The McGill Book Fair has been a readers’ paradise since 1971, is held each autumn in Redpath Hall and offers more books than you can ever imagine in one place. The tens of thousands of used books in French and English ranging from architecture to zoology.

Expect old and new titles but also CDs, LPs, DVDs, and sheet music. One room is devoted exclusively to art and architecture, and another to old and rare books.

The Book Fair is organized and run entirely by volunteers. All proceeds are used to support McGill scholarships. Since its inception in 1971, the Book Fair has raised over $1.5-million..

Location: McGill University, Redpath Hall
(east side of McTavish Street, one block north of Sherbrooke)
Tel: 514-898-8105 or co-ordinators: 514-487-7638 or 450-671-9897
Dates and Times:  Tues, Oct 18: 1-9; Wed, Oct 19: 10-8; Thurs October 20: 10-6
http://www.mcgill.ca/bookfair/

Premium Retail Group always has the best deals on popular fashion brands. At this 10-day sale, you can look for samples of these famous brands: Marciano, Esprit, Guess, Only, Vero Moda, Junarose, G-Star Raw, Noisy May….and more  at 60%-90% off retail.

Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard and debit accepted.

Location: 4344 Garand, VSL H4R 2A3
corner: Pomba
Dates: Oct 13-23
Hours: Wed 11-7, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-5
www.premiumretailgroup.com

This is the sale you have been waiting for: the popular Moose Knuckles jackets. It’s a brand which is totally cool and totally warm –  and – they are 60% off retail.

A sample sale will run til the end of October at the Mirabel Premium Outlets. You can use cash, Interac or Visa.

Location: Mirabel Premium Outlets, 19001 Chemin Notre Dame, Mirabel, QC J7J )T1
Dates: Oct 13-30
Time: Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5

This no-fee wholesale food store is piled 20 feet high with everything you’d find in a supermarket and beyond. It stocks 4 times more selection than that famous warehouse club with more consistency and choices. Check their flyer below to see even better prices this week.

Since they are oriented for sales to restaurants, hotels and institutions, their prices have always been excellent. It also means that you can often find select meat in the AA or sometimes AAA grades, whole filet mignons and rib roasts, pork rump and hock, homemade sausages, marinated chicken and pork, fish and seafood.

There’s 500 kinds of cheese, ethnic foods (Italian, Latino, Indian, Asian, Mideastern) and they import their fresh produce themselves – no middleman. They buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers whenever possible.

There’s 70 varieties of olive oil, and dozens of flavorful Italian coffees and pastas. It’s fun to shop around and find items like 10 kg. Skippy peanut butter, an entire prosciutto ham or smoked meat, 15 kg honey, 3.5L bags of chocolate chips, pop-up aluminum foil sheets, or little paper lunch bags.

Location: 5650 Boul. Metropolitan Blvd. East, St-Leonard H1S 1A7
corner: boul Lacordaire
Tel: 514-255-9330
Hours: Mon-Wed 6:45-6, Thurs & Fri 6:45-9 pm, Sat 6:45-6, Sun 9-4
www.mayrand.ca
sales@mayrand.qc.ca ou ventes@mayrand.qc.ca

La Grande Braderie de Mode Quebecoise is the sale for 130+ of  the creme de la creme of Quebec designers’ samples and ends of inventory at 50%-80% off. This sale is starting Friday in the Ottawa area and is presented by Schwiing. Below is an invitation to their pre-event on Thursday evening. The invite requires an RSVP by phone or e-mail for the pre-event on Oct 6th

Men and women both would be happy shopping here for clothing, outerwear, swimwear, jewelry, and accessories. You might find outfits for the kids too.

Location: Hilton Lac Leamy (Gatineau), 3 Boul le Casino
Dates: Oct 7 & 8
Phone:  514-866-2006 x 223
RSVP:  rsvp.gat@braderiedemodequebecoise.com
www.braderiedemodequebecoise.com
www.facebook.com/labraderie
info@braderiedemodequebecoise.com

Sorry to mention this but the Christmas season has already started. The JRC toy warehouse is open to the public with deals of up to 70% off on all kinds of toys.

