This boutique is a great little place! The keepsake t-shirts with the cute sayings (ones that I…read morewould actually wear again), hats, cute clothing and fun trinkets- I love this place. I could easily spend an hour going through the store and looking at things. That, added with the friendly and gracious staff, makes it one of my favorite stops when I'm heading out along the canal.

Canalside has you covered for all your gifting needs!…read more I am always greeted with a warm welcome and this is my GO TO spot for any and every type of gift imaginable for any occasion! The liquor selection is top notch! You can't find a better selection anywhere close by. Highly recommend stopping in this local GEM!

It can be difficult for a business to thrive in a small rural town that relies on tourism to…read morethrive and requires the staffing of locals to survive. This little store has so much to offer, it feels much larger than it is. Whoever is responsible for curating the inventory is doing a good job. This is the kind of store you may walk into just to see what's going on, maybe because of the sparkly shiny things in the window, but once inside you really begin to look around, touch things, read labels, ask questions. Undoubtedly, you'll buy something you don't need or had any idea that you even wanted or could use. Such is the magic of some "gift shops" - sometimes the gift is for others, sometimes for you. And quality items! The ladies at the register are always friendly and loaded with suggestions.

Under new ownership!! Pleasantly surprised at the changes! Amazing what new owners can do to a…read moreplace. From the paint, to the layout of the clothes and furnishings to the smiles and coffee, the change in the atmosphere is very noticeable! I highly recommend it!! I know I will be going back often!!

Not a big selection, prices are way too high for used clothing. Found out my consignment item was…read moresold at a higher price than I was told.

Excellent spot to shop for unique, local gifts including artwork, jewelry, stickers, scarves, print…read moreand more!

This is a small art gallery along the walkway by the water very close to the farmers market. It…read moreshowcases local artists and the inventory regularly changes. Features jewelry, multimedia wall, art, and painting, prints, wood, turning, photographs, and other Pacific Northwest mediums. Selection is varied so that you can enjoy the different artists rather than for example, looking only at paintings. Value is excellent as most artists seem to undervalue the time and expertise that goes into these works. The shop is always staffed by one of the artists and each of the staff seems to know a great deal about the art of the others in this cooperative. A highlight for more sophisticated, take homes than T-shirts and hats. They are truly embodies the Pacific Northwest and appears in many homes of natives as well as those traveling through Olympia.

Omg. OMG. I've been seeing their Craigslist ads and wanting to check it out for upwards of a year,…read moreand it did not disappoint! If you love beautiful wood, history, fine craftsmanship, or all of the above, you need to visit. Stunning pieces (armoires, desks, secretaries, sideboards, corner cabinets, vitrines, some dining sets and beds, small stained glass panels, and some glassware) at extremely good prices, and the owner is very personable. Can't wait to go back!

Beautiful pieces at rock bottom prices. Don't expect them to be sanded down and refinished because…read morethey won't be. But that is the last thing you would want to do to an 18th century wood dresser!!

Very touristy place but the food was definitely good. We had mussels, oysters (raw and grill) and…read moresausage hash. The mussels i think was good. The potatoes were also delicious, and love the crunchiness of it. This restaurant is also beside the Union Market and is like a small store and souvenir shop. The downside of this restaurant at peak hours, the wait is very long 45min to 1 hour food wait. I think we were the ones that ordered earlier than the lunch hour and we still had to wait for the food.

General store with souvenirs and snacks/picnic items. There were 2 flushable toilets at the store…read more You can eat outside or indoors and enjoy the seasonal fresh seafood. I saw lamb banh mi on the menu so that was definitely a first! Parking lot is semi small and we couldn't find parking during lunch time so we had to come back later. When we came back later around 2p-3pm, the oysters were all sold out. $24 for 6. I think Hamma Hamma was around $3 for a shucked oyster.

Great place for hand carved wooden sculptures and outdoor furniture. They take custom orders as…read morewell. Great stuff! The folks there are very knowledgeable and friendly. Great pieces showcasing the work of multiple artists. They make custom yard signs, sculptures, wall art, outdoor benches and more.

Love this shop! So glad we went in and checked everything out, had a great time and will be back!read more

Played a music show at this fantastic shop, cafe and music venue. Staff were amazing, the fair…read moretrade shop has amazing and unique items from around the world. The music room was perfect for acoustic and folk music.

My friend and I had the worst lunch at Soul Cafe which is located in Traditions today In Olympia…read more The service was good but my dry tasteless quiche and my friend's arugula salad which consisted of one cup of arugula with no other ingredients. Poor presentation with no embellishments. I recommend the owner and staff would benefit by enrolling in a culinary school.