I was amazed to receive a refund for a sweater I bought three months prior that was too small. I…read morewould have exchanged for bigger size but the sweater was no longer available. The salesperson was very polite and effective. I consequently proceeded to spend the entire refund in the store the same afternoon as a gesture of appreciation. Well done Simons for good customer relations.

Came here on the recommendation of a fellow traveller. It's a basic department store that is based…read morein Quebec. It reminded me a lot of Macy's- similar price point and selection. I really liked the sculpture in the center escalator stairwell. I was there in mid July so it was a good time to check out the sales on summer clothes and merchandise. It's centrally located on the shopping stretch of St. Catherine Street in downtown Montreal.

My sister and I were looking at handbags, jewelry, fragrances, and apparel when we happened across…read morethis cute cookie shop, La Biscuitery. Assorted biscuits are housed in colorful tins, perfect for gift-giving or with tea. There was also a collection of freshly-baked macarons and chunky cookies. We knew the latter would make a great snack while watching movies. Of course, I had to get the gingerbread man, marbled brownie cookie, and a few Grace cookies (Red Velvet and Black Forest). All of them were enjoyable and a fun treat, anytime of the day.

Upscale department store that reminded me of Saks or Barneys New York (RIP). They have all the…read moreavant garde fashion designers here, perfume/cosmetics and a cafe. The air conditioning feels good on a hot day too. Nice experience.

TL;DR/The Short Version: One of the few department stores…read moreleft in Montreal. I like the pretty displays and the large selection of products. The Long Version: Full Disclosure: my rating is heavily influenced by nostalgia. I love The Bay (called La Baie in the province of Quebec). It's a Canadian department store. To be accurate, it was called The Bay from 1965-2013 (La Baie in Quebec 1972-2013). In 2013 they rebranded to Hudson's Bay/Baie d'Hudson, which I suppose brings it back to the original name of it's first store in 1881 (in Winnipeg, not this one in Montreal) which had the same name as its parent company: The Hudson's Bay Company. However, in my heart it will always be The Bay. When they rebranded, they dropped the stylized B and the yellow script for a more block letter logo in black. The stylized B in yellow script is the logo of The Bay from my childhood, so I'm so happy that this La Baie location in downtown Montreal has retained it. This location has a Coach store inside it and was where I bought my first Coach bag so many moons ago (my first bag that cost more than $30, lol). This location has also been the site of FAO Schwartz pop-up stores, where Canadians can get items from the legendary American toy store. Growing up there were so many department stores, but the likes of Eaton's and Simpsons have long closed. So I'm happy that The Bay is still around. Their regular prices are quite high, but they often have sales where their items are marked down. Those of a certain vintage will remember "The Bay Scratch and Save Days" where they gave out scratch cards (like the scratch lottery cards, lol) and you could get 10%-50% off your purchase. If you are sensitive to scents, you may want to skip their fragrances section on the main floor. Walking through is very much like those typical scenes in movies of department stores where beauty counter workers spray perfume on customers, although they don't spray it directly on you like in the movies, they spray strips of paper and give them customers. But that first floor is olfactory overload! Lol. The flagship Bay store in Toronto is my favourite, but this location in Montreal comes in second :) Review #14 (2025)

Went to La Baie to look for some perfumes for my nieces...the cosmetics department is huge....so…read moremany options, so many choices. La Baie is probably the largest department store in downtown Montreal and at night is nicely lit up. Hudson's Bay (French: La Baie d'Hudson) is a Canadian luxury goods department store chain. It is the flagship brand of the Hudson's Bay Company, the oldest and longest-surviving company in North America as well as one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the World. Founded on 2 May 1670, the Hudson's Bay Company opened its first department store in 1881 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The chain operated under the company name before being rebranded to The Bay in 1965. As of August 2021, Hudson's Bay operates 86 locations in seven Canadian provinces. The full-line department stores focus on high-end fashion apparel, accessories, and home goods; flagship stores carry a bigger range and selection of goods than typical locations. The flagship stores are often multi-story, historic buildings and are located in Canada's largest cities (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa). So this one in Montreal is multi-story and you can spend hours browsing through all the different departments. Well stocked and well lit, it's a nice place to shop.

The only Marshalls in downtown Montreal. It's in Place Alexis Nihon…read more It's a big location with lots of selection. I almost always find something here when I go, lol. I especially love this location because Place Alexis Nihon also has a Winners, so one stop for 2 of my favourite stores. Truth be told, the Winners and Marshalls here are pretty indistinguishable from each other, lol. Brand names at a discount, what's not to love? I especially like their cosmetics/skincare. I often find brands sold at Sephora for a fraction of the cost. Just beware that the mascaras are sometimes dried up, but I've had good luck with all other make up items. I haven't had much luck with shoes here (ladies size 5 foot here, so not too surprising), and clothes are hit or miss. However, I still love the hunt ;) Review #19 (2025)

Wasn't really impressed with the deals it's more expensive than winners but clearly there's less…read moreripped and stained clothes as the store just opened. Im Not sure which I like more. Same line concept where they automated voice calls out a number and they have all the same trinkets and goodies. They have a huge section for makeup so all you makeup gurus check it out. If you're tall the jeans here are to short and I'm talking 5'10 and up because I couldn't find any that were long enough :( I did however pick up a mascara that was 3.99 instead of the usual 8 so that's was a plus. I will be back for sure because I gotta find something soon to wear for my bday.

Nothing in this mall stood out to me. The AC during my visit in August wasn't that great either…read more I was looking for how to get to the Underground City, but this is part of it. The mall just goes up and includes shops like Old Navy and Uniqlo. There's Time Out Market, which houses so many eateries and cafeteria-style long tables. Escalators and elevators are everywhere for convenient access. The arcade might be a fun place to pass some time. There's a Canada souvenir shop with lots of red n white!

