Dollarama

The employees here are rather rude.
I came here today looking for a suitable adhesive for putting posters on walls without damaging either the wall or the poster.
I spoke to a total of 3 employees who all just deferred me to another aisle or said they didn’t know. In particular, the one lady who I spoke with didn’t even bother looking me in the eye as I asked her for help. She just brushed me off and said, «try a different aisle» while pointing in a random direction.
It’s such a shame this Dollarama is the only one that’s nearby and convenient for me. If I knew what I wanted, I would come here to just quickly buy it and get out. But if I had questions, this location would definitely not be my first choice.

Not the greatest layout, but that could be due to the the space being smaller than some of the other Dollaramas. Aisles are way too narrow to the point where you can barely pass by someone else. It’s even worse when the person you wanna pass has a buggy full of stuff that’s blocking the way.
There is also never enough cashiers. Lineups usually end up spilling into the aisles, making it even more difficult to get by. Whether you’re actually waiting in line or just needing to walk thru, it’s a major pain. I’m also someone that comes in for just a couple items, so I typically have to wait to pay for what feels like forever. The other customers in the long lineup in front of me always seem to have have baskets and buggies filled. As you can see, this is not an ideal place to come to if you’re in a hurry.
Yes, you can get some insane bargains. I like to come here for gift bags, cleaning supplies, candy, and the occasional basket or kitchen item. And if you’re thirsty, remember that bottled pop in the cooler is just a $ 1!
I would not suggest coming here to get something that’s meant to last. You will not find that here.

This location is probably one of the smaller and oddly shaped store of any Dollaramas, but considering the space, they managed to cram as much inexpensive merchandise in one store making the shopping experience quite the maneuvering challenge especially when the store is busy since the aisles are quite narrow.
With the numerous businesses and condos in the area, it’s very hard to avoid a busy time since the store always seems busy and the lineups always stretch into the aisles. Cashiers are often rushing through the sales transaction with very minimal communication and without a smile. It’s probably for the best because one wouldn’t want to be in the store for any longer than they need to be.
The store itself is located in the basement next to Service Ontario and for some reason there’s always an awful odour emitting throughout the store. It can be quite nauseating at times and I wonder if it’s simply due to all the plastic products in the store or poor air quality. It cannot be the latter because buildings have air quality control and inspections or else they would be closed.
I’m not much of a fan of this location, but because its located in College Park, I often drop by to pick up some items if I’m in the area and cannot make it to the other locations.

Located underground. The layout is not very good. Cashiers right in front of the entrance. It is quite crowded, but the selection was good.
The store is not very big and it wasn’t very organized. Its a good location not requiring to walk outside. Too busy, tight in the aisles and dark.
Its a dollar store, get what I need and go.

I can’t believe no one has checked in here! Great downtown location. Usually busy. It’s right next to the Service Ontario office, downstairs.
Typical dollar store stuff. They do have some brand name products for $ 2 like toilet bowl cleaner, sunlight dish soap, etc.
It’s all geared up for Halloween and some Christmas stuff has started to show up in the shelves!
I enjoy a good Dollarama shopping experience! Ha!

Who knew I’d fall slightly in love with a dollar store?
This Dollarama is the real deal… it’s a pretty complete outfit with everything ranging from kitchen tools to housewares to birthday cards to cans of olives to St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Everything is priced between $ 1-​$ 3.
What is this place useful for you ask?
Well, lots of things in Canada are just unreasonably expensive. I come here when I want a small quantity of something, something that’s for a one-​time use, or something I just don’t want to spend much money on. Sometimes, I’m surprised by the quality. My $ 1.50 shower curtain is still holding on strong 16 months later… I’ve even been complimented on it looking trendy. Crazy! The place is even fairly clean.
The downside (and the indifferent side):
–Staff are pretty inconsistent. They can be friendly and helpful or make a trip to ServiceOntario look like a joy.
–Line-​ups can be a bit silly at the cash registers, and I’ll just say that the clientele here doesn’t always follow recommended British queueing techniques.
–Product availability is a bit inconsistent. I’m regularly surprised at both what I can and can’t find.
OVERALL: This Dollarama is a good place for some targeted shopping. I wouldn’t buy fresh produce here (not that they sell it), but things like a tiny tube of superglue, a temporary-​turned-​permanent shower curtain, and Maple-​leaf themed napkins, this is a great place to shop.
TIP: No credit cards. Debit and cash only.

This is probably one of the best Dollaramas in the downtown core. It is also one of — if not the busiest locations.
The pro is that there is always new stock, so if you frequent dollar stores, you will find new merchandise is brought out here very all the time. Come back in 2 days, and there will likely be several new finds.
The con is that good stuff sells out fast — you can’t hesitate, and hope to find it again next time you’re there.
Expect lineups; avoid standing in line behind anyone buying glassware — as that takes FOREvER for the cashiers wrap.
No refunds or exchange.

This is strategic shopping at it’s best.
Go there for cheap candy, chocolate bars, cold pop, garbage bags, mugs, birthday cards. Avoid anything you want to have last more than one use. Watch your purses and pockets because there are always shoplifters walking around in there. Expect the line-​ups at check-​out to make no sense and take 15 minutes longer than they should; people will cut in front of you, the cashiers will examine every purchase, and don’t even think about lining up behind someone who has brought something «fragile» because it’ll take the cashier half an hour to wrap it in paper.
Oh! And the best place to buy packs of gum.
P. S. Everything you really, really want is $ 1.25 or $ 2.00. You’ve been warned.

This Dollarama location isn’t super huge, but it still has a decent variety and amount of stock on offer. I work upstairs so it’s handy for me to pick up random stuff (just yesterday I came out with a shower curtain, mini screwdriver set & a bag of cooked chestnuts), and often i’ll just browse or people watch until the plasticy-​candy smell starts to get to me.
Things to note:
— There’s always (or at least 99% of the time) lineups. They’re pretty good at getting more people on cash, but you’ll have a little wait.
— The store is pretty cramped, and seems moreso when it gets crowded
— Holiday/​special items are front and (to the right of) centre, and always well-​stocked
— You WILL buy more than you intended, but at least it won’t break the bank.

With the cooler weather, the ventilation is not quite as good as I remember when I first visited the store in the summer … the store smells pretty toxic :(I wouldn’t spend too much time in here if you have a baby or kids.

I don’t think anyone hates people and their own lives more than the employees of this Dollarama. I asked 3 different people to help me find something and everyone was extremely rude, with someone even saying «I told you it’s over there!» (even though it wasn’t what I was looking for). I walked out empty handed, not only because they didn’t have one of the things I was looking for, but because they were insanely rude. Never coming here again but I doubt that matters to them because they were pretty busy. I guess that’s how they can justify being rude to people. So not cool.

Every time I walk into this dollar store, I spend more than I planned. Maybe it’s the idea that everything is less than $ 2, that I think buying more still saves me money. Or maybe it’s that they are stocked with really decent items. I’ve bought sleep masks with cute sayings («10 more minutes»), endless tiny bottles of mouthwash, various art supplies (glitterati!) and shower caps.
It’s only downfall? There are ALWAYS line-​ups. I’ve been during my lunch hour and in the evening; it’s always been between a 15 – 25 minute wait in line. I guess it’s the price I have to pay… besides the obscene total I always accumulate.