Richmond’s Thriving Thrift Store Scene

Locals and visitors who love bargains, hidden treasures and retail therapy days out that don’t break the bank have discovered that Richmond is a hotbed of excellent thrift stores. And since we are also huge thrifting fans, we’ve revisited some of our favourite shops––including a couple of new ones––to see what’s on the shelves and help you plan your own frugal-forward Richmond rummage crawl.

MAMA KAREN’S KORNER

8160 Cook Road, Richmond, B.C.

The Regional Animal Protection Society––aka RAPS––operates three Richmond thrift shops that help fund its vital work. The newest is named after Karen Kamachi, the stores’ district manager and star of the charity’s popular Pets & Pickers TV show. On our visit, this large, city centre shop had a great selection of bargain-priced new furniture––with tables, sofas, desks and bookcases from $50 upwards.

But there’s much more than furniture to peruse here. We also spotted an excellent array of quality, designer-label clothing––with everything from Givenchy to Anne Klein to Armani Exchange. There were also lots of collectibles plus plenty of jewellery, glassware and pet accessories. We even discovered a shelf crammed with new model kits for those who love building miniature cars.

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE

6800 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C.

Another new city centre option, this Salvation Army shop is just across the street from CF Richmond Centre. And since there are three other thrift stores within easy walking distance, you can plan a great bargain-hunting walking route without even breaking a sweat. Bright, clean and well-organized, there’s an excellent bric-a-brac area in this shop, with several aisles of browsable treasures divided into attractive colour-themed sections.

Give yourself plenty of time to explore the rest of the store, though. We loved checking out the racks of good-quality clothing, the books and vinyl records in the back corner and the shiny basket of nostalgic pins on the counter. And don’t miss the front-of-store cabinets where special items are displayed––we spotted vintage cameras, Elvis memorabilia and a very tempting Sherlock Holmes mug with a pipe-shaped handle!

VALUE VILLAGE

8240 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C.

Give yourself extra time to explore Richmond’s largest thrift store––especially if you’re checking out its humungous clothing section. You’ll find extra-long aisles brimming with lightly worn bargains, divided into areas such as Light Jackets, Men’s Activewear, Long-Sleeved Knits and much more. On our visit, dozens of dedicated shoppers were inching along the aisles in search of that perfect item––which, for us, turned out to be a super-cool green velvet jacket.

There’s also a huge array of toys and games here and the electronics area is well-worth browsing for everything from power tools to yesteryear clock radios. We also spotted some vintage art prints of marine animals and a large area brimming with good-quality books. Don’t forget that Value Village has regular sales events, including Tuesday’s 30 per cent off deal for over-60s.

RAPS CAT SANCTUARY THRIFT STORE

8260 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C.

Right next to Value Village, this small RAPS shop should not be missed. With an inviting garage sale vibe, its lightly organized shelves are teeming with housewares, ornaments, clothing, craft supplies and much more. The big draw here is the pricing, which is generally much lower than other thrift stores. We spotted everything from 25-cent shot glasses to a row of $4 shoes.

Pet-owner? Don’t miss the bargain-priced animal accessories at the back of the store. On our visit, that included cat toys, dog bandanas, aquarium supplies and rain boots for your beloved Fido. If you’re keen to keep supporting RAPS, Mama Karen’s is a 10-minute walk away, while the charity’s third Richmond shop––RAPS Animal Hospital Thrift Store––is located at 9040 Francis Road.

BC SPCA THRIFT MART

160-5400 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, B.C.

A 15-minute walk from Canada Line’s Lansdowne Station, this large store has the junkshop vibe of an overstuffed warehouse storage space––in a good way. Everything is piled high and crammed in, and you’ll find yourself squeezing between a slightly chaotic jumble of housewares, electronics, tools, furniture and just about everything else you can imagine. The trick is to slow down so you don’t miss anything.

Some items might have been here for years (we spotted 8-track tape cartridges and a faded Hunt for Red October VHS tape). But among the seemingly obsolete, the prices are generally low and there are some hidden treasures to be uncovered––for example, we spotted a new-looking collection of Oxford Illustrated Dickens hardbacks for just $4 each.

RICHMOND HOSPITAL/HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

3731 Chatham Street, Richmond, B.C.

Steveston is also home to a couple of excellent thrifting options. And this one––occupying a former historic church––is one of our go-to favourites. Regulars keep coming back here for the racks of bargain-priced clothing filling one of the store’s two rooms. But we also love winding around the larger second room (which is actually the first room you enter via the shop’s side entrance).

Its shelves are teeming with everything from quirky ornaments to vintage beer steins and from barely-used kitchenware to a cornucopia of craft supplies. We also love the books and $1 DVDs. In fact, price is a huge draw here: everything is cheap and priced to move quickly––so if you spot something you like, pick it up right away before someone else snags it!

TREASURE COTTAGE

3800 Moncton Street, Richmond, B.C.

Also located in Steveston, clothing, shoes and accessories fill the front room of this Moncton Street storefront. The narrow aisles are neatly divided into sections here (with womenswear dominating) and it’s the kind of well-curated shop where you might uncover a few hidden treasures––we spotted a very colourful 1960s flower-power dress for $15 on our visit.

The L-shaped second room almost feels like a different store, complete with ornaments, housewares and esoteric bric-a-brac––we were tempted by some vibrant purple cocktail glasses. At the very back of the store, we also enjoyed browsing the books and board games plus a shelf filled with gardening supplies. Before you leave, though, don’t miss the bargain bin outside, where you’ll typically also find a box of freebie giveaways.

Last Updated on February 20, 2026 by Tourism Richmond