Thrift stores in Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario has 55 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 21 of them are charity shops and 34 are independent second-hand stores, so Waterloo gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Waterloo (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include The Cat, the Book, and the Candle and May Court Nearly New Shop, plus The Salvation Army — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Waterloo's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Waterloo thrift lineup
55 mapped within about 40 km:
The Cat, the Book, and the Candle
Second-hand store
The Cat, the Book, and the Candle is an independent second-hand store on 5 Queen Street East, Cambridge.
5 Queen Street East, Cambridge
May Court Nearly New Shop
Second-hand store
May Court Nearly New Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on 714 Belmont Avenue West in Kitchener. Also worth knowing about May Court Nearly New Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
714 Belmont Avenue West, Kitchener, N2M 1P2
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +1-519-745-4412
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop on 563 Highland Road West. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00.
563 Highland Road West
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Talize
Second-hand store
Talize is an independent second-hand store on 1144 Courtland Avenue East. Talize also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; it has a website with more detail.
1144 Courtland Avenue East
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Thrift on Kent
Second-hand storeRun by MCC
Run by MCC, Thrift on Kent is an independent second-hand store, found on 50 Kent Avenue in Kitchener. Also worth knowing about Thrift on Kent: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, N2G 3R1
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1 519-886-6226
New Hamburg Thrift Centre
Second-hand store
New Hamburg Thrift Centre is an independent second-hand store. New Hamburg Thrift Centre also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th, Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th, Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shopRun by Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop run by Habitat For Humanity on 120 Northfield Drive East. Habitat for Humanity ReStore also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
120 Northfield Drive East
WCS Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
WCS Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store.
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village is an independent second-hand store on 480 Hespeler Road. Value Village also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00.
480 Hespeler Road
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop.
Goodwill Community Store
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes
Run by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, Goodwill Community Store is a charity shop.
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store.
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village is an independent second-hand store on 214 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph. Value Village also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
214 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, N1H7P8
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-519-821-9994
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store on 330 Farmers Market Road. Also worth knowing about Value Village: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
330 Farmers Market Road, N2V0A5
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-519-885-4436
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore — a charity shop, found on 900 Tower Street South in Fergus. Also worth knowing about Habitat for Humanity ReStore: the map lists its hours as 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
900 Tower Street South, Fergus, N1N 3N7
Hours: 10:00-18:00
Phone: +15197679752
Mission Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Mission Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 525 Maple Street, Fergus. Mission Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
525 Maple Street, Fergus, N1M 0B6
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:30
Phone: +12263835753
Uptown Thrift
Charity shopRun by Argus Residence for Young People
Run by Argus Residence for Young People, Uptown Thrift is a charity shop on 742 King Street East. Also worth knowing about Uptown Thrift: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
742 King Street East, N3H 3N9
Phone: +1-519-650-1241
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +1-519-629-0103
reFIND Salvage
Second-hand store
reFIND Salvage is an independent second-hand store on 7-45 Mill Street West, Elora. reFIND Salvage also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu closed; We-Su 11:00-17:00.
7-45 Mill Street West, Elora, N0B 1S0
Hours: Mo-Tu closed; We-Su 11:00-17:00
MCC Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
MCC Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store.
The Perfect Find
Second-hand store
The Perfect Find is an independent second-hand store. The Perfect Find also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Goodwill Donation Centre
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes
Goodwill Donation Centre is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop on 104 Dawson Road, Guelph. Habitat for Humanity ReStore also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
104 Dawson Road, Guelph, N1H 1A6
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Top Bin Liquidation
Second-hand store
Top Bin Liquidation — an independent second-hand store.
Mission Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Mission Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store.
YW Thrift Boutique
Second-hand store
YW Thrift Boutique is an independent second-hand store on 102 King Street West. YW Thrift Boutique also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th 12:00-16:00; Fr 11:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
102 King Street West
Hours: Tu-Th 12:00-16:00; Fr 11:00-16:00
Retail Therapy
Charity shopRun by Domestic Violence Victim's Alliance
Retail Therapy is a charity shop run by Domestic Violence Victim's Alliance on 150 Victoria Street South, Kitchener. Retail Therapy also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
150 Victoria Street South, Kitchener, N2G 2B5
Hours: Tu-Su 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-519-744-3882
New to You
Second-hand store
New to You is an independent second-hand store on 950 St. David Street North, Fergus.
950 St. David Street North, Fergus, N1M 2W3
Reapers of Hope
Charity shop
Reapers of Hope is a charity shop.
Deja Blue Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Deja Blue Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Deja Blue Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Tu,We,Fr 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-13:00.
Hours: Tu,We,Fr 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
Mission Thrift Store
Charity shop
Mission Thrift Store — a charity shop, found on 385 Frederick Street in Kitchener. Also worth knowing about Mission Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
385 Frederick Street, Kitchener, N2H 2P2
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store.
Quality Discounts
Second-hand store
Quality Discounts is an independent second-hand store.
Cedar Chest
Second-hand store
Cedar Chest — an independent second-hand store.
