Stores, Malls or Markets in Montreal

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The Plaza St-Hubert is a unique concept: a street with a roof where you can shop under good or bad weather. Four blocks of boutiques, on the Plaza there is everything you need, from shoes stores to wedding dresses, books to action figures.

What to buy: Anything except a car.

What to pay: The shops on the Plaza are very affordable.

This is "The" Photo equipment shop of Montreal.
You can get almost anything you need at really competitive prices. Their 150 photographic specialists can help you with whatever question or problem that you could have, may you be a professional or a budding photographer. And the store is big enough to contain a wide variety of products.

If you are driving look at this map
for directions.

What to buy: They offer any services and sell everything (or almost) regarding photography.

What to pay: Very good prices for a wide range of equipment and services. They even have many promotions to offer their clients.

Carrefour Laval is the largest shopping centre in Québec. It offers a "street-like" shopping atmosphere and features a spectacular garden that changes with the seasons. Some 300 stores including La Baie, Sears, Rona l'Entrepôt, Les Ailes de la Mode, La Maison Simons and Zara.

A variety of stores, but it's not a market atmosphere. I was looking for a market!!!
This is more of an indoor mall. If you're in old town, you may want to stop, but not a must-do activity.

What to pay: Kind of expensive, too.

I had gone to Jamaica for 2 weeks, and my dad to Los Angels, we were trying to find a place to rent a cell that would work in Jamaica. Finally we find a place in Montreal. Interlink Wireless we call up the place, and ended up finding what else they had to rent. I ended up renting a nice cell phone and a digital camera. My dad rented a pocket Pc with wireless internet. He was walking, driving in L.A, with wireless internet in the palm of his hands. the "Business Man". Everything worked great, they even developed my digital pictures for me.

Rent Wireless when you need it.

Thanks Guys at Interlink.
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What to buy: Depending what or where your doing or going.

What to pay: Cell phone 1week rental 29.00
Digital camera 99.00
Pocket Pc 189.00

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In the Bleu Lavande Boutique, they sell everything lavender: Lavender soaps, lavender lotions, lavender body wash, lavender bath salts, lavender lip balm, lavender shampoo, lavender candles, lavender linen water... all made from natural lavender.

They also have lavender for the kitchen: lavender seasonings, lavender tea, lavender honey, a lavender cookbook, lavender placemats, lavender towels, lavender candies and chocolates.

Discover the virtues of lavender at the Bleu Lavande Boutique. Made in Quebec!!!

What to buy: Anything from the Bleu Lavande Boutique would make a nice gift or souvenir. I have a small bath set from Bleu Lavande. It's wonderful!!! I love lavender!!!

What to pay: Depending upon what you buy, there is a wide range of prices. Gift sets range from under $20 to over $100.

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I visited the usual places recommended for shopping , downtown, old montreal etc.. and superchic woman highly referred me to a store called Delevanti. I made the trip out and boy was it worth the it. Delevanti has the most amazing and original selection of European clothing from Italy and France. I ended getting my fall wardrobe in one store. The lady who served me was such a professional. She did not waste my time putting things on me that did not fit or suit my body type. Most of the stuff she carries is not your run of the mill designer clothes. I picked up an amazing wool camel coat, sexy long boots from Italy, a couple of dresses and several original sweaters. If my budget would have allowed I probably would have bought more.
In the same shopping center they have a sister store called Global Gurl, which also carries European clothing but at more moderate price point with a beautiful selection of shoes and boots. They pretty much had all the magazine worthy trends all in one store. I picked up some greta pants and more sweaters.

What to buy: Delevanti has wonderful sweaters,tops, dresses and coats.

If you are coming from abroad there are definite some local designers worth checking out such a Marie St. Pirre, Phillipe Gagnon, Tavan and Mitto.
Maple Syrup!
Try the beaver tails, and Poutine
Fur coat if your budget permits in the fur district

What to pay: Prices ranged from $100-$895.00 Canadian

This shop appears high end and has some beautiful clothing. However, if you are dissatisfied you need to know that their custmer service after sales is non existent. I purchased a beautiful shirt for $120 but it was defective. I assumed I could return for exchange at least but it turned out the staff had no authority to do anything, literally shrugging at me. I was able I speak to the owner by phone but he was incredibly rude and essentially told me it was my problem. I did pay full price for this shirt so it was not a sale return. It was unfortunate and totally unexpected given the appearance of the store and its location.

What to pay: $120 per item