Downtown and the Golden Square Mile

Montréal’s largest retail district takes in rues Sherbrooke and Ste-Catherine, boulevard de Maisonneuve, and the side streets between them. Because of the density and variety of the stores, it’s the best shopping bet if you’re in town overnight or for a weekend. The area bounded by rues Sherbrooke, Ste-Catherine, de la Montagne, and Crescent has antiques and art galleries in addition to designer salons. Fashion boutiques and art and antiques galleries line rue Sherbrooke. Rue Crescent holds a tempting blend of antiques, fashions, and jewelry displayed beneath colorful awnings. Rue de la Montagne is the corridor of chic, between the high-end Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy department stores, with designer boutiques—including top Québec labels—en route. Rue Ste-Catherine is the main shopping thoroughfare, with most of the chain stores and department stores. To get here, take the métro to the Peel, McGill, or Guy-Concordia stations.

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  • 1. Arthur

    Downtown

    Everything about this shop, from the handsome Crescent St. location to the immaculate hardwood floors to the classic bespoke men's shirts with damask silk lining...

    Everything about this shop, from the handsome Crescent St. location to the immaculate hardwood floors to the classic bespoke men's shirts with damask silk lining and hand-sewn button holes speaks of quality, tradition, and style. Armenian-Canadian tailor Arthur Der Shahinian has been creating custom-made suits for men (and some women) since 1978, first from his modest digs at Marché Jean-Talon, and now from his elegant atelier-cum-boutique on Crescent St. Still, Mr. Der Shahinian and his sons Tavit and John haven't compromised their principles of quality and friendly, professional service. At 70, Der Shahinian is the youngest shirtmaker in Montréal, a fact that speaks volumes about what has been happening to the fashion industry in the last quarter century. The Der Shahinians also custom-make men's shoes.

    2165 rue Crescent, Montréal, Québec, H3G 2C1, Canada
    514-843–0522
  • 2. Bleu Comme Le Ciel

    Downtown

    In French they call costume jewelry bijoux de fantaisie, and that's exactly what you'll find here: a fantastic array of colorful crystal baubles. Elegant lines...

    In French they call costume jewelry bijoux de fantaisie, and that's exactly what you'll find here: a fantastic array of colorful crystal baubles. Elegant lines from Ginette NY contrast with the bold designs of Reminiscence Paris. The glass-walled boutique is easy to miss, as it blends into the surrounding building.

    1143 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3A 1N4, Canada
    514-847–1128

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  • 3. Divine Chocolatier

    Downtown

    Tucked away in a small basement space on Crescent Street, this precious little chocolaterie owned by Belgian maître chocolatier Richard Zwierzynski has lived here for...

    Tucked away in a small basement space on Crescent Street, this precious little chocolaterie owned by Belgian maître chocolatier Richard Zwierzynski has lived here for 30 years, and been in existence since 1976. With its stuffed teddy bears, shoe- and bottle-shaped chocolate decorations, and antique porcelain plates adorning the walls, a visit to Divine is like stepping into a 19th-century ice-cream parlor. Chocolate massage oil and chocolate tablets made from the mold of an illustration from the Kama Sutra will tickle the fancy, but it's the chocolate truffles, assorted chocolates, and the dark chocolate ganache cheesecake that will have you returning again and again.

    2158 rue Crescent, Montréal, Québec, H3G 2B8, Canada
    514-282–0829
  • 4. E.R.A. Vintage Wear

    Downtown

    With a reputation as the best vintage shop in the city, this upscale boutique specializes in vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories from the 1920s through...

    With a reputation as the best vintage shop in the city, this upscale boutique specializes in vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories from the 1920s through the mid-1980s. Each handpicked item is carefully cleaned, repaired, and altered as necessary to give it a more contemporary flair and using no new materials. High-profile clients like Julianne Moore and Cate Blanchett have been known to drop by. This location is bright, spacious, and loaded with irresistible treasures.

    999 rue du College, Montréal, Québec, H4C 2S3, Canada
    514-543–8750

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  • 5. Frank and Oak

    Downtown

    From its humble beginnings in a kitchen, this popular Canadian brand outfits young creatives and professionals in casual, contemporary fashions using ecologically friendly fabrics like...

    From its humble beginnings in a kitchen, this popular Canadian brand outfits young creatives and professionals in casual, contemporary fashions using ecologically friendly fabrics like hemp, kapok, seawool (a yarn made from recycled polyester and oyster shell composites), SeaCell (biodegradable fibers made from renewable raw materials found in seaweed and natural cellulose) and recycled cottons, polyesters, nylons, and wools.

    1420 and 1432 rue Stanley, Montréal, Québec, H3A 1P7, Canada
    514-228–3761-Menswear store

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  • 6. Galerie Alan Klinkhoff

    Downtown

    From Lawren Harris and Emily Carr to Jean-Paul Riopelle and Jean Paul Lemieux, the Klinkhoffs know art, especially Canadian art. Open since 1950, the gallery...

