This was my first stop on my Montreal Old Port wanderings...and truth be told, it was 35 degrees outside, so I was pleased to find the light on and people inside the Marche Bonsecours. A soon as I walked in, I was optimistic that I would find unique and locally made gifts to bring home to my LA peeps. This seemed to me to be a mini artists bazaar. As a perused the small shops I saw some neat things and some unique things, but the more unique and neat things were super expensive. I don't want to sound like that horrible American tourist that wants to pay $5 for meticulously handmade crafts...but I'm talking three-digit prices! Most other shops had touristy items, tshirts and keychains, etc.
I think if you have the budget to spend on some locally made gifts, this is a must. If not, its definitely a nice space to walk thru and have a cup of coffee or tea at the Cafe d Arts down toward the end of the space.