Montréal
Right in front of the Cinéma Quartier Latin, this welcoming tea shop has more than 200 varieties of tea from China, Japan, India and elsewhere in Asia,…
Must-see shopping in Montréal
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Montréal
The flagship store of this cult independent comic-book and graphic-novel publisher has become something of a local literary haven. Cool book launches take…
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Montréal
Stepping into this graffiti-smeared building on St-Laurent is like entering a theater’s backstage, with a riot of vintage coats, bowling shirts, cowboy…
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Montréal
You might never guess how many guises Japanese paper can come in until you visit this gorgeous little shop, which stocks more than 800 varieties. Origami…
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Montréal
Hands down, Aux 33 Tours is the best record shop in the city. You'll find a staggering selection of new and used vinyl covering every genre, and there's…
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Old Montréal
This spacious old gallery has always been at the forefront of the avant-garde scene in Montréal, previously under the moniker of Galerie St-Dizier. Works…
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Montréal
Though tiny in size, Artpop is full of unique Montréal-themed gift ideas. You'll find graphic T-shirts, bags, pillowcases, iPhone covers, postcards and…
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Le Marché des Saveurs du Québec
Montréal
Everything here is Québécois, from the food to the handmade soaps to one of the best collections of artisanal local beer, maple products, jams and cheeses…
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Montréal
This is a wonderfully curated bookstore that often showcases up-and-coming work from dynamic small publishers. The French and English selection is…
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Montréal
Vintage doesn't have to be pricey, especially outside of Mile End and the Plateau. Visit this collective of nearly 10 sellers of clothes, furniture, toys,…
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Montréal
One of the most prestigious galleries in Canada, Simon Blais carries works by well-known international and domestic artists such as Lucien Freud, Antoni…
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Montréal
Montréal’s biggest gay sex store is well plugged into mainstream erotic wares (DVDs, mags and books), and also has high-quality clothing with a…
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Montréal
If you have a thing for comics and graphic novels – particularly French-language ones – this is a must-stop store. The owners have a passion for their…
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Montréal
Founded in 1866 as Canada’s first department store, Ogilvy has transformed itself into a collection of high-profile boutiques. The store’s front window…
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Montréal
It's easy to lose track of time as you browse through this big selection of used books and music (CDs and some vinyl), both with a mainstream and offbeat…
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Montréal
A mecca for every foreign-language student and linguist freak in town. You can find children's books, CDs and DVDs, dual-language readers and novels,…
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Montréal
This elegant shopping mall is a reincarnation of the Mount Royal Hotel (1922), at the time the largest hotel in the British Empire. The 1000-room hotel…
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Montréal
Although the selection isn't huge, this dapper menswear shop is worth a visit for classic, well-made trousers, button-downs, sweaters, leather belts and…
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Montréal
La Baie, as it’s called in French, found fame three centuries ago for its striped wool blankets used to measure fur skins. The unique blankets are still…
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Montréal
Going strong since 1932, this classy millinery sells an impressive assortment of hats, including top global brands such as Stetson, Akubra and Kangol, as…
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Montréal
Beautifully designed Les Touilleurs celebrates Mile End’s love affair with good food, presenting gorgeous high-end cookware and cookbooks by local and…
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Montréal
VdeV is packed with striking designs that evoke both a modern and vintage aesthetic, making it a fun place to browse for gift ideas. Among the finds:…
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Montréal
One of downtown’s most successful malls, with enough rays from the skylights to keep shoppers on their day clock. Major retailers here include La Senza…
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Montréal
This Montréal institution is a godsend for label-conscious, cashed-up professionals and upscale shoppers. From fragrances to cosmetics, jewelry and men’s…
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Montréal
The most elegant store on Rue Notre-Dame’s Antique Alley is a pleasure to visit for its English and continental furniture, lighting and decorative objects…
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Montréal
One of Canada's best known homegrown brands, Roots started off as a humble shoemaker in the '70s. Now its range includes Roots for kids, Roots athletics,…
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Old Montréal
Boasting a vintage-chic aesthetic, Espace Pepin is a fun place to browse for gift ideas. You'll find items such as wood-branch pepper and spice mills,…
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Montréal
The vibe is motorcycle chic, with stylish helmets, goggles, sew-on patches, leather gloves and other eye-catching gear for sale. The real reason to come…
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Montréal
This small secondhand store has two floors packed with clothing, shoes, housewares, books and records. You might come across some great finds, though you…
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Montréal
Style maven Marie-Josée Gagnon has been running this beautifully designed boutique since 1977, importing Parisian dresses as well as the creations of the…
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Old Montréal
Rooney is an inviting shop with lots of stylish streetwear and accessories, with plenty of ideas to help gents score a new look. You'll find Rag & Bone…
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Montréal
Owners Anne Defay and Romain Castelli mix industrial remnants with quirky antique signage, farmers’ furniture and even vintage dentistry equipment in this…
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Montréal
Head to this bright little shop for jewel-like hard candy. You can watch the candy makers in action since these artful sweets are made on-site, and then…
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Montréal
A plethora of state-of-the-art luggage and clever travel gadgetry, Jet-Setter has inflatable sacks for wine bottles, pocket-sized T-shirts, ‘dry-in-an…
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Old Montréal
Specializing in outerware, this eye-catching boutique features beautifully made men's and women's garments – as well as footwear, fragrances and handbags…
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Montréal
More than 260 types of loose tea sit in canisters behind the counter of this charming shop. It stocks classic leaf varieties, as well as flavors you…
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Montréal
A top choice for vintage hunters in the Plateau, Hadio has racks jammed with flannels, crop tops and tank tops, plus cowboy boots, button-downs and lots…
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Montréal
A splendid place to while away a few hours is the indie bookstore Librairie Olivieri at the Université de Montréal, which also has an excellent bistro…
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Old Montréal
This stylish Chinatown tea shop has more than 50 tea varieties in loose and teabag form, including its popular blooming tea, which opens up from a ball…
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Montréal
The globe-trotting folks at AQPC pack a range of goods for the seasoned traveler such as atlases, globes, maps, aerial photographs, and travel guides in…
