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Read MoreAdele Campbell Gallery
This Whistler institution specializes in Canadian art, and often hosts exhibitions and workshops with the artists on hand. Be sure to check out the stunning photographs of Blake Jorgenson. You might find yourself taking one of these works of art...
Read MoreArmchair Books
This cozy bookstore has a broad selection of books for all ages, as well as beautiful photography books of the region that make lovely mementos of your stay in Whistler.
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 MoreBenjo
If you’re traveling with kids, make a point to swing by this toy emporium in the Saint-Roch neighborhood. It has a crafts room, a party room, a make-your-own stuffed animal area and tons of toys. On a freezing day, it’s...
Read MoreBlack Goat
This store is about more than cashmere sweaters. Everything in it, for women and men, is made of luxuriously soft cashmere from Mongolia and Nepal. The Black Goat line includes cashmere hoodies, scarves, shawls, capes, hats, and sweaters in an...
Read MoreBolduc Antiquités
Frederic and Stéphanie Bolduc showcase the treasures that they have picked up at fairs and estate sales in this shop on Rue St.-Paul. Most days one of the owners will be in the shop to give the provenance of each...
Read MoreCAN-SKI
With stores at the base of Blackcomb, Whistler Village and Creekside, CAN-SKI is your one-stop shopping for skis, snowboards, and winter gear and clothing. The top winter sportswear designers they carry include Salomon, Descente, Spyder, Bogner, The North Face and...
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 MoreCoastal Peoples
You can find all the standard designer names in Vancouver’s retail outlets, but if you’re looking for something unique to British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, head to one of the two branches of this gallery dedicated to the work...
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 MoreDomani
Some of the Italian designs here are more intricate than what you’d normally wear in the mountains, but in Whistler folks do like to don something other than fleece in the evening.
Read MoreDrake General Store
Hardly your average hotel souvenir shop, the Drake General is where Canadian kitsch meets Queen West cool. Lining its smartly curated shelves are reams of wrapping paper printed with antique maps of the Great Lakes, vibrant wool throws from Prince...
Read MoreEmporium by I Miss You
Toronto is a vintage-lover's wonderland, but even shoppers who possess no fondness for foraging will want to peek inside this tiny trove of antique jewelry, leather accessories and other nostalgic baubles. Highlights include patinaed Edwardian lockets and the wall of...
Read MoreÉrico
Québec City’s premiere chocolatier since 1987, Erico is the place to go when mid-afternoon fatigue hits. The small storefront stocks an impressive selection of sweets, with everything from home-baked cookies to a dizzying array of truffles and a lengthy hot...
Read MoreEscape Route
From full-on mountaineering and backpacking supplies to critical backcountry skiing items like avalanche beacons and airbag backpacks, you will find everything you need to enjoy Canada’s untamed mountains safely here. In addition to snowshoes, skis designed for off-piste conditions, and...
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 MoreFanatyk Co.
Founded nearly two decades ago by serious outdoor fanatics, Fanatyk Co. is the place to go for ultra high performance ski gear and the best ski boot fitters. Although extreme skiers head to Fanatyk Co. for their ultra-wide powder skis,...
Read MoreFawn
Kasha Billobram's effortless street style is on display inside her laid-back Queen West boutique, where she stocks elevated basics in urban neutrals and architecture-inspired jewelry by promising local makers. Look for hammered brass bracelets from Michelle Ross and layerable cotton...
Read MoreGaspard
This petite boutique's curators are also the designers behind Toronto's twenty-year-old indie label Mercy Studio. They've spent their careers cultivating relationships with independent textile mills around the globe, so it's no surprise that Gaspard's racks are lined with quality fabrics...
Read MoreGiovane Market
A new addition to Giovane Café and Winebar at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, this small deli-market features fine handcrafted food products from Italy and British Columbia, all hand-selected by the hotel’s chef. You’ll find perfect hostess gifts and take-home culinary...
Read MoreJ.A. Moisan
Opened in 1871, J.A. Moisan is the oldest grocery store in North America, and the shop is capable of conjuring nostalgia in all. Located in the charming Saint-Jean neighborhood, a fifteen-minute walk from downtown, the venerable general store is a...
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 MoreLost & Found
This menswear outfitter-cum-espresso bar supplies dapper gents with heritage utility boots, artisanal beard oil, masculine Miansai cuffs and Shinola watches. Bestsellers include old-school workman's Henleys by Vancouver-based brand Homespun and surf trunks designed on Toronto's own beaches.
Read MoreMachin Chouette
The name of this quirky boutique in the antiques district of Québec City is the French translation for “cool thingamajig.” The owner, who trained as a graphic designer, displays her funky creations along with antique and contemporary furniture. Among the...
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 MoreMarché du Vieux Port
Foodies love to visit the farmer’s market near the Old Port where you can find artisanal cheese, bread, chocolate and jam makers alongside local farmers with their seasonal products. This is apple country and maple sugar may be the regional...
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 MoreOpen Country
Located in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Open Country is the place for top-quality fashion . You’ll find chic sweaters, jackets and footwear for men and women, as well stylish accessories, from international and Canadian designers.
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 MoreRuby Tuesday Accessories
Ruby Tuesday carries jewelry, wallets and purses by independent and local artists. Treat yourself to a new pendant necklace or bring some earrings back to a friend at home.
Read MoreSalomon
Located inside the Pan Pacific Mountainside, right at the base of the Whistler Mountain, this is the most convenient place to rent ski gear. You can also try on some sleek helmets or splurge on a new ski outfit.
Read MoreShowcase Snowboard Surf & Skate Shop
The first shop in Whistler dedicated solely to snowboarding, Showcase made its mark fifteen years ago with Go-Go dancers, wrestling matches and anything else that would set it apart from the shops that catered to skiers. Today, Showcase is still...
Read MoreSnowflake
Snowflake specializes in cashmere and fur. While some of the apparel can be rather fussy, simpler creations like the solid cashmere shawls with fur trim are striking. Snowflake claims its fur coats, shawls, hats and vests are all made in...
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 MoreSydney’s
Master tailor Sydney Mamane got his start as a wardrobe technician in Toronto's film industry. Before opening up shop on Queen West, he built a reputation providing bespoke denim and suiting services out of a private studio. Though he still...
Read MoreType Books
This neighborhood bookseller (known for imaginative window displays) champions small press titles, sponsors literacy programs at local schools and hosts a weekly story-time for young readers. Spend an afternoon leafing through design magazines in its chandeliered foyer, and you're likely...
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...