The SEED - Pickup Location
Charity shop
The SEED - Pickup Location — a charity shop on 20 Shelldale Crescent. Also worth knowing about The SEED - Pickup Location: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th,Sa-Su off; Fr 11:00-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
20 Shelldale Crescent
Hours: Mo-Th,Sa-Su off; Fr 11:00-14:00
Community Food Warehouse - The SEED
Charity shop
Community Food Warehouse - The SEED — a charity shop on 69 Huron Street. Also worth knowing about Community Food Warehouse - The SEED: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Fr-Su off; Th 13:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
69 Huron Street
Hours: Mo-We,Fr-Su off; Th 13:00-17:00
The SEED - Pickup Location
Charity shop
The SEED - Pickup Location — a charity shop on 2 Gordon Street. Also worth knowing about The SEED - Pickup Location: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr,Su off; Sa 08:00-13:00; it has a website with more detail.
2 Gordon Street
Hours: Mo-Fr,Su off; Sa 08:00-13:00
Retail Therapy Thrift KW
Second-hand storeRun by Domestic Violence Victims Alliance
Run by Domestic Violence Victims Alliance, Retail Therapy Thrift KW is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Retail Therapy Thrift KW: it has a website with more detail.
Value Village
Second-hand storeRun by Savers
Value Village is an independent second-hand store run by Savers on 750 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener. Value Village also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00, Su 10:00-19:00.
750 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, N2E 1B6
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00, Su 10:00-19:00
Goodwill
Second-hand store
Goodwill — an independent second-hand store.
Next Time Around
Second-hand store
Next Time Around is an independent second-hand store on 211 Queen Street West, Cambridge.
211 Queen Street West, Cambridge, N3C 1G2
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes
Run by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, Goodwill is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store on 50 Gateway Park Drive. Also worth knowing about Value Village: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
50 Gateway Park Drive, N2P2J4
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-519-653-3900
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes
Run by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 428 King Street North in Waterloo. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-17:00.
428 King Street North, Waterloo, N2J 2Z6
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Carousel Clothing
Second-hand store
Carousel Clothing — an independent second-hand store.
Value Village
Second-hand store
Value Village — an independent second-hand store on 663 Erb Street West. Also worth knowing about Value Village: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
663 Erb Street West, N2T0C5
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Worth a Second Look
Charity shopRun by The Working Centre
Worth a Second Look is a charity shop run by The Working Centre on 37 Market Lane, Kitchener. Worth a Second Look also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
37 Market Lane, Kitchener, N2H 1A1
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +1-519-569-7566
MCC Thrift & Gift
Second-hand storeRun by Mennonite Central Committee Canada
Run by Mennonite Central Committee Canada, MCC Thrift & Gift is an independent second-hand store on 59 Church Street West. Also worth knowing about MCC Thrift & Gift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
59 Church Street West
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Goodwill Donation Centre
Second-hand store
Goodwill Donation Centre — an independent second-hand store, found on 680 St. David Street North in Fergus. Also worth knowing about Goodwill Donation Centre: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa-Su 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
680 St. David Street North, Fergus, N1M2K8
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
Phone: +12263836627
St-Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
Second-hand store
St-Vincent De Paul Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 74 Elizabeth Street, Guelph. St-Vincent De Paul Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
74 Elizabeth Street, Guelph, N1E 2X2
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
David Moore and Associates
Second-hand store
David Moore and Associates is an independent second-hand store on 5665 Watson Road.
5665 Watson Road
Change4Change
Charity shopRun by oneROOF Youth Services
Change4Change is a charity shop run by oneROOF Youth Services on 1314 King Street East, Kitchener. Change4Change also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
1314 King Street East, Kitchener
What the map tells us about thrifting in Waterloo
29 of the 55 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Waterloo — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Waterloo; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
24 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Waterloo thrift circuit
The efficient Waterloo thrifting route strings these together: The Cat, the Book, and the Candle on 5 Queen Street East, May Court Nearly New Shop on 714 Belmont Avenue West, The Salvation Army on 563 Highland Road West, Talize on 1144 Courtland Avenue East, Goodwill, Thrift on Kent on 50 Kent Avenue, New Hamburg Thrift Centre, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore on 120 Northfield Drive East — 55 shops, one logical loop, no backtracking. 47 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Waterloo
A few things worth knowing before you work through Waterloo's thrift stores:
- Ask about hold policies at The Cat, the Book, and the Candle. Eyeing furniture you can't take today? Many shops will hold an item for 24 hours. Ask before someone else buys it.
- Check the furniture first at May Court Nearly New Shop. Solid wood furniture is the thrift store's greatest bargain — it was built to last and priced to move. Measure your space before you go.
- Check for completeness. Board games missing pieces, cameras missing caps, tools missing bits — open the box before it goes in your bag.
- Check zippers, buttons and seams. Thirty seconds of inspection at the rack beats discovering the broken zipper at home. Thrift stores don't do returns.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Waterloo — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Waterloo can take a while to appear. The 55 above are only as current as the community map. A shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
Prices at Waterloo's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Waterloo included.
Thrift store listings for Waterloo: 55 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.