    From Lawren Harris and Emily Carr to Jean-Paul Riopelle and Jean Paul Lemieux, the Klinkhoffs know art, especially Canadian art. Open since 1950, the gallery showcases several floors of Canadian works from both contemporary and historical artists.

    1448 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3G 1K4, Canada
    514-284–9339

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  • 7. Henri Henri

    Downtown

    A Montréal tradition since 1932, the best men's hat store in Canada carries a huge stock of homburgs, fedoras, and derbies, as well as cloth...

    A Montréal tradition since 1932, the best men's hat store in Canada carries a huge stock of homburgs, fedoras, and derbies, as well as cloth caps and other accessories. Prices range from about C$150 to C$1,000, the top price fetching you a top-of-the-line Panama hat. Lots of women's hats on offer as well.

    189 rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montréal, Québec, H2X 2Z3, Canada
    514-288–0109
  • 8. Holt Renfrew

    Downtown

    This upscale department store is Canada's answer to Bergdorf Goodman. Gucci, Chanel, and all the usuals are complemented by up-and-coming designers and Holt's own in-house...

    This upscale department store is Canada's answer to Bergdorf Goodman. Gucci, Chanel, and all the usuals are complemented by up-and-coming designers and Holt's own in-house line. Holt Renfrew purchased Ogilvy, Montréal's other chic department store on rue Ste-Catherine, and the two are currently in the process of merging into a megaluxury store and hotel (the brand-new Four Seasons). Holt Renfrew's move from rue Sherbrooke to Ste-Catherine should be complete sometime in 2020.

    1300 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3G 1H9, Canada
    514-842–5111
  • 9. Marie Saint Pierre

    Downtown

    The leading female designer in Québec (and one who's celebrated throughout Canada), Marie Saint-Pierre is known for her signature pleats and ruffles—think sleek and sophisticated...

    The leading female designer in Québec (and one who's celebrated throughout Canada), Marie Saint-Pierre is known for her signature pleats and ruffles—think sleek and sophisticated rather than frilly. Now she's lending her avant-garde touch to bridal, with a wedding collection that's available only at this flagship boutique.

    2081 rue de la Montagne, Montréal, Québec, H3G 1Z8, Canada
    514-281–5547
  • 10. Shan

    Downtown

    Designed in Montréal and sold around the world, this is couture swimwear at its finest. In a rainbow of colors, these sexy cuts are meant...

    Designed in Montréal and sold around the world, this is couture swimwear at its finest. In a rainbow of colors, these sexy cuts are meant to be displayed—though one of the ethereal cover-ups just might make one reconsider. There's also a collection of men's swim trunks and briefs.

    2150 rue Crescent, Montréal, Québec, H3G 2B8, Canada
    514-287–7426
  • 11. The Word

    Downtown

    Deep in the heart of the McGill University neighborhood, this award-wining Montréal landmark is bursting with used books (including first editions) and specializes in philosophy,...

    Deep in the heart of the McGill University neighborhood, this award-wining Montréal landmark is bursting with used books (including first editions) and specializes in philosophy, poetry, and literature. Despite its dilapidated appearance, the Lilliputian shop is beloved by locals and visitors alike. As celebrated Montreal novelist Heather O'Neill says, "Everyone says a prayer before walking in so that the roof won’t collapse." Open since 1975, the owners shunned modern technology (including a cash register) until just a few years ago. There's not even a sign, so keep your eyes peeled as you walk along Milton, though the bargain books lining the window are a good clue. The Word recently made an appearance in the Netflix movie Pieces of a Woman starring Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf.

    469 rue Milton, Montréal, Québec, H2X 1W3, Canada
    514-845–5640

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  • 12. Tozzi

    Downtown

    Known around Montréal as one of the top menswear destinations, Tozzi is a one-stop shop for the dapper gentleman. Suits, polos, jeans, watches, sunglasses, and...

    Known around Montréal as one of the top menswear destinations, Tozzi is a one-stop shop for the dapper gentleman. Suits, polos, jeans, watches, sunglasses, and cologne—this boutique offers just about everything in a minimalist, serene environment.  Two doors down you'll find the Tozzi women's fashions boutique.

    2085, 2095, and 2115 rue Crescent, Montréal, Québec, H3G 2C1, Canada
    514-285–2444
  • 13. Antiquités Pour La Table

    Downtown

    Armoires and sideboards brimming with fine crystal and china line the walls at this beautiful shop, while chandeliers, linens, and other vintage pieces make up...

