What to do and see in Le Sud-Ouest (Southwest District), Canada: The Best Shopping

If you are looking for quality pop art, vintage jazz vinyl, in addition to related pop culture items like books, CDs, posters and of course, art - come down for a visit and enjoy a latte or cappuccino while you browse our treasures. Rare CTI, Impulse, Verve, Blue Note in addition to strong selections in Blues, Rock, Soundtrack, Comedy, Country, Classical, Spoken Word, Reggae, Folk and of course, Quebec (and France). We also carry funky art cards, housewares, vintage clothing, books, CDs, DVDs and collector rock buttons. Co - owner Ralph Alfonso is a music industry and Canadian pop culture veteran whose career has spanned punk rock (manager; The Diodes), major labels (Warner, Capitol-EMI, Nettwerk, Attic), indie label (Bongo Beat Records) beatnik poetry, fanzines (RALPH), photography and all points in between (his books and CDs and photos are available here). BBAM! Gallery is located across the street from Lionel Groulx Metro. Step out the station, turn left, walk diagonally towards the white store with the BBAM! signs.

galerie antoine ertaskiran is located in an abandoned welding workshop in the up and coming neighbourhood of Griffintown in Montreal. The gallery's program focuses on emerging and established contemporary artists from Montreal, Canada and abroad.

A unique eco-friendly boutique, La Gaillarde is a fashion aficionado's dream with a selection of handpicked local eco-designer and vintage apparel for men and women, hats, purses, belts and shoes of all decades, artisan one-of-a-kind jewelry and presentation of monthly fashion events.

Workingirls: the ultimate lingerie shopping experience hidden in the heart of Montreal. In our intimate setting, lavish in the world's most renowned designers. Workingirls also offers bespoke services.

The market, along the Lachine Canal, offers cheese, local produce, baked goods and meat from different vendors. Buy food there and head to the canal for a picnic.

Located in the Griffintown district of Montreal, Arsenal is a private foundation dedicated to the support, promotion and development of contemporary art. Comprised of two joined industrial buildings, Arsenal has showcased extensive exhibitions of local and international artists such as: Anselm Kiefer, Franz West, Donald Judd, Ugo Rondinone and Jon Rafman.