I was very excited to visit this place. I was passing through Kingston and wanted to pick up a few…read morethings for my family while I was away. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They were great and identifying my needs and provided recommendations for my 4 and 7 year old. They also have some local products that will look amazing in my place to play up our nerdy vibe! I can recommend this place more than I already am! Completely worth it to check out!

We happened upon this lovely games and gifts store while strolling on Princess Street. They have…read moregames and puzzles from all ages including tactile puzzles for toddlers and more stimulating board games including a lot of the expansions for Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride. They advertise a free game night that happens on Thursdays and Sundays from 5pm to close. The store also had a ton of gift store staples like fun stationary and planners, totes and pencil cases with fun prints and quirky slogans, as well as housewares and accessories. They also had a pretty substantial craft section with a lot of knitting supplies. It was a little bit earlier on in the day so there were a lot of employees milling about setting things up. They left us alone for the most part to browse at our leisure but it was nice to see that it would be easy to get help if we had specific questions.

I really like Antique Emporium and the way everything was staged. Prices were surprisingly…read morereasonable. I was tempted to buy something, but didn't 'cause I know I don't have the room at home. Downstairs was their clearance section which only had stationary, frames, & smaller décor items, no furniture. It was lovely to browse, undisturbed, for as long as I wanted. Great place to get some inspiration if you're into unique things! Would love to go back once I make more room for these lovely things. :)

Lots of neat old stuff in here. Vintage signs, a fridge from the 50's, cool artwork, so many things…read moreto look at! Love that there is an old timey photo booth that actually works. Fun place to browse around and find that special something for your home :)

This little antique shop is a must stop if you're walking around the downtown area of Kingston…read more It's friendly owner is very outgoing and very knowledgeable and works hard to ensure your visit is enjoyable. I was very impressed with the amount of beautiful advertising and memorabilia from the early 1900's. The quality is outstanding and with the exchange rate the prices are very fair. I spent several hours here browsing and talking with the owner and a seller. It's very rare to find a store with such a large selection of quality merchandise. I wish this was a place I could frequently visit I hope to have an opportunity to return someday soon.

Stumbled upon this hidden gem on a side street in Kingston…read more You can find pretty much anything you can imagine in here from vintage clothing to decor to a vending machine robot. I tried on a killer vintage silver sequinned dress with thoughts of a New Year's Party in mind but for $225 I had to say no. The prices seemed a bit steep to me for vintage in a small town but hey, I am no expert on antiques. Regardless, this is a fun place to come and get lost in, there is lots to see!!

Cute shop! Came in just to look and walked out with a nice pair of wedge sandals and a purse for…read more$10 total! Great hidden gem and I think most items are $5 each. Great thrift store! The owner was nice to talk to as well. Definitely worth checking out if you love a great thrift store. Lots of jewelry and kids section as well.

Wow! Laura is so friendly and welcoming! Outstanding service and a neat selection of…read morecollectibles. Definitely worth popping in and having a look. And if you are looking to sell. She is willing to take your items and make it into someone else's treasures. Stop in today

The Canadian Tire in Gananoque was the place I headed to first when I was growing up and needed…read moresports equipment. In fact this is where I picked up the first fishing pole and lures that I bought myself. Thank you, Gananoque Reporter paper route. Now as an adult, when I'm back home I still go there to find the stuff that I need around the house first. Propane for the barbecue, replacement appliances, emergency sporting goods. Yes, you can have emergency sporting goods. Ever realize that the river froze in front of your parents place and you need hockey sticks and pucks? STAT??? Well, Canadian Tire saved me. The staff are always friendly and helpful and will give you any advice you need on projects or equipment you need to buy. Myself, I can't go in there and not pick up something. Oh, and the gas bar out front (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/canadian-tire-gas-bar-gananoque) typically has competitive gas prices and gives you Canadian Tire money with your purchase so that you can go back and get an emergency bag of pucks.

Friendly helpful staff, (and often customers) make popping in here pleasant and useful. Special…read morethanks to the staff members who got my keys to me into the parking lot before I had to check every pocket and bag to discover I had left my keys at the cash. This definitely my place of choice in Gananoque for garden supplies. Unfortunately I do find that sometimes it doesn't have the range of plumbing/electrical supplies I want.

Consigning your items here is often difficult. I've heard…read moreseveral complaints. Better vibes from the backroom could go a long way... Friendly customer service is VITAL to business success in Kingston. However --it does have nice selection and pleasant floor staff.

One of the only consignment stores in Kingston. I've found a few great deals here over the years,…read moremy favourite one being a Marc Jacobs tote bag for $20.00! However, this isn't one of those stores where you leave with a huge haul every single time (like Value Village or Talize). They have a smaller selection and prices are a bit higher, so I tend to be picker when selecting items to buy here. The store is fairly well laid out, and I appreciate that the clothing is color coded (Talize does this as well, but Value Village does not). I also like that the price of the item decreases the longer it's on the sales floor, which is unique. I often think of consigning here, but to be honest after reading the rules on the website, it seems like it would be a bit of a hassle. For example, it says that they don't accept items over 2 years old. How on earth can they tell (besides the item being in poor condition)? One time when I inquired about consigning, they told me about all the "cheaper" brands that they don't accept...yet every time I go in, I see those brands! It's also strange that on the website it says that Danier is one of their best selling brands, yet they say they don't accept leather coats (yes I understand Danier doesn't JUST have leather jackets, but you get where I'm coming from). Also, this might just be me, but I wish the change rooms had actual doors and not just curtains. I don't know how many times a lady has just waltzed right into my change room while I'm changing! No etiquette it seems. All in all, a few minor inconveniences, but it's a store I will continue to visit once every couple of months to see what's new.

I don't recommend Ricki's I went to exchange a pair of jeans…read morethat I bought a week and a half ago and unworn because they are too big. I have the receipt but they would not allow me to return them without the tags as well. Very annoying. I would not recommend shopping here.

So the Cataraqui Town Centre is pretty much the only game in town when it comes to indoor malls in…read moreKingston. It's small, but it has all the usual cookie-cutter mall stores: Reitmans, The Bay, Sears, Call it Spring, Le Chateau, Claire's, The Body Shop, etc. They do have a Sephora though! But don't be expecting Kate Spade, Ted Baker or Coach! They do have some unique non-chain stores like a place called "Neat Things" and some independent hair salons. At the time of the writing of this review they are undergoing renovations, so maybe they are expanding (?) or modernizing (?). Some parts of the mall look a little dated, but some parts are more modern. The food court is large and looks newer. It's ok to poke around in, but it's definitely not a destination mall.