What can be more synonymous with Montreal as the indomitable bagel and home of the world famous Montreal Bagel is the legendary St-Viateur Bagel Shop. It’s so popular that it is open 24 hours day.30

St Viateur Bagel has had 60 years of tradition and one famous recipe throughout the years; It has grown to include 8 bakeries, 3 of which are Bagel Cafés, and still churning out a constant stream of white (sesame seed) and black (poppy seed) bagels.

You can now also buy multigrain, cinnamon raisin, flax, rosemary, all dressed and sea salt or whole wheat bagels, matzoh boards, lox, cream cheese, challah and rye bread and more. Nothing compares to the flavorful aroma that consumes you as you walk in and you won’t be able to resist eating a hot one straight from the oven, right out of the paper bag.

Their bagels have no preservatives and are made with 100% natural ingredients. Each bagel is hand-rolled, dipped in honey water, and baked in a wood-fired oven that was designed to both cook and flavor the bagel. What comes out of this process is a chewy, slightly sweet bagel, that bagel aficionados’ will agree, is incomparable to any other bagel being made today.

St Viateur bagels are delicious on their own, but they’re equally yummy as part of a sandwich – get creative and dream up your own creation.  How about smoked meat or pb&j or tuna salad, avocado and cream cheese or hummus? Lunch is always better when it’s between two halves of a bagel.

You can send them to anyone who misses Montreal or someone who you would like to share a taste of Montreal. You can now order bagels across Canada and the US through their web site www.stviateurbagel.com

Original location: 263 St-Viateur Ouest, H2V 1Y1 (514-276-8044)
Other locations: 5629 Monkland, NDG H4A 1E2 (514-487-8051): 340 boul. Marcel Laurin, (in Marché Esposito), V.S.L.: 7030 St-Michel (in Marché Esposito) Montréal, H2A 2Z4 (514) 722-2224: 821 boul Tecumseh, DDO H9R 4X8 (514-542-3344); 1127 Mont-Royal Est, H2J 1X9 (514-528-6361); 1585 Dagenais O., Laval, H7L 5A3 (450-625-5552).
Hours: Original location is open 24 hours. Others vary by location
www.stviateurbagel.com

Weather winter’s worst in the unbeatable warmth and classic style of sheepskin. At the Ricardo B.H. warehouse sale  you can get your holiday shopping done early with this incredible selection of quality shearling guaranteed to keep your family and friends warm and toasty.  Take advantage of discounts of 50% – 70% off on winter accessories including gloves, mittens, slippers, hats and jackets for men and women.

Who can resist getting a pair of naturally warm & comfy sheepskin slippers for the holidays. Choose from sheepskin moccasins, slip-on, and fold-over styles and there’s even a children’s slipper-sock available.

There’s a wide variety of sheepskin gloves and mittens to keep your hands warm, or how about a toasty warm trooper hat, or some earmuffs or plush headbands or super soft, insulating sheepskin jackets.

Warmth, comfort, durability and iconic style—whatever the weather, you’re in for a treat with sheepskin at affordable prices. Don’t forget to put your name in the draw to win a beautiful sheepskin jacket.

Location: 4747 Cote Vertu Ouest, Saint Laurent H4S 1C9
(Cote Vertu and Montee de Liesse)
Metro Stop: Cote Vertu, Bus  #174 (goes along Cote Vertu on weekdays; no bus on weekends).
Dates: Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1 & Dec 2
Times: Thurs 3pm – 9pm, Fri 10am -9pm, Sat & Sun 9am – 5pm
ricardobh.com

Smart Shoppers are going to want to get into the Christmas spirit early this year and take advantage of the amazing opportunity to save money on Christmas decor BEFORE Christmas. The deals are up to 80% less on all sorts of Christmas decorations.

The drastically reduced merchandise on holiday home decor and tabletop decorations, ornaments, wreaths, toy items, Christmas cards, festive crackers, gift wrap and candles. You will be delighted with the assortment offered here and with prices this low, the cache won’t last long.

There is plenty of parking and Visa/MasterCard/Interac and cash payments are accepted.

