102 Best Places to Shop in Montreal, Quebec

Acres of chocolate and candy and the best coffee beans in town draw well-heeled shoppers to this Outremont shop. The colossal assortment of fine cheeses, charcuterie, and other local and imported goodies add to the appeal.

"Grand" is the right word to describe this antiques emporium chockablock with elegant chandeliers and candelabras, armchairs and secretaries, and other decorative elements from the 18th and 19th centuries. These items would add a touch of refinement to almost any home.

Yesterday's old fur coats and stoles are transformed into everything from car coats and ski jackets to baby wraps and blankets at this designer shop. They also carry hats in all styles from Canadian Hat 1918 and other locally designed and handcrafted clothes from their Harricana brand, in addition to high-end Canadian and European sports apparel.

This is Canada's premier high-end menswear destination. Stocked with both casual and formal attire, wallets, watches, and hats, this 22,000-square-foot flagship store caters to the classically tailored male. Brands include 7 For All Mankind, Michael Kors, Cole Haan, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Brunello Cucinelli, ZEGNA, and BOSS.

This designer boutique carries lots of prints, bold designs, and an eclectic mix of accessories from high-end labels liked Sonia Rykiel, Paco Rabanne, Christian Wijnants, and Issey Miyake. 

Two iconic Canadian department stores (Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy) merged into one luxury brand. Unveiled in 2019, the posh department store is connected, physically, to the equally glamorous Four Seasons Hotel, also opened in 2019 via an indoor passage on the hotel's third floor. The exclusive megastore's interior features loads of clean, white-on-white décor showcasing fashions and accessories for men and women from the world’s premier designer labels. Many of these are housed in intimate, partitioned boutique settings within the larger department store. On the fifth floor, clients can enjoy a private shopping experience in one of five personal shopping suites. Especially noteworthy is the Café Holt, all 1940s Hollywood-inspired glamour, with a remarkable central light fixture that recalls a solar orb set above a square orange bar. The café menu emphasizes fresh, local ingredients highlighting contemporary Canadian cuisine with international influences.

Hudson's Bay department store is a descendant of the Hudson's Bay Company, the iconic 17th-century fur-trading company that played a pivotal role in Canada's development. The Bay, as it's known by Canadians, has been a department store since 1891 and is known for its duffel coats and signature red-, green-, and white-striped blankets. Besides fashions, housewares, and toys, there's also a beauty salon and spa, an optician, and watch and jewelry repair services.

If the friendly and knowledgeable staff don't win you over, the vast collection of Inuit art certainly will. Images Boréales represents the best-known Inuit and First Nations artists while also making a point of working with young, emerging Indigenous talent with strong potential. With more than 2,000 pieces of sculpture in soapstone and serpentine, the biggest challenge at this gallery-boutique will be deciding what to buy.

A Victoria Village mainstay since 2001, this second floor boutique is packed with up-to-the-minute fashions for young women.

Unusually curved lines, from the heels of his shoes to the interior design of his funky boutique, have cultivated a devout following for the Canadian shoe designer. Belts and bags are also available, letting you create a quirky yet coordinated outfit. Look to the soles for curious and inspiring messages.

This company's snowy owl trademark has become something of a status symbol among the shivering urban masses. Founded in Montréal in 1970, the Québec-made coats and parkas are built to keep an Arctic explorer warm and dry. Kanuk went fur-free a few years back, so gone are the fur-trimmed hoods. While the company still uses duck down, it also makes coats with synthetic insulation and uses recycled fabrics.

Walk the red carpet (literally) beyond the black-and-white marble exterior into an elegant room filled with precious jewels. Founded in Montréal more than 60 years ago by a Swiss master jeweler and goldsmith, Kaufmann de Suisse is known for its flowing bands of gold and platinum. The posh yet friendly family-run boutique now also includes a dedicated VIP Philippe Patek corner, showcasing wares from the exclusive Swiss watchmaker.

Lovers of street art will appreciate this space celebrating local street artists. Pieces are bold, vibrant, and, true to the gallery's name, original. The affable staff is knowledgable about the Montréal street art scene, gladly sharing the stories behind each piece.

You'll come to this store for the selection of European menswear and accessories, but you'll stay for the impeccable service and attention to detail. Expect suits from Kiton and Borrelli, jeans from Jacob Cohen, shoes from UK brand Edward Green, and bracelets and cuff links from Tate Ossian.

