This was one of the first stores we stopped in while wondering around Vieux Montreal and absolutely…read moreloved it. I didn't want to buy all the things our first day so we made it a point to go back the last day we were there. They have gifts that you can get at other establishments along with some local flair as well. Upstairs and downstairs, those stairs get quite slippery in the winter so be sure to watch your step! Given the location it was busy both times we went so be patient, get a basket and shop around!

Cute gift shop…read more Along the main drag of Rue St. Paul, flanked with shops on both sides. Cut socks, kitchen items, apparel items and accessories too.

Such a chic and beautiful home goods/accessories store! Was lucky enough to stumble upon this…read morecharming store with tons of amazing home decor from dried flowers, live plants, pillows, candles, Moroccan rugs, etc. One lovely lady (an owner) was very friendly, gracious, and took the time to explain the shop concept and where many of the pieces came from. If you're looking to add some chic pieces to beautify your home, this place will have it.

Came across this lovely store today which opened in the last few months. They mainly sell imported…read morehome accessories and have a very cute cafe in the back. The staff is extremely friendly! It's basically one of those stores where you won't want to leave. I will definitely be back and try their cafe as well. Check this place out when you're on Notre-Dame street :-)

I saw this Miniso store while heading over to Biiru for dinner. I made a mental note of it and…read morechecked it out before heading to the Just For Laughs comedy festival. This store is the first Miniso that I have ever visited that is not in a mall. It was different seeing a standalone store. You can get cool items at cheap prices. I stumbled on the sunglasses section first. I tried on a few pairs. They felt cheap, but stylish. I like the merchandise in Miniso, although I have yet to buy anything from the store! For instance, I liked the bear USB 4-port hub. It was adorable. It would look great with the bear trash can. I do love the computer and phone accessories. I could look at the USB fans and charging cables all day. There are tons of snacks. If you like Pocky, you can find practically every flavour imaginable. The stuffed animals and water bottles were at the back. I liked the varieties and colours. There were a fair number of folks shopping when I was there. The sales folks were trying to help a person with a question as I walked out. It's a nice addition to the area. Maybe when I'm back, I'll get something and break my browsing streak! (325)

I recommend going to this place. This place has many stuff, animals and plushy that you can cuddle…read morewith when you sleep. They have accessories like charging ports and much more. After all, I write this place at five stars and for all of them all around the world.

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.

I was amazed to receive a refund for a sweater I bought three months prior that was too small. I…read morewould have exchanged for bigger size but the sweater was no longer available. The salesperson was very polite and effective. I consequently proceeded to spend the entire refund in the store the same afternoon as a gesture of appreciation. Well done Simons for good customer relations.

Came here on the recommendation of a fellow traveller. It's a basic department store that is based…read morein Quebec. It reminded me a lot of Macy's- similar price point and selection. I really liked the sculpture in the center escalator stairwell. I was there in mid July so it was a good time to check out the sales on summer clothes and merchandise. It's centrally located on the shopping stretch of St. Catherine Street in downtown Montreal.

Later-Yelp from my experience here in June, 2019:…read more We loved this great boutique and the friendly owner who travels all over the world finding such cool objects. I purchased a number of skull bracelets that I wear in the Fall for Day of the Dead and Halloween. I've paid up to $10 each for similar bracelets and I was psyched to find them here for only $5. I also scored a great deal on a faux fur wrap. It was a bit out of season in June, but I enjoyed it later in the winter. Lots of stuff here to browse, clothing, costume jewelry, scarves, wraps and other accessories. They also have some small souvenir items at great prices. My bf scored some beautiful Canada themed coffee mugs.

Lovely place with beautiful light & airy blouses, skirts & dresses, as well as cushions, ottomans,…read morecurtains & decorations from India. Well priced too!! My cousin asked for a discount for me & she obliged. I paid by credit card & ended up paying less because in U.S. DOLLARS it was only $26.44 instead of their 34 Canadian dollars. If you pay in cash, no one in Canada will give you the REAL exchange rate & you end up paying MORE!!

I was recently wandering around Old Montreal with my daughter and we stumbled into this eclectic…read morehome goods store. It was fairly new; I had never seen this store before. The lovely young woman who worked there told me that they opened within the year, and there were two other Design Zola stores (one in Brossard and one on the plateau). Looking at the stores online, this site is rather small compared to the other locations, but man, it's in prime Vieux Montreal location, right on St. Paul across from the Bonsecours Market. I really like the business philosophy and corporate values of this company (i.e., supporting fair trade, and eco-friendly product lines). Personally, I'm not so into the boho/Indian/hippie aesthetic so much (think ceramic Buddha sculptures, brass Indian candelabras, rustic wooden frames surrounding mirrors, hanging star lanterns, lots of brass things, hand-painted ceramic knobs and hooks, batik-covered poof ottomans, elephant sculptures....you get the idea. They also carried lots of home textiles and some rustic wood furniture pieces. It all reminded me of a cross between Anthropologie and Restoration Hardware. But I appreciated the high quality of the goods, and my daughter really liked it all. Prices are high, but quality is good. It appeared like the items here are well-made and would last a long time. They also have some smaller, incidental-type items, like incense and incense accessories and hand-forged metal wall hooks. They also had a few decorative cushions around $40. So there are a few items here that aren't super pricey, and one could probably find some reasonably priced gifts here for folks who are into this Indian-boho look.

It was perfect, highly recommended to visit at least once. The prices are reasonably affordable.read more

Yes, I was drawn in by the garden gnome salt and pepper shakers in the window display, the owl…read morecandles, the vintage-inspired slatboard side table, and the tripod floor lamps. It was like walking into some pinterest version of my dream home. Giftwares for the whimsical, light and airy, modern-bohemian-hipster person in your life (or yourself), this store had so much that I would want, including the serving bowl size versions of the dish set I already own. Below, a taste: *door transformed into mail sorting artwork *hooks and drawer pulls, a plenty *bright - but not overly modern bright - coloured throw pillows *kitchen gadgets *glass decanters for the mid century fiends *table lamp with a bird on a branch as the stand *table linens in subdued patterns Downside - finding out it's mostly made in China stuff. But, then again, it also is reasonably priced, which makes it a better version of Anthropologie in my books.