From fairies to naughty nurses, apes to renaissance men, these top Montreal costume shops have it all as ideal destinations for Halloween costumes as well as for year-round dress up events and theatrical presentations.
Joseph Ponton Costumes
In the costume business since 1865 and located in Old Montreal, Joseph Ponton is not only the largest and oldest costume shop in the province of Quebec, it's arguably the top costume shop in Montreal. Joseph Ponton offers over 15,000 costumes for kids or adults with a notable selection of convincing period costumes. Ponton can also accommodate custom-made requests and tailor costumes for a better fit. Rental price covers a full weekend.Address: 480 St. Francois-Xavier, corner of Notre-Dame; Place d'Armes Metro
Phone: (514) 849-3238
Price Range: rentals from $35 to $150
Maison du Costume Johnny Brown
Another top costume specialist in Montreal, Johnny Brown's website lists 450 costumes for rent and up to 900 for sale, from period (caveman to renaissance) to theme costumes (superheroes to vixens). Also sells dance shoes (ballet, ballroom, latin dance), accessories, makeup and more. Generous rental time period.Address: 7300 Hutchison, corner of Jean-Talon; Parc Metro
Phone: (514) 495-4002
Price Range: rentals from $25 to $100; purchase prices from $50 to $80
L'Entrepôt de Halloween
The first costume store established in Montreal devoted specifically to Halloween products -- costumes, wigs, makeup, decorations, and hundreds of costume accessories -- L'Entrepôt de Halloween has been in business for the last 20 years. Will make special orders up if notified at the latest two weeks before Halloween. Open seasonally every year from mid-September through Halloween.Address: inside Le Faubourg at 1616 St. Catherine St. West, corner St. Mathieu; Guy-Concordia Metro
Phone: (514) 937-3174
Price Range: purchases from $20 to $90
Eva B.
Better known as a slightly overpriced used clothing hipster mecca -- unless you count the $1 bin -- with a great selection of used clothes, coats and accessories as well as new items designed locally, Eva B. also rents out costumes and accessories at good rates. Flexible rental policy.Address: 2013 St. Laurent, below Sherbrooke, St. Laurent Metro
Phone: (514) 849-8246
Price Range: rentals from $15 to $50
Boutique Moulin Rose
The latest costume player on the Montreal circuit, Boutique Moulin Rose sells hundreds of costumes for men and women (most are quite revealing on the women's side), matching footwear, wigs, color contact lenses and an impressive selection of Venetian masks.Address: 1119 Ste. Catherine East, corner of Wolfe; Beaudry Metro
Phone: (514) 527-7222
Price Range: $50 to $150, purchase only
Chapeaux de la Chaudière
With a strong selection of hats and costumes from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s as well costumes and accessories for other periods and themes, Chapeaux de la Chaudière rents costumes and sell used clothing for adults as well as kids. Call to schedule an appointment.Address: 117 6th Avenue (Lachine), corner of St. Louis; Lionel-Groulx Metro, Bus 191
Phone: (514) 634-2151
Price Range: rentals from $22 to $62 for the first day, half price for second day, free for third day
Malabar
Around since 1905, Malabar offers a wide selection of costumes, from mascots to movie stars, for occasions of all sorts. Accessories, wigs and alterations included in the rental price.Address: 5121 avenue du Parc, corner of Laurier; Laurier Metro
Phone: (514) 279-3223
Price Range: $25 to $150, purchase only
Giggles
Giggles brands itself as a one-stop party shop, with balloons, loot bags and costumes for sale. No rentals are available but costumes come in all sizes for kids and adults, are pretty decent looking and won't set you back more than some costume rental prices at other shops.Address: 7143 Newman, between Senkus and Léger; Angrignon Metro
Phone: (514) 363-9472
Price Range: $15 to $150, purchase only
Image In Accessories
Costumes, accessories, masks, contact lenses, tights, makeup, Image In sells a variety of costumes, from sexy to angelic, pirates to superheroes, at affordable prices. Image In can rent the costume out if you absolutely insist but it will cost the same as buying it!Address: 34 Mont Royal East, corner of St. Laurent; Mont-Royal Metro
Phone: (514) 287-1775
Price Range: $40 to $80, purchase only
L'Antre à Gobeline / Gobeline's Lair
Gobeline's Lair sells and rents custom-made costume creations, including masks, accessories, uniforms and a good selection of middle ages costumes. Prices to suit all budgets, orders take two to four weeks to create and ship so plan ahead.Address: 1615 Dézéry, below Ontario; Frontenac Metro, Bus 125
Phone: (514) 527-3665
Price Range: $6 to $400, purchase only
