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Walrus
Category: Shopping Home & Garden Home Decor Home Decor [Edit]
3408 Cambie StVancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
(604) 874-9770
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Walrus
Review Highlights
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"It's great for gifts or for treating yourself." In 4 reviews -
"You go in and you want to buy everything in the store." In 6 reviews -
"The shopkeepers are friendly, passionate, and knowledgeable." In 2 reviews
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12 reviews in English
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Review from Ashley H.
Burnaby, BC
4/19/2012
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. -
Review from Angela L.
1/29/2012
I'm fairly particular when it comes to boutique shops "like this," meaning shops full of beautiful but largely unnecessary items. On the one hand, I thoroughly enjoy great design and high-quality, artisan products, but on the other, I deplore the kind of useless trinkets and clutter that only serves to fuel the consumerist machine and the increasingly alarming state of our landfills (/end politics). It's a fine line, and Walrus manages to stand firmly on the better side of it.
I managed to sneak in about 10 minutes before closing, and having worked in retail before, I HATE being the jerk that peruses the shelves painstakingly slowly after closing hours. Fortunately, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and I was never made to feel rushed or pressured, and thanks to their smallish space and their cleanly curated layout, I was able to get in and out relatively quickly.
As mentioned by others, Walrus is a great place to go for gifts, either for the impossibly-hard-to-shop for or even for yourself. From paper products and kitchen utensils to grooming products and accessories, Walrus has something for everyone. Some items that caught my eye included the unique, locally designed jewelry, the sleek but sturdy Puddifoot pepper pumps and the simple but functional O'Clock watches.
Walrus is elegant without being sterile, refined but not pretentious, and somewhere that I'll come again and again to be, as they put it, pleasantly surprised. -
Review from Colene C.
12/28/2011
Walrus is my go-to stop for unique gifts. There's something for everyone here, truly. From jewellery and lotions to home decor, 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! -
Review from Trish L.
Vancouver, BC
4/12/2012
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!
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Review from Sarah O.
11/13/2011
Awesome store. Lots of cool trinkets and neat stuff. Come here if you are in need of a unique gift for a creative person. I love this place!! It's mmm delicious!
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Review from Yoony P.
6/10/2010 ROTD 9/16/2010
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!Listed in: I *heart* Cambie Village
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Review from Lisa S.
Vancouver, BC
5/28/2009
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 decor 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. -
Review from Angela M.
Vancouver, BC
7/11/2011
This is a "must" go to store if you are looking for a gift for someone or simply something uber cool for yourself. The stock is super chic. The other big plus is the staff who are helpful and pleasant. Check it out.
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Review from Tyler W.
Vancouver, BC
12/19/2011
This as an amazing store that sells anything nice. I always find something when I visit Walrus. On top of their great selection, the people that own the store are fantastic people; they are always very cheerful and engaging. This store has a great community feeling to it.
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Review from Vivian L.
7/21/2010
Probably one of the cooler place to find unique gifts, jewelry and decor 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!
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Review from Lisa W.
Vancouver, BC
4/28/2010
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.
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Review from Xixi L.
Vancouver, BC
3/13/2010
Upon first glance, Walrus may seem like a modern minimalist store with hip and expensive useless trinkets like the Yaletown counterparts it seems to mirror. This can not be further from the truth. The store is cleanly laid out with a good retail traffic flow in mind. The shopkeepers are friendly, passionate, and knowledgeable. There are quite a few useless trinkets, but all well-designed, reasonably-priced, and just so darned pretty! Keep an eye out for up-and-coming items from local designers at this place.
