Bowring

I have known and shopped at various Bowring stores for a good many years — here in BC, and throughout Atlantic Canada, and some of the latter browsing and shopping included the original store, when it was located in downtown St. John’s, NL. The common theme amongst them is that they provide wonderful selections of quality goods, and accommodating service.
I have really missed the Bowring store that used to be located in Lougheed Mall. This was such a handy and available location for me, and such a great place to catch gifts for all those «you have been invited to» friends and family events.
This Coquitlam store has taken over as our place to go for the past while. It’s a much-​bigger store than the Mall store was, and has selections to match the size. When we need ‘this or that’ for an upcoming event, it always seems to have what we’re looking for.

Compared to the Metrotown location, this place is HUGE! The store is well organized by department, color and style. There is actually something for every personality and style. You can even make the simple awesome. I came here to help a GF of mine do a registry for her wedding and found things that she would appreciate including a cupcake tier for high tea = $ 30. When I walked in I noticed that it smelt nice and the music was pleasant. Customer service was awesome and pleasurable.

I like!
My most fantastic find to date is defo the hot alcoholic bevvie mugs I scooped last year (on sale for $ 10 no less!). They are so funky and the handle is on the bottom and they are clear.
This store is fancy. I am afraid of breaking things in it to be honest, they have lovely dish sets.
And the sales staff is friendly, helpful, and always wrap everything up carefully — this is a major bonus when you are a person with a tendency of dropping things or bashing shopping bags into doors and walls.