Top 10 Shopping Malls In Montreal, Canada

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The largest city in Canada’s Quebec province, Montreal is sitting cozily on an island near Saint Lawrence River. Most of Montreal’s boroughs were once independent cities and the neighborhood here were formed of cobblestoned pathways, Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica at its heart, and French colonial Vieux-Montréal. The area is also filled with a plethora of stunning landmarks including Mount Royal, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Fine arts among others. Now, if you are in the vicinity and need to take a break from all the exploring, then check out some of these amazing shopping malls in Montreal, Canada.

1. Promenades Cathédrale

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Located in downtown Montreal, Promenades Cathédrale is renowned for its architectural beauty. Built in a 135,495-square foot (12587 square meters) area in 1987, this retail complex is incorporated into a unique underground city, where the building itself is linked to Henry Morgan Building on the other side of the street. Featuring over 60 stores, an award-winning food court, restaurants, and many more, Promenades Cathédrale should be on your list for all your shopping needs.

Promenades Cathédrale

Address: 625 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1B7, Canada

Website: Promenades Cathédrale

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 9pm; Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm

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2. Le Centre Eaton de Montreal

Le Centre Eaton de Montréal - panoramio
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A shopping center situated in downtown Montreal, Le Centre Eaton de Montreal is an 11-story multipurpose property which attracts millions of shoppers throughout the year. Along with housing a retail complex with more than 60 stores that sits on the first three floors, the center also features an office component known as 1500 University situated on the upper floors. Le Centre Eaton de Montreal gives direct access to the underground city of Montreal and the McGill metro station. What’s more, visitors can check out Maurice Richard’s - the hockey player’s bronze statue made by enamel painter Bernard Séguin Poirier.

Le Centre Eaton de Montreal

Address: 705 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4G5, Canada

Website: Le Centre Eaton de Montreal

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm; Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm

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3. Place Versailles

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Located near Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough of Montreal, Place Versailles is one of the largest shopping centres in the city. Covering an area of over 1,100,000 square feet (102,193 square meters), the shopping center has 225 stores and features some of the most famous Canadian stores such as Canadian Tire, Bureau en Gros, and more. This is one place where you can get all your shopping done for yourself or for your friends and family in a breeze.

Place Versailles

Address: 7275 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1N 1E9, Canada

Website: Place Versailles

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 10am - 5pm

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4. Place Montreal Trust

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A shopping mall located in Eaton Centre, Montreal, Place Montreal Trust sits on a 320,000 square feet (29,728 square meters) of an area and attracts visitors from all over the city throughout the year. Along with offering plenty of stores, the shopping mall features highlights such as the indoor water fountain - which is the highest water spout at a 30-meter (98 feet) height in North America. The mall is also connected to the Underground City of Montreal and it is also a part of Bell Media Tower.

Place Montreal Trust

Address: 1500 McGill College Ave, Montreal, Quebec H3A 3J5, Canada

Website: Place Montreal Trust

Opening hours: Mon: 10am - 9pm; Tue: 10am - 5pm; Thu: 1pm - 9pm; Fri: 10am - 9pm; Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm

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Montreal Tour Guide

Rene Rangel Havaux

Rene Rangel Havaux

My name is Rene and after 22 years working in the clothing industry I decided to make a carrer change and do what I love and I do best: Receive, entertain and guide visitors trough beautiful Montreal, the Canadian cultural capital, that offers to its visitors more than 100 festivals every year, a great diversity of museums, outdoor activities, sports, markets, restaurantes, craft breweries , and a vibrant cosmopolitan way of living, among many other interesting things. I love travelling, ( have been to 40 different countries around the globe), people, food, architecture, cycling and history are my passions in life. Throughout all this years discovering the world, I have come to realize that the best way to really discover and understand any place is trough its local people. I love to receive clients as if they where my own family, always in a friendly and respectful manner and adapting my tours to their specific interest and needs. I have been told many times that what makes my tours so special, is my outgoing friendly and enthusiastic personality and my knowledge and passion for Montreal.

