Head to Cafe Union, a Montreal institution since 1910, for a Dad’s day gift which will make him happy for many days. Even better, if you buy at least 5 pounds (and he deserves that much!), they offer Free delivery.

This wholesaler roasts the coffee right here, so you can choose one or blend from amongst the espresso, melange maison (regular and strong), Kenya, Panama, Columbia Supremo, Fair Trade, decaf and Swiss washed decaf. 

Those who like flavors can buy Bavarian chocolate, Irish cream or hazelnut vanilla or one of the 53 flavored syrups(vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, etc.). Coffee related products like iced cappuccino, Chai latte concentrate now line the shelves.

They sell espresso machines (Gaggia, Saeco, Rancilio, Pavoni, Mokita, Breville, Quick Mill and Jura) and teapots, too.

It was a natural extension for this store to start a repair depot. Any commercial or domestic espresso machine by Gaggia, Rancilio, Pavoni, Saeco, Mokita, Jura or Quick Mill can be brought here for overhauls and servicing.

Location: 148 rue Jean Talon O, Montreal QC H2R 2X1
Corner: rue Waverly
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 9-3
Metro: Station Jean-Talon/Station de Castelnau
www.cafeunion.com
info@cafeunion.com

You will have 3 days to catch this great warehouse liquidation, where you may buy items for yourself or stock up on gifts. At these prices, you should be stocking up for next year’s Christmas presents.

You will be sure to find something to suit you or maybe Dad for Father’s Day  or just treat a loved one. They are advising that you bring your tablet with you for size verification, as there are no returns at this sale and limited quantities.

You can choose amongst a selection of cases, keyboards, stands & tables, USB car chargers and much more.

There will be phone cases, starting at $1, tablet cases ranging from $1.99-$14.99, for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, 4 and iPad  2,3,4, air, mini and more. Kids cases from washable foam and are shockproof for iPad 1, 2,3,4, air and mini starting at $10. They will also be selling Bluetooth portfolio keyboards for Dell, Kindle, Samsung, and Google Nexus models from $5-$25. For the Dad in your life, perhaps he will get a kick from their cute, authentic looking car mice and memory sticks, starting at $19.99. If Dad does not have the real thing, then it would be a delight for him to be using one of his favorite car brands as a mouse. They will be highlighting the brands: Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Fiat, Aston Martin and Volkswagon. If you like aluminum cases to store your laptop in, then this is the sale for you, where they will be reasonable priced at $5-$25.

Please note that NO computers or tablets will be sold at this sale and payment methods are only cash or credit card (credit card must be accompanied by I.D)– no debit

This is a final sale while quantities last.

Location: Warehouse Dock #9, 8086 Route Transcanadienne, Montreal H4S1M5 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/1PvuQXe
Tel: 514-343-5544
Date: June 17, 20, 21
Time: 9-5
www.tab-mate.com

Free is the best price. For Father’s Day, Mega Vente, in all it’s locations, will be giving away polo style short sleeve shirts until supplies last or Father’s Day.

Also, only in the Vaudreuil location, from June 16- 19 & 22-26, the entire family can take advantage of a 60% – 80% clearance sale of Speedo bathing suits. Ladies, there’s 1 and 2-piece bathing suits, men’s briefs or jammers, children’s swim suits and accessories for all: goggles, snorkel masks, snorkels, swim caps, swim hats, armbands, kickboards.

This warehouse is located in every part of the city to make it easier for you to shop there. The huge neat space has something for everyone, at 75%-90% off, from men’s suits (sizes 34-60 short regular and tall) starting at $79 to $1, $3 and $5 kids’ racks (0-16).

You will also come across baby products: strollers, travel systems, car seats,toys, bath accessories, clothing and much more. Brand names: GRACO, Chicco, Playgro, Sassy, Nuby, Safety 1st, Mamas & Papas, Jolly Jumper.

Locations: 120 Boul. St. Joseph, Lachine QC H8S 2L3 (514-637-1116); St-Leonard, 8235 Boul. Langelier (514-223-0510); Greenfield Park, 3259 boul Taschereau (514-226-1497); 400 Route 132 – Unit 134 (Promenades St-Constant) St-Constant QC J5A 2J8 (450-494-3278); Vaudreuil, 3100 Rte Harwood J7V8P2 (450-566-5266) Centre d’Achats Hudson
Dates: Ongoing sale for polo t-shirt
Speedo Dates: June 16-19 & 22, 23, 25, 26 (Please note that they will be closed Friday June 24)
Hours: Vaudreuil: closed Tues, Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8
Rest of stores: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
www.megaventemontreal.com

If you are heading out to Ottawa to enjoy our nation’s capitol, leave some time to explore the Canadian Museum of Nature. It’s the perfect place for all ages of the family to enjoy themselves. The brainy kids (or adults) can soak up extensive details about nature while the playful gang can pull levers or turn knobs in a deep sea sub, learn on many touch screens, or even dance around in front of  the endothermy camera checking out their colorful “hotspots”.