Name brands from Alex Toys, Barbie, Crayola, Fisher-Price, Hasbro, Hot Wheels, Leap Frog, Lego, Little Tikes, Mattel, Mega Bloks, Melissa & Doug, Playskool, Spinmaster, Step 2, The Orb Factory and VTech.

Books are only $1 & up.

Corporations, day cares or anyone holding big events can buy in bulk and have them wrapped; They help you choose age and sex appropriate toys and if you spend over $1000, there’s delivery too. So this place is the real deal.

They accept debit, Visa Mastercard, but no cheques. There will be no exchanges or refunds, as all sales are final.

Location: 5589 Royalmount
corner: Chemin Devonshire
Metro: Station de la Savanne
Google Map: http://bit.ly/1RUJlsh
Tel: 514-342-6979
Dates: Oct 5 – Dec 24
Times: Sat -Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-8
www.jrctoys.com
email: info@jrctoys.com

Just in time to start the new season, with a new purse, Christopher Kon and co-lab are  having a sample sale for handbags, wallets & small items. Cash only is accepted here.

Location: 400 Stinson, Ville St-Laurent, QC H4N 2E9
corner: Hodge
Dates: Sept 28- Oct 2
Times: Wed-Fri 9-6, Sat & Sun 9-4
Tel: 514-738-8330 or 514-342-8025
www.christopherkon.com
www.co-lab.ca

Great timing for those of you who are thinking of buying a sofa this season. Cameo the go-to spot for sofas, sofa beds and chairs is having a tent sale for the next 9 days. You can expect 20%-80% off of the sale models.

They are always coming up with innovative and comfortable solutions. Your guests (or yourself) always get a good night sleep on their well structured mattresses. Take a look at their new double decker bunk bed sofa:  cameo-sofa.com/bunk-bed

You choose your own fabric to match your decor and budget, and they will turn it into a well-made piece of furniture as well as a comfortable bed with an extra firm inner spring or a memory foam mattress (an upgrade). The mattresses can even be pulled up into a TV headrest.

You can also order made-to-measure couches, sectionals, chairs and upholstered beds. Beds can be made to fit in any doorway, since they can come apart if needed. It only takes 4-6 weeks from the time you order it to the time you can enjoy sitting on it at home.

Their quality includes: complete hardwood frame, birch or maple, assembled without staples, collapse resistant, quality foam cushioning and padding, a tight heavy 8-gauge spring support system, 277 coils, zippered cushions, well stuffed backs, fitted arm caps and custom tailoring.

They also offer financing. It’s feels so good to be able to buy something made right here in Montreal and owned by a local family. A super place!

Location: 7955 Transcanada Hwy, Ville St Laurent H4S 1L3
corner: rue Pomba
Tel: 514-337-2933
Dates: Sept 23 – Oct 2
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5, Sun Closed
http://www.cameo-sofa.com/

Denim Kings is a retail store which specializes in the hottest men and women’s premium denims and designer clothing, always discounted. Right now you can buy back-to-school cool jeans for the low prices of $29, $49 & $99. New Fall tops are already 25%-50% off.

While you are there, have all look at their large collection of such brand names as Vitaly, Levi’s, G-Star Raw, Sixth June, UCXX Luxury Co., Pajar, one teaspoon, Kuwallatee, Palladium, EPTM. 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. Whether you’re looking for something trendy or classic, they are well stocked to suit your fashionable needs.

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, Montreal H2P 2M9 / Click for map 
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Dates: Sept 22-Oct 2
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.denimkings.com

One of Montreal’s longest lasting, well-known and beautifully-made men’s suit manufacturer, Samuelsohn,  is opening their doors to the public for 4 days.  Expect to find well-made suits and tuxedos starting at $150, sports coats starting at $75, jackets and trousers starting at $35.  Prices will be up to 90% off; This does not happen very often so grab them while you can.

Location: 6926 Ave. du Parc
corner: Beaumont
Dates:  Sept 21-24
Times: Wed-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4