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.

Excellent supporting team Helped find the clothes…read moreAnd provide guidance Excellent team

Rudest staff. They keep staring at you right even after the payment is done at the self check out…read more Employees are chatting all times, blocking the aisles while placing items, misbehaving with the very clients who are giving them business. This store is out of trolleys most of the time and found it dirty and unorganized.

My sister and I were looking at handbags, jewelry, fragrances, and apparel when we happened across…read morethis cute cookie shop, La Biscuitery. Assorted biscuits are housed in colorful tins, perfect for gift-giving or with tea. There was also a collection of freshly-baked macarons and chunky cookies. We knew the latter would make a great snack while watching movies. Of course, I had to get the gingerbread man, marbled brownie cookie, and a few Grace cookies (Red Velvet and Black Forest). All of them were enjoyable and a fun treat, anytime of the day.

Upscale department store that reminded me of Saks or Barneys New York (RIP). They have all the…read moreavant garde fashion designers here, perfume/cosmetics and a cafe. The air conditioning feels good on a hot day too. Nice experience.

TL;DR/The Short Version: One of the few department stores…read moreleft in Montreal. I like the pretty displays and the large selection of products. The Long Version: Full Disclosure: my rating is heavily influenced by nostalgia. I love The Bay (called La Baie in the province of Quebec). It's a Canadian department store. To be accurate, it was called The Bay from 1965-2013 (La Baie in Quebec 1972-2013). In 2013 they rebranded to Hudson's Bay/Baie d'Hudson, which I suppose brings it back to the original name of it's first store in 1881 (in Winnipeg, not this one in Montreal) which had the same name as its parent company: The Hudson's Bay Company. However, in my heart it will always be The Bay. When they rebranded, they dropped the stylized B and the yellow script for a more block letter logo in black. The stylized B in yellow script is the logo of The Bay from my childhood, so I'm so happy that this La Baie location in downtown Montreal has retained it. This location has a Coach store inside it and was where I bought my first Coach bag so many moons ago (my first bag that cost more than $30, lol). This location has also been the site of FAO Schwartz pop-up stores, where Canadians can get items from the legendary American toy store. Growing up there were so many department stores, but the likes of Eaton's and Simpsons have long closed. So I'm happy that The Bay is still around. Their regular prices are quite high, but they often have sales where their items are marked down. Those of a certain vintage will remember "The Bay Scratch and Save Days" where they gave out scratch cards (like the scratch lottery cards, lol) and you could get 10%-50% off your purchase. If you are sensitive to scents, you may want to skip their fragrances section on the main floor. Walking through is very much like those typical scenes in movies of department stores where beauty counter workers spray perfume on customers, although they don't spray it directly on you like in the movies, they spray strips of paper and give them customers. But that first floor is olfactory overload! Lol. The flagship Bay store in Toronto is my favourite, but this location in Montreal comes in second :) Review #14 (2025)

Went to La Baie to look for some perfumes for my nieces...the cosmetics department is huge....so…read moremany options, so many choices. La Baie is probably the largest department store in downtown Montreal and at night is nicely lit up. Hudson's Bay (French: La Baie d'Hudson) is a Canadian luxury goods department store chain. It is the flagship brand of the Hudson's Bay Company, the oldest and longest-surviving company in North America as well as one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the World. Founded on 2 May 1670, the Hudson's Bay Company opened its first department store in 1881 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The chain operated under the company name before being rebranded to The Bay in 1965. As of August 2021, Hudson's Bay operates 86 locations in seven Canadian provinces. The full-line department stores focus on high-end fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods; flagship stores carry a bigger range and selection of goods than typical locations. The flagship stores are often multi-story, historic buildings and are located in Canada's largest cities (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa). So this one in Montreal is multi-story and you can spend hours browsing through all the different departments. Well stocked and well lit, it's a nice place to shop.

Nothing in this mall stood out to me. The AC during my visit in August wasn't that great either…read more I was looking for how to get to the Underground City, but this is part of it. The mall just goes up and includes shops like Old Navy and Uniqlo. There's Time Out Market, which houses so many eateries and cafeteria-style long tables. Escalators and elevators are everywhere for convenient access. The arcade might be a fun place to pass some time. There's a Canada souvenir shop with lots of red n white!

We met friends at Eating Center, which is an indoor mall. It has familiar stores like Sephora and…read morefootlocker as well as Canadian specific one. Even at 9 p.m. they high foot traffic. From what we were able to observe in a short amount of time Canadian prices are slightly better than there's and the currency exchange rate is in n out favor. Store representatives were friendly and helpful. We came to the mall to experience the food court. We were in search of a great dinner meal. Our selection was after careful review.

The only Marshalls in downtown Montreal. It's in Place Alexis Nihon…read more It's a big location with lots of selection. I almost always find something here when I go, lol. I especially love this location because Place Alexis Nihon also has a Winners, so one stop for 2 of my favourite stores. Truth be told, the Winners and Marshalls here are pretty indistinguishable from each other, lol. Brand names at a discount, what's not to love? I especially like their cosmetics/skincare. I often find brands sold at Sephora for a fraction of the cost. Just beware that the mascaras are sometimes dried up, but I've had good luck with all other make up items. I haven't had much luck with shoes here (ladies size 5 foot here, so not too surprising), and clothes are hit or miss. However, I still love the hunt ;) Review #19 (2025)

Wasn't really impressed with the deals it's more expensive than winners but clearly there's less…read moreripped and stained clothes as the store just opened. Im Not sure which I like more. Same line concept where they automated voice calls out a number and they have all the same trinkets and goodies. They have a huge section for makeup so all you makeup gurus check it out. If you're tall the jeans here are to short and I'm talking 5'10 and up because I couldn't find any that were long enough :( I did however pick up a mascara that was 3.99 instead of the usual 8 so that's was a plus. I will be back for sure because I gotta find something soon to wear for my bday.

