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The Montreal Located in the heart of downtown Montréal on the most important commercial artery in , the Montréal Eaton Centre is not only a premier destination with 175 retailers, but also a gateway to the city’s famous underground pedestrian network. Each year, the Centre welcomes some 26 million visitors who travel through five levels of trendy DistrictMode boutiques and take advantage of a Wi-Fi enabled (the largest of its kind in North America). The Centre celebrates the liveliness and creativity that make Montréal such a fascinating city, and hosts artistic and cultural events on a regular basis. With the

Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm

Place Montreal Trust Located at the corner of the prestigious McGill College Avenue and Sainte-Catherine Street, Place Montréal Trust is home to over 70 stores, including absolute musts like Zara, Winners, Mexx, Indigo, StyleXchange, Jack & Jones and a mega fitness centre, Nautilus Plus. During the Holidays, the 30-foot interior fountain transforms into a giant, animated Christmas tree - truly one of downtown Montréal's icons. Tourists from outside Québec receive a free gift with any purchase of $150 or more (before taxes). Address: Corner of Ste. Catherine Street & McGill College

Business Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday to Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm

Place Ville Marie Situated in the heart of downtown and its celebrated underground pedestrian network, the elegant shopping arcade at has, for nearly 50 years, brought together some 80 renowned boutiques and services, and, at the food court, a wide range of flavours from specialized vendors. Address: Corner of McGill College & Cathcart Street

Business Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:30am – 6:00pm Thursday and Friday 9:30am – 9:00pm Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pm Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Promenade Cathédrale Built below Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of downtown Montréal, Promenades Cathédrale is a fashion and food universe with more than 60 boutiques and restaurants. Connected to the underground pedestrian network and accessible via the McGill Métro station, the centre offers interior parking and a newly renovated food court.

Address: 625 Ste. Catherine Street West

Business Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm Thursday and Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm

Stores

La Maison Simons The story of La Maison Simons begins when Peter Simons, born in 1785 in , settles in the City area and raised a family of 5 children. In 1840 one of his sons opened a dry goods store in , and over the next 173 years, the name Simons has grown into a household name in the province of Quebec, and now with tourists/visitors falling in love with the store, its popularity has grown across the borders as well. Locals and visitors alike love browsing and shopping in the Montréal flagship store.

Address: 977 Ste.Catherine Street West

Business Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 5:30pm Sunday 11:00am – 5:30pm

M0851 Although this 20-year old fashion staple has now set up shop in trendsetting capitals, its heart and soul remain firmly rooted. Any savvy Montréal shopper knows that M0851 is the code for luscious leather and stellar style. This fashionable, Montréal-based brand has built its international reputation on bags, clothing and accessories made of the finest leather, linen, nylon and cashmere—traditional fabrics that are perfectly in tune with its timeless designs.

Address: 1190 de Maisonneuve Street West

Business Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10:00am – 6:00pm Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm Shopping Streets / neighborhoods

Shopping on Ste.Catherine Street West Sainte-Catherine Street is Montréal’s main commercial artery. The part of the street starting at Saint- Laurent Boulevard, going west, is home to the city’s largest stores, such as the Bay, Simons, Birks and Ogilvy, as well as to an array of shops and several shopping centres, including Les Cours Mont-Royal, Place Montréal Trust, Eaton Centre, Complexe Les Ailes and Promenades Cathédrale.

Shopping on Street West Once an enclave for Montréal’s wealthiest families, this posh area of the city is now lined with designer boutiques, antique stores, art galleries and many other places to pick up unique and high-end trends. Many of Québec’s leading fashion designers have set up shop on both de la Montagne and Crescent Streets, the latter a favourite spot of the jet-set crowd, thanks to its lively assortment of restaurants, bars and terraces.

Shopping on Known as one of the world’s friendliest and liveliest cities, Montreal is recognized for its cosmopolitan side and its openness. In the middle of it all, is famous Crescent Street, the heart of for tourists and locals alike. A wonderful sense of hospitality characterizes this tiny strip as well as a typical architecture that tends to create a warm and authentic atmosphere. Famous for its specialty shops, art galleries, and designer boutiques, including Parasuco, Hugo Boss, Shan, and Matt Baily, Crescent shopping is the ideal mix of style and class.

Shopping on Laurier Avenue West & Bernard Street While both of these arteries are renowned for their French cachet, shoppers go to Laurier Avenue West for exclusive household furnishings, imported and Québec fashion designs as well as chic children’s wear. Gourmet shops and bakeries selling fine chocolates, fresh breads and local cheese also dot this upscale stretch, while its array of restaurants and cafés are the perfect place to indulge and linger.

Leafy Bernard Street’s early 20th-century buildings, for their part, house a plethora of gorgeous boutiques—cutting-edge fashion among them—as well as sidewalk cafés and eateries. A perfect union of residential and commercial, this charming street is home to a bounty of shopping treasures.

Shopping on St. Denis Street If there’s a trend happening, chances are you’ll spot it on Saint-Denis Street first. A stroll along this upscale street, between and du Mont-Royal Avenue, reveals a multitude of charming boutiques, whose pretty windows beckon with creations from Québec’s renowned fashion designers, beautiful and exclusive wares for the home as well as treasures in music and literature. Adding to the lively ambiance of the street are a wealth of cafés and restaurants, whose sidewalk terraces fill up with patrons who revel in the food, sun and scenery come warmer weather.

Shopping on St. Paul Street, Old Montréal Historic and quaint, Saint-Paul Street attracts shopaholics like a magnet! Artisanal boutiques, art galleries and artists’ studios occupy its 19th century buildings, including the famous Marché Bonsecours.