Dollarama

I was tremendously pleased when Dollarama showed up on Portland Street. Like Jennifer mentioned, it’s within walking distance of many other popular stores (Superstore, library, Winners, etc.) and it’s just plain convenient.
Pros:
— This Dollarama is quite large, which means loads of selection and nice, wide aisles.
— Great prices.
— Excellent variety and number of products — this place is always well-​stocked.
— Ample parking.
— Decent customer service.
Cons:
— Parking can pose an issue if you shop on a weekend or another busy day — you won’t find a spot anywhere near the store, but you will find a spot.
I think it’s safe to say that this is my new favorite Dollarama.

I love dollar stores as a rule. It’s a veritable cornucopia of random odds and sods, from the thoughtfully useful to the perplexingly amusing. I dare you to walk into a dollar store and not walk out with something you didn’t know you needed. Like that hose nozzle for the backyard garden, or that broom for the garage. Or that cute dog statuette for the office.
I’m happy this one opened, as it’s in spitting promiximity of my weekly shop stop, so I can often stop in to pick up my monthly supply of plastic cutlery or get that Christmas collar for Murphy that just can’t wait while I’m out getting my groceries.
It has a really good selection of household items, party supplies. candy and food for the junk basket at home, and seasonal items on the cheap. I often go here to re-​stock my Party Kit (a bag of steamers, balloons, and hats for whipping out for co-​workers’ or friends’ birthdays at the last minute). They also have a good selection of chips and chocolate bars you can’t always find at the grocery store (nacho Bugles are my friday night kryptonite!)
For the most part, staff has been efficient and the store is clean, and very early in stocking up for holidays and such. For instance, in mid-January’s cold snap, they’re busy stocking up their seasonal aisles with camping gear and pool toys. Perfect for that February pool party theme party?