I'm a big fan of this place. The manager Cam is super friendly and knowledgeable and they have a…read moregreat selection. For sure my go-to supplement shop when I'm on the island.

Okay, so mostly the people working at Popeye's are quite friendly and positive. I've had great…read moreexperiences in the Vancouver stores and island people are much nicer from what I've experienced. So I was surprised when I called and asked if it was okay to use my Popeye's money (like canadian tire dollars but for Popeye's) from another franchise in this store they said they'd rather not. It's not that they refused to, but it was a bit of a put off considering this is an incentive to shop there, and I'd been a Popeye's faithful for years. Okay, so whatever. I'm a grown man and can get past that. So I go there looking for my usual-unflavored protein powder of a specific brand that I always got at the mainland Popeye's. They've got vanilla, chocolate, and probably some other flavors, so I ask if they have it in unflavored. The sales individual tells me that they don't make it unflavored. However I'd bought plenty of it in Vancouver- it was the Bio-x brand which is on their website. I felt put off by this inaccuracy since the Salesman seemed to be a manager. I then decided to spend my popeye's bucks on some powdered greens and left. It really surprises me that the Vancouver branches of this store have a better selection of more natural ingredient Powders considering the size of the stores aren't larger. Perhaps it's a demand thing here on the island. Everyone I spoke to who worked there was informative and kind, and quick to help. Overall the prices are pretty good.

In June 2024, I bought a Sony A7iv from the camera department at Port Place, and that in and unto…read moreitself was a super pleasant experience. Fast forward to March of 2025, and I've moved to another city, and long ago lost the paperwork and receipts. Needing some service to the camera done, I called the store and was put in touch with Chris M. I told him my situation and he found a copy of my receipt in the system, printed it, scanned it, and then emailed it to me within 5 minutes of hanging up the phone. Thanks Chris, you really helped me out and saved me a mountain of hassle. Everyone complains when they get even slightly inconvenienced, but rarely is anyone as vocal when someone goes way out of their way to provide great customer service. Chris provided exceptional customer service which is just normal of London Drugs - and it's for this reason I will ALWAYS make LD my first choice when making big purchases. Elbows up, shop Canadian! Robb McCaghren The 6'10" Photographer

After several horrible experiences spanning many months I transferred mine and my wife's…read moreperscriptions from central drugs on Dunsmuir to London Drugs at Port Place Mall. The staff at LD is competent, friendly and professional, none of the above is true for central drugs staff who constantly took it upon themselves to repeatedly question my Dr's. Perscription changes meaning I was often without my medications, at times while he was away on holidays. I highly recommend anyone displeased with the ignorance and rude behavior of central drugs to go to London Drugs at Port Place plaza. Thank you to LD and keep up the great work.

I went to get glasses last year and I had a very good experience here. Even better today when I…read morewent for a new prescription and prescription sunglasses. Everybody was extremely helpful. And when I didn't have as much optical insurance coverage as I thought I had ,the one gentleman applied his own staff discount so I could get them! Also, another of the staff who I dealt with initially slipped me a $50 gift certificate for Specsavers. Absolutely wonderful service and the follow up is spectacular. Absolutely thorough examination, including a machine I've never been tested on that predicts eye health, and apparently will detect glaucoma four years before anything else. Highly recommended, and I am the worst critic ever!

Lululemon @ Woodgroves Jordan the staff was incredibly rude…read more& dismissive to me & my daughter in the store, and I overheard him laughing at my daughters size & made fun of her speech impediment. I asked if he had any specific biker shorts in stock & he laughed in my face & asked if i've ever "even been to a Lulu before". I have been shopping at Lulu for years and had nothing but positive experiences with staff at the Nanaimo pop up. But Jordan is BY FAR one of the rudest employees i've ever met anywhere, bar none.

Right out of Haight Street in the middle of Vancouver Island. Very cool shop with great t-shirts…read moreand amazing hats. I purchased a little something to cover my head and help keep the UVs out. Check out the pic on the site and see for yourself.

It's not everyday that one stumbles into a milliner, but Coombs has it. The Coombya has the most…read moreuseful and fun selection going. There is a toque for every sense of humor and practical person. My dates newly purchased sock monkey toque is a real winner. I, however, chose a more fashionably practical little number to match my favorite winter coat. There's more, there are trendy, updated versions of the Canadian Lumber Jack hat. You know the one, fur and flaps abound. The classic old man caps and cute Paddington Bear type for all ages. And let's not forget the owner. Cool as a cucumber playing the best of 60s acid rock, surrounded by a vast selection of all things Volkswagen. Ahh, to be of another generation.

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.

Totally shocked that there are no reviews on Yelp already for this place. It's been there for 25…read moreyears. Easily the best metaphysical, witch and occult store on Van Island. And the oldest. They've got everything you'd expect such a shop to have, and a whole lot you'd hope to find but not expect to. Fantastic crystals, dozens of very cool Tarot decks, incense, herbs. They even have a certified herbalist. Fantastic.

Love this store so much! But the 2 ladies that were working on Saturday may 1st were extremely…read moreunorganized and pretty much ignored me when I came to pay because they were too busy chatting. I usually have an amazing experience at this store but this time I felt very judged and uncomfortable.

Staff at Lucky Loonies are very friendly, welcomjng and grateful for their customers. Never had…read morebetter, more polite and cheerful service. A great selection of greeting cards and craft supplies. Gonna go there for my Birthday! No complaints about value for cost.

An enthusiastic 3***…read more Yes, this is a $ store. Of all the places that I would find what i was looking for, it's here. Brown shoelaces with the correct length. Just like any other retailer like this, the products are similar Worth a visit.

I had been to three other "roller walker" outlets in Nanaimo and I purchased here because of the…read moreservice, their knowledge, friendliness, and "going the extra mile" to help me get what I needed. Kim Borthwick, the branch manager was there and noticed I had trouble getting up from a sitting position. In addition to listening, she was paying attention to my body mechanics. My fold up walker was taken out to my friend's car and we were shown how to get it into the back seat. Easy once you know how. Another plus is that they have employees who do all repairs in the shop same location as their outlet.