Location: 1695,  55th ave, Dorval H9P 2W3
corner: rue Guthrie/Fairway
Dates: Nov 29, Nov 30 & Dec 1
Times: Thurs & Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4
myoption2.co

Decorating with beautiful patterns of wallpaper has become so fashionable again. It’s really hard to find stores that still sell it. Empire Wallpaper and Paint has beautiful new collections in stock; This shop has been the one-stop shop for all your interior decorating needs for over 50 years.

If you are planning to spruce up your home for the holidays, this would be a good time to tackle a wallpaper project. They have so many options: Arthouse frosted wood wallpaper, funky 3D circle wallpaper, modern vibe brick effect wallpaper, crushed foil crystal effect vinyl wallpaper, embossed wallpaper, fine decor fractal marblesque geometric wallpaper and so on.

Even if you are on a tight budget, you can peruse their 2 for 1 wallpaper section with a lot of new patterns as low as $9.99. To all arts & crafts aficionados, they have many wallpaper and fabric books to give away.

Whether you are looking for the newest design trends, some paint to fix up a room or blinds to decorate your windows, they have it all – with prices that can fit any budget. Empire has a huge selection of wallpaper catalogs from around the world.  Their  in stock merchandise ranges from vintage European designs to the cozy cottage favorites, so there’s something for everyone. This is a very welcoming store and their friendly and in-house designer staff are always happy to answer any questions.

Wallpaper brands: Arte, Candice Olsen, Carl Robinson, Casadeco, Caselio, Cole & Son, Eijffinger, Elitis, Hohenberger, Joanne Fabrics, Kenneth James, Omexco, Ralph Lauren, Ronald Redding, Sanderson UK, Thibaut, Tres Tintas, Zoffany

Blinds: Applause honeycomb shades, Design Studio Roman shades, Designer roller shades and screen shades, Duette Architella honeycomb shades, Hunter Douglas Blind Collection, Luminette Modern Draperies and privacy Sheers, Nantucket window shadings, Natural Elements blinds, Parkland Genuine wood blinds, Pirouette window shadings, Provenance woven wood vertical drapery and woven wood shades, Reveal with MagnaView,

Follow their facebook page for other upcoming promotions for the Holidays.

Goldtex has always been a superb outlet for kid’s clothing and equipment. It’s even easier to shop at Goldtex now that they have easy to use e-commerce site. Check out their Black Friday sale for amazing savings on the some of the most in-demand baby products and accessories. The promotion applies for both in store and online.

Get 20% off all BUMBO®, Pearhead®. Summer Infant® products. How about Baby Jogger® City Select Lux® – get a second free seat when you purchase a Baby Jogger® City Select Lux® stroller, Value of $ 300 available In store only, Safety 1st® Amble Quad® Travel System -Stroller, car seat and car seat base for only $ 150, Three Mouttons® Baby bed set only $ 48.95, All Cloud B® products $ 15 off, Quinny® Moodd® Stroller Only $ 399.99, Bily® Retractable Barriers $ 40 and so much more.

At the store, hidden amongst factories, you will find all your favorite brand names: Safety First, Nuby, Graco, Avent, Dr. Brown, Medela, Graco, Baby Jogger, Quinny, Peg Perego & Lil’ Angels. There’s clothing, dancewear, fancy party dresses,  suits, tuxedos, outfits for communion, confirmation and baptism as well as colorcode uniforms for school.

Location: 8875 Salley, LaSalle Click for map 
corner: Dollard
Tel: 514-365-9699
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5

www.goldtex.ca

For a holiday re-do in your home, window treatments really make a big splash. Right now for Black Friday weekend Verti Store two promotions going, Vantage Horizontals – Faux wood and wood Buy 2 get 1 Free, and on Alternative Shades by Vantage Nambieau – Buy 2 get 1 Free.

With the holidays just around the corner, here’s your chance to impress you guests without breaking the bank. Freshen up the beds with new sheets and get some new towels while you’re at it. For serving, there’s placemats or tablecloths and dishcloths for washing up. Liquideco has great prices on those as well as mattress covers (3 types), pillow protectors, shower curtains, rugs, bath rug sets, etc.