We went to Le Fou Fou bar in Royalmount mall, on a Wednesday. It is a super expensive mall, but i…read moreappreciate their 5 à 7 at the bar, from Monday to Friday, plus 4 hours free parking. The bar had a live band , and it was really fun with a great Vespa martini (two drinks for 17$). It was fun vibe in a beautiful bar. Recommended!

This new mall is open, yet some stores are still waiting to debut, like Tiffany, which is on track…read moreto open in Summer '25. Just my luck that I arrived in early June. It is a large mall, with good dining options upstairs, and outdoor exhibits. Personally, I think Laval's mall is just as fine. Free parking at Rosemount for 4 hours.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Large, but busy and crowded store…read more More luxury brands here than other downtown Winners locations. The Longer Version: This location is inside Place Montreal Trust. It's on the most lower level of the mall. Same level as the Food Court. It has the largest selection of luxury brands of all the downtown-ish Winners (more than the Alexis Nihon, Complexe Desjardins and Peel Winners). I spotted an Yves Saint Laurent bag for $2700. They had Gucci shoes, sunglasses and hats. Some Chloe, Ferragamo, and Valentino bags too. And other brands. Their luxury brands are locked up in glass displays so you have to get a staff member to unlock it for you. The contemporary brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Ted Baker, and Kate Spade are out and about for you to handle on your own. This location is large and has a jewelry section and children's clothing and shoes as well (these sections are the first to be cut in the smaller "urban concept" stores, and even though this location is urban it's definitely a full-sized store). It has the usual women's and men's clothing and shoes and housewares. It's also always busy and crowded. So my feelings about it are mixed. I love the size and large selection but I hate the crowds. Review #29 (2025)

I always enjoy stopping in here when in MTL. I found a great meditation cushion here a few years…read moreago that I still use and has maintained itself in excellent condition. This visit I purchased a nice winter hat that was made in Canada. It can get busy here with lots of folks in the aisles and long lines, but on the afternoon we visited, it was not particularly busy. Great prices! Excellent spot if you forget some articles of clothing like socks, outwear, etc.

Was at Decarie Square on September 21 in the middle of a pandemic for an appointment and one of…read moretheir stalls in the men's public washrooms was literally covered in fecal matter. Human poo. Everywhere. The walls. Floor. Toilet seat. Door. Everywhere. Absolutely revolting. Total disregard for human decency and public health. Building is also totally out of date. Stay away.

I used to go to Decarie Square more often than I do now as I used to work around the area. I also…read moreused to go to the Dollar Cinema located there regularly. However, now that I subscribe to certain streaming services, I no longer go to Dollar Cinema as often as I used to. I found myself in Decarie Square since I needed to get something done with my driver's license and this was the most convenient SAAQ which was relatively accessible by public transportation and between where I live and where I work. There aren't a lot of places that I would go to at this shopping center. It has free underground/level parking so you can either park in front of the shopping center or you can park in the underground/level parking area. The only 3 places in this mall that I might go to when I'm in the area is the Dollarama, the Dollar Cinema, and the SAAQ if I need something specific to them. This mall is also not as nice looking as some of the other malls that I've been to (such as Rockland, Fairview Pointe-Claire, Place Vertu, etc.). I would say that it is at roughly the same level/category as the Cote Des Neiges mall.

Everywhere we travel, if there's a Costco nearby, it's a must to stop by and see what the food…read morecourt offers ;) Check if the iconic hot dog is still $1.50 (U.S. equivalent). Since we're in Canada, we were excited to see poutine on the menu, and it didn't disappoint. It came with three simple ingredients: French fries (not the crispiest, but still good), cheese curds (or cheese grains, as Canadians say), and gravy. All that for $6.99 CAD. They also had a smoked meat sandwich, something I've never seen at Costco elsewhere, which was a nice surprise. Service was fast, though the food court itself was pretty chaotic with the sheer number of people after work. One fun difference from the U.S.--they serve soft-serve cones here. And not just any cones--these things looked massive. I swear some were 2 feet tall (okay, at least 1.5 feet) Very tempting, though we passed this time. In the US, there are aisle of protein powder, jerky snacks, etc. Not in Montreal as I find it more balanced. Check out Costco the next time you are overseas!

When traveling, I like to stop at Costco locations outside the U.S. to see what regional products…read moreand food court items they carry. Montreal was the third international Costco I've visited, and while the layout and most items are very similar to U.S. stores, there were some fun differences. I noticed more international snacks and foods, plus slightly different pastries in the bakery section. I was also surprised to see in the freezer section the famous Montreal restaurant Schwartz's Smoked Meat -- you can actually buy their smoked meat packs right at Costco. One big difference: the famous rotisserie chicken is $8.99 CAD, compared to $4.99 USD back home. The food court was the main reason I came, and I wasn't disappointed. They had unique offerings like poutine ($6.99 CAD), and a smoked meat sandwich ($7.99 CAD), which you won't find in the States. I tried both items and thought they were good--especially the poutine, which was surprisingly delicious for coming from a Costco kitchen. Interestingly, the classic hot dog combo is still priced at $1.50 CAD, which actually makes it cheaper than in the U.S. after conversion. I've been a Costco member for years and always appreciate the savings--especially on gas--but this visit was extra fun for trying out some distinctly Canadian items. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fellow Costco fan visiting Montreal.