This local gift store promotes itself as selling locally made products. We walked inside and we…read moreloved the smells, neatness of the store and friendliness of the lady behind the counter. There were candles, cards, backpacks, artwork, you name it.. most anything you can think of in terms of gift ideas for yourself or anyone you love. We looked at some backpacks and hats and the textures and the quality of the materials were evident.

A wonderful spot with the kindest and most welcoming staff. They use delicious Italian coffee and…read morethe cafe itself has so much character to it!

Definitely check out this tiny shop if you're in the area (next to Triple Crown Dinette across from…read moreParc de La Petite Italie) - or make a pilgrimage from anywhere if you are lover of the design and thinking that characterized Montreal's Expo 67. Run by a design historian you can spend a surprising amount of time and money pouring over the well curated mix of books, original vintage collectibles, prints, photographs and contemporary art designed by '60s Montreal. There are pins, cards, magnets, toys, pillows - all kinds of cool gifts for anyone, tourist or local lover alike.

I myself have never been to Montreal, let alone Canada until now and I happened upon this store…read moreclose to my hotel. The staff here are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the stationery and writing utensils they sell. The selection of items like notebooks, pencils, pens, ink, binders - and at a reasonable price. They'll likely have whatever you're looking for. The store is a little small, but everything feels naturally laid out and not crammed by any means. If you are in Montreal and happen to be an artist or writer - this is a must stop shop for any supplies you have on your mental wishlist.

A very nice stationary shop with a good selection of pens & paper goods. The staff seemed a bit…read moreover their heads but eventually were able to help me try to find what I was looking for. They didn't have it but they helped me out. It's more a quality shop than a value one, but if you have strong feelings on nibs & bind weight you'll dig it.

Super cute souvenir shop. Not like the typical ones you would find in the Old Port of Montreal. A…read morelot of fun articles made by artists and artisans here in Montreal or in Quebec. Friendly people. They opened up a wall with the ice cream shop next door so you can just grab an ice cream too! Come see for yourself. It's worth it!!

Cute shop located near the Old Port of Montreal with etsy-like prints, postcards, and an assortment…read moreof cute little gifts. I love that this place smells like ice cream because of the shop next door that just has an open wall, no door. I found some really cute prints for my wall. If you're looking for some cute little gifts, this is the perfect place.

I love bookstores. If I could, I would live in one. I enter one almost every day if I can…read more This Renaud Bray is huge and during Christmastime, they have some really sweet deals. I scored a 1000 piece puzzle for 4$!! The first floor is mainly kitchen stuff, stationary, CDS/DVDS, and the hottest books of the moment. The second floor is adult books. The third floor is toys and kids books. I don't read much in French, so I often skip the second floor. But the third floor is so fascinating. They have so many puzzles and new board games, I love browsing. They have a tiny section of YA books in english, it will mostly be the popular titles. I love it here. It's so cozy and inviting. I wish they had some small areas where you could sit and enjoy basking in the glory of their products, but I probably wouldn't buy anything if that was the case. It is next to a Starbucks so once you've bought something, you can go grab a coffee and start reading!

Whereas soooo many stores and bistros and restaurants have changed or disappeared on Laurier and in…read morethe area, it was a very welcome surprise that this large, multi-level (3 stories) bookstore is still here. Although I hate to call it a bookstore, as it sells so much more: The main level has toys, kitchen stuff, journals and stationery and cards, school notepads and office/workspace stuff, calendars, gourmet teas and chocolates and reading/book accessories. There were some small glass plates here that I regret not getting as gifts; at $6 each, they easily liked like they cost four times at amount. And there were some funky glass cheese platters as well that I regret not buying. Dang, I'm going to have to go back..... The upper two levels are comprised of French books for sale. This is a great store. Prepare to spend time here browsing.

Perfect spot for getting Montréal/canadian gifts, the merchandise is tastefully representative of…read moreCanada, some are very cute! The owner, Mike, was a super nice guy and gave a a discount just for smiling :) 100% recommending this place for souvenirs.

We were here at the end of November. There's quite a few souvenir shops in the area…read more It's small and quite narrow, but it's wall to wall with every imaginable souvenir you could think up of. I was looking for some unique sweatshirts or items for my niece and nephew. Nothing really stood out as special or unique, but you can get a standard sweatshirt here or mug or something for sure. It's was a curious walk through for us, but it's always good to check out other stores just in case.

It was perfect, highly recommended to visit at least once. The prices are reasonably affordable.read more

Yes, I was drawn in by the garden gnome salt and pepper shakers in the window display, the owl…read morecandles, the vintage-inspired slatboard side table, and the tripod floor lamps. It was like walking into some pinterest version of my dream home. Giftwares for the whimsical, light and airy, modern-bohemian-hipster person in your life (or yourself), this store had so much that I would want, including the serving bowl size versions of the dish set I already own. Below, a taste: *door transformed into mail sorting artwork *hooks and drawer pulls, a plenty *bright - but not overly modern bright - coloured throw pillows *kitchen gadgets *glass decanters for the mid century fiends *table lamp with a bird on a branch as the stand *table linens in subdued patterns Downside - finding out it's mostly made in China stuff. But, then again, it also is reasonably priced, which makes it a better version of Anthropologie in my books.