Love this place. So many wonderful finds. Great for gifts, as well as finding interesting jewellery…read moreand scarves. High recommended if you are in Dundarave!

Red Horses Gallery a wonderful little boutique in West Vancouver. The salespeople are always really…read morecheerful and friendly, which is a treat since too often that is not the case in other stores. I always find lots of lovely things from passport holders to winter hats. The shop also has a great selection of gift items, clothing, and other accessories. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the Dundarave area.

When I'm in the area I look forward to visiting the SOS to stock up on cheap clothing and household…read moregoods. Downstairs are kitchen goods, toys, some furniture and great collectibles. Upstairs is clothing, with retro separated and lots of retro stuff. Excellent prices. The best part is it's a charity and an active part of the Parksville community, all the money goes to local outreach programs and they aren't associated with any church. Best thrift shop on the island.

My mom goes here regularly, and always raves about the stuff she finds - lots of great stuff,…read morebarely used, and for next to nothing. Things are well organized and sorted, which is a bonus. She has taken me here more than once, and I have always found something. Make sure you have some time to spare when you make the trip here, because the place is huge. Not to mention it's a great charity to support. So if you don't need anything, consider donating something you no longer need to the store/organization.

Friendly service and advice, pleasant bright environment, good advice and products, very…read moreprofessional screening for access to herbals (outstanding cookies/wreck cross).

From the owner: 420 Hemp Shop in a legally licensed BC Non-medical Cannabis Retail Store, carrying all products…read moreavailable from the BC Liquor and Cannabis Control Board wholesale list. We continue to sell Cannabis accessories used for consumption as we have since 2002.

It is amazing how Ambiente was able to fit so many great finds into their itty bitty location…read more Even if you go just "to look", you will walk about with something fabulous guaranteed. They have such a great eye for finding things that are unique, artsy, and interesting all at the same time. Place looking a little drab? Pillows, wall art, candlesticks, bird feeder... Check! Something to wear? pretty crystal earrings, artsy scarves, everywhere bag... Check! Looking for something you didnt know you needed?! Bento Lunch Box and Swimcap-Pouch... Check! Check! Also, anyplace that let's me shop AND have an affogato is fine by me.

From the owner: We are your Gift, Design and Decor store and here, at Ambiente, we believe in a home that tells a…read morestory of who you are filled with all the things you love. Our store is our home and we want to share everything we love with you, in the hopes that you always find just the perfect thing to take home with you.

In all my years of reviewing and traveling the globe this is the first time I have felt…read morediscriminated against. Date of Incident: Friday, Aug 1, 2025 around 12 pm. Here's what happened...... I walk in looking for a specific Cigar. The store clerk helping one male customer. So really it's just the three of us now in this tiny store. The clerk sees me and shoots me a dirty look. No problem. Maybe his dog is sick or something.... I don't know. I wait 5 min, 10 min, 15 min. No Hello. No I'll be right with you. Nothing. Not a single gesture of acknowledgement....of not only a customer but another human being that just happens to walk into your establishment. Bizarre. Going on 20 min now. I started to feel very uneasy and uncomfortable, as I was now being overtly ignored, and me being the Alpha-A type personality that I am....I wasn't just going leave and have someone ignore me like that. So.....I turned to the clerk who literally pretended I was a fly on the wall, and said...."If I could please get some service, I'm in a bit of a rush." He then with a pissed off reluctant look came my way. Even when he attended to me I felt this hostile energy from him I could not understand, and certainly was unfamiliar with, as I had never experienced anything like that. Ever. What was interesting was that the other customer felt bad for me, and apologized to me. It turned out I just had a question about a product and had to wait 20 min to ask it from a store clerk who pretended I was not there. Upon leaving the store there was only one thing that I was unsure of. Was it the fact that I was a Female or a person of colour that my business was not welcome?

