35 Best Places to Shop in Quebec City, Quebec

The Racine family has been operating a family boutique on this site since 1946; formerly of handmade furniture, now of objects by more than 200 nearby artisans. The current owners, Sara and Thomas, handpick their collaborators with great care and sell clothing, jewelry, leather goods, skin care products, and home décor in a historic building in Old Québec. The right address for quality souvenirs.

Inuit art is the specialty of this large, well-known gallery. The gallery director, Jean-Francois Brousseau, selects works by artists represented by the North Canadian Inuit cooperatives, and the gallery receives much praise for improving life in the Canadian Arctic.

Lovers of fashion with a penchant for retro, the two friendly owners of this boho-chic boutique, Sylvie and Josiane, curate each season a selection of women's outfits from more than 60 trendy brands. You can also find all kinds of accessories, jewelry, bags, and even vegan body products.

The official Québec City outpost for a Montréal-based company (where the goods are designed and made), this boutique offers distinctive, durable, and well-designed leather goods, sleek computer bags, and colorful messenger bags with an old-school vibe.

Founded in 1871 by Jean-Alfred Moisan, this place claims the title of the oldest continuously operating grocery store in North America. The original display cases, woodwork, and tin ceilings preserve the old-time feel. The store sells hard-to-find products from various regions of Québec, including cheeses, charcuterie, and some outstanding local ales. The original owner's upstairs home has now been turned into a classic B&B with all the trimmings.

The largest antiques store on rue St-Paul sells furniture, household items, old paintings, and knickknacks from the 19th and 20th centuries.

In the market at Les Halles du Petit Quartier, Aux Petits Délices has a large selection of specialty cheeses, along with crackers, charcuterie, and condiments for a picnic on the Plains.

Whimsy runs wild at Benjo. This store features games and toys, kids' clothes, a large café with thrones for little princes and princesses, an ample bookstore filled with French storybooks (and some English), and even an electric train you can ride around the store.

This boutique, run by the Conseil des métiers d'art, a coordinating body that oversees all kinds of arts and crafts disciplines and organizes annual fairs, features the best from Québec in glass art, porcelain, jewelry, woodworking, and much more, most with a stylish, contemporary feel.

"Montreal-based knitwear"; the raison d'être alone evokes a feeling of respect for the material and the kind of luxury that's usually reserved for products crafted with great care. Founded in 1991 by Odile and Antoine Nasri with the desire to democratize access to slow fashion and responsibly produced clothing, Ça va de soi is a ready-to-wear boutique focused on natural fibers. Sweaters, scarves, socks, all the essentials of snow fashion are there.

This modern and elegant space stocks 150 different teas from China, Japan, Africa, and beyond, most of them imported by the owners themselves. You can sign up for a number of tea-tasting sessions and workshops, or just sip some tea on premises.

Discover the beautiful Charlevoix sheep wool at this lovely boutique. Passionate craftswomen (and craftsmen, too!) work tirelessly to upcycle and recycle this regional wool, transforming it into stockings, toques, throws, and soles.

Stop by the Épicerie Européenne in the St-Jean-Baptiste quarter, and let the knowledgeable consultants help you choose from their excellent selection of cheeses.

This is the oldest continuously operating grocery store in Québec City, stocked with a great selection of charcuterie, cheese, fruit and vegetables, local beers, specialty sodas, spices, and much more.

La Fromagerie des Grondines is an entirely organic cheese factory in Portneuf County, not far from Quebec City, specializing in the artisanal production of organic raw milk cheeses from cows, goats, and sheep. It recently opened a tasting counter in the heart of the St-Roch district, where it sells its own cheeses as well as products from other Quebec artisans. Their 12-month Le Clos-des-Roches is an absolute delight.

Thirty-five restaurants, some 280 shops, an IMAX theater, and an adjacent indoor amusement park make this recently and extensively renovated mall ideal for a whole day of family retail therapy.

You're not likely to find any bargains here, but this shop has a very good selection of authentic 18th- and 19th-century Québec pine furniture.

The mother-daughter duo at the helm of this charming boutique selects the trendiest clothing pieces from both local and international brands, in addition to second-hand accessories, jewelry from local artisans, delicate undergarments, leather bags, and even candles.

This is probably the best place in the antiques district to find good Québécois furniture, clocks, oil lamps, porcelain, and ceramics. It's a very welcoming store as well.

Part of the historic Hudson's Bay Company chain, La Baie carries clothing for the entire family, as well as household wares and cosmetics.

Baker Patrick Nisot offers a selection of baguettes, multigrain breads (pumpernickel, rye), special flavors (olive, tomato and pesto, Sicilian), and dessert breads. Even something as common as a date square has a special and delicious twist to it. Sandwiches and salads are also available for lunch. No credit cards are accepted. Two more locations are available in Sainte-Foy and in the quaint Limoilou neighborhood.

This growing Canadian chain store started here in Québec City in the 19th century, and is still owned by its founding family. The store carries affordable women and menswear, designer brands, linens, and other household items.

In a light-filled location on a street known for its gourmet side, the one-of-a-kind boutique in Quebec City spills the beans on more than 50 Canadian roasters, each with its own set of particularities and colorful packaging. They also aim to educate consumers on roasting methods, sourcing beans and crafting the perfect espresso. Their mission is noble, yet simple: "coffee, simply made" by democratizing specialty coffee and its various iterations, as well as by helping local roasters to share their know-how and passion. Also on sale are a wide variety of coffee accessories such as grinders, filters, and beautiful reusable cups, as well as gift boxes for the most pleasant of travel souvenirs.

Head to this well-established gallery in an old car-repair garage for contemporary art and sculpture.

Latulippe is an outdoor equipment and clothing store, a true institution in Quebec City operated by the same family since 1940. Visitors will find quality winter coats, boots, and various accessories from the most trusted brands (including a few local ones), just in case they've seriously under-packed and came underprepared for the harsh, sometimes unpredictable Québec climate. The store is slightly outside the core downtown area; hailing a cab is the best way to get there and back.

There are more than 300 stores in Québec City's busiest mall, with everything from fashion and electronics to children's toys and books. Easily accessible by bus or (from some downtown hotels) shuttle, it's next door to Place de la Cité and Place Sainte-Foy. Together, the three malls form the largest stretch of shopping in the city.

Québec City's answer to Paris's Le Bon Marché, this shop is a must for gourmet-loving travelers. Expect tons of artisan-made goods, such as upscale jams, honeys, ciders, cheeses, chocolate, beers, and maple—all locally made. It's a bit further out in the suburbs of Québec City, but there is easy and regular bus service on route 801.

Charming little café-boutique home to the products of more than 50 artisans from across Québec. Everything here is preciously handpicked by the owner for its originality. Candles, jams, toys, jewelry, stationery, soaps, everything is there! The store also serves as a café: enjoy homemade sandwiches or salads at a good price and excellent specialty coffees.