7 Montreal Businesses That Successfully Managed To Open During The Pandemic

And they're all still flourishing!
Contributing Writer

Since the start of the pandemic, many people have been wondering about local Montreal businesses and how they would survive.

And while some would say that it's crazy to start a new venture in the middle of all of this chaos, that hasn't stopped these Montreal entrepreneurs from starting new adventures.

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From services to clothing and, of course, food, these Montreal companies make us proud, pandemic or not.

So if you're looking for new businesses to give some love or are looking for some inspiration for motivation, look no further than these super impressive (and totally awesome) companies that started during the pandemic.

Pizza Toni

Address: 104, rue Saint-Viateur O., Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Check It Out: If you haven't checked out this new pizza spot on one of Montreal's tastiest streets yet, then you definitely need to.

Fleurs & Cadeaux

Address: 1002, rue Saint-Urbain, Montreal, QC

Why You Need To Check It Out: Montreal's coolest new snack-bar and cafe used to be a, you guessed it, flower and gift shop, but is now one of the most amazing spots in Chinatown. Talk about taking something old and turning it into new.

The Kicking Lotus

Address: Online

Why You Need To Check It Out: If your back is in some serious need of TLC after months of WFH, then you should totally check out this home massage therapy service that specializes in therapeutic massage.

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The Blvck Market

Address: Online 

Why You Need To Check It Out: Not only is this a new business, but it'll help you discover other Black-owned businesses and talent in the city.

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The Habit Society

Address: Online

Why You Need To Check It Out: Want to make working towards better habits one of your good habits? Then, this Montreal-based company is the one for you.

SourBeltz

Address: Online

Why You Need To Check It Out: If you're searching for really good sour candy with a really good pucker, be sure to order some of Montreal's premier sour belts.

theLABEL

Address: Online

Why You Need To Check It Out: One of the newest and most noble companies in the city, theLABEL will donate one sweater to a worthy cause for every sweater sold.

  • Gabi Sandler
  • Contributing Writer

    Gabi Sandler is a contributing writer for MTL Blog. She has a medial degree in Drama and Psychology from Queen's University and a certificate in Public Relations from Ryerson University. With a definite case of the travel bug mixed with the pride and comfort she feels when she's home in Canada, Gabi wants to share her passion for the world with... the world!

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