Montreal Shopping
Your guide to shopping in Montreal, from budget savvy boutiques to spendthrift shops including information on shopping centers, retail and liquidation outlets, farmer's markets, local artisans and designers, specialty stores and guided shopping tours.
Montreal Sales: Sign Up For Sample Sale Announcements
The best Montreal sales are often sample sales. With deals that wipe out up to 80% of the retail price off clothing, accessories and sometimes housewares, find out when the next Montreal sample sale is happening in town.
The best Montreal sales are often sample sales. With deals that wipe out up to 80% of the retail price off clothing, accessories and sometimes housewares, find out when the next Montreal sample sale is happening in town.
Vente de Trottoir: Montreal Sidewalk Sales
Vente de trottoir is French for "sale of the sidewalk," and regardless of whether they're called sidewalk sales, street fairs or even 'braderies', Montreal loves them.
Vente de trottoir is French for "sale of the sidewalk," and regardless of whether they're called sidewalk sales, street fairs or even 'braderies', Montreal loves them.
Ventes Trottoirs St. Laurent Street Sales, Street Fairs and Sidewalk Sales
St. Laurent Boulevard, also known as "the Main," is not the most budget-friendly shopping destination in Montreal. But St. Laurent street fairs, sidewalk sales, or 'ventes trottoirs' even the purchasing field two or three times a year with clearance sale prices on generally mid-end apparel. And these outdoor events are hands-down the most fun of their kind in Montreal, particularly if you hate shopping.
St. Laurent Boulevard, also known as "the Main," is not the most budget-friendly shopping destination in Montreal. But St. Laurent street fairs, sidewalk sales, or 'ventes trottoirs' even the purchasing field two or three times a year with clearance sale prices on generally mid-end apparel. And these outdoor events are hands-down the most fun of their kind in Montreal, particularly if you hate shopping.
Eating Cheap in Montreal: Where to Buy Ingredients To Make Split Pea Soup
Contrary to popular belief, junk food is not necessarily cheaper than a healthy, tasty meal. And eating cheap in Montreal can be easy. Let me show you how you can make tasty split pea soup for only $0.40 a bowl!
Contrary to popular belief, junk food is not necessarily cheaper than a healthy, tasty meal. And eating cheap in Montreal can be easy. Let me show you how you can make tasty split pea soup for only $0.40 a bowl!
Montreal Shopping Malls
Montreal's largest/better known/more prolific shopping malls are all on this shop-a-holic checklist.
Montreal's largest/better known/more prolific shopping malls are all on this shop-a-holic checklist.
Montreal Costumes
From fairies to naughty nurses, apes to renaissance men, these Montreal costume shops have it all.
From fairies to naughty nurses, apes to renaissance men, these Montreal costume shops have it all.
Montreal Public Markets
These public markets in Montreal have a wide selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Quebec, maple products from around the corner and you will melt faster than the raw milk cheeses -- many of international acclaim in culinary circles -- available at select markets.
These public markets in Montreal have a wide selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Quebec, maple products from around the corner and you will melt faster than the raw milk cheeses -- many of international acclaim in culinary circles -- available at select markets.
Eating Local in Montreal: List of Farmers Selling Organic Food Baskets
Ever munch on green beans so crunchy and fresh, you could have sworn they were picked yesterday? If you're among the thousands of Montrealers partaking in organic food baskets, they probably were.
Ever munch on green beans so crunchy and fresh, you could have sworn they were picked yesterday? If you're among the thousands of Montrealers partaking in organic food baskets, they probably were.
Eating Local in Montreal: Are Organic Food Baskets for Me?
Do organic food baskets suit your lifestyle? Find out the advantages and disadvantages of buying organic food baskets from local farmers.
Do organic food baskets suit your lifestyle? Find out the advantages and disadvantages of buying organic food baskets from local farmers.
Organic Farms Near Montreal - Contents of an Organic Food Basket
Joining the CSA bandwagon and signing up for weekly access to fresh produce from organic farms near Montreal is not so much a new concept. But many uninitiated to the ways of CSAs are still in the dark as to what they can expect to receive on a weekly basis once harvesting starts. Find out what's in a weekly organic food basket, right here.
Joining the CSA bandwagon and signing up for weekly access to fresh produce from organic farms near Montreal is not so much a new concept. But many uninitiated to the ways of CSAs are still in the dark as to what they can expect to receive on a weekly basis once harvesting starts. Find out what's in a weekly organic food basket, right here.
Montreal Spas
Your guide to day spas and specialized salons in Montreal, including a list of treatments and services offered by Tonic, Rainspa, Ovarium, Fanny of Westmount and Dr. Hauschka.
Your guide to day spas and specialized salons in Montreal, including a list of treatments and services offered by Tonic, Rainspa, Ovarium, Fanny of Westmount and Dr. Hauschka.
Sandra Phillips' Smart Shopping Montreal
Sandra is the Montreal shopping consultant for all the media in Montreal.
Sandra is the Montreal shopping consultant for all the media in Montreal.
Plaza St. Hubert
From fetish wear to literature, be prepared for an eccentric, fun and yes, gaudy shopping experience. Move from shop to shop outdoors under the refuge of Plaza St. Hubert's four-block long awning.
From fetish wear to literature, be prepared for an eccentric, fun and yes, gaudy shopping experience. Move from shop to shop outdoors under the refuge of Plaza St. Hubert's four-block long awning.
Montreal Eaton Center
Montreal's major downtown shopping artery. You've got a day of shopping covered with the Eaton Center's 175 boutiques, a food court, access to the Montreal Underground City and several other nearby shopping centers like Place Montreal Trust.
Montreal's major downtown shopping artery. You've got a day of shopping covered with the Eaton Center's 175 boutiques, a food court, access to the Montreal Underground City and several other nearby shopping centers like Place Montreal Trust.
Ogilvy
From Louis Vuitton to Lacoste, Montreal's upscale shopping destination. Inquire about Ogilvy's personal shopping service with the center's personal shopping consultant, offered at no extra charge.
From Louis Vuitton to Lacoste, Montreal's upscale shopping destination. Inquire about Ogilvy's personal shopping service with the center's personal shopping consultant, offered at no extra charge.
Complexe Desjardins
Across the street from Place des Arts, check out the Complexe Desjardins' 110 boutiques and many restaurants.
Across the street from Place des Arts, check out the Complexe Desjardins' 110 boutiques and many restaurants.