Montreal Shopping Malls Guide
Downtown Montreal Shopping Malls
A shopaholic’s dream, Montreal’s downtown core is teeming with shopping centers and boutiques. Consequently, nearly all of downtown’s shopping malls are interconnected, providing a seamless shopping experience.
To enhance your shopping journey, the following Montreal shopping centers are listed from west to east. All are conveniently located along the main shopping thoroughfare, Ste. Catherine Street.
- Westmount Square
The start of Ste. Catherine Street shopping showcases Westmount Square, known for its food court and spa more than its boutiques. Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday to Friday 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday closed.
Getting There: corner of Ste. Catherine and Greene; Atwater Metro
INFO: (514) 932-0211 - Place Alexis-Nihon
Adjacent to Dawson College, this center features over 100 stores primarily focused on affordable clothing and accessories. Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Museum Quarter
This area is not a shopping mall, but a collection of high-end boutiques and luxury department stores, perfect for designer hunting.
Getting There: Guy-Concordia Metro or Peel Metro - Ogilvy’s
A prime shopping destination featuring high-end brands and luxury items. Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m to 9 p.m. - Les Cours Mont-Royal
A fashion-forward shopping center with a mix of mid to high-end boutiques.
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Simons
Featured in the underground city, Simons offers apparel across various price points. Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Place Montreal Trust
This shopping center provides a variety of affordable and mid-range options, including Montreal’s largest bookstore, Indigo.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Eaton Centre
This is the largest shopping mall in downtown Montreal, hosting more than 175 stores.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Complexe Les Ailes
Home to a selection of over 50 boutiques, it’s upscale yet offers a range of brands.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Promenades de la Cathédrale
This shopping venue features a nice collection of shops and a food court.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Complexe Desjardins
A multipurpose building with up to 110 stores, focusing on affordable boutiques.
Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Rest of Montreal’s Shopping Malls
Beyond the downtown core, Montreal offers a variety of large shopping malls featuring extensive selections of department stores and boutiques.
