I have to agree with the other reviews... this is actually a fun store. I never would have normally stepped inside but I needed a cute knick knack to bring home for a particular person. I didnt want food and the oncoming onslaught of boarder or yoga gear wasn't enticing either. As I walked through the Whistler village, the Rocks & Gems doesn't their twinkling to entice your curiosity.
The store is fairly large for the village and it's quite open. One thing I noticed quickly is that the place is mostly geared towards the more casual gems or gem pieces that would sit on your mantle. It's not exactly cocktail ring worthy but there are some pieces that could tempt the hand of a socialite.
I think with most semi precious or precious pieces, you have to understand it's not cheap. Most tumbled or 'river worn' pieces are reasonable and under $40 for a cute trinket. I found some tumbled amethyst that would be great to bring back to a few kids who can run around with something shiny.
As for those who are more into fossils... there's actually a large collection in here that would amuse the most bored boyfriend, husband, father, son, uncle, or grandfather. Well, provided they're into ancient pieces. They're not available for touching but it almost seem museum like in what they have.
As for service, it was quite speedy and plentiful which I have to imagine would be a little slower on the weekends. On a weekday, it was 3 people working the store and though there was maybe about 6 or 8 people at a given time, no one had to wait for service.
Overall, cute store... worth your peak and possible bring home a trinket or two! read more