Shop local from home in Montréal

Robyn Fadden

Robyn Fadden is a Montréal-based writer and editor who searches out city secrets, new bands, life-changing art and things to do with her perpetually active kid. Robyn has covered major events for HOUR, MUTEK, ARTINFO, CKUT 90.3FM and more.

This article was updated on January 18, 2021.

Now is the time to support Montréal retailers, brands and designers who have had to shutter their doors temporarily. Get ready for spring and summer by shopping for Montréal-designed clothing, accessories and much more from home.

Shop Montréal designers

If you're updating your wardrobe with clothing and accessories that are unique and of high quality, why not support local businesses while you're shopping? Find your style or create a new one with our guide to Montréal designers, from international stars Denis Gagnon and Rad Hourani to inspired local designers like Atelier b, Ça va de soi and Lowell. Retailers such as Boutique Unicorn and General 54 carry several local fashion brands. Find street styles and more at Artgang. And for fun or if you're looking to buy, peek into the world of Québec's top luxury designers.

Home decor and other design items

Add beauty to your home and self-care routine with these unique aesthetic Montréal finds and affordable artwork by Montréal artists. Peruse Design Montréal's Code Souvenir catalogue for locally made items, from notebooks and glassware to toys and t-shirts. Find made-in-Québec items of all kinds at c'est beau and arloca online boutiques. And discover more Montréal-made goods that reflect the city. SOUK has put together a list of local designers that offer their products online.

Add art and books to your home

Pick a poster, any poster, from the vast selection at L'Affichiste. Buy contemporary local urban art online from gallery Station 16. For fine art, prints and posters delivered to your door, explore the catalogue of Montréal's Artistica. And if you're looking for an image of Montréal to add to your decor, search Etsy for prints and other artwork that highlights the city at its best, and do a “by location” search for work by Montréal artists.

From classic novels to new books, these 15 great books reveal Montréal as it used to be and as it is now. And see the city illustrated in all kinds of unique ways in these 9 comic books and graphic novels that capture the real Montréal.

Shop in advance

If you’re looking for unique birthday gifts, why not give the gift of Montréal culture, from annual museum passes to gift certificates and tickets for theatre and dance company shows. And Prestige Giftbox allows you to shop for a plethora of packages, giftboxes and gift cards to enjoy, from hotel stays to beer tastings.