Ok, WOW! Frickin', just, WOW! This store is/was everything…read moreI wanted it to be. We stumbled in with zero expectations, and it's just wall-to-wall cool stuff! If you're interested in anything toy centric, this place is completely boss! I found a Funko Pop that I'd been wanting, normally only found in 3-pack, all by his lonesome. Also, the guy that helped me recommended a great place for poutine, and other cool stuff to do around town. Total score!

My wife and I love whimsy and I'm a Star Wars fan too - so we came to the right spot. Tons of toys…read moreand collectibles for every age group. Part toy store and adjacent Toy Museum, both are fabulous to wander through and spend a half hour or so. The staff was excellent and friendly, and informative about the history of the toys in the store. Enjoyed talking of shared Star Wars experiences too without hesitation! Outstanding store in lovely downtown Victoria.

Cure little gift shop just inside the main entrance to Market Square, on the right side past the…read morearch. Lots of kitschy gifts available, including socks, mugs, kitchen goods, board games, games, magnets and stickers, home décor, hot sauces, books, cards, plushies, toys and other assorted random goodies. Employees vary between engaging and friendly, to aloof and distant, depending on who you get. It's the kind of gift shop you expect to see in any tourist-heavy destination, but still a brief, fun shopping experience.

Spacious boutique style novelty item and knickknack shop at the mouth of Victoria's Market Square…read morewith lots of unique items including socks, salt and pepper shakers, all occasions of cards (birthday, thank you, humor), key chains, thermoses, buttons, oven mitts, hot sauces, tarot cards and trinkets to name a few. Great place for a fun gift or a unique collectible for yourself or someone in your life. The shop keeper was really warm and friendly. The weather was a bit bizarre and windy... so I dont think much foot traffic was about when we cruised through... but hope to stop in again very soon and possible find some fun gifts for friends back in California and Washington. Give Oscar and Libby a shot... lots of great sips, eats and/or treats around for before or after your O&L gift store experience. Open until 6pm everyday... and as early at 930am most days.

Fabulous selection of cards for any reason friendly staff…read morelocal artists and so much more Its been one of my go to places

Still love this place. It will turn a normal person into a stationary & pen person. Did some…read moregifting and bought a few things for myself.

One of my favorite places in Victoria! Very lively and colorful inside. The staff were friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The hot sauce section was very large, we bought 3 different ones! We also bought one of their teas, "cozy af" which was properly named and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

A lovely, small toy shop partnered with Kaboodles on nearby Government Street. Hundreds of stuffed…read moreanimals (and vegetables!), very cute cards, and tons of interesting toys and games. Our child greatly enjoys the things we get here. I also appreciate the kindness of the staff, especially the woman we spoke to last week with the big puff-ball hairstyle who was especially kind and made some great suggestions.

This may be my favorite store in all of Victoria. For real…read more Whoever does the buying for this store needs some recognition. The selection of gift ideas and greeting cards and jewelry and kitchen gadgets and house accessories is bloody amazing. My friend who lives in Victoria visits this store regularly and when I visit, we come here and literally, we could spend hours here. There's so many unique and curated items, stuff I've not seen elsewhere, and the staff are super nice to boot. I personally love stationery stores, and I can attest, this store has a vast, vast selection of greeting cards - some traditional but many witty and/or twisted (which I appreciate!). There are fancy soaps and lotions, and gourmet chocolates, and jewelry made by local artisans, ands much more. I spent a ton of money on cards here (note: it's always a good sign when you hear people laughing aloud in the card aisles!), and I also got a few chocolate and fruit logs that were packaged to look exactly like salami (I thought these would be awesome on a dessert "charcuterie" board, and as a gift to a foodie friend too). I found colorful silicone twist ties and baggie clips, and some unique gifts for my kids (one who is a falconer and a "birder", the other who's into jewelry) and for some gourmand friends, too. Seriously, you'd be hard-pressed not to find something for everyone on your Christmas list, or as a hostess or birthday gift here. Oh, and their doormats are great, too. My friend found the perfect mat for her new home here.

had a lovely time at The Bungalow. So many nice things. Great selection of gifts, home decor,…read morejewellery etc. bought a dozen linen napkins that I haven't seen in other stores and they gave me a great bag with kitties on it to take home with my purchase. will definitely make it a destination next time I'm in Victoria.

Nice little spot right by the water. It is definitely a small shop, and the variety of souvenirs…read morewas just okay compared to larger stores. However, the cashier was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Still got a few trinkets and a nice hat to bring back home. It's a great place to stop in for a quick look while walking around the Inner Harbour!

The location of this gift shop cannot be beat. The shop is right on the water in the harbor across…read morefrom the Empress hotel and the CANADA sign. It's a nice wait while someone else waits in line to take pictures of the sign. The gift shop itself is rather small and felt very crowded. People were bumping into each other to get by. They manage to fit a lot of items in the store given the small space. This store definitely offers a smaller selection and better quality than some of the neighboring stores, but the prices I felt are much higher. It really depends on if you want better quality and high prices or looking for cheap souvenirs. The staff all seamed pleasant enough, I didn't end up purchasing anything, however my sister purchased he and I a very nice jacket and my son a nice quality baseball hat.

Super cute little craft store. It's small but packed with all kinds of stamping and craft goods, it…read morecan be a little cramped navigating but they have lots of different companies and great prices.

I recently started creating greeting cards and did was not sure about many things. I visited…read moreStampers and was happy with the plentiful stock I had to choose from. I had many questions and I mean many, but Steve answered each one knowledgeable and patiently. I still have lots of questions, I shop at Stampers because of the bountiful dies, paper, stamps, embossing folders, stencils and because Steve is so knowledgeable about all the stock, he is a big help to the many customers that shop there.

I am new to sewing and have been into the Makehouse twice to browse, purchase, ask questions, and…read morebe enthusiastic about my new hobby. The staff are just terrific. Very knowledgeable, encouraging, and excited to share their craft. It's a joy to shop there. Oh, and they let well behaved dogs in! It's a really welcoming place to be and shop. Lessons next!

If you venture a little bit beyond the tourist core along Fort Street, you will come across The…read moreMakehouse....if you're a crafter, especially if you're into sewing - or want to be - you will find a delightful playground. This is an adorable, somewhat small shop-classroom-studio. There are lots of indy label sewing patterns (like Christine Hayes, Colette, etc), sewing notions, a smattering of scrapbooking items and some lovely locally-handmade pieces. The Makehouse offers fun classes. They offer basic sewing, pattern making, upholstering and specific piece workshops. There's a Kids Club a couple nights a week. They also have drop in sewing times and "sewcials". It seems local fiber artists use the space as a studio...it's an inspiring environment. They were featuring some unique hand embroidered portraits of women by an artist named Annie Nazarian when I stopped by. Unique, interesting. There's a definite Somerset Studio, slightly vintage vibe coursing through The Makehouse that is charming...if staying downtown, it's worth the extra block's jaunt to visit or if local, a few hours to stop for a class. I try to spend a couple weeks at a time every few years in Victoria - and on my next extended stay I intend to take some classes...I can't wait for my next visit!