I love this store and always try to stop by when I'm in the area. It has local artisanal products…read morewhich make good gifts. It is mostly home decor stuff but the items are so whimsical and pretty. The layout is not overly cluttered and they are very good in display set up. You can try to visualize how the stuff can work in your own home. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great place to shop. Street parking is available.

Cutest place with the friendliest owners !…read more If you are around the Gibsons market area, this place is an absolute visit! It's full of Knick-Nacks and such a happy place overall. Not overpriced as the place seems like. Run by two friends and they are super super friendly!! Definitely check it out!

Cozy general store with lots of souvenirs made by local artists. Spent quite a lot of time shopping…read morefor souvenirs for the family including soaps, shrubs, magnets, jewlery. The owner was so friendly and super helpful in gift ideas!

I love this store... their buyer definitely has an eye for fashion. The clothes are unique and…read morewell-made. The store offers a nice selection of women's clothing, accessories, jewelry and some gift items. We took our time browsing through the store since there was so much to see. The store has a trunk sale section where items are discounted. We did pick up a few clothes and trinkets.

Siren is a jewel. Any woman, of any body type and any budget will find something wonderful here…read more Shop is locally owned and owner is there almost all the time, making sure you are happy.The owner will help you, and I mean help not sell, find the perfect item. I heard her tell a customer the lines on a top she had tried on were wrong for her body type. She brought a different top and wow what a difference. From frumpy to elegant. The fashions are surprisingly forward, too. I bought jeans two years ago there I saw this year in a Neiman's catalogue. A great experience. Go.

Superb customer service, unique variety of gifts and one-of-a-kind collectibles! Would recommend to…read moreanyone traveling by and worth the extra time to browse. Darling shop~

They have a good selection of home and garden stuff here. I came here the last time I was in…read moreNanaimo. They were closed on X-mas eve, otherwise I would have picked something up for the mother of the guy I am dating, however, I am inspired to come back as the lady who was there was very helpful and the prices were good.

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.

Friendly staff each of the 2 times we shopped. If you want to find a cute souvenir, this is the…read moreplace to find it!

the old guy that works here is a racist piece of crap! very loudly spouting racist nonsense while…read moreat the register. this store has what almost every other store has on the island, go literally anywhere else

This is a lovely little herb farm that would be easy to miss on your drive between Ladysmith and…read moreNanaimo. The signs on the way out were somewhat difficult to see due to overgrown weeds the last time I was out that way, which didn't help. However, if you can find your way out there, it's worth a look! The farm is very compact, but they've managed to fit a lot in! The grounds are completely planted with the herbs they sell, and the first thing I generally do when I get out there is to take a walk around and enjoy the scents, which change with every step you take. There's a bench and a small gazebo for resting, and a small fishpond in one corner. In the middle of all this stand several small wooden buildings, covered from the elements but open to the air, wherein they house the ready-to-sell herbs. The prices are highly reasonable and the signage is useful for not only telling you what herb you're looking at, but what it can be used for as well. The main building is, again, fairly small, but they have a very well-stocked gift shop full of products that are made from the same herbs they grow and well, and the prices are, again, very reasonable. All in all, if you're looking for a place to shop locally, this is a great place to stop - not to mention the relaxation of being far enough away from the highway to enjoy our Island weather - and the sound of wildlife all around you - in peace and quiet.

Just returned from bc day weekend on saltspring. Spent probably a good hour in this shop while…read morewaiting for ferry. Lots of neat stuff, owner very helpful and friendly. Prices pretty reasonable, lots of kids items for good price. She has discounted items on her front porch, some good deals. Lots of great gifty things.

From the owner: Life is full of stuff and nonsense. Look for the meaning inside. www.stuffandnonsense.ca A shop…read moreso delightful, you'll wish for a sailing wait.

After a recent ferry arrival in Nanaimo, we went downtown for a little sightseeing before heading…read moresouth. We found this gift shop via a walkabout of the shops, sights, and sounds of a portion of the Harbourfront Walkway. A small and rather 'cute' place, offering a very decent selection of affordable gifts and such. But have to admit, it was the name of the shop that really caught 'my' interest, and beckoned me inside. Having lived several years in Newfoundland, and now here in Nanaimo - how could I resist! The ladies enjoyed their browsing, while I enjoyed chatting with the owner. Nothing bought (some "fun & funky" acrylic slugs sure came close!), but regardless, a fun and enjoyable visit before we headed south.

From the owner: Located on the Waterfront Walkway we offer Canadian Gifts and Souvenirs featuring Canadian made and…read moreVancouver Island artists and products including "Home of the Nanaimo Bar" T-shirts and postcards.

I was so glad to find Pebble! My sister loves jigsaw puzzles and I found a varied and eclectic…read moreselection. There are all sorts of colorful, fun gifts there and it's worth stopping in!

They had lots of great stuff but Im not a local so I probably cant appreciate it as much as say…read moresomeone who lives there. This store was nicely decorated with something for everyone. Like a cross between fuego and fireworks Seattle people know what these stores are. The biggest downfall of course is prices. We wouldve loved to buy up everything but it was just too much. I get that they have to make a living but t shirts were over thirty dollars. MAgnets were almost ten. stickers were four dollars. I settled for one magnet and one sticker which was 9 dollars. Didnt have a ton of cash at the time. Nice little trinkets and such. Lady working was super nice much like everyone else here.