday parties when I come with the clever and hilarious cards I can find at Clever Minks. I had 8 weddings to attend last fall and the cards and gifts from the store were perfect. Another great thing about this store is it is dog friendly. The owner is great when I bring in my pooch. It makes for a nice stop on our walks. I am not sure "cutesy" would be the words to describe the store. I would choose eclectic and unique. Fair prices and quality goods. It is definitely worth a visit. I also love supporting a small, local business.

Was looking for a fresh fruits and vegetables, market and happen to see it on the side of the road…read moreon 176. So glad we went inside. Very fresh good quality very affordable fruits veggies eggs and flowers. I'm going back hundred percent.

We bought hanging baskets ($20-$25) in the past from this place 2015-2021. They used to have the…read moreperfect mixed of bright colour variest tiny small flowers in the hundreds in one green plastic hanging basket pot. The most beautiful tiny yellow, gorgeous-tiniest reds, tiniest indigo blues in themiddle was medium size straight-deep red pedals flowers . sadly 2020 and 2021 Fresh Choice Farm been using inferior bad-bad soil, lack of attention once hung and not using nitrogen base fertilizer nutrients when it is needed during those hot sunny days. The owner should have never got personally involved, he needs to spend his days on the tractor or at the temple . *Who ever managed and took care of Fresh Choice Farm hanging baskets division should have never let go and given a huge raise! This place now "only knows how to grow vegetables" only and not flowers. Many people on other forums have indicated better buy your hanging basket somewhere else. I totally believe that!!! We end up throwing 4 baskets bought May 2021 in the trash June 9. We rebought from a different nursery in White Rock that grew beautifully till end of October. Better real black nice soil. We live in Burnaby, we travel throughout the lower mainland looking for the perfect hanging baskets. We avoid nurseries that have showrooms or and sells garden ornaments has these places are in it for fast the money. This place is a farm and the Quality is no longer. they are now total nursery score 2 out of 5, service is 1 out of 5, quality soil 1.5 out of 5, flower arrangement 3 out of 5, Spring-Summer season 2022-2023 I can't see this place improving unless a new owner who hires someone with a certified green thumb that is non-family related. We don't recommend Fresh Choice Farms rating: downhill

The Handpicked Home has a very welcoming spirit. You're made to feel at home. They have a lot of…read moreinteresting items which is great when you want to give a unique gift. There's never any pressure to buy but personally, I never walk out empty handed. It's where I got my favorite mug.

It was a bad experience. Enough for me to confidently say that I will not be returning…read more Fortunately, there were plenty of other stores that were happy to take my money and appreciate customers.

This is a great place to shop or just spend a bit of time. There are lots of great plants plus…read moreother things and everything is very good quality. I have purchased lots of indoor and outdoor items.

Magical! This nursery transports one to a portal of dreams of your own paradise of plants,…read moreflowers, shrubs & trees!