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.
Le Cartet
Things To Do
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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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Boutique Point G
Budget Meals
10
5
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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Local Experience
1 Hour Vintage Tour in a Vintage Convertible
Prices from
40
CAD
Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
La Panthère Verte
Budget Meals
12
3
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
Eating
9
2
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 1861
Design & Clothes
8
2
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
40
CAD
Duration
1 h
Languages
French, English
Frank & Oak
Eating
7
3
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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Mamie Clafoutis
Budget Meals
15
3
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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m0851
Design & Clothes
9
0
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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La Montréalaise Atelier
Design & Clothes
8
1
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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The WANT Apothecary
Design & Clothes
7
1
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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Artpop
Shopping
3
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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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Ashukan Cultural Space
Design & Clothes
4
1
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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Argo Bookshop
Things To Do
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Just a stone’s throw away from the downtown core, you’ll walk past this tiny treasure trove if you aren’t careful. Argo centers on Anglophone literature and is the oldest English-language bookstore in Montreal. Established by John George and currently operated by three friends who met in an English Lit class, it has been around since the sixties.
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Suite 88 Chocolatier
Cafes
4
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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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