I was in Montreal for a mere 24 hours but what a city! I was there for a radio interview with KIC Country based on of Mercier. While there I had the chance to stroll some quiet residential streets, try some great food and indulge in a little of Montreal’s unique and historic culture. We were there during the middle of May so we experienced the spring of Montreal, which I’m sure is very welcome after a cold winter! I loved the architecture, the mixture of language and culture, and I even enjoyed feeling a little shocked at how different Montreal is from other Canadian cities I’ve visited. All in all, I loved getting to know another part of Canada while sharing my music! Have you found a city like Montreal in your travels?
Montreal’s Best Shops
I’m a fan of fashion, there is no denying that. And I love pieces that are chic and versatile. If I can wear it day-to-night, with a dress and jeans, and looks as chic in the airport as in an interview, chances are I’m going to want it. While exploring Montreal I definitely got the vibe that the people of this city shared my love of versatility in their wardrobe choices. My experience of Montreal indicated that it was a very pedestrian city, and that was reflected in the fashion. I found a beautiful Rudsak, a Montreal based designer, jacket in a vintage shop and loved it so much I brought it home with me! What cities have you been to that you really appreciate the local style and fashion of?
Unicorn
This shop was super cute and had a mix of designers, a lot of the pieces were quite expensive but they did have a fair mix of price points. There was a great casual jewelry section as well as a couple local designer pieces I noticed.
Ruse
This was the store where I found my Rudsak jacket that I’m now obsessed with! A great collection of carefully selected vintage pieces at great prices.
Vestibule
This store had such a great selection of homewares and gifts, it was the perfect spot to find a gift to bring back to a friend! The design was so beautiful I found myself just wanting to hangout in here!
Boucle and Papier
I’m a sucker for paper supply stores. I love new notebooks, pens, colored pencils, and all the trinkets of stationary stores. This store was small and had a great collection of trendy but useful items.