My favourite bookstore. Little separate rooms make it feel cozy and private. Big selection, nice…read morestaff. People always coming and going but never too busy. It is worth your time to go have a look.

Not too bad, in terms of variety. A little pricy though, for some of the second handed items.read more

Amazing selection of new and used records, plus a huge amount of books! And excellent service,…read moretoo. I sold my records here, and will be back to buy and sell!

An amazing and delightful shop full of great finds - books AND records!!! Really great prices and…read moresuper friendly, knowledgable owners!

This is a Yelp find. The man working here is amazing. So helpful…read more We wandered in with an extensive reading list for an AP course that my teenager is taking. The teacher did not provide any of the author's names. The kindly proprietor listened to the name of the book, then he rhymes off the author and looked together with us in the right place in this adorable crammed to the brim shop. We found most of what we wanted at a fraction of the cost of new. Some of the books were adorably aged. We will definitely return at a later date. Amazing service, great shop.

Does the phase "a hole in the wall" apply to used bookstores? If so, Alfsen is one. It is cramped…read morewith paperbacks. It is great if you are looking for some popular old novels, like a whole series of Stephen King books, or Black Daggers Brotherhood. I bought a few paperback at $4 each. I am told they will take your used books and give credits. They only accept paperback as hardcover takes up too much space. I can understand that. I plan to bypass hardcover novels from now on, so my collection has resale value.

Cute shop with a good selection. Friendly service, and great value - I got the first book of Conn…read moreIggulden's War of the Roses series for only $9. They've got a ton of books on philosophy and spirituality, and a lot of spiritual items in general. It's a great place to drop in to just explore the random offerings.

My favourite little new age shop - the owner is so lovely and welcoming! Wide selection of books,…read morejewellery, and other treasures.

I was overjoyed when I learned that Earth and Sky Connection was close by when I moved back to…read moreBarrie. I was walking by and thought to myself; "What, this store so close?" My son and I have frequented there often for birthday presents, special occasion and gift items. It was such a blessing for us both to furnish some of our apartment together where most of the special and unique spiritual items we purchased from Earth and Sky Connection. I got to know the ladies a little bit over the years who work there. It has been a delight and a rare treat to get to know each other and develop a professional relationship with them, my son feels the same; -It's a rare and special place for him to go, he usually uses the drums and the chimes, while I chime away talking and asking questions about certain items to purchase in the near future about the meaning and purposes of the pieces of jewelry. My favourite is the Lapis Lazuli' and the other crystals, have done wonders for my wellness with insomnia and panic attacks. After my first healing session with Shonna and Brianna, I let go of so much that I was holding on to, hurt, pain, regret, and some ridicule, shame and other more private areas of my past life. Shonna worked with many instruments that I heard of, but never had the experience of receiving; until then. I do love crystals and incense, tarot cards and so much more. The ladies are great, they even help me curb my spending when I say I need to at that point, other times, I can purchase to the delight of my soul and esteem. I know I waited a long time to make such decent purchases on my own, without having to worry about. It has been a beautiful experience for my son this past year to develop his spiritual essence and also help me pick out beautiful items for our home to make it a home for us, just him and me. He received deep energy work from Shonna and Brianna as well, this year on his birthday I asked him what he wanted he said to go to the spiritual store as we call it in our home. The staff has helped me, through some trying times. Being new to Barrie, thought we found ourselves very comfortable in our home. Knowing I met some very smart, spiritually centered and gifted healers. Since then, I knew for sure and without a doubt "that spiritual health is extremely important, just as is physical and any form of internal wellness or dealing with any surmountable contact." I enjoy going in, for so many reasons as the team of ladies, never lean into "hard sales" That type of sales mentality turns me off as a smart shopper! They really know what there doing in terms of personal and professional business. They are discreate as what is said in private in any area of this establishment is always treated (as any good healer would as sacred.) -Thankfully this is a blessing. After many trips to to Earth and Sky Connection I learned that it really is the energy that the staff lends that makes this such a special store, where I have finally seen and felt (on many levels) "The Receiving of Spiritual Direction & Connection." Even if someone does not know much about spirituality, nor it's purposes or how it can help aid? --The staff are gifted in their approach to teach through their customers often when they ask certain questions. From the day to day we often get bogged down with stress and conflicting emotions or confusion. With a vast knowledge of many different elements of healing work, even through their care in conversation, it becomes a full spiritual wholeness in wellness.-- As a healer myself I appreciate this, as my energy too needs healing at times. I would say easily that this is my favourite store to shop at, They recently added to include clothing items. Ones that suit me and my taste, so much so that I have not needed to make any purchases of buying anything online. ;) -Tamara Thompson and Logan :) I wrote this review after receiving from someone just today a nice green and purple flourite. I learned when I got home that it was dually needed; being that I am a Gemini and an air sign, for this crystal seems to help people with their communication, here I am writing a review and I have not really written professionally in many years. It has to feel right to do so, and I was ready after the flourite crystal sitting on my desk of course. As I walk to their shop always in gratitude. I will, we all will miss Shonna, as she starts a new journey with her unique and deep healings, that are so necessary, else where. -Tamara Thompson & Logan Thompson

