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.
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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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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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
40
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Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
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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Mamie Clafoutis
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What do you get when you pair a pastry chef & a baker that left France to open a boulangerie in Montreal? You get Mamie Clafoutis! Creating classic fare with a modern twist, Nicolas & Joseph are the brains behind the successful, expanding brand. Order up front as you would in a French shop or take a seat in their tearoom to enjoy your confections.
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Le Cartet
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Unbeknownst to most, Le Cartet is one of Montreal’s best brunch spots. It’s also one of the first places locals will direct you to if you want to discover Old Montreal through your stomach. Whether you wish to shop epicurean goods or have a light meal followed by a cup of illy coffee, this spot will satisfy both as it operates as a café & boutique.
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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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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
40
CAD
Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
La Panthère Verte
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Serving up vegan dishes, baked goods, smoothies, and healthy boosters (think wheatgrass shots), La Panthère Verte – or The Green Panther – is a local favourite. Pop into one of their three locations to eat lunch, grab takeout (or delivery), lounge on their outdoor terrace, shop organic finds, or work from your laptop in a relaxing setting.
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Fou D'Ici
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What do you get when you pair gourmet goods with the perfect downtown location? You get Montreal’s urban food market. Nestled steps away from the Quartier des Spectacles, the upscale shop’s shelves are stocked with local and organic produce while sections are separated into: Pantry, bakery, cheese, fruits & vegetables, seafood, and butcher.
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Boutique Point G
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A vibrant decor meets you upon entering the shop, as do the candy-coloured French delights. The name says it all – and do their sweets ever hit the right spot. Point G is the only place in Montreal where you can acquire macarons similar to those from Ladurée. Run by French natives, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
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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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Artpop
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Artpop is perfect for your favourite Montrealer or for bringing home souvenirs that really capture our vibrant city. Tucked on avenue Mount-Royal, this gift shop houses plenty of great finds, from clothing, to jewellery, home decor, postcards, and handmade keepsakes. I also stopped by to pick up my Montreal-themed mementos before travelling abroad!
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Léché Desserts
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Cupcakes are out. Doughnuts are back in – and they’ve made a strong comeback. Enter Léché Desserts, Montreal’s first doughnut shop currently revamping the classic dessert. The tiny café/bakery serves up a selection of airy and fluffy confections made up of unique flavour combinations – be sure you get them quick before they run out!
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Boutique Onze
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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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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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Suite 88 Chocolatier
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Situated on de Maisonneuve boulevard in the hub of the downtown core, Suite 88 can well be considered chocolate heaven. You will see patrons coming in for truffles to go or taking a seat to enjoy a decadent dessert dish. Ideal for date night as well as last-minute hostess gifts, there is no better reason to drop by than to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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