Walrus

Five star in terms of things you wouldn’t normally give people as gifts; making that all the more a surprise! Oh, and definitely for the umbrellas because they are a Vancouverite’s second appendage during these rainy days! I am also a giant fan of teapots in the shape of fruits/​veggies and floral shapes with matching cups and creamer/​sugar containers… sigh…

This little store is a hidden gem in the Cambie village neighborhood. I just finished lunch and passed by and I saw what interesting little things they had by the display window. I quickly went inside to discover a whole new world of uniqueness and cuteness! Their products ranges from accessories such as umbrellas, jewelry by local artists, home decors to jars of honey etc. Their products are more one of a kind, things I haven’t seen before and believe me when I say that because I do like to shop a lot from all over town! Store is tiny but well-​kept, clean and modern-​looking. The place was packed on a Saturday afternoon with customers browsing in the store with complimentary coffee and cookies. Price range is reasonable, I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more for something I can’t always get my hands on. Street and side parking available.

Best accidental shop find in the past month. I am all about the trendy and kitschy gift shops. What impressed me is that most of the items are quality hand made local items. I fell in love with the felt ornaments.

Nice little store. There are many unique and stylish items to buy for yourself or as a gift.

The best Native shoe collection in Vancouver… They sell all sorts of cool nik nacks for personal and home, jewelry, bags, etc. but the best and latest native shoe and boot collection.

Walrus is my go-​to gift store when I want to fung something to impress upon a friend or colleague. Caroline is wonderful and her taste is exquisite. Be mindful that the store is not for everyone — it is reserved for those who appreciate the finer things and don’t mind spending a bit more to get quality. You will not find night-​market scrounger/​AYCE types here.
A great place to pick up kids’ books & natives! They also carry Mt Pleasant athletic club & Rains coats here — a major for me!

This place is adorable. Full of interesting gifts — for your or for someone special. There’s some mass-​produced stuff, but also some local stuff too, which is always nice. The staff are friendly and low pressure. A great local find!

This is the type of store that I like to stop into now and then just to look at all of the cool stuff and amazing art.
This evening I went there to pick up a wedding gift for my friends and the service was world class.
Caroline (one of the proprietors) is a rare and precious gift in and of herself. She’s so cool and gave me 100% of her time and attention to make sure that I found the absolute perfect gift for my people… Which I did.
Walrus sells a lot of locally crafted as well as a lot of Euro knick knacks and art pieces. A true modern day curiosity shop, and a must for anyone looking to add some flair to their home or garden.
They are also an art gallery and have really cool opening parties for local artisans.
What else can I say? The best.

Walrus is such a cute store. The staff are amazing and always quick to help. If i’m stuck for a gift idea, this is one of the first places i head to. They always have something in there that can work for that tricky person on your shopping list. Some things are a little expensive, but i truely believe that the craftsmenship of their merchandise is worth the expensive. You’ll always be pleased with what you get!

GREAT customer service! I go to Walrus to purchase the Urbanears headphones. Every time I visit, the staff are friendly and helpful. There are many unique gift items as well, with a focus on local brands.
Today, I went in because I broke my last pair of headphones. As I was looking over the colors, the lady behind the counter asked if I was familiar with the product. When I told her that they are by far my most favorite brand and that I needed to replace the ones I broke she asked to see the old ones and offered to replace them FOR FREE! I reiterated that it was «user abuse» and therefore not acceptable for return and she said «don’t worry about it, just make sure you have the color you like.» I was absolutely amazed that she turned down the opportunity to make a $ 70 sale. It was a random act of kindness that will keep me coming back as a loyal customer. Great store, great products and great customer service. Thank you Walrus!

I received the Weekly Unilocal in my inbox this morning on the theme of shopping local and was reminded, by my own quote, how great Walrus is. Good one, me.
Inspired, I dropped in for a return visit and it’s still as great as it ever was. The man that works here, who I assume is the owner, is the kind of person that’s so nice it makes you want to cry. You know that kind of person? That’s actually so nice that you just want to cry for no reason other than their niceness? No? Just me? Okay.
Moving on… they continue to stock a great selection of Canadian items. All of their jewelry cases are unlocked so that you don’t have to worry about hassling an employee just to look at the pretty things, and you are totally free to browse in peace, unless you have questions, in which case they will be answered by a lovely and knowledgeable employee. Also, FREE GIFT WRAPPING. With ribbons and pretty tissue paper.
So fantabulous.

Knowledgeable and friendly staff makes gift-​shopping a jiff here!

I went to this store trying to find «Native» brand shoes. They had a good selection, although not the color I wanted, but the owner explained to me that the company only sends out certain colors at a time and the ones I wanted, yellow ones, would be sent out soon. He took my name and number and said he would hold a pair for me when they come in. I had been into 4 other stores looking for a yellow pair and not one of them told me that the color wasn’t being shipped yet.
SO, a big thank you for being honest with me and helping me out. I still bought a pair in another color I liked for a trip I was going on. And will buy the yellow ones once I get the call that they are in. I appreciate owners being honest and letting me know that a product isn’t available and risking the chance of losing a sale instead of just pushing another product on me.
They had lots of cute things for gifts and for spoiling yourself. Good prices and the owner is great.
I will be back for sure.

This is my go to place for unique gifts. I always end up wanting everything for myself. I love that they are huge supporters of local talent and you can tell they put a lot of love and care into their beautiful shop. The owners are sweethearts!

Walrus is my go-​to stop for unique gifts. There’s something for everyone here, truly. From jewellery and lotions to home décor, it’s all thoughtfully curated and I appreciate that they bring in unique items. I even found some items that I saw online that I thought were only available in Europe.
Plus, the owners are sweet and helpful and you don’t feel like you’re being pushed to buy things. Just prior to Christmas I called to see how late they were open so I could do some Christmas shopping. Even though they were closing in 10 minutes, Caroline told me to come down anyway since there were some other people still in the store and they’d stay open for me. Great service!

This is a «must» go to store if you are looking for a gift for someone or simply something über cool for yourself. The stock is super chic. The other big plus is the staff who are helpful and pleasant. Check it out.

Probably one of the cooler place to find unique gifts, jewelry and décor items in Vancouver. The owner Caroline is super nice and has great taste. You go in and you want to buy everything in the store! Bonus points for featuring a lot of local designers and artisans!

I’m a fan! Really, I am!
I love all the neat things you can find in this store. It’s great for gifts or for treating yourself!
You’ll find things from modern spaghetti scoop/​parmesan grater to locally made jewellery. Something for everyone!

If you’re stumped on what to get someone as a gift then Walrus is the place to go. The people working there are knowledgeable and offer great suggestions. I’ve picked up some awesome wedding gifts there and got myself these filigree-​looking place mats which I get lots of compliments on.

Walrus is a great new store on Cambie, focused mostly on small things you’d use in your house or give as gifts. They have lovely tealight holders, bowls, ceramics, vases, design books and jewelry, among many other things. This isn’t a comprehensive home décor store, but more a place you’d go to find a lovely gift for someone or a treat for yourself. Everything has been chosen by someone with an outstanding eye for design — you can’t go wrong. The textures of the bowls & ceramics make you want to pick them up and touch them.
In some ways the mix reminds me of Vancouver Special over on Main (without furniture). But the pieces at Walrus are polished, stylish and distinctive without screaming their modernist credentials quite as much.
Best of all, their prices are quite reasonable. I got a lovely serving bowl that looked like stone — actually made of crushed stone & resin — for $ 30. They carry a fair number of small things for under $ 20. All in all, I’d say they’re a great addition to Cambie Village.