Michaels

This Michael’s has two levels. The street level is smaller but once you get upstairs … you’re gonna say, «wow!»
The street parking (or lack there of) can have you circling the block a few times. Once you do get parking be prepared to payl $ 2 per 15 minutes. So basically know what you want, go get it and go!

The cleanest Michaels location I’ve ever been in! But then again, it is a LOT smaller than most other stores so it’s easier to keep organized, I guess. Still, it’s such a pretty, cute store and will do in a hurry if you’re downtown. Heads up, the selection is kinda limited but the staff are really friendly.

Craft lovers heaven, right smack in the middle of downtown!
Conveniently situated on Alberni Street, this Michaels store is close to both Robson Street AND Burrard Skytrain Station.
I’ve been here many a time during my lunch break, shopping for random hobby craft supplies and just checking out all the seasonal stuff they get for Halloween, Christmas, etc. The store is quite well-​stocked, even though it’s not one of the bigger ones.
The staff here are always friendly and helpful, which makes shopping here such a joy!
Prices are generally fair, plus they always seem to have coupons on their site for various promotions & discounts.

I’ve walked in here many times but always came out empty handed. It just seems to be that whatever I’m looking for they just don’t have here. But I have to say the service here is good. Any staff that I ask for help looking for something (even though they didn’t have it) were able to help me. Either give me an alternative or suggest me to go to the Michaels on Broadway instead. At least they didn’t just tell me they don’t’ have it or leave me hanging.
So, I would say good luck to others finding what they want here and I love their 40% off coupon on one regular price item. Helps a lot when you’re on a budget and the things here aren’t cheap either other than when it’s on sale.

Loved their selection and location. Unfortunately, every time I tried to sign up for one of their free classes they were cancelled. I would like to try out new crafts but the constant cancellations let me down. The other issue is that I had to show up and find out they were cancelled. They didn’t call me. I guess I will have to find another location that is more organized with its classes. :(

I basically screamed out loud: MICHAELS!!!
When I recently noticed the new location…
Right in my playground…
Spacious and in a brand new building.
I found the same products than on Broadway or West Van.
I like glitz and scrapbook stuff…
Sadly I am not good at knitting boo…
Gma tried to teach me but I failed…
But I can still buy wool…
So she make me an amazing scarf…
The price are fair and the staff helpful.
They are also very happy to help.
YAY!
Michael! Michael! Michael!
YAY!

Michaels on Alberni is amazing. I love going there. The staff are friendly and always eager to help. I love this place. Nothing negative coming from me. Its a welcome surprise to have Michaels so close to where I live.

When I heard Michaels was coming to Alberni St. I was really pleased. I live down the road and it was just a hassle going to North Vancouver, I stopped going. I love the fact that it’s on this «high-​end» street — sick of the West End becoming so high-​end — not about the stores but it’s gotten totally unaffordable to live. The city is pulling rental buildings down and building condos for the“Rich & Famous” — they even let the absolutely CRAZED Donald Trump into Canada to build a the ugliest looking hotel and condos. I love architecture and now its become a concrete & glass jungle. My very comfortable building is slated to be demolished. Are rents cheap in Newfoundland?! Oh, enough about our «wonderful» Mayor and his «City Plan” — on to Michaels.
For the longest time I’ve had two beautiful prints I wanted framing and just kept putting it off. Took the plunge as Michaels had a sale and I met the most charming, funny and SO knowledgeable Manager of the Framing Dept. — ARIANNA. She’s amazing — she picked out everything — the colours of matting, etc. and FIRST time they were absolutely perfect. She was so great that I wrote a letter about her to the HO in the States and they said they’d pass on to the Alberni Store. I never do that!
Maybe it’s not as big as some other locations, but I don’t care… I’ve even become a little crafty! PLUS, there is absolutely NO other location downtown which sells knitting wool.

It’s a really convenient location and there’s plenty of stock on everything. The only downside is that it’s always so hard to find someone to help when needed. I always end up meandering aimlessly until I catch someone ages later.

