8 Local Montreal Companies To Discover Before You Order From Amazon

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Being in such a creative and passionate city, we've got some incredible companies in Montreal from a variety of categories to check out and you're bound to find your new favourite brand.

Even if you have Amazon Prime, it's always a prime time to support local and check out some local Montreal businesses.

You'll have some of the coolest and more unique items, plus you'll wear your pride on your sleeve knowing your reppin' your city.

So instead of putting money in Jeff Bezos' pocket (I think he'll be just fine without it...), why not check out some local companies from right here in Montreal?

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Nishi Pearls

What's Sold: Jewelry

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: This fourth-generation, family-run business is all about ethical jewelry that's fairly priced and always gorgeous.

Judy Design

What's Sold: Clothes, accessories and jewelry

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: For some stunningly feminine and totally unique Montreal-based designs made for everyone.

Main & Local

What's Sold: Souvenirs

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: For souvenirs that don't suck... So much so that you'll buy even get yourself a Montreal souvenir.

Thea Roses Care

What's Sold: Makeup 

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: This isn't just a makeup brand, but a brand that strives for inclusion, representation and making everyone feel powerful.

BAIN

What's Sold: Bags and face masks

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: We all need bags and masks, so may as well make sure you get the best ones in town.

Líf

What's Sold: Bags

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: Because nothing completes an outfit quite like a bag that makes a statement.

IsaKapsaskis

What's Sold: Jewelry

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: Anything made by hand is definitely made with love... and IsaKaspsaskis is no exception.

Evry Jewels

What's Sold: Accessories, sunglasses, phone cases, and clothing

Why You Need To Check This Company Out: To discover all the unique items this local spot sells!

  • 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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