Hudson's Bay
Montreal’s iconic department store started as one of Canada’s great heritage brands: It was created as a charter by King Charles in 1670, functioning primarily as a fur trader for its first 200 years. The local souvenir to bring home is the store’s striped wool blanket, commissioned in 1800.
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Drawn & Quarterly
This quirky shop is a brick-and-mortar spin-off of the renowned cartoon publisher of the same name.
Clark Street Mercantile
This outfitter-cum-general store in the Mile End neighborhood curates a tightly edited selection of brands excelling in contemporary, rugged-chic attire for the modern man.
Quincaillerie Dante
A one-stop shop for hunting rifles and cooking equipment alike, the family-run business has been stocking Montreal’s kitchens since 1956.
Holt Renfrew
Canada’s premiere luxury department store champions established brands (like Chanel, Prada and Louis Vuitton), as well as up-and-coming Canadian luxury designers.
Les Étoffes
Carrying luxe men’s and women’s staples, this minimalist store is a paean to chic simplicity.
M0851
This Montreal-based company has been producing quality, chic outerwear and leather goods since 1987.
Georges Laoun
The glasses at this family-run optician are wearable works of art.
Atwater Market
This public market, opened in 1933, is pricier than Jean Talon, with comparable produce vendors, butchers and shopkeepers selling local foods.
Public Markets
Located in the city’s Little Italy neighborhood, Jean Talon Market is home to 300 vendors selling local produce, seafood, charcuterie, cheeses, meats, prepared food and more.