I've been extremely fortunate, having a few readings done over the years by Tamare White Wolfe! All…read moreI can say is wow she is a truly amazing person and beautiful soul! I first met her when I was 16 yrs old. From the first minute I walked into the same room as her the space changed. Before I even said anything she already knew the one thought on my mind! Its always a very serene experience. Tamare makes you feel completely safe and comfortable. Im always amazed at how well she can bring a sense of calm and hopefulness. She is certainly one of those special bright beautiful beings out there that we are fortunate enough to spend some time with! Once you spend five minutes with Tamare you'll feel like you've known each other a lifetime I'm very grateful to have Tamare in my life! I would be so honoured to have her officiate my future wedding It would certainly symbolize my life coming full circle. She gave me hope, light, honesty and truth when I needed it most! I'm not sure how else to show her my appreciation!! But by helping others find her beautiful and light ‍ ! I haven't found a way to add ten stars , I would if I could! ;) Love & Light, Alex

I purchased a used Play Station 2 from this business yesterday. I was given a receipt for my…read morepurchase and told that I had 30 days to return it for an exchange if there was a problem with it. I brought it home and my excited children hooked it up to play it. ( I am a single disabled parent living on a fixed income so things like video games are a luxury). After 10 mins or so, the sound stopped working and the system itself kept resetting. This morning, when the store opened at 11am, my children and I went to exchange the faulty game console. The man who owned the store took the faulty console and my reciept. He returned a minute later and told me the serial # on the reciept and the serial # on the unit did not match. I explained to him that he must have made a mistake when entering the serial number because I was just there the evening before and bought it. We have no other PS2 video game systems in the house for me to have grabbed the wrong console or anything. He openly accused me of being a theif and a liar right in front of my kids and other customers in the store. He did exchange the unit but refused to give me back my reciept and kicked me and my kids out the the store.The replacement unit he gave me DOES NOT WORK. I can't return it or get my money back. Not only did he keep my receipt, but told me he's charge me with trespassing if I ever came into his store again. Upon looking into his business, I have discovered from blogs and consumer review sites that this seems to be common practice for this particular store. The owner/manager purposely records the wrong serial numbers of the used products he sells and them refuses to exchange them. He seems to only do this with items he knows are defective. My character has been defamed as well as my credibility in front of my children. I am a very honest person who won't even consider trying to pull a stunt like what he accused me of....trying to return a system not sold by him. I have been accused of fraud, thievery, and being a liar openly and publically. This is dishonest business practices and horrible service.

From the owner: At Video Time you will find new to old video games/systems/movies and collector items. We have been…read moreserving the Barrie area for just under 30 years! We buy and sell movies/games/systems and more.

We wandered into this place on our way to Collingwood. Very lucky find indeed. As soon as you…read morestep in the front door, this place has the right feel. The owner (sorry, I am lousy with names) will cheerfully chat on any subject. But, clearly he loves music. As he put it, if he has more than one copy of a title then its "over stocked".

I stumbled across this shop today and had to go in. What an awesome shop. Nice selection on…read morerecords and cd's as well as movie posters and all things Kiss. Picked up a mint copy of Genius, Spot the pigeon.

The Green Apple Bookstore is not only an amazing place to pick up second hand books, but they also…read moresell used vinyl and have a fair trade gift shop in the back that sells funky handcrafts and fair trade products from different parts of the world. They have great prices and friendly staff. Check them out, located on the main street in Collingwood, beside Cafe Chartreuse.