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.

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.

A wonderful store with courteous, helpful, knowledgeable staff ready to guide you through their…read moreexcellent selection of yarns and notions for your specific project, or just let you browse on your own for a while. I love the range of yarns in this store, with the focus on natural or blended fibres with few (if any?) pure acrylics and a good number of locally spun or dyed yarns. They also regularly have good sales on high-quality yarn available. Their COVID measures have been great, with only a small number of people allowed in at a time, hand sanitizer available and masks on, and on top of it they have maintained great customer service for both face to face and phone orders.

One of the best yarn stores I've found…read more The store is super clean and organized. The store is on the smaller side but they manage to keep it simple to navigate. They carry Tanis Fiber Arts, Hedgehog fibers, Julie Asselin, Quince, Woolfolk, Madeline Tosh, Rowan and Manos Del Uruguay just to name a few! Great color selection, but I'd like to see a bit more current Madeline tosh. The staff is friendly and will help you with all your needs. They also have a lot of sample knits on display - which are all contemporary and well knit.

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

I visited this lovely little corner shop in the Le Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood last Wednesday…read moremorning and it was nice to see they already had regulars sitting and knitting their projects. The shop carries nicer, higher-end yarns. There are a lot of knitted samples to pique your creative interest. I didn't try their tea and pastries, but they have a nice, small selection. I bought a few items that were specific to La Maison Tricotée. The staff was so nice, welcoming, and helpful. I would recommend La Maison Tricotée to knitters, crocheters and yarn lovers. Even if you are not, but need to buy a gift for one, the helpful employees would give you guidance.

I have just three words for you: Chocolate. Mint. Tea. Tastes as good as it smells. And it smells…read moreeven better than the fresh waffles that were being made on a cold, rainy November afternoon. This newest of the yarn shops has a lot of gorgeous high-end wool to be drooled over. At about $25 for a ball of hand-painted sock yarn, these will have to be occasional rather than everyday treasures. (Note, though, that the prices here are in line with other similar shops in Montreal and online). I also bought some HiyaHiya bamboo needles which are nice and smooth -- faster than my regular bamboo dpns but less slippery than metal needles. Each pack of needles came with a bonus treat: a brass stitch marker in one, a sock pattern in another. Not sure if this is a feature of the manufacturer or of this shop. (If you don't know what dpns are, feel free to ignore this paragraph). What makes Tricotée different from other wool stores is that you can still support their business by having a tea and a treat even if you want to bring along your own project, say, with wool you've got hanging around at home. A crochet class was just getting underway as I was heading out. Classes seem to be at the back of the store, leaving plenty of space for other customers in front.

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

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.

Super cute souvenir shop. Not like the typical ones you would find in the Old Port of Montreal. A…read morelot of fun articles made by artists and artisans here in Montreal or in Quebec. Friendly people. They opened up a wall with the ice cream shop next door so you can just grab an ice cream too! Come see for yourself. It's worth it!!

Cute shop located near the Old Port of Montreal with etsy-like prints, postcards, and an assortment…read moreof cute little gifts. I love that this place smells like ice cream because of the shop next door that just has an open wall, no door. I found some really cute prints for my wall. If you're looking for some cute little gifts, this is the perfect place.