-
May 2023 by Bernie P.
love this shop. so many interesting local product. I stop in every time I come to the island.
-
November 2022 by Noah Robertson
What can I say? I love this store. Nestled on the waterfront of Cowichan Bay, Beachology is as beautiful as the view. I always receive compliments on any item I've purchased here.
-
August 2022 by Brooke Roy
Beachology feels like a refreshing getaway on the Island. Prepare to spend time soaking in the tasteful arrangement of clothing, furniture and more that overlooks Cowichan Bay. Not only is the shop itself worth making a trip to, but the staff are incredibly kind. They connect with and encourage those who walk through the door. It’s evident that the shop owner’s passion is to cultivate beauty. This is truly one of the hidden gems on Vancouver Island!
-
July 2022 by Sandra
After shopping & I was going back to my car, the employee had to remove his food order off of my car so I could leave. Very unprofessional
-
May 2022 by Dee Watt
This store is absolutely gorgeous and the clothing is dreamy. Their jewelry, pottery and cutting boards are all one of a kind but everything is so expensive it is truly for the elite or maybe a really special gift card.I bought two of their soy candles (for $40 each) and was very disappointed with how they burned. The fragrance is beautiful and unique but the candle itself burned unevenly and is very difficult to light without having a lighting stick. I would steer away from this product.
-
September 2021 by Erika K
Lovely, airy shop. A pleasure to browse. My first purchase was a perfect summer linen dress by a Vancouver designer that I promptly proceeded to wear 3 out of the next 7 days! Well worth the cost in my books :)
-
September 2021 by Lynne Weber
I visited the store a few weeks ago for the first time.(My friend knew I would love it)The owner was lovely and welcoming. She left us to browse her beautifully staged store; she’s sourced such unique items. I bought a beautiful necklace as well as a gorgeous basket, and am now obsessing about the things I ‘should have’ bought!I can’t wait to go back when I have more time to shop, next time I’m down island.
-
September 2021 by Julie Kay
I followed the store online from Vancouver and was super excited to visit it in person in October. My daughter and I were the only people in the store and the sales person/owner? did not make an appearance from the back room for a good 5 minutes, didn't greet us, didn't smile, or ask if we needed assistance. The shop is beautifully decorated and at a beautiful location. Their prices are high for what they offer ($50 for a coffee mug) and would have been nice to see a range of price points. You can usually tell how a store is doing by how many customers, or not, there are in it. Anyways, the products were lovely, although expensive and the person working there was not welcoming at all. I don't think I would go back unfortunately because I love supporting local businesses.
-
April 2021 by Jolene Simmons
I went to this awful shop and was stared at and followed around until the owner asked to look in my bag. I'm not white. The store was full of NON BIPOC customers, and not one of them was asked to have their bags checked. You do the math. This must be why she has such a terrible reputation in her community.
-
October 2020 by Jolene G.
i have been in this store three times now. I am BIPOC. Twice i have been followed around the entire store, and the third and final time i was asked to have my bag checked. i will never come back.The owner and her son have both followed me around, and the owner is a very rude woman who asked me to see in my bag and accused me of stealing. there were white people in the store at the time with bags and backpacks and she didn't ask to check their bags out or follow them around. i have heard before that she is a racist and now i have experienced it, i know it to be true. shame on both of them.
-
September 2020 by c diadick
I have shopped here for a number of years and I think their clothes are interesting and different from what many boutiques offer. My experiences have always been positive and I am surprised by the 2 negative reviews. In my long experience of purchasing fashion as a customer I’ve discovered that even good stores sometimes have issues with some clothing brands and the best plan is to contact the owner and deal directly. Kim sounds as if she is a very committed store owner who wants customers to be pleased with their purchases so I just wanted to point that out. in fairness to her.Otherwise i love the many cute, trendy clothes and I hope you still carry Liverpool jeans because the only other shop-besides online- I can find them is when I go to a beach town in Oregon! I am almost 70 now and I can always find something
-
September 2020 by Lisa Dunsmuir
Beachology is a favorite destination every time I want a little getaway from Victoria.This is the order. Drumroaster coffee (and orange brioche bun if I’m not doing lunch), lunch at the Pub (dream of that chicken cran sandwich), whereupon hubby sits and finishes his beer while I stroll to this little gem of a store.Every time I visit I find some amazing tidbit that I can’t live without. The owners have a keen eye for design and fashion. Jewellery is to die for. Quality of clothing is wonderful. Classy hippy chic is the vibe - we all need a little bit of chill.The store is calm and relaxing, low pressure. Just the way it should be.Need to support amazing small businesses like this one.For the other unpositive comments, I hope you’ll revisit Cow Bay, and leave big city expectations behind. It’s a special place.
-
September 2020 by Anna Christensen
A friend of mine walked into your boutique today and were immediately sneered at by the old lady wearing a fur vest who looked absolutely miserable behind the counter. We felt completely unwelcomed and decided to leave. Too bad because we drove just to see your shop. May I suggest reading ‘How To Win Friends and Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie to brush up on your customer service skills. I won’t be back.
-
May 2020 by BJ N.
While I haven't yet been lucky enough to visit the shop due to COVID restrictions, I have been able to communicate and purchase a gorgeous dress with the absolutely lovely Beachology team. I was interested in a Bahgoose dress, and via instagram messaging and videos I was able to purchase online with 100% confidence that it would look great. Thanks Kimberly and Noah, looking forward to meeting you both in person soon.
