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Editors Pick
Read MoreAtwater Market
Housed in an iconic Art Deco building, the Atwater Market provides a slightly more upscale market experience than the one found at Jean Talon. The two-story indoor and outdoor complex houses numerous butchers, bakeries, restaurants and purveyors hawking fresh produce....
Read MoreCitizen Vintage
Opened after its owners hosted a number of successful pop-up shops, this vintage emporium is Montreal’s best spot for upcycled wear. Adding to the already colorful character of the boutique is a series of live music shows and artful window...
Read MoreComme des Enfants
Comme des Enfants is the boutique of choice for Montreal’s young fashionistas, with quirky basics like a giraffe-print jumper and fun accessories like a chic wooden camera and neon wall prints. The sleek, all-white boutique embodies Montreal’s French sensibilities.
Read MoreEspace Pepin
This one-stop shop in Old Montreal stocks furniture, art, jewelry and fashion—all of which has been curated by artist-owner Lysanne Pepin. In case shoppers work up an appetite perusing the extensive selection, Pepin's other shop next door has a small café...
Read MoreJean Talon Market
Located in the far-flung Little Italy neighborhood, the Jean Talon Market is one of Montreal’s most iconic tourist destinations, and a must-visit for foodies. While the Atwater market has more gourmet options, Jean Talon is the local favorite, and offers...
Read MoreLa Canadienne
Stylish but sturdy, La Canadienne’s boots are a staple in any locals’ wardrobe thanks to their nearly supernatural ability to withstand harsh Montreal winters. Founded in 1961, the luxury shoe store churns out roughly 1,000 boots a day, which are...
Read MoreLes Touilleurs
As much a case study in artful symmetry and coordination as a home goods shop, Les Touilleurs is also one of the finest kitchenware stores one could envision. Cookware lined up on the stark white walls doubles as décor, while...
Read MoreLo Well
Rachel Fortin and Mathieu Mudie, co-owners of Mile End’s innovative Lo Well, drew inspiration for their shop from Lowell, a small suburb in Massachusetts. After the decline of the fur industry in Montreal, the manufacturing town was home to a...
Read MoreMaison Christian Faure
Maison Christian Faure is a temple to all things culinary, with a pastry shop, professional cooking school and event spaces spread throughout the four-story building in Old Montreal. The épicerie’s Paris-born namesake is the only certified master chef of pastries...
Read MoreMaison Marie Saint Pierre
Montreal-based designer Marie Saint Pierre has been a staple on the city’s fashion scene since opening in 1988. Her classic aesthetic—she is known for simple tailoring and a unique use of color—produces timeless fashion for the everyday (but subtly chic)...
Read MoreMichel Brisson
The premiere destination for menswear in Montreal, Michel Brisson offers apparel and a design aesthetic to rival the top womenswear boutiques in the city. The Old Montreal shop features rich wood paneling and shelves that are lined with high-end styles...
Read MoreRad Hourani
Haute couture has a new wunderkind in Rad Hourani, the Jordan-born, Canadian-bred designer behind this high-end unisex fashion line. His eponymous brand of androgynous designs launched in 2007 when the ingénue was just 27 years old. After years selling out...
Read MoreSsense
With a curated selection that can only be compared to that of high-end e-retailer Net-a-Porter, Ssense revolutionized the Montreal fashion scene when it opened its flagship boutique in 2010, expanding its previously online-only presence. The two-story boutique occupies a modern...
Read MoreUnicorn
Stocked with works by mostly local designers, Unicorn is a favorite of Montreal’s hip set. The edgy boutique sells monochromatic basics and funky jewelry, and has a youthful aesthetic that is right at home in the Mile End neighborhood.
Courtesy Arden WrayRead MoreVdeV
This charming, multilevel home boutique carries a beautiful assortment of gifts (jewelry, accessories, scented candles, etc.), as well as furniture and lighting fixtures. Some of the finds have a touch of retro, like the Victorian wine glasses or picture frames...
