Utopia Silk Screening

We stopped in here on a walk around town after Sunday brunch.
The dude behind the counter was friendly but left us alone to browse.
There were SOO MANY unique tshirts or long sleeve shirts to choose from. Who else has a disco dancing Darth Vader, the man arms out with a cool guitar in hand.
We bought two shirts & are happy with them.
P. s. He was very helpful on how to wash the shirts that he imprinted with the custom pattern that we found.
We will be back

The owner of this store, Douglas Stewart, ran for city council in 2014. Here is his candidate statement:
«Sorry to break it to you folks… the biggest issue in this election is neither the bridge nor the sewer — it’s the immigration system!
«Having saturated Toronto and Vancouver with immigrants, and refusing to admit that far too many newcomers are allowed into the country each year, the government is now intent on dumping the surplus in smaller cities such as Victoria. It should be a scandal, except for the fact that this city doesn’t have a single journalist with the guts to investigate the matter.
«Vancouver Island is a special place. Don’t let the powers that be turn it into the Lower Mainland. Victorians need to lead the fight to preserve and protect this city, this island, this country. My goal is to cut Canada’s immigration rate in half.»
And here’s a blog post from his website
:
«I have worked in retail for many years, and when Asians enter the store, I know two things: 1) they will not steal, and 2) they will probably not buy anything either.
«Chinese do a complex cost/​benefit analysis before buying a five dollar item. East Indians seem to believe they are contestants on a game show — either the Price is Right or Let’s Make a Deal.
«While white Canadians sink in credit card debt, Asian immigrants are confirmed cheapskates, honorary members of the nickel and dime club. In the end, money doesn’t circulate. No wonder small business is on the decline.»

Great selection. Looks like a mix of local art and some catalog art. Unique, smart, and funny designs. You can choose off the rack or have it printed in a size and color of your choice while you wait. Don’t miss this great little store. It’s only a short walk to Bastion Square from Government Street.

They have a lot of cool t-​shirts in here. They are on average $ 25 a shirt. I ended up just buying a cute scarf. The owner/​worker was very friendly and helpful. Def worth checking out.