Ragtime Vintage Clothing - Ottawa, Ontario

Ludovik S.

Incroyable endroit !! Tellement de vêtements vintage et d’objet cool à collectionner. J’adore l’ambiance, cela donne une âme vielle et unique. Je conseil à tout le monde d’y faire un tour.

Bernard V.

Worth a visit. Crowded with all sort of costumes. La place pour trouver des costumes rares.

Annica D.

The most variety I’ve ever seen in a vintage clothing store! There’s so many options to choose from it’s almost overwhelming, but the staff here reiterated that if we ever needed help finding something specific that they were there to help guide us.

They have everything that you could think of with clothing and accessories; Shoes, cowboy boots, three piece suits, t-shirts, jeans, jewelry. They even have what would be considered great Halloween consumes when the time of the year comes!

Definitely a place to come and check out - Staff here are reliable and dependable with plenty of options to choose from!

_k1m_dany4

I’m not really into dust but this place was so cool even though everything is packed together you could find so many hidden treasures and people who wrote bad reviews have zero patience and shouldn’t go thrifting. Staff were chill and prices were reasonable. The decor and overall aesthetic was breathtaking and I would go again once I have 2000$ and the whole day.

A K.

Honestly, in my opinion, this is one of the best vintage clothing shops in Ottawa. Just a couple of days ago, I walked in and was immediately greeted with such a warm and friendly vibe. The owners checked in a few times to see if I needed help, which I really appreciated. One of them was super kind and even gave me a deal on the shirt I bought. I’m not sure why there are so many negative reviews. My experience was nothing but positive. I’m beyond happy with my vintage BMW shirt. I’ll definitely be coming back, and I absolutely recommend others to check it out too !

Nico S.

I’ve been to a few places like this. There’s something different about this one. I had to sit down in one of the many dark corners of this store and have a good cry. I felt like I was surrounded by the world’s soul — surrounded by the very soul that seems so absent in our technologically advanced society. Something is being well preserved in this vintage shop.

Maybe my tears were those of one being reunited with family. A family I forgot I had. Maybe I’d gone out on a strange journey — a journey to nowhere. Maybe my search had failed. Maybe the thing I was looking for was in the place I left. Maybe at some point I decided to turn my horse around and go back to the place I came from. Maybe my tears are the feeling of my kin welcoming back after the long journey. They knew I wouldn’t find what I was looking for. They knew I was headed out on a fool’s errand. But maybe they knew the only way to realize what you have is to lose it… at least for a little while. Maybe they knew the thing I was looking for was in the place I left. I was just too blind to see it.

Walking through this shop, I felt reunited with my soul. It helped me see what I’d left behind. It helped me see that the thing I was looking for was at home the whole time.

What an amazing experience.

Megan R.

What a diamond in the rough! This place is more than a shop, it's a staple of the community having been around for decades. Things change around them, but they have remained thanks to their unique offerings and a dedicated customer base. Ragtime has everything you could possibly need for a new outfit or a costume, and even some stuff you didn't know you needed! It's a charming spot, and it's crowded with treasures so finding that perfect item is like a fun scavenger hunt sometimes.

I've been selling my own wares with John and Shirley for over 15 years now; I live abroad and every time I'm home I like to visit and see how they're doing and what's new in the store. For small business owners who've been doing this for decades, they're still going strong. They, along with their staff, are friendly and courteous to customers, and I love chatting with Shirley when she's there as she's a lovely conversationalist. I can't wait until my next visit, it's always a fun jaunt through this store!

Diana A.

Me and my 2 friends visited this store today and I honestly loved it so much,the people working there were genuinely really nice and gave a warm welcome. Everything they sell was very interesting to look at,not something you get to see everyday so I really appreciated that. I'd definitely come and visit again!!