I went L'Autre Placard while on a trip to Montreal. What a cute store! I bought some beautiful…read morepieces of jewelry is made by local artists. The owner was lovely and very helpful. Next time I'm in Montreal I'll try on some of the clothes...also local made and very unique.

Lovely shop as well as the ladies that were behind the counter. Lots of unique textures, patterns…read moreand designs - especially the accessories! I wanted to buy all the earrings! I did purchase a handmade bracelet.

One of my favorite exhibition spaces in Montreal, and one that's hosted some of my favorite art…read moreexhibits. You won't find a lot of mainstream oils featuring sad kittens and clowns here, and you'll generally get to see some pretty weird stuff. Paintings, yes, and often, but alongside a good bunch of photography and sculpture, with the occasional animatronic gizmo thrown in to remind you that this is the atomic age. Adventurous young thrusters and local university graduate student artists are recurringly featured. It's a pretty good place to find and speak to the artists during vernissages; the staff are present and fairly visible, and they'll gladly point out or lead you over to the paint-speckled creators of the featured attractions when asked. The light, space, and relatively low noise levels permit and encourage conversation. The coat racks (in cold weather) and above-average wine encourage people to stay a while. The combination of lots of room, good, warm light, reliably unusual and interesting art, ample free street parking, clean restrooms, and proximity to Rue Notre Dame's bars and restaurants for a drink afterwards makes this my favorite vernissage destination in Montreal. I'm on their mailing list for keeps. The name? It's an old commercial laundry, repurposed.

Great commercial gallery with very knowledgable direction and attendants. Beautiful, huge…read moreindustrial space with a main floor, second floor, and basement area. You will always see great exhibits here with notable artists, as well as their annual group show in the summer.

Ah! Nothing better than a dinner in Vieux Montreal! Lovely restaurant with yummy dishes. The…read moreoysters from Prince Edward Island were delicious! The other fav was the Mushroom Risotto. All else very pleasing to everyone. Service good, selection of menu plenty and a bit on the $$$$ side but for the quality good. Serving size healthy so very possible to share! Tres Bien!

Great place, good food... Small and cozy, but the service and food is awesome. I brought a group…read moreof 15, and it was chaotic to get everyone seated, but the staff was great and did a great job.

So Les Galeries du Parc is a functional mall that is for the convenience of those who work or live…read morenearby. It is not a destination shopping mall! I used to go there all the time when I lived in the area, mostly just to the Dollarama since I was a student of limited funds, lol. But sometimes I would splurge (usually after Christmas or my birthday, haha) and shop at Eden, the grocery store on the main level. Eden sells lots of organic items and health food products. They also have a large selection of Korean food (!) They have fresh produce, shelf stable items, refrigerated products and ready-to-eat foods. They sell baked goods like empanadas and Jamaican beef patties. They also have Japchae and Gimbap. So multicultural :) I think Eden is the coolest store in Les Galeries du Parc. There is also a Uniprix for all your drugstore needs, and a Metro for your usual grocery store needs. They have an SAQ (liquor store) and some smaller independent stores (jewellery, electronics, tanning salon, etc.). There's a small food court with some Asian food places and a Middle Eastern food place. There is also a repertory theatre in this mall (Cinema du Parc), which makes the entire lower level smell like popcorn. However, the lower level also smells like cleaning products, so basically popcorn and cleaning products, weird, I know. The subway also runs underneath the mall and sometimes you can feel the vibrations. The above places have been around for a while because they were all there when I was living in the area, but I went back recently and saw some new stores. On the main level, there is an Asian crepe café called Genki Crepe. It looked super cute and cool, but I didn't have a chance to try anything there. There's also a St. Hubert Express there now. It's a convenient mall for locals, not a place you would drive across town to visit.

Galeries du Parc is so convenient if you're working or going to school nearby. I mean sure it's not…read morea fancy place and it looks really depressing because of the layout and styling, but it has everything you need. It connects the Air Transat tower all the way to the Parc Cinema. They also do their best at having a varied food court. And if there's anything you feel like eating that isn't there, it is probably on parc street outside. They have a postal office, parking, pharmacy, grocery store. Also a Saint Hubert Express! Obviously not somewhere you have to visit or should ever feel inclined to visit because it isn't anything special. But for people nearby, it's great!

Fantastic customer service At this store . . The staff is friendly accommodating and knowledgeable…read morewhich makes it pleasant to shop . i also enjoy dropping off my Amazon returns at this particular store because the staff is quick efficient, friendly and helpful. The service all a round is AMAZING . I Love shopping at this store

Farfelu is an excellent place for unique gifts for oneself or for friends and family. Each item is…read moreunique and handmade by local artisans and craftspeople. From beautiful kiln fired earthenware to lustrous one-of-a-kind handmade 24 karat gold and sterling silver jewellery to fashion accessories ... this place has got it all. This is true art made by talented people who showcase their creations with great panache and sensibility. Support local artists and craftspeople by buying quality goods at extremely reasonable prices. Located in western Westmount near Victoria, this place could've taken a totally different approach by being very snooty and standoffish. Fortunately for us all ... they keep it real. They know who their clientele are yet they suffer no fools. Nobody cuts in line here. First come, first served. If you've got excellent taste and a sense of generosity ... come here and get your mum a nice salad bowl or mug for her birthday. She'll know that she raised you right and you will too!

Nice shop to go into. Pretty items, nice ceramics.. I'd come back and find a unique gift for…read moresomeone for the home or for the host/hostess that isn't from like a Crate & Barrel or something.

Golf town is a place for if you are a fan of the game it's usually a 30 min - 1 hr visit. This…read moreplace is a superstore and has everything for the enthusiast. I usually start my visit with a few putts at the entrance with a Scotty Cameron or some other nice pendulum putter! This is just a warmup routine to get me in the golf mood! Come here in the spring and fall for some pretty good sales on clothing and clubs. One of the minor complaints is that at times the store can be a little understaffed especially on the weekend!

Home to countless vernissages, conveniently located downtown in an otherwise pretty awful St…read moreCatherine location, holder of secrets from a past life that I may or may not have led, the Belgo is an unassuming spot for all things contemporary art in Montréal. Inside this typical Quebecois / European / Canadian building rests one of my favourite spots to discover new art in the city. Galleries, dance studios, yoga spaces -- this former industrial space is headquarters for all modern art lovers in Montréal. And who knows, if you're lucky you'll stumble upon one of the countless openings that will inevitably be going on during any given weekend where you'll sample some cheap wine; eat a few grapes, some carrots and a lot of cheese; and get a glimpse of some of the best up and coming artists Canada has to offer. ...sigh. I miss Montreal.

The Belgo is home to over 30 galleries and artist studios making it an epicenter of Montreal's…read morevisual art community. You can roam around and poke your head in places and have adventures in here pretty much any day of the week. Check out the Galerie Illustration Québec for group shows by incredible illustrators. One of the gallery owners keeps a great blog about events going on in the building: http://www.thebelgoreport.com