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The Montreal Antique District is an absolute must for anyone interested in discovering a different face of this city. Located primarily on Notre-Dame Street West and extending to Atwater Avenue and the Saint-Henri neighbourhood, the Montreal Antique District takes visitors on a historical journey to discover the city's wonderful charm and mysterious stories.
Walk through the door of one of the many antique shops in the district and you literally enter a universe of history and magic. There are pieces unique to the area and the history of Quebec, Scandinavian, Mid-Century, Romantic, Arts and Crafts, Bauhaus, Modern, Rococo, Retro, Kitsch, Industrial, as well as a wide range of antiques from both home and the Old Continent. The Montreal Antique District is a must for collectors and history buffs.
Regular visitors to Montreal's Antique District are sure to have their favourite shops. The area has a lovely old-world feel, as shoppers make their way through the tights and tightly-packed shops to feast their eyes on all the wares for sale. Collectors of particular themes might want to map out the locations of the shops most likely to yield a prize in advance, but time spent wandering aimlessly from one antique shop to another is also highly recommended! You never know what you might find, so it seems a shame to charge through to the shop you want.
The shopkeepers in Montreal's antique district are sometimes as quirky and eccentric as their wares. They speak with passion and are happy to share the stories behind the items for sale, which is part of the fun of antique and secondhand shopping. The Antiques Quarter runs the gamut in terms of types of shops; there are small secondhand shops, gallery-style shops, large antique shops with several different vendors, high-end antique shops and quirky junk collections.
Flea market enthusiasts and antique lovers will find it difficult to leave a tour of Montreal's antique district without buying something. If nothing else, they will end up making a list of things to buy on their next visit!
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