Everyone is awed by the the 19.8-metre blue whale skeleton in the Water Gallery but keeping going further in. All the way in the back are many interactive games for young and old alike: make believe areas for the wee ones, a board game along a wall,  animal jigsaw puzzles on touch screens, word games, etc.  

Gawk at the dinosaur fossils or walk amongst the fleshed-out dinosaur creatures for photo ops with kids. In the Vale Earth Gallery swoon over the 1200 gorgeous minerals, rocks and meteorites. Our 5 1/2-year-old couldn’t get enough of the joystick which controls a huge earth or the button to start the volcano.

Sure there’s a full size mammal gallery but the 11, 8 and 5 1/2 year-olds all stayed longer in the small Nature Live space where they oogled the cases of walking stick bugs in different camouflage colors and thicknesses. How many of you have come face to face with a tarantula? Then they listened intently as a docent showed fossils which were indigenous to Ottawa.

If you have time there are two 3D movies, “Prehistoric Planet 3D and Micro-Monsters 3D” (both too scary for the 5 1/2 -year old) but our gang liked the interactive museum more.

The famous Bird Gallery, with  one of the most extensive collections of Canadian birds in the world re-opened June 1. A special exhibit on now is Ultimate Dinosaurs June 11-September 5 and then upcoming is Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly, October 6-April 2 .

A brand new Arctic Gallery will be unveiled on June 23 which is set to explain how the arctic is changing, including plants, animals and people of the area plus scientific research. Outside, three new ecozones will be shown off on June 17 including a woolly mammoths and an “iceberg”.

I’d like to give a thumbs up to the friendly security guards who answered questions informatively and helped to point out nearby bathrooms and water fountains.

Canadian Museum of Nature, a Beaux Arts building, was our first national museum, completed in 1912. Trivia buffs should note that this building  served as home to Canada’s House of Commons and Senate following the fire that destroyed the Centre Block of Parliament in 1916.

Location: 240 McLeod St.
Phone: 613-364-4021
www.nature.ca

Jelena Styles Lingerie sells high quality European lingerie at affordable Canadian prices. All the designs are produced with excellent fabrics and offer you comfort and elegance, bringing joy to every woman.

Jelena Lingerie’s  Classic Collection includes practical and functional models in various colours, while the Fashion Collection embodies designs from bold and sporty to romantic and chic. JSL also carries in stock: bridal bra collections, swimwear and medical bras for rehabilitation and for nursing mothers. Bras range in size from 30A-46I, with or without underwires.

This week, for the incredibly low price of $5, you may be able to find a bra or pyjamas to your liking. If not, you can browse around the boutique and look at their swimwear, with brands such as Tyr, Nygard, Alia and more. Look through the Wacoal catalogue or purchase something right from the boutique. Arianne will have their Spring collection out, with terry camisoles in many styles and colors.

Jelena Styles Lingerie is also a leader in adaptive clothing and you may have something specifically made if you do not see what you want.

Location: 6900 boul Decarie ( Carre Decarie ) Suite 218 H3X 2T8 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/21jRg65
Corner: rue Plamandon
Tel: 514-303-1911
Hours: Reg plus Sunday
Metro: Station Snowdon, Station Plamandon, Station de la Savanne
www.jelenastyleslingerie.com
email: info@jelenastyleslingerie.com

La boutique du café Tazza di Mattina is located in Roxboro and they carry Saeco, Jura, Caffitaly, Rancilio espresso and cappuccino machines, and coffee.

Coffee imported from Italy is sold there. You can purchase ground coffee and coffee beans from Gloria, Caffé Harmonia and Dolce Vita. They have a selection of tea and teapots from My Cup Of Tea. Accessories for tea and coffee are here as in frothers and cups of different sizes in glass and ceramic. Various cleaning products for all coffee and cappuccino makers are found as well.

You can even find the old-fashioned Italian stove top coffee makers here. You’ll have a choice of many different sizes in brands Vev, Bialetti & Laila. Pretty colorful lines of accessories of home and tableware by Guzzini and Bugatti are available too.

