My sis-in-law saw this spot on the way up so on our way back from dog sledding we decided to pick…read moreup some pies. It's located on the side of the highway so it's not hard to see. There's parking right out in the front and when we went there were plenty of spaces. Inside they have fruits and veggies as well as other frozen and fridged food. They do have fresh maple donut holes which we did end up buying alongside an apple pie, cranberry apple pie and maple sugar pie. They do have one restroom in the back if you do need to take a little pit stop. The woman there was quite friendly and the place definitely felt like you're going to a neighborhood small grocery store. The maple sugar pie was ultra sweet and the cranberry apple was sweet but at least it was tart to balance. The maple donut holes and apple pie were the winners for me. I believe the donut holes were made from potato flour so it was savory and sweet. Overall, it's a nice spot to take a quick pit stop and grab some snacks and desserts before heading back to Montreal.

#1 part of my Covid19 writing collection…read more I found this little country store on the way back down from the Rawdon area just located in St Esprit. They specialize in loads of different dessert pies a huge selection of apple, blueberry, tarte au sucre, fresh doughnuts and many many other offerings. These delectable delights are in the room on the right side when you enter. If you walk to the back area in the main building they have freezer section of prepared foods in various sizes and a huge selection. My fave are the chicken pot pies. They are not chalky and lacking filling as I've had with grocery store varieties. Their chicken pies are creamy and packed full of veg and generous chicken serving. I've also had their tourtiere du Lac St Jean and it was loaded with meat and a few different kinds of potatoes! They also have various tourtiere, frozen pasta meals, cabbage rolls and loads of stuff your grandma may have specialized in. It's Sunday night comfort food! All delicious. There is a fresh fruit and vegetable produce area and also lots of jams and jellies that are great to discover. They make a great small gift. These types of country stores are a real gem. Plus you are supporting a small business! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I frequent this Home Depot because I tend to prefer their products a tad better than Rona. Sure…read moreit's an American company but their selection is just a shade different and they have different brands than their Canadian competition. Also I try to knock off two stones by heading to Costco then coming here or vice versa. HD is a great for what I search here for: tools, light bulbs, outdoor items for the house or garden plus electrical, lumber and other odds and ends. They do carry major brands and offer a good selection. My wife knows I can browse in here like an old man for a good hour so she usually goes to other clothing stores in the area. You need to know your pricing as items here can not be cheap. If you want cheap head to a dollar store for light bulbs and some specific cleaning supplies. If working on the house, doing renovations or any inside or outside project is calling or "honey do" lists then you can pretty much get your supplies to complete it here! They even have specific free seminars (albeit in French) for home fix it. It's a big store don't be shy to ask for help.

I'm a fan of this brand, and this seems to be the only New Balance store in the Montreal area, and…read moreit's an outlet. I was hoping to find some good deals, and while the deals and discounts did seem great (stacked discounts of i believe 30% off of already sale-tagged item prices) - I personally found the selection of items to be lacking. I tried on a few pieces of clothing, but none of them were quite the right fit for me, which I did not expect. I have trouble finding clothes that fit well, but with New Balance I can usually find *something* that is nice, stylish, and suits me well. On this day, however, I left empty handed...though they seemed to have plenty of buyers and back-to-school shoppers while I was there. I don't think I would personally go out of my way to go back to this location, as there wasn't as much clothing as I hoped there would be and the store was a bit smaller than New Balance stores I've been to in the past. Ultimately: not for me, but I would still recommend it to others people if they're in the area as the prices were great.

From the owner: New Balance est maintenant ouvert aux Premium Outlets Montréalread more

I stumbled across this business after seing a Facebook ad in my newsfeed. There was a sponsored…read morepost showcasing a range of pictures of items on sale. This liquidation store offers a wide assortement of goods ranging from food, toys, household (bedding, decorations, kitchenware..) clothing and electronics. It is essentially a discount store that sells refurbished items that were normally sold at Costco for example, food that could be close to their best before date, discontinued items, "rejects" and other mistmatched goods. Most items are new and in great, unopened conditions. Other times the packaging could be damaged without affecting the quality of the item. There are many similar liquidation/outlet centers within the city that offer these types of deals, but this particular location caught my eye because they sold things I've never seen elsewhere. For example, they had frozen Mcdonalds chicken nuggets - a 1 kilo bag for 10$, which was roughly 50 nuggets. These are the real thing served at Mcdonalds restaurants and came directly from the supplier. We baked them at home and it was a hit - the whole family loved them! It's a fun place to shop if you want to come often since it's like a treasure hunt. You never know what you'll find. We ended up also buying some cheap Keurig coffee Kcups, chocolates some beauty items and a blanket. Small family run business with great service. If you like finding a deal and are in need of a gift at a good price come here!

I have shopped here twice. The first time was in April 2015. I noticed this outlet area while…read moredriving over to Montreal and made a mental note to visit. I revisited the outlet again last September. I am a Gap girl. I like the fact that I can get casual clothing at decent, reduced prices at any Gap outlet. This one is no exception. Both times, I bought some wonderful pieces. I fondly recall getting a jean skirt that had wonderful Lycra stretch to it. I got it for $10! The last time I was there, I got many nice articles of clothing, including a lightweight t-shirt that had various attractions in San Francisco, and a navy blue knitted cardigan with a hoodie. The first time I was there, I recall the male staff member cashing me out and how friendly he was. I bought a lot of items, but didn't break the bank. He gave me $50 worth of Gap cash, which you can redeem a bit later. I redeemed the $50 at the Gap outlet in Ajax. The woman there thought it was cool to see Gap cash entirely in French! I had the same experience the last time I was at the outlet. The woman was friendly and helpful. I love this location. It is my go-to place when I am nearby. (30)

This Gap was advised to me by a local friend. Its a well kept secret that only locals know about? I…read moredont know and I dont care, because Ill tell you all about it. I came in time of no extra sales but everything was generally 30% off compared to other stores. They have a well equipped women's, children's and man section. I saw some maternity items, but no gym clothes. Clearance items were not as many as I expected from other stores. I got some great mans shirts, that I wasnt willing to pay full price for in the store downtown. Other great thing I didnt know about: If you own a special Gap Bag, you get another 15% off on all the items, just ask at the register!

Better collection and deals than downtown good for a long drive and shopping at all main brandsread more

Service : do not go on the weekend or you'll be in hell…read more Selection: it's okay Value: lots of deals

Sweet cegep memories! This place is an hybrid of dollar store and Walmart. Which make a very…read moreunique, eclectic selection. You have everything a corner store have but no brand that you really know. (Expect in the food aisle) If you go camping and need an extra swimsuit, lotion, marshmallows and a pan this is your place. The prices are really hit and miss. By example bacon can go as low as 1.99 a pack. But because there is no groceries around some items are on the pricier side. But never by a huge margin.

I love this store, but the staff are a bit cranky and could use some customer service or motivation…read moretraining.