Known as a family neighbourhood and a great place to live, Villeray is also a place where you can find many pretty, independent shops. A typical day here could involve shopping, drinking a latte at Café Larue or Chez Vito, and finishing your day with a walk in Jarry Park. Here are some Villeray shops to discover.
Located in Villeray since 2010, Archive is one of the leading fashion boutiques to have set up shop in the neighbourhood. It's impossible not to notice its pretty shop window when you walk down the street. Archive offers several brands for men and women, including Betina Lou, Penfield, Patagonia, Naked and Famous, Saint James and many others. Stay tuned: the store's owners often organize events in neighbourhood.
Fripe Fabrique offers an original concept: every month, the store hosts a workshop to learn how to make a different garment. They also carry certain local brands such as Betina Lou and Amanda Moss, as well as vintage clothing that is carefully selected by the owner.
Founded in 2000 by two designers, Maillagogo offers a wide selection of clothing that combines both modern and traditional knitting techniques. Those who make them favour organic and renewable materials like bamboo and cotton. Maillagogo also offers knitting classes, so you could learn to knit a toque or mittens within hours!
Cokluch boasts a well-established storefront in Villeray where they stock clothing, accessories and ready-to-wear clothing for women and, more recently, for children. They carry the current collection as well as the new collection of children's clothing, known as Cokluch Mini. When they opened in 2007, Cokluch specialized in making clothing and accessories made of recycled leather; today, Cokluch offers a wide range of clothing.
Designer Oanh Nguyen has been designing jewellery for over 10 years. Located in Villeray for some years now, this Montreal jewellery brand offers a wide selection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets in its lovely boutique-workshop with feminine decor.
Following the success of their café Oui Mais Non, the owners decided to rent the space next door and turn it into a shop called Oui Manon, where they sell Quebec products. After your coffee break, visit the Oui Manon store to find accessories, clothing selections from Pas de Chichi, and delicacies.
Following the success of their café Oui Mais Non, the owners decided to rent the space next door and turn it into a shop called Oui Manon, where they sell Quebec products. After your coffee break, visit the Oui Manon store to find accessories, clothing selections from Pas de Chichi, and delicacies.