The best gifts from local makers in Montreal go beyond mass-produced goods. For anyone who appreciates craftsmanship, originality, and supporting independent artists, this guide highlights Montreal's artisans and small-batch creators making jewelry, candles, clothing, and home goods worth giving. These are the makers who work out of Mile-End studios, Jean-Talon Market stalls, and tucked-away ateliers—people who value quality, sustainability, and the kind of attention to detail that turns everyday objects into something meaningful.
And if this gift guide doesn't cut it? Check out these 20 Montreal trailblazers reshaping fashion, art, and design with sustainable practices, bold craftsmanship, and boundary-pushing creativity.
La Tombée
La Tomée is a small batch perfume brand based in Montreal. They make oil perfumes for the romantically inclined with intangible, creative descriptions that allude to an idea with a scent profile attached.
Join The Main free and keep reading.
Create a free account.
Create a free account to unlock this story and get 3 articles a month, plus our weekly Bulletin.
- 3 free articles per month
- Save your favourite places & guides
- Weekly newsletter The Bulletin
- Stay connected to Montreal culture
Become an Insider.
Unlock unlimited access, exclusive guides, and member perks — and help support the independent Montreal stories we publish every week.
Subscribe- Unlimited access to all stories
- Exclusive features & local insights
- Special offers and event invites
- 10% off in our shop
- Support local storytelling
Already a member? Sign in
![The Bulletin: A holiday heist, full plates, and a surprisingly busy weekend [Issue #161]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthemain.ghost.io%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2F2025%2F12%2Ftavernenoellpd_1765551666_3786044209204759408_69971862890.jpg&w=256&q=75)