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Ruby Roy

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5. Complexe Desjardins

Complexe Desjardins Montréal en Lumière
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Situated opposite to Place des Festivals and Place-des-Arts, Complexe Desjardins features over 100 stores, multiple restaurants, food courts, and a hotel. While here, you will walk through the familiar big brand outlets, a couple of bargain stores, and luxurious boutiques. One of the things that make Complexe Desjardins interesting is a massive public square packed with plants and natural light. This area hosts events, concerts, and several other presentations every year. One such famous event that is held here is a jazz festival where several workshops and shows take place.

Complexe Desjardins

Address: 150 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3Y2, Canada

Website: Complexe Desjardins

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 9:30am - 6pm; Thu - Fri: 9:30am - 9pm; Sat: 9:30am - 5pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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6. Les Cours Mont Royal

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An upscale shopping center, Les Cours Mont-Royal has been converted from the former Mount Royal Hotel. Located in Downtown Montreal, this shopping center will change the way you look at the whole shopping experience. The architectural elements of Les Cours Mont-Royal will blow your mind. It features a 12-story high skylight, subway tunnels, fashion retailers, a medical clinic, and the largest spa in Montreal. Other than this, the center also hosts multiple events and fashion shows.

Les Cours Mont Royal

Address: 1455 Peel St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1T5, Canada

Website: Les Cours Mont Royal

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 10am - 7pm; Thu - Fri: 10am - 9pm; Sat: 10am - 6pm; Sun: 11am - 5pm

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7. Place Ville Marie

Place Ville-Marie, Montréal
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A shopping center as big as the city, Place Ville Marie in Montreal lets visitors get access to main subway stations, central train stations, and the South Shore bus terminal. Along with this, large hotels like Hilton Montreal Bonaventure and Fairmont Queen Elizabeth are also linked to this center. Locally renowned as PVM, this shopping center features an underground shopping plaza - hosting over 80 stores and boutiques of luxurious brands and ready-to-wear products, along with restaurants and a food court.

Place Ville Marie

Address: Place Ville Marie, Montreal, QC, Canada

Website: Place Ville Marie

Opening hours: Mon: 9:30am - 6pm; Tue: 9:30am - 5pm; Thu: 1pm - 5pm; Fri: 9:30am - 9pm; Sat: 9:30am - 5pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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8. Swatow Plaza

Swatow Plaza
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Recognized as the first Asian-inspired lifestyle shopping mall, Swatow Plaza is the recent multi-story commercial complex in Montreal providing a unique experience to all the shoppers. Situated in downtown Montreal’s heart, the shopping complex consists of multiple stores ranging from homestyle, eateries, fashion, etc. It is nestled within walking distance from most of the city’s popular attractions such as Place des Arts and Chinatown and Old Port among others. Attracting shoppers all year round, Swatow Plaza assures it meets all your lifestyle needs.

Swatow Plaza

Address: 998 Boul St-Laurent #500, Montréal, QC H2Z 9Y9, Canada

Website: Swatow Plaza

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 8am - 10pm; Sun: 8am - 10pm

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9. Les Galeries du Parc

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If you would like to take a break from all the sightseeing and want to shop something nice, then Les Galeries du Parc is the place you must check out. This shopping complex boasts several big brands to local brand stores, restaurants, and a food court. Conveniently located near Park Avenue, Les Galeries du Parc is perfect to go shopping for either your family and friends back home or for a specific occasion.

Les Galeries du Parc

Address: 3575 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3P9, Canada

Website: Les Galeries du Parc

Opening hours: 6am - 12am (daily)

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10. Alexis Nihon

Place Alexis-Nihon at night, Montreal
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An urban complex in the heart of Montreal, Alexis Nihon is a place where visitors come to shop, look around, and eat. This shopping complex is conveniently located and gives easy access for the people of Montreal and the tourists to over 60 stores and restaurants, and multiple products and services. Because of this, Alexis Nihon makes it a perfect place to stop either to shop during lunch hour or before heading home.

Alexis Nihon

Address: 1500 Avenue Atwater, Montréal, QC H3Z 1X5, Canada

Website: Alexis Nihon

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 10am - 5pm

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Shop till you drop in Montreal

Whether you are visiting Montreal for its history and culture, or if you are a local, there are several shopping malls nestled in the vicinity to get a lot of shopping done. These malls have everything you need to fulfill all your shopping needs. So, go ahead and indulge in everything Montreal has to offer and have a fun time shopping!

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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