Shopping in Québec City
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Ja Moisan Épicier
Established in 1871, this is considered the oldest grocery store in North America. The store is beautifully set up and fun just to browse – ever seen black-and-white, zebra-striped bow pasta? The products do generally fall on the ‘You’ve got to be kidding!’ side of expensive but there will be products here you’ve never seen before along with heaps of local goods.
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Boutique Kettö
Illustrator Julie St-Onge-Drouin started up Kettö after her illustrative designs kept finding their way onto ceramic surfaces. Now at this big, bright and beautifully set-up boutique, they’re on everything from plates and mugs to ceramic jewelry and necklaces. Great gifts, her designs are sold in small boutiques throughout Québec, but here you’ll find the best selection.
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Un Air De France
A lovely simple shop devoted to artisanal soaps and bath products. Animal fats aren't used in the soaps and they're kept as 'vegetable based' as possible. The odors are wonderful; rich without smelling fake. The melon and cucumber, green tea or maple syrup soaps are real standouts! The owner isn't the best ambassador for his products (don't even think about picking up a non-tester soap unless you're prepared for the full breadth of his wrath).
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Simons
One of the city’s business success stories, Simons was started by the son of a Scottish immigrant who set up a dry-goods store in Québec City. By 1952 his descendants had turned the business into a successful clothing store. It’s popular all over Québec for its trendy Twik label and for stocking items more cutting-edge than those at competing department stores. There’s been a Simons at this location since 1870.
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Choco-Musée Érico
The exotic smells and flavors here will send a chocolate lover into conniptions of joy. Try strawberry-and-basil truffles or the ice cream that comes in orange pekoe tea and beet-and-raspberry flavors. Or go for the chocolate-chip cookie packed with semisweet chocolate chunks, dates and black tea. There’s a little museum in the back and a window where you can watch the chocolatiers work.
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Taxi
This is a funky little store devoted to men’s underwear and lots of it. The T-shirts and briefs are colorful and cutting-edge. Well, as cutting- edge as men’s cotton underwear can be without raising eyebrows. The company is based in the village of Ste-Anne-de-la-Pérade, about 1½ hours southwest of Québec City. Taxi underwear is 100% Canadian made.
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Excalibur Québec
Devoted to all things medieval, this Québec company sells clothes, jewelry and accessories. It also manufactures about 80% of its merchandise. Some of the outfits are pretty spectacular – and pricey. But plenty of items have been dialed down a notch and are actually wearable in public. This is one of many such stores around the province.
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Sillons
This independent record store has been around for almost 20 years and specializes in jazz, world music and music from Québec and France. It’s not the best place for metal or hip-hop but other than that this is a great place to come if you want advice on which Jean Leloup or Les Colocs CD you should be adding to your collection.
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Marché du Vieux-Port
This is a local market where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables as well as dozens of local specialties, from Île d’Orléans blackcurrant wine to ciders, honeys, chocolates, herbal hand creams and, of course, maple-syrup products. Weekends see huge crowds and more wine tastings than can be considered sensible.
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Benjo
This toy shop gives a glimpse into what the world would be like if kids ran the show. Even the front door is pint-sized (the adult-sized door for grown-ups is off to the side). There’s a train that goes around the store on weekends, and arts and crafts for little ones during the week (usually around $10 to $15).
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Galerie Art Inuit
Devoted to Inuit carvings from artists all over arctic Canada, this place is gorgeously set up and elaborately lit with well-trained staff who knowledgeably answer questions. Carvings range from the small to the large and intricate. Be prepared for both steep prices and fantastic quality. It ships internationally.
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Joaillerie Jules Perrier
Passion is the inspiration behind this well-known jeweler’s stunning designs, unique earrings, brooches, pendants and more. It’s full of precious stones, making browsing in this elegant locale – still a family business –feel like perusing art. The shop also carries brands like Movado.
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Kama Sutra
This low-key store was started up by a sexologist. Despite being surrounded by all manner of dildos and naughty bits done up in milk chocolate, the fresh-scrubbed, friendly staff mingle easily with everyone from students to middle-aged married couples from Toronto in this no-embarrassment environment.
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Mountain Equipment Co-Op
The mountain man (or woman) in all of us needs his fix, especially if you’re planning to conquer the great Québec wilderness. Enter this sprawling shop, the largest from the renowned Canadian brand. It even has an outdoor resource center to help you plan your adventure.
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Boutique Oclan
International brands like Miss Sixty, Michael Kors, Buckler, JP Gaultier and more meet high-end Québec designers like Philippe Dubuc and Mackage at this little basement fashion cave. Charismatic owner Jean-Francois Renaud is quite a personality.
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Myco Anna
Old meets new at this bright and daring women’s fashion line’s signature shop. Launched in 1996, Myco Anna is known for bright, patchworky, flirty and sexy dresses – all made from at least some recycled material.
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La Petite Cabane À Sucre du Québec
Maple syrup is a massive industry in Québec, and this adorable little shop sells it in every shape and form: candies, delicacies, ice cream, snacks, syrup-related accessories and, of course, the sweet stuff itself.
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Vêtements 90 Degrés
Set up by a Québec City artist who decided to slap simple, strong images and cheeky French text onto T-shirts and tank tops, this store is now going gangbusters. Even non-French speakers are taken with the shirts.
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Galerie d’estampe Plus
A terrific gallery specializing in prints by Quebecers. The artists’ biographies are pasted on the walls and there are plenty of postcards and greeting cards if you can’t afford the real thing.
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Running Room
This Alberta-based chain sells running shoes and accessories but also has free group runs led by an employee. Just meet at the store. It also has fantastic route maps that you can download from its website.
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Fruits & Passion
This well-known international chain of natural aromatherapy bath and beauty products sells lovely, familiar products whose scents and sense of pampering are a welcome relief to road warriors.
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J.B. Laliberté
Founded in 1867, this furrier has grown into one of Canada’s major players. You’ll find fancy collections of furs, coats, accessories and more, quite reasonably priced.
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