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| - I absolutely love this location of the Hudson's Bay. Growing up in suburban Toronto the Bay was a staple of my mother's shopping routine. But even I now have come to love the Bay--especially the downtown flagship locations. The Queen Street store in Toronto and this one here in Montreal have recently undergone extensive renovations to their fashion collections--namely women's fashion but also men's with the introduction of more fabulous new designers and collections. This push 'upscale' has been tremendously successful for the company and there are now plans to further renovate the rest of the chain's 91 stores (especially those located in the city 'core' of our nation's cities).
The Bay features everything from fashion--designer and middle of the road type stuff--to home decor, small and large appliances, electronics, seasonal decor, etc. Typical department store fare. The perfume selection is enormous and the salespeople have been more than helpful when I have been looking for something new to spice up my already extensive collection of fragrances. I particularly love their HUGE Christmas decor section located on the top floor (from about mid-October-onwards). If you are living in Montreal or just visiting there is literally no where better to grab some great festive decor! Fab!!
Oliver and Bonacini (a great restaurant company based out of Toronto) just opened a fabulous new restaurant at the Queen Street store in Toronto and I hope that Montreal is next on their list. The upstairs 'cafe' is really really really dated with such limited options. Montreal would do so well with a little cafe along the lines of the Toronto one, where they serve 'Canadian comfort food.' Are you listening Bonnie Brooks (CEO)? we need a similar arrangement for us Montrealers!
If you are a tourist, or a fan of Canadiana stuff I would also highly recommend a visit to the 'Hudson's Bay Collection' store in store. They sell the infamous point blankets, and other HBC-branded merchandise. LOVE this stuff. My apartment is 'Canadiana' themed and I bought a few mugs, candles, and throws for my place that really adds to the overall feeling. I hope they keep expanding this collection, really high-quality stuff.
ALSO. Sign-up for a Bay card. I know, I know. Finance 101: never get a retail store card. BUT the Bay card exclusives are awesome! They send me coupons all the time (like additional 20% off regular, sale, and clearance pried merchandise)! Just pay off the card every month and don't incur any fees, interest, etc. Plus you get double HBC Reward points which I have been able to redeem for gift cards, etc. Totally worth it!!! They often have these deals every other weekend!
If any big wigs down at HBC HQ are reading this: keep up the great work! The Bay has done from stodgy old lady to urban chic and this trend must continue!!
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