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.

I grew up in this neighbourhood but I haven't came here since many years. I remembered the Plaza…read morefor its lineup of wedding dresses stores. But some things have changed: a new marquise, the addition of street art. This week is their annual sidewalk sale held every summer. Due to the closed businesses or vacant storefronts, the retailers displays were spaced out. The Plaza is 4 blocks long of budget retails, from Jean-Talon to Bellechasse streets. However, I had the impression that it was longer than this. Perhaps it's because I was still a kid back then. It's far from being my favourite shopping street, though it brings back childhood memories.

One of the few streets in Montreal that crosses the entire island from South to North. Most people…read morehere know St-Hubert means the Plaza. It's the part from Jean-Talon to Bellechasse where there is a glass covering the sidewalk. It's great for window-shopping, even if most of the stores have seen better days. While this street itself has seen a bit of a decline when indoor malls started opening, it has started to reverse. The area is becoming more and more famous for trendy bars and nightspots. The selection of restaurants goes from fast-food to old diners to upscale. It is still mostly about clothing boutiques, the fashion is hit or miss and it's over 90% women's fashion here but one could still find whatever one seeks here (batteries, luggage, perfume). Take a second to explore the streets that intersect the Plaza, Jean-Talon is a major artery for the city. Bélanger is up and coming, St-Zotique is more branché, Beaubien is the coolest (for me). Bellechasse is the quietest but it's good for a nice bike ride. Try to find when they have their sidewalk sales, you will not be disappointed.

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.

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.

Everywhere we travel, if there's a Costco nearby, it's a must to stop by and see what the food…read morecourt offers ;) Check if the iconic hot dog is still $1.50 (U.S. equivalent). Since we're in Canada, we were excited to see poutine on the menu, and it didn't disappoint. It came with three simple ingredients: French fries (not the crispiest, but still good), cheese curds (or cheese grains, as Canadians say), and gravy. All that for $6.99 CAD. They also had a smoked meat sandwich, something I've never seen at Costco elsewhere, which was a nice surprise. Service was fast, though the food court itself was pretty chaotic with the sheer number of people after work. One fun difference from the U.S.--they serve soft-serve cones here. And not just any cones--these things looked massive. I swear some were 2 feet tall (okay, at least 1.5 feet) Very tempting, though we passed this time. In the US, there are aisle of protein powder, jerky snacks, etc. Not in Montreal as I find it more balanced. Check out Costco the next time you are overseas!

When traveling, I like to stop at Costco locations outside the U.S. to see what regional products…read moreand food court items they carry. Montreal was the third international Costco I've visited, and while the layout and most items are very similar to U.S. stores, there were some fun differences. I noticed more international snacks and foods, plus slightly different pastries in the bakery section. I was also surprised to see in the freezer section the famous Montreal restaurant Schwartz's Smoked Meat -- you can actually buy their smoked meat packs right at Costco. One big difference: the famous rotisserie chicken is $8.99 CAD, compared to $4.99 USD back home. The food court was the main reason I came, and I wasn't disappointed. They had unique offerings like poutine ($6.99 CAD), and a smoked meat sandwich ($7.99 CAD), which you won't find in the States. I tried both items and thought they were good--especially the poutine, which was surprisingly delicious for coming from a Costco kitchen. Interestingly, the classic hot dog combo is still priced at $1.50 CAD, which actually makes it cheaper than in the U.S. after conversion. I've been a Costco member for years and always appreciate the savings--especially on gas--but this visit was extra fun for trying out some distinctly Canadian items. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fellow Costco fan visiting Montreal.

This shoe store has been in Montreal's Little Italy forever and sells Italian shoes made in Italy…read more I remember back in the day, Montreal was littered with independent Italian family-run shoe stores where they privately imported Italian shoes and had their own suppliers back in Italy, usually located in little out-of-the-way strip malls. I used to see those types of shoe stores in areas where the Italian community are particularly strong, areas like Lasalle, Ville Emard, Pointe Aux Trembles and once upon a time, even in Pointe-Claire. I don't know what happened, but most of those shops are now gone and it's a shame because those shoes lasted me forever and I always got compliments on them because they were singular in their styles and they were reasonably priced. I think Cortina is probably one of the few left now. The service I received here over the years has always been friendly and the shoes are great. Prices here are not cheap but for the quality you get, they are fair. I usually buy boots here.

Best shoe store in town ! Quality, excellent service and style !!! Worth shopping in every season !read more

Nike store. Bryant at the Nike store is absolutely a…read morewonderful person. He helped my daughter a few months ago before her leg surgery. Now we came back for post check up and in need of new shoes for a leg brace. Again he was so kind, patient and very helpful with finding a shoe to fit the brace. We appreciate you and your excellent customer service.

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!

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.

I like the Nike Factory Store because they always have some nice little discounts on cool…read moremerchandise! Bought some of my fall/winter coats over there & I'm satisfied! You won't find a lot of options for boys sadly, so that's why it's not a 5 stars review

Wanted to return something online but I couldn't because of the type of store. The clerk was very…read morehelpful. I recommend this place. Very good deals. A little crowded but that's unavoidable. Notice that if u wanna return something from online store u need to return it online via mail.