We met friends at Eating Center, which is an indoor mall. It has familiar stores like Sephora and…read morefootlocker as well as Canadian specific one. Even at 9 p.m. they high foot traffic. From what we were able to observe in a short amount of time Canadian prices are slightly better than there's and the currency exchange rate is in n out favor. Store representatives were friendly and helpful. We came to the mall to experience the food court. We were in search of a great dinner meal. Our selection was after careful review.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Large, but busy and crowded store…read more More luxury brands here than other downtown Winners locations. The Longer Version: This location is inside Place Montreal Trust. It's on the most lower level of the mall. Same level as the Food Court. It has the largest selection of luxury brands of all the downtown-ish Winners (more than the Alexis Nihon, Complexe Desjardins and Peel Winners). I spotted an Yves Saint Laurent bag for $2700. They had Gucci shoes, sunglasses and hats. Some Chloe, Ferragamo, and Valentino bags too. And other brands. Their luxury brands are locked up in glass displays so you have to get a staff member to unlock it for you. The contemporary brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Ted Baker, and Kate Spade are out and about for you to handle on your own. This location is large and has a jewelry section and children's clothing and shoes as well (these sections are the first to be cut in the smaller "urban concept" stores, and even though this location is urban it's definitely a full-sized store). It has the usual women's and men's clothing and shoes and housewares. It's also always busy and crowded. So my feelings about it are mixed. I love the size and large selection but I hate the crowds. Review #29 (2025)

I always enjoy stopping in here when in MTL. I found a great meditation cushion here a few years…read moreago that I still use and has maintained itself in excellent condition. This visit I purchased a nice winter hat that was made in Canada. It can get busy here with lots of folks in the aisles and long lines, but on the afternoon we visited, it was not particularly busy. Great prices! Excellent spot if you forget some articles of clothing like socks, outwear, etc.

I love this department store. When ever I come to Canada I make sure to go to Laval and check them…read moreout. The selection of clothing is unique, prices after conversion to American dollar is great . When here I always like to check out their items for the home too. Last time I was here I bought a door mat with three cats on it. Now this has become a favorite with my cats. This time i found a table runner for my mom, which I'm sure she is going to love since it has all these fancy chickens on it! By the way the prices on these items were great even before the conversion! The store is very spacious, the use of the space is great. I like how when you are on the second floor one can look down and see almost the entire store. Great if you need to spot your shopping companion. They also have wifi, which is a great added bonus when traveling.

Everything clothing for everyone in good taste (most of the time)…read more This place is great when you want clothes under one roof and that you are tired of the same old same old big box stores. The prices vary greatly. But you can always snag a deal.

So big and clean, the staff is very nice and the place on two floor. I love to go there to see what…read morenew and give a look to the new fashion. The price from 9-2000$

Simons is my favorite clothing and everything store. You can find so much style of clothing from…read morecute little top to something more edgy and rebel. The prices are not too expensive for most of the items but if you're looking for unique piece from designer they also have those. The clothes for men are also very nice and you can find kitchen and bathroom accessories. All their employees are very kind and they're really there to help and not sell (they aren't paid by commission). This Simons (Anjou) is definitely my favorite Simon between St-Bruno, Montreal and Anjou i'll say i prefer Anjou. Simon Anjou is brand new and the shopping experience is perfect. There's plenty of place to walk and look at everything in the store.

Literally the definition of luxury. Just look at the interior design, so fancy! I come here just to…read morefeel good on a rainy day

Holt Renfrew was founded back in 1837, and their HQ is based out of Toronto. They're a high-end…read moreCanadian department store chain that is under Selfridges, and offers a variety of beauty products, women's and men's wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, and even their own line of magazines. The SAs are quite stand-offish and really don't offer any greeting or assistance. I only had some time to check out their perfume section, but most SAs were focused on socializing - oh, well! More sampling and spritzing and sniffing for me! :P They also have a cafe that's located in the lower level that offers beverages, breakfast plates, as well as lunch platters. In terms of customer service, I'd rather much visit the other department stores. +not-too-friendly service T___T

TL;DR/The Short Version: Hardware store in Place Alexis…read moreNihon. They have a small greenhouse selling indoor plants. The Long Version: I love Place Alexis Nihon because it has both a Winners AND a Marshalls, my favourite stores to shop at, lol. Well, my newest obsession is house plants, so on my on my most recent trip to Place Alexis Nihon, I had to check out this Canadian Tire to see their plant section. I was a bit surprised to see that they have a little temperature and humidity controlled greenhouse. I saw temperature and humidity gauges around and it felt warmer and more humid in there than regular indoor environments. All the other Canadian Tire stores I've been to, just have their plants in an area in their store, but not climate controlled to be different than the rest of the store. Anyway, it was fun poking around. Since I was on vacation and traveling by train, I was limited in what I could buy, so I didn't make any plant purchases, but they had really cute mini Swiss Cheese plants. I love plants with fenestrated leaves but they are mostly huge, but they had small ones here. As you all know, I'm an equal opportunity shopper, lol, I'll look at plants from big box stores as well as small plant boutiques. I would say that despite being a big box store, the plants here seem well cared for. The rest of the is similar to other Canadian Tire locations. Review #69 (2025)

Before leaving home on the morning of December 26th, I checked the Canadian Tie website to see the…read morebusiness hours. It was clearly indicated in two places that the store was open. I went to the store around 11:00 AM, to find that they only open at 1:00 PM. I called the store to point that out, and the young lady who answered was nonchalant about my complaint. The management of that store lacks competence.