This is also a local repair depot; They can fix your machine on site  if it breaks – no more lugging it all the way downtown.

Location: 5 Commercial Ave, Roxboro QC, H8Y 2N9
corner: boul Gouin
Tel: 514-684-6161
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
http://www.tazzadimattina.com/

Denim Kings is a retail store which specializes in the hottest men and women’s premium denims and designer clothing, always discounted. They are currently having their summer sale where you could score deals on jeans at $29, $49 and $99. In a big size range: men 28-40 and women 24-31, you can find jeans, and also tops at 50% off. The whole store is on sale.

While you are there, have all look at their large collection of such brand names as Levis, G-Star Raw, Rock & Revival, Joe’s, Pajar, Rudsak, Zanerobe, Lucky 7, one teaspoon, Onitsuka Tiger, J Brand, Kuwallatee, Vitaly, Converse, Palladium, 7 for all mankind  and lots more.

For men size 28-40 and women size 24-31 you will find a vast selection of jeans, shirts, jackets, belts,shoes, hats and jewelry. Tops are 2 for 1 and jackets are 50% off. Whether you’re looking for something trendy or classic, they are well equipped to suit your fashionable needs.

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, Montreal H2P 2M9 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/1SOnbpj
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Dates: June 16-26
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.denimkings.com

This is the kind of place you have to keep going back to because you never know what you might find. Brand Names abound: O.P.I., Johnson & Johnson, Minions, Tampax, Lego, evenflo, Banana Republic, CND Shellac, Vinylux, fitbit, Tide, Arm & Hammer, Dove men care, Pantene, Redken, Huggies and Cascade.

There is $100,000.00 of branded merchandise consisting of toys, diapers, cleaning products, hygiene, garden and beauty all well below retail price. New items are constantly appearing on their shelves and every day is a new adventure when you shop at NH Salvage.

Location: 7155 Transcanadienne, VSL  H4T 1A2
corner:  Begin
Tel: 514-339-5997
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
Metro: Cote Vertu, bus 121
www.nhinc.ca

Take advantage of fab Raffinati prices which will be 80% off during their Summer Sale for five days starting this Wednesday of summer sportswear, coats, belts and scarves.

Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal label for women’s coats, raincoats, suits and sportswear for over 30 years. You can be proud to be “shopping local” here because the clothing is manufactured here using fine fabrics imported from Belgium, France and Italy.

Women love the timelessness of Raffinati designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection. So it is quite pleasurable when you can buy these well-made and designed garments at up to 80% off.

The elegant suits for the career women, sportswear, blazers, pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, and sweaters are available in sizes 2-18. You can even order custom-made clothing in size 0 and plus sizes

With a sense of what fashionable Montreal women love and the needs of our climate, their luxurious and stylish coats are perfect for our weather.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477 X 226 ask for Kay; or X 230 for Dorinne – or – 514-979-4764
Dates: June 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Hours: Wed-Sun 10-5
Metro: Station Cremazie

Why not have a snack at their BBQ and roam around the liquidation sale under the tent at Tzanet? If you are looking for restaurant grade quality for cooking and baking should look no farther than Tzanet, located in the Marche Centrale area. The sale will offer lots of Libbey glassware, perfect for those cool summer drinks.

A popular shopping destination for hotels and restaurants, in their store, every cooking and baking need is met with name brands like Kitchen Aid, Cuisinart, Good Grips gadgets, a big selection of quality knives by Victorinox, a huge variety of dishes by Dudson from England, Arcopal from France and professional quality stainless steel pots and pans.

They sell Chicago Metallic Bakeware, a 100 year-old company which produces bakeware with a non-stick surface, which releases easily and clean-ups up effortlessly afterwards. Bakers and cake and cupcake decorators will also love the 50 ft. wall of Wilton products.

Why not buy fast food trays or cutting boards in different colours to match any decor, 3′ pepper mills, tipped glass candy jars, call bells, oval stainless platters, cocktail shakers, oil table lamps, many sizes of pizza pans, strainers, whisks, a single serving teapot, booster seats or bamboo steamers? And if you need them, there’s a section of second-hand equipment like dishes, mixers, tables and chairs, etc.

Location: 1375 Louvain, Montreal: New Location: 710 rue Bouvier, Quebec G2J 1A7 (581-742-9876)
corner: boul. l’Acadie
Tel: 514-383-0030
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 8-5
Sale days: June 7 & 8
Metro: Station L’Acadie
www.tzanet.ca