December 13, 2011 – Montréal is indeed a Christmas shopping mecca: With brilliant local artisans, inspired designers, funky boutiques and all the popular names in retail, you’ll be sure to wrap up your shopping in one fell swoop.
Local Artisans
Our local artisans offer a plethora of original handiwork. The best places to check it out? Take a spin around the Salon des métiers d’art du Québec, with over 450 artisans peddling their exceptional wares.
Or if funky is more your flavour, then it’s off to the Souk@SAT for you! But what does that mean? Basically that your Christmas shopping will be done in a snap thanks to this audacious bazaar featuring over sixty local artisans dedicated to showcasing Montréal’s coolest creations. In short, unique is the buzzword here.
Of course no Christmas shopping spree would be complete without a trip to the Marché Bonsecours for the utmost in elegance and originality. Also, the Nutcracker Market offers values such as originality and rarity as far as the selection of merchants, products and services, with a magical setting inspiring a sense of wonder so typical of the holiday spirit. Exhibitor categories include, among others, jewellery, dinnerware, local products, interior and outdoor décor items, body-care products and toys.
Downtown Department Stores
The centre of Montréal style is indeed in the city core, more precisely along the streets of de la Montagne, Sherbrooke and Sainte-Catherine West. Here you’ll find all the great names, including elegant department stores such as Holt Renfrew. And underneath, you’ll discover over 1,700 further boutiques and services in the Underground Pedestrian Network!
Must-See Shopping Streets
A stroll along Mile-End’s Laurier Avenue West or Bernard Street will deliver you right into the lap of luxury and gourmet style, whereas a meander up Mont-Royal Avenue, Saint-Denis Street, or Saint-Laurent Blvd. will find you in a haven of frip (unusual second-hand), vintage, designer…you name it, if it’s clothing, home décor or furniture, you’ll find it and it will be awesome!
