Shopping in Montreal
Shoppers will enjoy exploring the many types of shops that are located in Montreal, Quebec using the city's great bus system. In fact, there are so many shops to explore in Montreal that one can't visit all of them!
Here is a brief traveler's guide to Montreal's shopping scene that should help readers narrow down their choices considerably. To start off, let's look at some of the most interesting antique stores that are located along Rue du Notre Dame (Notre Dame Street.)
There are several interesting antique stores that are located near Notre Dame Street. They feature 17th century English furnishings, 18th century sculptures and an amazing selection of Canadian art works that are sure to please even the fussiest collectors.
Notre Dame Street's Antique Row is open every day from about 9 AM to 6 PM. The best way to get there is to use local bus Route 36 that serves the Monk Neighborhood District.
If you enjoy shopping for clothes, don't forget to visit the clothing stores that dot Saint-Laurent Boulevard. These clothing stores sell men's fashions, modern urban wear, contemporary women's fashions and a great selection of brand-name children's clothes. They also sell a nice selection of vintage and maternity fashions too.
Shoppers can explore these stores to their heart’s content because they are open each day from about 10 AM to 8 PM. As a result, don't forget to visit these stores the next time you're in Montreal. The best way to get to Saint-Laurent Boulevard is to use local bus Route 36 or the Metro's #2 Orange Line.
Finally, book lovers will especially enjoy shopping at the dozen or so bookstores that dot West Catherine Street. (Ste-Catherine Ouest.) These stores have a great selection of antique books, recent novels, maps, globes and newspapers. They also have a neat selection of books written in English, French, Italian and Spanish. These bookstores are usually open from 11 AM to about 8 PM during the week and from noon to 6 PM on weekends. Be sure to use Routes 29, 45,230 or the 535 Express to get these shops.
As you can see, it's easy to use Montreal's bus system to travel to many interesting shops and stores. Be sure to try it out for yourself the next time you're in Montreal!