CENTRALLY LOCATED DEPT STORE IN OLD QUEBEC…read more During our visit to Quebec City, we dropped by the Simons department store that is centrally located in Old Quebec on Cote de la Fabrique. It is near the Notre Dame Basilica de Quebec. Simons is a very small and quiet department store. Convenient for the tourist who forgot to pack something or now needs warmer clothing for the cold Quebec weather. We were surprised that Simons did not have a small giftware section where we might purchase a unique souvenir of our visit to Old Quebec that would not end up being a dusty tchotchke.

THE WORST!! I would leave a 0 if it was an option. I used the return shipping label that they…read moreprovided. After 2 months I realized they had never refunded my account the $440 owed to me. Customer Service told me if I could provide them with proof of shipping they would refund my money. I obtained everything required from the post office and they still would not refund my money. I opened a PayPal dispute, and Simons told me they would refund me immediately if I closed the dispute....I CLOSED THE DISPUTE AND THEY AGAIN REFUSED TO REFUND MY MONEY. I do not know how this company stays in business. They are completely unethical.

This place is fantastic! It's in the basement of the St-Roch church and it's a showcase of…read moreQuebecois designers. So many beautiful pieces. Prices are in the $30-$500 range. They do have a sale section. They have clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry and hats. Mostly women's clothing, but some pieces for men as well. I would definitely recommend stopping by, especially if you are a tourist to check out the local talent. Lots of asymmetric styles which is right up my fashion alley!

What a wonderful shop. I purchased unique outfits made in Quebec and they are lovely. The sales…read morewoman Marie was absolutely delightful. She was a lot of help, and I LOVED the Joni Mitchell music playing in the shop. I will definitely go back when we return to Quebec City.

Good souvenir store in Lower Town/Petit Champlain of Quebec City with great selection, prices, and…read morestaff. Got a jacket here that me and my wife love.

Don't let Québec Urbain's web site fool you: They're not just a trendy fashion boutique…read more Oh sure, they have plenty from brands like Desigual (trendy, colorful fashion), Pook (hoodies and fleece), Adidas (needs no introduction), Tilley (hats), and Robin Ruth (travel, "casual lifestyle" clothes), and hip-brand sunglasses. With profiles in publications like the Quebec City daily paper Le Soleil (https://bit.ly/2Fa0zmm), it's a hard to ignore Québec Urbain's role in the local fashion scene. If you are fashionable and young and have some money to spend, you'll definitely love Québec Urbain. However, in my humble opinion, the heart of Québec Urbain is more in the "Québec" than the "Urbain." Shhh ... don't say it out loud, but Québec Urbain is kinda sorta in some ways ... a "gift shop." But a "gift shop" in kindest and highest-quality sense of the word. For one, Québec City gives themselves constant reminders of the Nordiques, their long-departed NHL hockey team (1995). As far a I saw, nobody in town provides more Nordiques gear -- and more fashionable ensembles to wear your gear -- than at Québec Urbain. The store just generally LOVES Québec itself. I haven't seen the Q word on so many hats, t-shirts, sweaters, snow globes, scarves, mug and cups, plaques, keychains, pens, and other ephemera then I saw here. And if you dig on the that beautiful azure flag of Québec called "Fleurdelisé," you'll find plenty of it in many form and fashion at Québec Urbain. Then there are some cool, somewhat out-of-place knick-knacks: Christmas ornaments, dreamcatchers, nutcrackers, big animal wood carvings, lawn ornaments, and the requisite maple syrup products section. While some prices are ludicrous, all of the items are worth a long, hard look. If you wanted to find a store to symbolize Québec (both the Provence and the city), you'd be hard pressed to find a better representation than Québec Urbain!

Wow, I can't believe this shop doesn't have any reviews! It's a little local gem just outside the…read morecrazy tourist area. They sell local-made jewelry and bags; I could have done a lot of damage in here! I ended up buying a necklace by local designer Diane Bergeron. It's really hip and I love to shop local when I'm traveling. Check this shop out!

I visited this store 3 times on my trip visit to Quebec. The manager was incredibly friendly and…read morehelpful. The quality of the fox earmuffs I purchased on my 1st visit is stellar. I felt similar earmuffs at other shops, and none felt as soft as the ones I got from Bilodeau. After walking around the city for 2 days in February I realized I had not brought proper footwear and then went on a search. I visited Bilodeau a 2nd time and tried on a pair of boots that did not fit. At no time did I feel pressured by the manager and she was so helpful. I continued to look for boots at various stores without luck. As we were walking by Bilodeau again, I noticed a pair of boots displayed in the window I had not seen. The store was closed, but the manager was inside and saw us. She opened up for us, was so patient as I tried on two pair of boots and I was able to buy the perfect pair. I even forgot my mittens and had to knock again on the door - which she opened laughingly and gave me my mittens. Yes, the price is high, but you get what you pay for. I will have these boots and earmuffs forever - the quality is that good. The manager went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

Cool little vintage store that reminds me of the vintage shops in Kensington Market (in Toronto)…read morecirca 1990's. Lots of retro items, funky jewelry and cool hats. Staff were nice and even informed me of which items were 30% off and which items were 50% off. Prices were reasonable. Just watch your step when you're in the store, there are random steps and I almost fell flat on my face, lol.