Michaels on DT is the best. Nice and pretty inside. However, Michaels is really overpriced. Even with your 40% off, it’s still expensive. They should price their products fairly. Bought a product for full price when on a much smaller specialty shop, it is way less. No choice because it’s convenient. Not fair though.

i never wanted to rely on a craft store for supplies for different projects. i used to pride myself on finding creative uses for materials otherwise immediately destined for the recycling bin. but sometimes i need paint or a foam ball or something i just can’t macgyver and i am grateful i can find the perfect item here. and generally it’s on sale, like 50% off on sale, or i can find a coupon that can give me a 50% off discount! i cannot shop here on days i am feeling burdened by the over-​consumption and wastefulness of myself and the world around me, but when i need a project finished fast or need some help making something look proper, i can find what i need here. there are always staff on hand to help find what you need and cashiers are always friendly and helpful too. ooh and i just found out this week i can get 3 LP/​record cover frames here for $ 11.99! (i just broke one at home this week so now i will have it replaced and have 2 back ups!) yay!

Wow, here I was walking out of Tiffany’s and what do I see? a Michael’s within a «stone“‘s throw away from a Tiffany’s in a downtown location!!! (hey, I made a joke here! pat pat =)
Of course I had to go in to take a look at their «stones» selection and see if they can dazzle my eyes as much as the Tiffany’s. (hahaa. ;)
This Michael’s is clean and organized, though the layout is a bit limited by the smaller floor space. Instead of the familiar aisles, they put all the jewelry making materials on the ground floor, and upstairs is the slightly bigger floor space where they house the paper crafting and fine art supplies. Even that is limited though.
Aside from the smaller selection due to location constraints, I did notice the very expensive CAD prices. Something that is $ 17.99 here is $ 27.99 there! Yowza! I immediately started making a shopping list for when I get home. =D
Still, they have the best customer service from the 2 – 3 associates I spoke with, it can become difficult to locate and navigate their narrower aisles, but the fact they have a store here makes me happy!
Will definitely be coming back to visit them again! And hopefully find some things that is not priced so differently, like Distress Ink or something.
(Oh, no JoAnn’s in CA, not sure what other competitors’ coupons they take)

Estrogen required.
If not, do not pass go, do not enter, no boys allowed.
That was what it was like in here. Similar to this:
I was practically the only male in here, other than the elderly gay guy with a walking cane, and the staff. Women obviously like this place. It must be a girly thing to do.
I was here on a mission. A mission to create something that is very difficult to find in a store, especially for men. I’ve seen it, but they are rare, and expensive. The nice ones are available online only. Not going to let the cat out of the bag on this yet, but once done, it will be wickedly dashing. =)
I did find something that I was looking for, but not enough selection. I’ll need to go to another store or come back again when they get more stock.
The store itself has three floors, with the upper floor carrying far more inventory. The second floor, more of a mezzanine, is a workshop to conduct various artsy classes for women and children. Notice I didn’t mention «men» =P
Guys, come in for a visit. You just might find your future spouse here! Plenty of selection for ya! =P

I always come to Michael’s armed with a coupon (get the app for your smartphone!!). This location is much smaller than the one on West Broadway, but still has all your crafting needs!
Employees are always willing to lend a hand when I have a question about an item or can’t find something.
Prices here are usually a bit more expensive than somethings you can find at DeSerres, event with a 40% off coupon.
Four stars because there’s one by my work and home.

Very small Michaels compared to its suburban cousins, but that’s not surprising since it’s in the heart of downtown Vancouver. I dropped by on Sunday to get Halloween decorations, and I found the staff super helpful. A couple of friendly girls assisted me throughout my visit, it seemed like whenever I had a question they would magically pop up and offer help. My experience in massive Michaels stores is usually just wandering around lost until I’ve stumbled upon what I was looking for. I like the convenient location, it’s just off Alberni very close to Burrard skytrain station.

It’s tiny, but will do in a pinch!
This location just opened, and I was eager to use some of their amazing coupons (huge discounts — keep an eye out for them!). When I heard this was on Alberni, I couldn’t think of a location large enough to house the store. Well, there’s a reason … there isn’t a location large enough to house it ;-)
You enter at the street to a bead shop /​classroom, then take the escalator up to the main store. The store is one small circle with ¹⁄₃ … or even ¼ of what you might find at the W. Broadway location.
Staff were friendly, location is bright and clean … some crafts are better represented than others.
Make sure to access their website via your mobile device while shopping. You can access current coupons and have them scanned by the cashier, right from your phone!