Shoppers Drug Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Shoppers Drug Mart and noticed an unusual sign on the door: ‘Closed for Secret Shopping Spree.’ Curious passersby gathered around, snickering at the mystery inside. Inside, employees were secretly organizing a massive clearance sale, unaware that their boss was already on his way. As the driver approached the front, he heard excited whispers from within: 'It’s almost time!' The doors suddenly burst open, revealing shelves overflowing with discounted goods. Everyone burst out laughing—even the delivery guy got in on the fun, grabbing some free toothpaste as a neighbor cheered: 'Welcome to Shoppers Drug Mart's annual surprise event!'

2. One night, an elderly gentleman approached the counter and asked the pharmacist with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Do you have any special elixir for forgetfulness?’ The pharmacist smiled knowingly and replied, 'We have just what you're looking for!' He reached under the counter and pulled out a small bottle labeled 'Memory Boost.' The old man laughed heartily and said, 'Thank you, sonny boy—just what I needed!' And ever since then, whenever someone asks about that magical potion, everyone at Shoppers Drug Mart chuckles and shakes their heads.

3. Late one autumn evening, a delivery driver pulled into the parking lot of Shoppers Drug Mart. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he heard a soft, rhythmic tapping coming from inside the store. Curious, he peered through the glass doors—only to see no one there. The tapping grew louder, and suddenly an old calculator fell off a shelf, bouncing onto the floor with a satisfying clunk. The delivery driver burst into laughter, realizing it was just an ancient cash register playing its own version of ‘autumn rhythm.’ He picked up the calculator and joked, ‘Guess I’ll be their hero today!’