Find the trends du jour at a great price from the youth-oriented labels on the ground floor of this bustling department store dating back to its Québec City origins in 1840. Upstairs, the fare gets more upscale, with designer labels ranging from Balmain to Diesel and Lanvin. The fashion-forward men's suits and casual wear are also worth checking out. Simons has its own labels as well: Simons Maison, Twik, Contemporaine, Le 31, and DJAB, which tend to be less expensive.

This Québec-based lingerie chain is known for its bright, cheerful push-up bras, panties, and negligees. It also sells sleepwear and sportswear.

The Kleins have been selling and acquiring exquisite antiques and antiquities from around the globe for four generations. One of Montréal's most prestigious antiques dealers, Le Petit Musée has been a fixture in Downtown's Golden Square Mile for over half a century. The shop, which is housed in a gorgeous graystone on rue Sherbrooke, is a veritable treasure trove covering various rooms over four floors. You'll need a few hours and a lot of stamina to take in the nicely arranged and meticulously cataloged Inuit sculptures, African masks, Chinese bronzes, Japanese screens, Egyptian earthenware, Greco-Roman works, Persian textiles, oriental jewelry, and more.

A variety of chic independent boutiques are mixed in with international fashion brands like Harry Rosen, Olivia and Matinique in this graceful mall, once a grand hotel. Drop by Spa Diva or the top-notch salon Pure if you're in need of a beauty break. The elegant atrium sometimes hosts runway shows. Be sure to stop by the Barbie Expo, a collection of more than 1,000 Barbie dolls rocking some of the biggest names in fashion, including Christian Dior, Armani, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Louboutin, and Zac Posen.

Petits voyous, which essentially translates to "little rascals," is a darling children's boutique offering a handpicked selection of fun, educational toys and games, along with playful children's clothing, that appeal to young and old alike.

This pricey Canadian sports-and-yoga-wear chain offers plenty of styles, colors, and cuts to please all genders. You'll also find headbands, scarves, jewelry, and more.

Sleek, supple leather clothing and bags from the Québec designer Frédéric Mamarbachi have a cult following from Antwerp to Tokyo. The rough-hewn wood floors and concrete walls of this branch give it an industrial-chic vibe.

A portmanteau of the words Morocco (Maroc, in French) and oil of argan, Margan's argan-oil-based skin care products are made in Québec with natural and organic ingredients that are sustainably sourced and prepared without animal cruelty. The pretty boutique in dusty rose tones envelops you in its intoxicating Moroccan-inspired fragrances the moment you walk in. With a sink built into its rose marble island counter, you'll want to test out the new brand's rich serums in different scents, luscious creams, and gorgeous soap bars in the same hue as the décor. Margan also makes scented candles, perfect for accompanying your bath ritual.

Heading down avenue Atwater toward Lachine Canal, you can't miss the art deco tower of Atwater Market. This is the best spot to pick up local produce, fresh flowers, and gourmet meats and cheeses. In summer, bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic by the canal or have a drink at the Canal Lounge, a café and bar on a barge ( canallounge.com/english). During the winter holidays there is the added bonus of an outdoor Christmas market.

This is the go-to place for art directors, architects, and other men with an eye for European design from Acne Studios, Lemaire, or Dries Van Noten. The shop is sleek, with clean lines and lots of gray.

Founded in 1991 and housed in a beautiful historical building on rue Notre-Dame's "Quartier des antiquaires", or antiques district, Milord specializes in classical antiques, art works, fine 18th- to 20th-century furniture, 20th-century design, and eclectic collectors' items.  It's best to call in advance as hours may vary.

You'll want to snap up several of the locally designed T-shirts at Mimi & Coco, perhaps pairing them with the shop's luxe knitwear from Italy. The shop also sells pastries and carries dog collars and leashes, with profits going to a nonprofit foundation that works to promote animal rescue and adoption.

With sizes running from 2 to 22, this place makes finding the perfect fit a snap. Choosing from among the casual wear by fashion labels like James Perse, Pas de Calais, Autumn Cashmere, and Odd Mooly might be a bit more difficult.

Designer Christian Chenail's contemporary take on fashion always has a French twist, and his daring black gowns are showstoppers. His flirty skirts and dresses usually come in cheerful shades of red, blue or pink and call to mind the styles of the '50s.

This Montréal-based women's fashion label creates stylish, comfortable clothing using natural fabrics cut in simple lines. Since the styles are timeless and the pieces well made, you'll likely treasure your purchase(s) from Naïf for years to come.  There are other locations, including one in Mile End at 227 rue St-Viateur.

This pigtail-covered boutique offers three levels of fun for babies, kids, and young adults. Innovative and kooky gifts, books, clothing, and even scooters are available.