This review is long overdue but we had great customer service as well as they have many beautiful…read morejewelry pieces that are high quality. I would definitely visit here again.

There isn't much they don't make themselves here at Le Forgeron D'or. The watches and some of the…read morediamond. But what they do make will make you swoon if you have a love of unique jewelry. Let me just say this isn't your cookie cutter jewelry you're going to find in a regular shop. This is big, this is bold, this is original. The shop owner was absolutely lovely even after I told her I couldn't afford a thing she was selling. The story may have been different at the height of tourist season but hell, it was November. She let me try on two rings that ran over $600 each. Then she asked me if I wanted to try on a $15,000 ring. I said hell no! But my friend did and I think she swooned a little. So I have decided that one day when (if) I grow up, I am buying myself a ring here. Just because.

After a latte at Maison-Smith, we stopped into this lovely store with interesting art, furniture,…read morejewelry, etc. by local artists. I spotted the hand-painted watches I had seen in another shop in Old Town. I was impressed that this shop had more selection. I found one with 2 cats (chats) that I absolutely adored but was not excited about the gray leather band. My husband thought the red band would be nice and so did I, so we asked the lady if it was possible to change it. Even though they were just getting ready to close on a Sunday, they were very accommodating and found a nice red leather band that really highlighted at artwork on the watch face. I never felt rushed, both ladies spoke English and were delightful, even asking to see photos of my kitties I had on my phone! True customer service. I highly recommend this shop and would return again if ever in Quebec City. Tell them the Cat Lady from Hawaii sent you!!!

From the owner: Établi depuis 1989 à Québec, EXO est reconnu comme référence dans le domaine du skateboard, ainsi…read moreque dans la musique indépendante et émergente. Des dizaines de milliers de produits en inventaire!

Came back here twice because it was so cute! So many stores to visit and so many sights to see!…read moreGlad everything is walkable. Finding parking can be difficult and you have to pay. In every store you walk in, the employees there were nice and helpful. There are so many stores selection and each one is unique. Depending on what you are looking for, I think price can be above average to high. Which is normal for a touristy destination. Loved the umbrella alley, the views of the river from the chateau, and the funiculaire! Make sure to bring cash that is less than $100 or 100CAD because they do not take that at the funiculaire.

Once the bustling capital of New France, the Quartier Petit Champlain is arguably the most…read morebeautiful area of the city. Wandering the narrow streets that are laced between the historic buildings makes you feel like you are in the heart of an old European City. The Quartier Petit Champlain is the oldest shopping district in North America and a great place to buy souvenirs for your friends. Here, boutique shops and cozy cafes spill out of restored houses. A fun fact: One of the neighborhood's houses belonged to Louis Jolliet, the French-Canadian explorer credited with discovering the Mississippi River. The stone structures that line the pedestrian-only streets now house a wide variety of shops, services, and restaurants. This is the perfect place to visit for strolling and meandering, and it's a truly lovely area year-round. Québec-cuisine restaurants and bistros, art galleries, and a generous assortment of sweets shops offering everything from handcrafted fudge and nougat to a stylish Crêperie Restroom: Ask anyone and they can point you in the right direction, its 1 level down on the main road level. What a relief finding one when you need it

Found in the Quartier du Petit Champlain shopping district in famed "old Québec" City, you'll find…read morea store that has carved out quite a nice -- and unique -- niche, in an area with stores trying to find one amongst the throngs of international shoppers. Artnika is no gift shop: it's here to sell and support the creations of artists and artisans both local and international. Artnika is relatively new, having being established by Yolanda Santos and her daughter Gisel Campos Santos in 2013. It is definitely a lovely place. There are so many items, I can't do it justice here. But, I'll give you a few of their offerings that caught my eye. They have handcrafted jewelry .... if you're into originality and hues that POP, you've come to the right place. If you're into purses, you'll be hard-pressed to leave without one, as their offerings provide a rainbow of colors. I was particularly drawn to some of their wood items, especially their watches made of wood. Yes, you heard that right, watches made of wood! (Don't worry, you won't get splinters as the watchbands are made of leather!) Then, the art! There are tons of framed paintings. While "a little bit of everything" would be an apt description, I would say there is somewhat of a focus on cities and cityscapes. Still, you'll find children, animals, nature, etc., in several depictions Artnika is selling. There's also a strong focus on the Québécois artists. For one, I was drawn to both the beauty and humor of long-time local ceramist Pauline Pelletier's clay sculptures of cats, birds, and other animals. She seems to love color, shape, and shimmer (many of the faces are masked in a gold-like substance). The focus is quality at Artnika, so don't expect a ton of bargains. For example, they sell 3-Dimensional cards by Swing Cards. They move, they pop, they are amongst the most intricate cards I've ever seen. And they are $10 a pop. Pricey, but totally worth it, especially for your kids. You may not be looking for art in Québec City. Or, better said, you didn't know you were looking for art ... until to stopped at Artnika!