The only true bookstore in Lougheed Mall, this place has a good constant swarm of people looking…read morefor books or magazines to their own liking. When I used to work in this neighbourhood this would be one of the stops I would frequent my time in. Even though Coles is under the 'Indigo' umbrella of companies, this store just lacks the selection of how we are spoiled by the Chapters/Indigo big box model. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful here anytime I was looking for something. I just found, also from their online that they don't usually carry the stuff I look for, probably because this is a small store. Still, if your looking for reading material, and are in this mall, this is the only source you got!

That was such a fun shopping experience. The lady was hilarious - Andrea? - I usually get names -…read moresorry. She's Russian Im pretty sure. She helped me find the book I wanted, we talked about a couple things, the price was awesome, & Im inspired to read more than I do now (which is infrequent). Such a great experience! Give her a raise ;D -Kyle

I've attended a group meditation session "Stepping Into Your Power - A Self-Love Circle" conducted…read moreby Erika Balabanoff and had the most amazing experience. Very powerful! I'm looking forward to the next meditation session!

Love this place! This is my go to store for anything spiritual related. Tons of crystals, books,…read moretarot cards and bunch of other stuff. The staff is very kind every time I've been. I really enjoy coming here. Definitely check them out!

It is a little shopping centre, but for my taste it is perfect as I can find all the stores that I…read morelove. The location is great as it is right outside the skytrain station. Moreover there is a huge parking for people preferring using their own vehicles. My big favourite is the Shiatsu Massage place, with a walk in clinic. So you can just put your name, do some shopping and then get a relaxing or therapeutic massage. My only minus is the food court, not the best choice of food and can be greasy at time.

The mall itself is currently undergoing renovations as they're expanding it, which is good and I'm…read moresure it will be a lot nicer afterwards. My complaint is about their guest service desk. It now only operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday which is extremely frustrating because what if someone needs help on the other days? I got one of those gift vouchers as a prize to redeem a gift card and on the voucher it said their guest service desk is open Monday to Friday still so I went to try to redeem it but it wasn't possible because it was closed. I went on a Friday then it was closed too, on the day it's supposed to be open and there was a sign to visit their management office and guess what? It was closed too. I called security and then they just said "I don't know when they'll be back they probably went out for their break or lunch. Sorry." So that was the help I got initially. I had to wait a while for someone to help me inside the management office. I can at least say the staff who I interacted with were friendly I just wish they had implemented a better system or had more customer service representatives to help out. Maybe they're just trying to cut people's hours down.

Tucked away in a little mall type of situation, if you think you are lost, you probably aren't!…read moreJust find a place to park and walk in...and eventually you will find it. A gem of a place, with a super knowledgeable and friendly proprietor. He certainly knows his vintage punk, and had a few punk offerings of that ilk in the store. Heck, he knows Joey Shithead, as well as members of the Dishrags! Not really a store for new records as it is a used record shop, but everything is in great shape. While not a large place, they have plenty of selection in there. Definitely worth a regular stop if you are nearby, as they seem to actively search out new stock.

This place is a hidden gem. It is literally hidden, good luck finding it suckers!…read more If you reach the end of the road and think you have made a mistake as what appears to be a giant high rise is looming over you.. you've nailed it. Go park in the FREE parking lot. If you walk up to the front doors and still think you have made a mistake as the doors are locked and you need to buzz in.... just walk down the few stairs and go in the lower door on the left. You're still nailing it. Good for you! Located in the basement mall, it's the coolest little place. Great vinyl selection, reasonable prices, and solid quality. The gentleman running the shop is the friendliest vinyl lover you will ever meet. He even hosts live music here!

Large store, with lots of inventory…read more I was surprised by the variety of literature available. In particular, the graphic novel section was not only large, but also had back-issues that came out years ago. The graphic novel and "manga" section rivals many dedicated comic book stores. On the other hand, they only sold bound graphic novels; they don't sell actual comic book issues. Scattered throughout the store, they also had gifts ranging from candles, candies, clothing, house and home items and toys. Chapters has their fingers in many pots. The store was well lit, aisles were wide, and everything looked clean and sanitary. Many computer kiosks were scattered throughout the store to allow customers to search the database for inventory. But, the one title I was seeking apparently had one copy available at this location, but even with the help of an employee, we were never able to locate it. She said that it was possible that the database was incorrect and/or the item was misplaced during the busy Christmas season last month. Anyhow, I will come back if I want graphic novels. But, I should call first to make sure items are in-stock and have been visually confirmed.

This is my happy place! I love the smell of new books as I enter. I can spend entire afternoons…read morethere lost in books by myself. I usually go in with a coffee and spend hours there browsing. There are always interesting titles on the shelves. I love their card boxes. Their home, baby, kid sections are well curated and make great gifts. I buy all my friends' baby gifts from here. I wish their clearance section was better value. I have loved bookstores since I was a child and I hate seeing them disappearing. Remember to support your local bookstore!

