At 5:50pm I walk in delighted, a store is open around here!! They sell dark sea woohoo i can grab a…read morebutton up for my husband yay present. Sign is out, open sign on. just off my plane ready for some retail therapy. I call out "hello?' After about 3 full minutes the retail clerk shows up. I wait near the door because in Vancouver its bad form to burst into a shop without offering to check your bags (I assume the shoplifters are as bad if not worse here. I'm like "wow! I can't wait to have a quick shop. I'll just set my bags down here" my bags have viable harbour air laptop tags and I'm carrying a, albeit quiet, luxury handbag. Oh and wearing cute new furry moon boots. I was a bit wet from the showers outside. But it would be a very huge stretch to think I was transient/homeless. Regardless of what class or financial situation a person is, I would want my.retail front line representation to treat all visitors with respect and to serve all visitors until the time we close as advertised.. That said, our associate responds to me "Nope I'm going to start cashing out amd cleaning up, come back tomorrow" I look at my phone and say (respectfully) "it's 5:54pm, looks like I've got 5 mins to check it out after all ha-ha!" He's like, "sorry I'm already closed' and grabs the sign and carries it in. So I was totally insulted, tbe way he looked at me and the snobby face he made...I felt..judged? So I respond "you know I have 5 bills on me right now and prob would have spent it !?" (My husband would be late to pick me up so we decided I would wait for him at the local "casino nanaimo" down the street So I being the gambler I am, loaded up on cash before heading to the plane) I guess that offended him as he responds angrily: "if you are going to be like that. Don't you EVER come back" I'm like bewildered, disappointed "???woah man, slow down, really,?" He marches in angrilly fussing with his sign. Bangs the door closed and audibly locks it saying nothing. Wow. All I can say is if you are this stores manager or owner PLEASE reprimand. Your future clientele is NOT in good hands. Check cameras, every word of this is true Wed Oct 30th 5;55pm guy was wearing a blazer and had a big frizz/back-combed hair do.

I live in Victoria but ever since I have discovered Lucid, I've been driving to Nanaimo to do my…read moreshopping, thats how awesome this store is! They carry a diverse selection of clothes, hats, shoes, wallets, bags and bathing suits from brands like Obey, Sitka, Brixton and Tom's. The prices are amazing and I often find great, unique pieces here that I don't find anywhere else. The store itself is super inviting and is a beautiful space, the staff are always helpful and welcoming. Whenever I visit I always feel genuinely welcomed and never feel pressure to buy. They are always really good to their customers, its an absolute pleasure shopping at Lucid, I wish we had more places like this in Victoria!

The best consignment store in Nanaimo for women's clothes ! The owner cares a lot about carrying…read moreitems of quality and affordability. I wish the parking downtown was better so I could go more often! If you're shopping with kids, this is one of the best places to go, children are welcome

Never again!!! My wife and I went into this store while on vacation here. As soon as we walked in,…read morewe were met with (well my wife was met with) a dirty look from what we were guessing the owner (young, long black hair). We said hello but received no response back. I went to look at one part of the store and my wife went to the back but for some reason the owner just kept staring and watching my wife. As my wife walked back to where I was, the owner actually said to her "are you here to actually shop?" We have this happening to us in the States where we're from. Just sad that it happens here in Canada :(

OMG this is a cute shop. I love how it is well organized. The owner is super sweet and they had…read moresome stretchy skinny jeans in my size at $110 regular price = awesome steal.

From the owner: What originally started out as a swimwear boutique has transformed itself into a favourite spot for…read morefinding dresses, denim, basics, and accessories at prices that don't break the bank.

I can appreciate the type of store that it is for foodies and those whom like to cook and bake,…read morehowever, the prices for what they are...are way over priced. I am from Vancouver and even the priciest shops in the city aren't this much. The staff are helpful and there's a lot of selection, however, there was nothing for me other than a walk through.

Best fun shop in Nanaimo. Lots of treasures from around the world. Funny card section. Lots of…read morefurniture with a bit of an edge. Great spot for finding interesting gifts. Beautiful Pandora and jewlery selection. A fun / lively staff that are there to help you and figure what works best for you. The BEST Christmas window displays in town. Lots of thought and love has gone into making this shop. One of Nanaimo's best treasures. Downtown shopping area has been turned around, check it out. Way more fun than the mall or malls( plural for Nanaimo).

Such a cool place, full of trendy items like hats, dresses, funny socks, and accessories. Friendly…read morestaff.

Funky Fashions for Fabulous Females from around the world in beautiful downtown Nanaimo. - Numph,…read moreMotel Rocks, Coupe, Dereon, !iT jeans, Foxy, Traffic People, Lipsy, Evil Twin, Mink Pink, Papillon. Vancouver needs a consignment store like this that is geared more toward the edgy alternative person.The clothes were in awesome condition. There was a cute goth girl when I walked in whom wanted my opinion and a cute pair of Hell Bunny pants. People working there are super awesome.

Superb customer service, unique variety of gifts and one-of-a-kind collectibles! Would recommend to…read moreanyone traveling by and worth the extra time to browse. Darling shop~

They have a good selection of home and garden stuff here. I came here the last time I was in…read moreNanaimo. They were closed on X-mas eve, otherwise I would have picked something up for the mother of the guy I am dating, however, I am inspired to come back as the lady who was there was very helpful and the prices were good.

After a recent ferry arrival in Nanaimo, we went downtown for a little sightseeing before heading…read moresouth. We found this gift shop via a walkabout of the shops, sights, and sounds of a portion of the Harbourfront Walkway. A small and rather 'cute' place, offering a very decent selection of affordable gifts and such. But have to admit, it was the name of the shop that really caught 'my' interest, and beckoned me inside. Having lived several years in Newfoundland, and now here in Nanaimo - how could I resist! The ladies enjoyed their browsing, while I enjoyed chatting with the owner. Nothing bought (some "fun & funky" acrylic slugs sure came close!), but regardless, a fun and enjoyable visit before we headed south.

From the owner: Located on the Waterfront Walkway we offer Canadian Gifts and Souvenirs featuring Canadian made and…read moreVancouver Island artists and products including "Home of the Nanaimo Bar" T-shirts and postcards.

I came here the last time I was in Downtown Nanaimo briefly. I am somewhat fascinated by native art…read morein general. The lady who ran the place was super awesome and encouraging when it came to exploration.

Must stop shop if you love records!!! There are boxes and boxes of records to go thought; and if…read moreyour lucky the box of free records by the door is full : D

It was great to stop in after being a frequenter of their original location in a mall over 25 years…read moreago. They have a massive and well organized selection of vinyl and cds. New and used. Wide range of genres and some fairly obscure finds too. Reasonable prices and very kind and helpful staff. Highly recommended for all music collecting nerds like myself. An easy way to spend an hour and pick up a few things off the list :) My wife loved all the old radios lining the shelves of the store.

Often smelling like an overused restroom, this collection of walls they call a mall is host to…read morehomeless people and actual shoppers at about a 1:1 ratio. Expect to smell new and horrific smells every time you visit! Meet interesting new people with mental disabilities who beg you for money! It's fun for the whole family!