Mile End Shops

Les Étoffes' something-for-everyone edit for both guys and girls translates to pieces by Christophe Lemaire, Patrick Ervell, and Unis, each one lovingly picked by Diana Taborsky and Christopher Girard, who have run the shop together for almost a decade. There are small giftable items, too, like a selection of beauty products by goop-favorite Grown Alchemist; journals by Maya Assouad, which are handmade right here in Montreal; and Linda Farrow eyewear.

A delightful mix of contemporary design with a Scandinavian bent, the edit here focuses on both bigger furnishings (Simon Legald form chairs, HAY nesting end tables) and giftable decorative-but-useful objects from brands like Stelton and Good Thing. Be prepared to make some room in your suitcase.

This achingly cool, impeccably styled store is the kind of men’s shop that makes girlfriends, wives, and sisters jealous. That said, his-for-her enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of La Paz stripes, Bleu de Paname pullovers, and limited-edition kicks. The buyers put an emphasis on craftsmanship and storytelling over trends, meaning that every purchase is for keeps.

This kitchen emporium and boutique boasts impeccable design and an excellent assortment of high-end kitchen tools. Here you’ll find open shelves displaying Mauviel pans, Le Creuset Dutch ovens, and hand-carved artisan cutting boards next to Maison Milan aprons and Global knives. The owners, a married couple with a true penchant for global cuisine, also host workshops with some of Montreal's best chefs, as well as gourmet trips—tailored culinary retreats to various cities around the world.