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Complexe Desjardins

Location: 4 Complexe Desjardins, Montreal.

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Complexe Desjardins

Location: 4 Complexe Desjardins, Montreal.

Telephone: (514) 845-4636 Timings: Mondays to Wednesdays 930am to 6pm, Thursdays and Fridays 930am to 9pm, Saturdays 930 to 5pm, Sundays 12noon to 5pm. Website: www.complexedesjardins.com

Said to be one of the most frequented shopping complexes in Montreal. Set right amidst the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art and the Place des Arts, and hence attracts a large number of random sightseers as well. The complex contains 36 boutiques, four complete restaurants/cafes for that much needed energy shot, in addition to a thousand-seat food court with 16 mini-restaurants, and a fitness center. The Hotel Wyndham Montreal is also located within the complex, so if you choose to check in, you get a shopping plaza right at your doorstep! The Complexe Desjardins also regularly hosts many of Montreal's public events at its Place de la Galerie Marchande, all free to attend, and is also the stage for internationally acclaimed festivals such as the World Film Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Some stores worth a visit:

Boutique Claudia: Location: Level 2, Room 225. Telephone: 514 282-0476 Women's store. Clothing, sportswear, coats, handbags, jewellery, and scarves.

Souris Mini: Location: Level 3, Room 329. Telephone: 514 842-3814 Website: www.sourismini.com Children's fashion and summer/winter wear.

Vidéotron: Location: Level 3, Room 318. Telephone: 514 509-3275 Internet, telephony, wireless, and miscellaneous electronic products.

Ardène: Location: Level 2, Room 202. Telephone: 514 982-9356 Website: www.ardene.com Fashion items and jewellery. Ear and nose piercing available. Original perfumes and cosmetics.

Fido: Location: Level 2, Room 236. Telephone: 514 844-9668 Website: www.fido.ca Cell phones and calling cards. Regular great deals on some handsets.

Carrefour France Beaudry: Location: Level 1, Room 104. Telephone: 514 288-3776 Skincare products and services. Waxing, hair removal, hairstyling, pedicures, body piercing, make-up and perfumes.

Hallmark: Location: Level 2, Room 239. Telephone: 514 849-4625 Website: www.hallmark.com Books, stationery, souvenirs, gift items, and toys.

La Source par Circuit City Location: Level 2, Room 230 Telephone: 514 288-4325 Website: www.thesourcecc.com Audio/video equipment, household and daily use electronic items.

Delilah: Location: Level 3, Room 302. Telephone: 514 288-3323 Jewellery and fashion accessories. Sunglasses, hats, scarves, gloves, bracelets, necklaces, belts.

Dollarama: Location: Level 2, Room 215. Telephone: 514 289-8593 Website:www.dollarama.com The ideal ‘home’ store, with supplies for the garden, schoolgoing children, pets, picnics, and decor.

Bovet: Location: Level 3, Room 316. Telephone: 514 281-1611 Complete menswear store. Shirts, trousers, t-shirts, ties, shoes and sandals, hats and sunglasses, cufflinks, coats, sweaters, and socks and underwear.

Le Château Location: Level 3, Room 339. Telephone: 514 845-4054 Website: www.lechateau.ca Fashionwear for men and women. Hats, ties, shoes, and other accessories.

Aldo: Location: Level 3, Room 304. Telephone: 514 288-0966 Website: www.aldoshoes.com Shoes, wallets, handbags, leather coats, and other leather goods. Fine quality, great deals.

Marco Ricci: Location: Level 2, Room 240. Telephone: 514 285-5550 Men's fashion, expensive and trendy.

Géo Mercier Location: Level 2, Room 206. Telephone: 514 849-5454 Great outlet for all kinds of leather products. Shoes, a variety of trendy wallets, suitcases and travel bags, portfolios, sports bags, and sunglasses.

Les Arts de la Chine: Location: Level 2, Room 234. Telephone: 514 281-6666 Chinese goods. Beautifully crafted handmade items for home decor, gifts, and pieces of art.

Marie Claire Location: Level 3, Room 308. Telephone: 514 844-4000 Complete women's store. Trendy outfits, sweaters, jackets, and coats, as well as skirts, dresses, and scarves.

Énergie Cardio Sélect: Location: Level 2, Room 232. Telephone: 514 843-0010 Website: www.energiecardio.com Gym and fitness center, with personal trainers. Also offers aerobics classes.

Tabatière Cabry: Location: Level 2, Room 264, and Level 1, Room 102. Telephone: 514 844-7004 and  514 286-7545 respectively. Magazines, books, and newspapers. Confectionery and juices. Cigarettes, cigarette lighters, and cigars.

Smart Set: Location: Level 3, Room 307. Telephone: 514 848-9955 Website: www.smartset.ca Another store for women. Dresses, winter wear, handbags, hair and skincare products.

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