From bustling Sainte-Catherine street, to the quaint Mount-Royal avenue, Montreal is a shopping mecca. Summer is when sidewalk sales crowd the streets, and you can’t forget the underground city, which is filled with local and internat…Open the full description
From bustling Sainte-Catherine street, to the quaint Mount-Royal avenue, Montreal is a shopping mecca. Summer is when sidewalk sales crowd the streets, and you can’t forget the underground city, which is filled with local and international retailers.
Boutique 1861
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You’ll know you’ve arrived when you spot the pink and black Victorian female silhouette as you approach the storefront. Once inside, you’re in for a treat: With antique decor that looks like you strolled into an 18th century boudoir, the boutique itself is as impressive as the vintage-inspired merchandise – even the music is retro.
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Station 16
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Station 16 is the latest destination for lovers of pop art, graffiti, and street art. With artworks visibly displayed on a white wall behind a large glass window, it is one of the current ventures involved in re-vamping the Main. The Montreal-based gallery features pieces from Europe and North America and also operates as a silkscreen print shop.
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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
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Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
Frank & Oak
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Where does the dapper Montrealer shop? Chez Frank & Oak, of course. Founded & based in Montreal, Frank & Oak is slowly becoming an international hit with features from the likes of GQ and Esquire. Despite recent expansions, their Montreal roots remain etched into each item they craft (rue Saint Viateur labels are added to their creations’ linings).
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Ashukan Cultural Space
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More of a contemporary Art Gallery than a souvenir shop, this place was only opened in May 2015, and is a very interesting place to buy original souvenirs or presents. All the items showcased in the gallery are made by aboriginals from all over Quebec, ranging from paintings, sculptures, prints, clothing, jewelry, music and postcards.
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Harricana
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When Montreal designer, Mariouche Gagné, launched her fur collection in 1994, she had a vision of crafting products adhering to her respect for nature and ethical outlook on fashion. With a flagship boutique doubling as a workshop in the city’s southwest borough – and an international following – she has achieved just that.
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La Montréalaise Atelier
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Montrealers have been sporting Sabrina Barilà’s coveted “La Montréalaise” sweaters and tote bags ever since she started selling them online several years back. A few months ago, Barilà opened La Montréalaise’s first store in the Mile-End, resulting in the brand’s die-hard fans flocking to the new atelier to shop the collection in real time.
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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
40
CAD
Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
The WANT Apothecary
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Conceived by Canadian duo, Byron and Dexter Peart, The WANT Apothecary is discreetly cushioned in Westmount away from the downtown core. Harbouring a warm, carefully thought-out interior design, here is where you’ll find classic staples you simply cannot live without, as opposed to current trends of the “fast fashion” ethos.
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Boutique Onze
Design & Clothes
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Boutique Onze was created by two Montrealers who met while working in the fashion industry – it doesn’t get more local than that! With three locations on the island, their first shop opened in 2003 and has since expanded, selling pieces known for being both affordable and fashionable.
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Editorial Boutique
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Tucked away on Stanley street, steps away from busy Sainte-Catherine’s shopping strip, Editorial is where local fashionistas play. Whether you’re looking for an edgy dress for a night out or a casual statement tee paired with bold accessories, Editorial promises the latest styles.
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m0851
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Montreal-based m0851 has been crafting quality leather for over 25 years. With products still made at their original workshop in Mile End, it’s easy to see how deeply rooted the local trademark is. Known for having stylish and clean designs, the brand has always kept Canadian men and women trendy – and warm – with outerwear, bags, and accessories.
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Mobilia
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The company is family owned and has been around since 1966 on De Maisonneuve Street. It has grown gradually and opened several other stores over the years, the founder bequeathing the company to his daughter, who in turn bequeathed it to his younger brother.
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Lowell
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Opened in early fall of 2013 by Montrealers Rachel Fortin and Mathieu Mudie of Rachel F. designs, this boutique is inspired by the early days of textile manufacturing in Lowell, Massachusetts. Its artsy, industrial layout will lure you with objects like vintage sewing machines, mannequins, and globes decorating the space.
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Kitsch à l'os
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They have new stuff and antique things as well, the store is packed with so many things, it's hard to know where to look at. Definitely a great place for a gift, and the store is close to the Olympic Stadium. So many styles, era, Tiki to English to american retro...you'll find something for sure ! And you'd be supporting a local place
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Espace 40
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This art gallery, which calls the Mile End home, is located on Casgrain street among many startups and young businesses. The contemporary gallery is the product of three art lovers with a passion for the craft. If you have trouble spotting it at first, look closer as it’s intertwined among Mile End coup de coeurs, The Green Panther and Frank & Oak.
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Au papier japonais
Design & Clothes
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A hidden gem in the Mile-End area, it's fun to visit even if you're not a hardcore japanese calligrapher or really into origami. It's a "sensory" experience in the sense that touching papers will make you want to start doing japanese calligraphy !
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