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A Walking Tour of Petite Patrie

By Evelyn Reid, About.com

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Petite Patrie Walking Tour - Plaza St. Hubert

Photo © Evelyn Reid
Where else can you find wedding dresses and exotic dancer wear on the same block? One part gaudy, one part hidden gem, the Plaza St. Hubert is easily the most eccentric shopping destination in Montreal. With a green-trimmed canopy stretched over four blocks, from Jean-Talon to Bellechasse, you can shop rain or shine without going into a mall or hiding underground.

A popular spot for prom dress hunting as well, you will spot a neon green bridesmaid gown here and there but you will also find some stunning local designs suitable for a tight budget. But the Plaza is not just about clothes. Housewares, antiques, handmade furniture, fabric, even duck confit is easy to find here. For a "greener experience," be sure to check out La Loba, a boutique entirely dedicated to selling reusable products, from diapers to coffee filters. Then take a look at the latest "recycled" collections made exclusively by young Quebec designers available at Crazy Lily, a clothing store as unique as they come.

La Loba
6293 St. Hubert
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 509-2818

Crazy Lily
6300, St. Hubert
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 293-4598

Next stop: Quartier Général on Beaubien at the corner of Louis-Hébert Avenue.

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