Luxury retail highlights in Montreal - by Joseph Aquino

Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
A storied, grand dame of Montreal retail: a 250,000 s/f luxury department store located on Saint-Catherine Street West. Featuring a wide array of upscale brands, bespoke services, in-house tailoring, and a historic architectural presence. It stands as Montreal’s premier destination for high-end shopping.

Royalmount
Opened in 2024 in the borough of Mount Royal, this massive development redefines luxury retail in Quebec. With 170 boutiques, 60+ restaurants, and a focus on flagship stores for brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, Moncler, Versace, Louis Vuitton, plus top jewelry and watch names such as Tiffany & Co., Rolex, TAG Heuer, and more. It’s the largest concentration of luxury flagships in the province.

Rockland Centre
An upscale mall in Mount Royal featuring tenants such as Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Massimo Dutti, and others. It blends lifestyle fashion with a refined retail experience.

Les Cours Mont-Royal
Elegant by design, this downtown center combines architectural grandeur (like a 12-storey skylight and terrazzo floors) with upscale retailers and boutiques, creating a luxurious, immersive shopping journey.

Boutique & Designer Highlights

Maison 4110 in Westmount: a boutique known for thoughtfully curated contemporary designer collections (e.g., 3.1 Phillip Lim, Citizens of Humanity, A.L.C.)

Montreal’s local haute fashion designers like Harricana by Mariouche (upcycled luxury fur), Denis Gagnon, and others offering original, creative—yet refined—styles.

PRFKT / Europa: A destination for premium men’s and women’s fashion and accessories (brands like Zegna, BOSS, Marc Cain, Belstaff).

SSENSE: A globally recognized multi-brand high-end and streetwear retailer headquartered in Montreal, with a flagship store blending digital and in-person luxury retail experiences.

Suggested Reading & Guides

Goop – Montreal Shops
A curated look at luxury shopping in the city, highlighting landmarks like Holt Renfrew Ogilvy and select boutiques in Mile End and beyond.

The Fashion Tourism Society – Montreal’s Best Fashion Shopping Malls & Department Stores
Includes coverage of malls like Rockland Centre and upscale brands such as Michael Kors and Stuart Weitzman.

Shopping-Guide.ca – What Are the Best Luxury Boutiques in Montreal
A focused rundown of top-tier boutiques across the city; Holt Renfrew Ogilvy is prominently featured.

Time Out – First Look: Inside Montreal’s Royalmount Luxury Mall
A deep dive into Royalmount, Montreal’s newest and most ambitious luxury retail development, with a spotlight on anchor tenants.

MTL.org – Montréal Designers: Delivering Unique and Creative Styles
Highlights high-end local labels, including
Harricana by Mariouche, Denis Gagnon, and others bringing luxe, wearable art to the Montreal fashion table.
Indagare – Montreal Shopping Guide
A refined guide combining luxury, art, and markets—such as Atwater Market—for a more elevated shopping experience.

Joseph Aquino is president of JAACRES, Manhattan, NY.