I myself have never been to Montreal, let alone Canada until now and I happened upon this store…read moreclose to my hotel. The staff here are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the stationery and writing utensils they sell. The selection of items like notebooks, pencils, pens, ink, binders - and at a reasonable price. They'll likely have whatever you're looking for. The store is a little small, but everything feels naturally laid out and not crammed by any means. If you are in Montreal and happen to be an artist or writer - this is a must stop shop for any supplies you have on your mental wishlist.

A very nice stationary shop with a good selection of pens & paper goods. The staff seemed a bit…read moreover their heads but eventually were able to help me try to find what I was looking for. They didn't have it but they helped me out. It's more a quality shop than a value one, but if you have strong feelings on nibs & bind weight you'll dig it.

Very disappointing experience at Deserres Montréal - Ville-Marie…read more I bought a toy on discount and returned to the store the same day, less than 3 hours later, hoping to exchange it for another toy of exactly the same value, simply because my child preferred a different one. The exchange was refused, even though the item was unused and the request was reasonable. What was most upsetting was the rude and dismissive attitude of the staff when I calmly explained the situation. I understand store policies, but customer service should also include courtesy and basic understanding. Given the circumstances, I believe some form of compensation (such as a store credit or exception exchange) would be appropriate to acknowledge the poor customer experience.

This is a small arts and crafts store inside a mall. Inventory isn't as expansive as Michaels but…read moreeverything is neat and easy to find. They also don't have coupons. Staff leaves you alone while you shop which is a good thing!

Professional materials Fair prices…read more Nice and helpful staff It was the best art supplier I've ever seen in montreal

Avenue des Arts has high quality artist materials. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful…read more You feel always welcome and taking care of. I always buy my canvases from there and I am happy with them. I highly recommend this place.

The staff is a little uppity if you're looking for jewelry for less than a thousand dollars, but…read morethe merchandise here, and especially the jewelry, even the less expensive jewelry, is beautiful and unique. I go here every time I visit Montreal and rarely come away empty-handed.

One should not confuse the word "Artisan" in the English daily life to ordinarily think about an…read moreexpensive loaf of bread from a "boutique" bakery. Artisan is a French word having evolved from the Latin "artitus", and usually signify skillfully made or arranged - and mean care, expertise and quality. If you are looking for exclusive pieces crafted by Quebec artisans, then L'Art des Artisans du Québec is the place to shop. Yes, Exclusive! A place to find truly unique gifts, ("Des articles magiques, qui ont du sens, que vous ne pourrez trouver nulle part ailleurs") These items, which are made by hand by Quebec designers working with materials that have an element of warmth to them, to come up with new creation that are unique and everlasting, and to test the limits of their imagination, passion and creativity. It is a marriage between beauty and uniqueness. By purchasing products that are made in Quebec, we are supporting the local economy and limiting transportation--a nice gesture for the environment! I was impressed by the number of various unique works,being sold there, many of them handcrafted and full of life and character. What a pleasure to visit such an interesting, well laid out shop, packed with colour, and different than the regular store you will come across. Service was friendly and helpful. It's well worth a visit.

Charming stationary store, with a nice selection of cards, journals and small gifts. The staff was…read moresuper helpful and friendly. Just a lovely shopping experience.

Boucle and Papier is a small little stationery shop that offers greeting cards, stickers, desktop…read moreaccessories, stationery, and other little gifts. The place is small and adorable, as I found some Montreal-designed and -made items, such as stickers and some greeting cards. I did wish, however, that there were more local handmade/specialty items for sale, as similar cards can be found back in the States. If you're in need of a cute card or to brighten your day with some stickers and little knick knacks for your desk, stop by Boucle & Papier. +cute greeting cards and stationery +limited Montreal-designed and -created items

Small shop with Quebec souvenirs--something for everyone! Definitely recommend stopping by!read more

A huge thank you to Irena at Artpop for helping me locate a pair of earrings to replace an earring…read moreI had bought here and then lost! When she saw there wasn't an exact match in stock, she checked the artist's website for other shops that sell her work, called two shops to ask if they had them in stock, and helped me plot my route there. That type of service is the stuff that created happy (and loyal) shoppers! This is a cute little shop on Rue Mont Royal, in the heart of the plateau, selling jewelry, cards, stickers, mugs, t-shirts, tea towels, mugs, and other fun gifts made by local artists and reasonably priced. I stop by several times each year and always find something delightful.

Absolutely love this art store ! The employees are super…read morenice and always welcoming. This place has everything you need as a beginner or advanced artist :]] Once you come here you'll always want to come again and again !

This is the mega Omer, the mother Omer, the Berri Omer located on the same corner where the…read moreoriginal Omer Deserres existed in 1908 back when it was a hardware store. Dedicated to supplying artists, advertising agencies, local art schools and DIY crafters since 1950 and with branches across Canada you can find fairly much everything you might need to get creative in this creativity complex. In my experience, it's great to chat with the staff here about what you're working on or looking for. The organization is a bit complex because they have so much stuff, so it's helpful to have one of the wise young art students leading you around, plus: adorable. The vibe in here is clean, bright and modern, not at all the inspiring sense of dripping with history and the labours of love as you find in true old school places like Pearl Paint in NYC, but it gets the job done in style. Some items suffer from the usual Montreal markup, but they make up for it by having in-house brands for things like sketchbooks that are really cheap.

Just recently opened, a little store full of clothing, accessories, jewelry, and food all made in…read moreQuebec. The store is beautiful and has so many wonderful products displayed. I met the owner on my first visit and she is just lovely. She also really knows her product. I was looking for gifts for my grandmas and she so many great recommendations! I absolutely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area for your holiday shopping needs.

One of the people who was at the store when we visited was English speaking and helped us. There…read moreare lots of fun things to peruse, my kids bought necklaces