Michaels

One of the newer Michaels in Ottawa. There is often missing stock on the shelves, but otherwise they have most of your craft supplies. I find everything overpriced and will only purchase with a 40% off coupon which you can download from their website.

Michael’s craft store is a bit of a wonder to me. I’ve always lived in downtown, major Canadian cities. Seeing as Michael’s tends to pop up in suburban strip malls, I was overwhelmed by the size and offerings Michael’s had. If you’re looking for arts and crafts supplies, you’ve come to the right place. They have an extensive selection of scrap booking, sewing, knitting, beading, painting, framing, floral arrangement, and bake-​ware supplies.
I found myself at Michael’s to sign up for their Wilton cake decorating class. They often offer 50% off specials on the courses, making it only 22.50 $ for 4 weeks of 2 hour decorating classes. Their Wilton selection was decent, however not complete. It’s a little disappointing that the store offering Wilton decorating classes was missing basics like piping gel.
Be aware that Michael’s generally ALWAYS offers a 40% off coupon available online here:
Normally when you make a purchase, you also receive a 40% off coupon for 1 item, which can be great.
Be aware that customer service at Michael’s Trainyards is often lacking; there’s typically anywhere from 5 – 20 people waiting in line but only 1 or 2 cashiers. If you’re looking for service on the floor, good luck! However, if you know what you’re looking for and are looking for a good selection of art and crafts supplies, it’s definitely worth checking out.