    Armoires and sideboards brimming with fine crystal and china line the walls at this beautiful shop, while chandeliers, linens, and other vintage pieces make up the rest of the treasures. Phone before you visit, as hours can vary

    762 av. Atwater, Montréal, Québec, H3C 2G9, Canada
    514-989–8945

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 14. Aritzia

    Downtown

    At more than 10,000 square feet, Aritzia's gleaming glass-fronted, two-story location on Ste-Catherine St. is the Vancouver brand's largest in Canada. Offering dressy and casual...

    At more than 10,000 square feet, Aritzia's gleaming glass-fronted, two-story location on Ste-Catherine St. is the Vancouver brand's largest in Canada. Offering dressy and casual classics in addition to youthful contemporary fashions, this is the place to shop if you're looking for on-trend women's clothing at mid-range prices. Along with its own collections, Aritzia also carries popular labels like Mackage, Citizens of Humanity, and AGOLDE.

    1125 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3B 1H8, Canada
    514-285–0791
  • 15. Birks

    Downtown

    The Canadian equivalent of Tiffany's (with its own version of the iconic blue box) has been selling diamond engagement rings, exquisite jewelry, and fine crystal...

    The Canadian equivalent of Tiffany's (with its own version of the iconic blue box) has been selling diamond engagement rings, exquisite jewelry, and fine crystal since 1879. Recently renovated and redesigned and now part of the new Hôtel Birks, the luxury jewelry store now contains partitioned boutiques within a larger boutique and sells items by brands such as Messika, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex, Cartier, and Breitling, in addition to Birks Collections. Even if diamonds or watches aren't on your shopping list, it's still worth a visit to the elegant new hotel and the seriously stunning Henri Brasserie Française (restaurant and bar lounge), serving French-inspired cuisine highlighting seasonal Quebec and Canadian products ( www.restauranthenri.com)

    620 rue Ste-Catherine O., Montréal, Québec, H3B 1B7, Canada
    514-397–2511

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 16. Browns

    Downtown

    In business since 1940, this local institution stocks fashionable footwear and accessories for men and women. Besides its own label, Browns carries shoes by Emporio...

    In business since 1940, this local institution stocks fashionable footwear and accessories for men and women. Besides its own label, Browns carries shoes by Emporio Armani, Michael Kors, Cole Haan, Steve Madden, Stuart Weitzman, and more. Comfortable couches make shopping a pleasant experience inside this gleaming white-and-silver flagship.

    1191 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3B 1K4, Canada
    514-987–1206
  • 17. Café Boutique Eva B

    Downtown

    On the secondhand fashion map for decades, Eva B has all kinds of clothes, shoes, jewelry, and even eyeglasses on offer. Budget at least 30...

    On the secondhand fashion map for decades, Eva B has all kinds of clothes, shoes, jewelry, and even eyeglasses on offer. Budget at least 30 minutes to scour the labyrinth of racks and the "pool," a large platform in the back where everything is a dollar. Just watch your step; the floor is uneven. If you get hungry in the process, nosh on a samosa or cookie from the in-store café. There is now a second location, Eva D at 1611 boul. Saint-Laurent.

    2015 boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, Québec, H2X 2T3, Canada
    514-849–8246
  • 18. Château d'Ivoire

    Downtown

    Whether you're considering a watch, diamond bracelet, or engagement ring, Château d'Ivoire might just have what you're looking for (as long as a significant price...

    Whether you're considering a watch, diamond bracelet, or engagement ring, Château d'Ivoire might just have what you're looking for (as long as a significant price tag doesn't deter you). Brands at the newly built, ultra modern two-story veneration of all things luxury include Chopard, Piaget, Rolex, IWC, and Cartier, among others.

    2020 rue de la Montagne, Montréal, Québec, H3G 1Z7, Canada
    514-845–4651

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  • 19. Edifice Belgo

    Downtown

    Built more than a century ago, Edifice Belgo houses more than two dozen art galleries and artists' studios exhibiting the works of both established and...

    Built more than a century ago, Edifice Belgo houses more than two dozen art galleries and artists' studios exhibiting the works of both established and emerging artists. Galerie Hugues Charbonneau and Galerie Bellemare Lambert feature the work of contemporary artists working in Quebec and Canada. For wearable art, visit designer Véronique Miljkovitch's atelier on the second floor. Each gallery or atelier maintains different hours, so it's best to call ahead.

    372 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H3B 1A2, Canada
    514-861–2953
  • 20. Editorial Boutique

    Downtown

    Designer duds happily share space with inexpensive but in-vogue items at this low-key Downtown boutique with a devoted cult following. Brands include Citizens of Humanity,...

    Designer duds happily share space with inexpensive but in-vogue items at this low-key Downtown boutique with a devoted cult following. Brands include Citizens of Humanity, Dickies, Erin Wasson, Luv U Always, For Love of Lemons, Unif, and Jeffrey Campbell.

    1455 rue Stanley, Montréal, Québec, H3A 1P4, Canada
    514-849–3888

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