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Showing 24 of 169 places in Montreal
Lazy is for the vintage lover who doesn’t have time to dig but still wants the thrill of the find. This curated secondha...
Sidneys Friperie has quickly become a Saint-Henri favourite, mixing curated vintage with a side of grilled cheese and dr...
Established in 1962, Venus Fleurs has the kind of legacy that gives you confidence when the pressure’s on—whether it’s a...
For over 20 years, Studio Economik has been the go-to spot for Montreal’s pro-audio community, catering to home producer...
Le Vacarme is a fiercely independent record shop on Plaza St-Hubert, built by and for music obsessives. Founded in 2017...
Floh Market didn’t just level up—it went full skyscraper. What started as a monthly vintage pop-up has grown into a thre...
Occupying a 19th-century warehouse on rue Saint-Paul, Ssense’s flagship in Old Montreal trades in restraint over signage...
Quincaillerie Dante is an institution where Italian culinary traditions and practical craftsmanship meet. Located in Lit...
Studio Byrose is a Montreal-based floral studio founded by Rosalie Laporte, offering bespoke floral designs that blend e...
With over thirty years of experience behind it, Fleurs Marie Vermette has quietly built a reputation for crafting some o...
Jamais Assez is where thoughtful design and everyday practicality meet. Helmed by Geneviève Cyr and Michel Swift—whose b...
KILOfripe doesn’t go for flash—it sticks to what it does best: streetwise vintage with a nod to sustainability. Set on S...
Le Magasin du Chaînon is a vital engine powering one of Montreal’s longest-standing women’s shelters. Run by the Chaînon...
Kitsch’n Swell isn’t just a store—it’s a time warp dressed in hot pink. This Plateau mainstay doubles as Quebec’s larges...
LNF (Lost & Found) might fly under the radar, but for those in the know, it’s a staple in Mile End’s vintage scene. Open...
Mervmatsui is the kind of spot you hope no one else finds out about. Tucked into a quiet stretch of Van Horne, this Outr...
StaySharp is Montreal and Quebec’s go-to destination for Japanese knives and waterstone sharpening services. Crafted by...
Mayfair has been doing flowers the old-fashioned way for over 50 years—and that’s a compliment. Just off Queen Mary, thi...
Verdun’s go-to for reliable, gorgeous flowers without the attitude. Lillipot might not scream luxury from the outside, b...
In a bold move to energize Montreal’s downtown core, Japanese retailer UNIQLO opened its first Quebec location in the Ea...
If Christmas is a feeling, Noël Éternel has bottled it, wrapped it in tinsel, and hung it on display. Located in Old Mon...
At first glance, Marche de Fleurs Westminster might seem like your standard neighbourhood flower shop—but regulars know...
This boutique is a delightful maze of nostalgia and local craftsmanship, showcasing over 120 artisans alongside a treasu...
In a city where indie retailers are up against giants, Valet d’Coeur holds its ground with charm, variety, and genuine k...
Showing 24 of 169 places in Montreal
Lazy is for the vintage lover who doesn’t have time to dig but still wants the thrill of the find. This curated secondha...
Sidneys Friperie has quickly become a Saint-Henri favourite, mixing curated vintage with a side of grilled cheese and dr...
Established in 1962, Venus Fleurs has the kind of legacy that gives you confidence when the pressure’s on—whether it’s a...
For over 20 years, Studio Economik has been the go-to spot for Montreal’s pro-audio community, catering to home producer...
Le Vacarme is a fiercely independent record shop on Plaza St-Hubert, built by and for music obsessives. Founded in 2017...
Floh Market didn’t just level up—it went full skyscraper. What started as a monthly vintage pop-up has grown into a thre...
Occupying a 19th-century warehouse on rue Saint-Paul, Ssense’s flagship in Old Montreal trades in restraint over signage...
Quincaillerie Dante is an institution where Italian culinary traditions and practical craftsmanship meet. Located in Lit...
Studio Byrose is a Montreal-based floral studio founded by Rosalie Laporte, offering bespoke floral designs that blend e...
With over thirty years of experience behind it, Fleurs Marie Vermette has quietly built a reputation for crafting some o...
Jamais Assez is where thoughtful design and everyday practicality meet. Helmed by Geneviève Cyr and Michel Swift—whose b...
KILOfripe doesn’t go for flash—it sticks to what it does best: streetwise vintage with a nod to sustainability. Set on S...
Le Magasin du Chaînon is a vital engine powering one of Montreal’s longest-standing women’s shelters. Run by the Chaînon...
Kitsch’n Swell isn’t just a store—it’s a time warp dressed in hot pink. This Plateau mainstay doubles as Quebec’s larges...
LNF (Lost & Found) might fly under the radar, but for those in the know, it’s a staple in Mile End’s vintage scene. Open...
Mervmatsui is the kind of spot you hope no one else finds out about. Tucked into a quiet stretch of Van Horne, this Outr...
StaySharp is Montreal and Quebec’s go-to destination for Japanese knives and waterstone sharpening services. Crafted by...
Mayfair has been doing flowers the old-fashioned way for over 50 years—and that’s a compliment. Just off Queen Mary, thi...
Verdun’s go-to for reliable, gorgeous flowers without the attitude. Lillipot might not scream luxury from the outside, b...
In a bold move to energize Montreal’s downtown core, Japanese retailer UNIQLO opened its first Quebec location in the Ea...
If Christmas is a feeling, Noël Éternel has bottled it, wrapped it in tinsel, and hung it on display. Located in Old Mon...
At first glance, Marche de Fleurs Westminster might seem like your standard neighbourhood flower shop—but regulars know...
This boutique is a delightful maze of nostalgia and local craftsmanship, showcasing over 120 artisans alongside a treasu...
In a city where indie retailers are up against giants, Valet d’Coeur holds its ground with charm, variety, and genuine k...