Kinda pricey but what do you expect of Cubans and great service. Would visit again them againread more

Marilyns from Caulfield . yes it's so wonderful she has moved into Dundarave Lane Alleyway…read moreEntrance @ 24th & Marine above RED LION On Trend and Classic clean lines Womens Wear ..all styles every Season top fabrics and designers , favourites & fresh NEW Fashionable GIFT ideas, day to night staples for all occassion top bottoms JEANS , dresses , etc , expect fabulous finds moderate to better priced pieces that well dressed women appreciate & prefer. Shop often ...they are in Dundarave now !

Okay, so Marilyn's is hard to describe - imagine walking into your most stylish friend's monster…read morewalk-in closet and having the run of the place! Things I've bought there that I LOVE: *** Nicole Miller party dresses (I have 3 - overkill, I know!) *** Mackage puffy coat - perfect for those cold days *** Chinese Laundry slouchy boots - I've worn them to death :) *** Cambio black pants - classic AND edgy all at once *** Jeans, Jeans, Jeans - Joes, Rich 'n Skinny, Citizens of Humanity Another plus - the staff are really fun. They'll help you out as much (or as little) as you like. My favorite person at the store (other than Marilyn of course!) is the seamstress. She's a frickin' magician!

I agree with Valerie G.'s review that the workers here are not friendly, I would characterize them…read moreas snobby. The reason for my review, however, is not about customer service - or maybe it is. I purchased a painting from this group. I like the painting a great deal but when it was sold to me it was stated (as well as on the selling tag) that it was an unsigned work of a specific artist. I took their word for it but am also not naive. I liked the painting and paid a fair price for it. After purchasing the art I was curious if they were being honest so I emailed the artist and asked if it was indeed his work. He said no it was not. I believe that this was a selling tactic of the group and did not appreciate it.

It's all right. Some pieces priced appropriately and others were (imo) a bit overpriced. Well…read moreorganized and clean.

I've noticed a handful of one-star reviews mentioning the owner is rude. That is disappointing…read more I love shopping here. The owner is an eclectic lady who has created such a unique store with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling treasures. I've shopped here for years and always find a cool or unique scarf for myself or gifts for friends and their children. Everyone loves them! Should the one-star reviewers check themselves? Maybe. I am grateful to have a special store like this to pop into and I know I will always leave with something beautiful.

I came to the smaller store the other day with my daughter which is on the dock and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The woman working the counter was so kind and friendly. My daughter loved the store. I purchased something. We came back to eat near there and I went down to look again, store was closed but mentioned the one up the street. So again I brought my daughter. She loved some cat ears so she was holding them til we were ready to buy. I even said don't let us walk out without paying, as the store has a lot going on and I didn't want to forget. We went to the other side I noticed the woman behind the counter (not the one from the other day) had just happened to come up there and was looking around. My daughter found a purse she wanted to match the ears but before we could go swap the ears, the woman asked me and ONLY me, "was I done yet" I said no I'm not she proceeded to say "okay well I'll hold those behind the counter till you're ready". Are you kidding me? The ears were $5 the purse was $15. This is not "valuables". It rubbed me the wrong way completely and if my daughter wasn't so happy with them, I would have left the stuff and walked out. It left a bad taste in my mouth. You implying I would, what, steal? In front of my 5 year old daughter? Really disappointing.

Will, your the best mechanic on the coast. Had a flat this morning , you were able to somehow take…read morethe time to look and replace front tube n/c. Who does better work than Will !

From the owner: Welcome to Penco Motorsports, started from the passion of what we do and can provide the ultimate…read morecare for all of your motorcycle, scooter, ATV, UTV and snowmobile needs. We are located in Sechelt, BC on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, offering miles of on and off road adventure all year round. From Harley's to Honda's, new and old, we can service, repair, modify and perform work with a high level of professionalism and customer service. We also have access to a huge range of parts, accessories and apparel. Penco is more than a repair shop but also a destination and experience where everyone is welcome and we are here to help.