This secondhand bookstore in New West isn't very big, but has a great selection of books ranging…read morefrom sci-fi to history to the occult. I love going to these kind of shops as its like a treasure hunt as you search through the shelves looking for gold. I was finally able to pick up one of the Discworld novels that I've been hunting for in bookstores across the GVA. The owners are really friendly and helpful, able to answer amy questions you may have or help guide your search. There is some light music in the background that gave it a great atmosphere, especially with the rain pouring down outside, tip-tapping on the windows

There's not much to like here. Everything about it is shabby, with the mismatched furniture and…read moreshelves/racks. There aren't really any interesting displays to highlight the stock, and the distinctly unwelcoming vibe I get doesn't encourage me to browse. The "coffee bar" is a laugh, and since they have it there, they don't let people bring in their Starbucks or whatever while they look around. They try to be "renaissance" by having music events and classes and suchlike, but they should probably just take a good hard look at their store and their selection and focus on being a good used bookstore.

I purchased a cartridge battery about a month ago. It never worked. It took me awhile to remember…read moreto return it because of my bad memory. I did go there today and I was met with hostility immediately. This is a $10.95 item. Instead of simply replacing the faulty item I was given a song and dance about a 30 day return policy. This is not the kind of business that I want to deal with hence this review. Thank you for reading this

Worst late night customer service interaction from female employee. Rushing and name calling…read morecustomers.

This place is magical. It has a whole bunch of transformers, GI Joe, War Hammer, He Man, Star…read morewlWars and Gundam stuff that I haven't seen since childhood. This is basically an adult toy store or the most awesome toy store if you could get your parents to buy this stuff for you! I'm not sure how to value these toys but I do know this store has availability and there is value there. Come check it out if you are a fan of Hasbro, Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z or anime. You never know what you will find but it will be a gem.

They should just rename this place Cybertron because of all the Transformers that live here…read more So, I've been an on-again-off-again Transformers collector over my lifetime. When I got my career going, my first goal was to buy all the Transformers my parents could never afford when I was growing up. That's where Ages Three and Up came in. A guy called Spencer opened up the original shop in East Vancouver almost 2 decades ago, and they specialized in vintage (i.e. used) Transformers as well as Japanese imports and re-issues. To cultivate a good customer base, A3U also had periodic fan nights where customers got together to watch cartoons, trade figures and talk Transformers. They also routinely had guest voice-actors from the cartoons at these gatherings to mingle with the guests. How cool was that? These events were free, only about 2 dozen people ever showed up, and everyone had a great time. At the East Vancouver location, I spent thousands of dollars on Transformers. Eventually, the store closed down. I eventually heard that they had moved east to either Coquitlam or Burnaby, but by then, I had satiated my Transformers fix because I had amassed virtually every Transformer I ever wanted. When I started working in Coquitlam, I stumbled across A3U in a strip mall. New location, new owners. Still Transformers-centric. They have a lot of Transformers, especially Masterpiece figures that are marketed towards adult collectors. Starting at over $100 each, these figures are engineered to be difficult to transform, but as close to cartoon accurate as possible. Expect to pay over $500 for the top-of-the-line figures. They also have a lot of "third-party Transformers", which is a fancy way of saying "knock-off". These aren't Hasbro/Takara/Tomy-licensed products. Instead, other companies have re-imagined the Transformers, and engineered toys that are meant to be tributes to the original characters. So, you will have a figure called "Lucifer" who resembles Starscream in most details, but is not an exact copy of any existing Takara/Hasbro product. Color scheme is the same, transformation is very similar, but just a different name. Apparently, these toys have been created by fans who wanted to create their "perfect" Transformers. And, they are amazing toys in their own right. And, if you think that they are cheap and inferior to the originals, you would be wrong. In fact, many of these "third-party" toys are more expensive than the official, licensed products. In addition to the Transformers, A3U also has a small offering of products from DC and Marvel Universes. They also carry modelling supplies, model kits, games and statues. However, the main reason I love coming to A3U is to see their display cabinets filled with 100's of Transformers from multiple toy lines and eras. In the few times I've been here, I can tell the staff are really passionate about Transformers and related toys. I see what appear to be regulars being warmly greeted. Prices can be shocking for the uninitiated, but remember, this store is for people with the means to buy their childhood dreams. If you are really desperate to save a few bucks, some online vendors will have the same products for a bit cheaper. But, here, you get to touch and hold what you want to buy. Parking is ample, and Skytrain is nearby. I would suggest bringing a platinum credit card if you plan on buying anything. No need to take a space-bridge to Cybertron to see Transformers anymore. All the Transformers are at Ages Three and Up.