With up to 80% off discounts direct from the manufacturer’s specials include: bed-in-a-bag which includes the comforter, pillow cover(s), and bed sheet set: $40 for twin, $50 Queen, $60 King, blackout curtains $25, pillow protectors 2/$12, comforter sets $22+, and kitchen accessories starting at a buck.

For Black Friday they are offering an additional discount of 15% when you purchase a minimum of $25.  Don’t forget to fill in the form below and deposit at the cash register for a chance to win $50 in merchandise – the draw in on Monday,  Nov 26th.

Cash only. All taxes are included in the prices. Free parking available.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie-IX – Click for map 
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: Nov 23, Nov 24
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com

For four days only Premium Retail Group is having  a final clearance sale for 2018 for both men and women. Prices of popular brands starting at $5 for tops, dresses $10, hoodies $15 and jeans and shoes at $15, and limited quantities of North Face, Helly Hansen, Rossignol, Herschel & Burton at 70%.

Load up at this Liquidation Sale and score incredible brand name merchandise at never seen prices. Everything must be sold. This is a great opportunity to buy some Holiday gifts without breaking the bank.

Payment methods: Visa, Mastercard and debit accepted.

Location: 4344 Garand, VSL H4R 2A3
corner: Pomba
Dates: Nov 22, 23, 24, 25
Hours: Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-5
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Sleek, sophisticated women’s fashion made from the most luxurious fabrics can be yours at this Black Friday Sale,  so why not re-fresh your wardrobe for the season. Black Friday prices are available on a wide selection of women’s apparel, samples,and overstock (all sizes available). So you can find Angora wool coats, jackets, sportswear, pants – including Perfect Fit Pant, Comfort Fit Leggings, skirts, tops, capes, coats, belts, scarves.

Raffinalla is the go-to brand for women’s well-tailored, contemporary sportswear with a city-cool edge. You can find plus sizes 14W – 24W as well as petite sizes 0 – 14, there’s something for everyone.

Save big in their liquidation room – all merchandise is priced at $25 to $75, quilted coats $75, jackets $50, pants $25, skirts $40, tops $30 – $60 and belts $2 – $5.  Don’t forget to pick up your Perfect Fit Pant  at a special price of $99.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477, 514-979-4764
Dates & Hours: Tues – Fri Nov 20 – 23, Nov 27-30
Hours: 10 – 5pm – Private appointments welcome
Metro: Station Cremazie, Bus 146
raffinalla.com

Now that it’s getting cold and you’re staying inside more, it would be a good time to start a needle work project. You even have time to get it ready to gift it for the holidays so head to Jeannettes Needlecraft  Shoppe to start.

A gift done by hand is one that shows that you truly care as your personal effort is displayed in each hand sewn stitch .

A quick gift idea: Try a  “stitch n’ zip” kit; These are ready to use eye glass cases, iPad cases, Kindle cases and tallis bags. The kits come pre-assembled. All you have to do is the needlepoint and then just zip it up and give it as a gift. You can have a tallis bag personalized with an embroidered Hebrew name too.

They also carry scarf yarns (Canadiana and Decor by Patons), to make the latest fashion accessory item as well as other low cost items that will tempt you to start those projects that you have being putting off.

If you want to start on a needlework project, here you can buy yarn and canvases. They can also upholster with needlepoint (especially chairs), finish cushions and mount tapestries.

Head to Jeannettes Needlecraft  Shoppe, a friendly family business and they will frame your special hand-made project, or a painting, lithograph, photograph or diploma at 15% off.

Happily helping you with your project has been the #1 reason people keep coming back to this shop for years and years. Call for a time to accommodate your schedule.

Location: 5015 Coolbrook Ave., Montreal H3X 2K8 / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/24l8jon
corner:  Queen Mary Rd.
Tel: 514-486-2800
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
Metro: Station Snowdon
http://www.jeannettes.com/
e-mail: jeannettes@videotron.ca