Dress well for the back-to-school season in Montreal

You’ve thought of the books, pencils, rulers, erasers, backpacks and lunch boxes that will be used during the year, but have you thought about clothes? The back-to-school season provides the perfect opportunity for refreshing your child's wardrobe. Here are a few Montreal boutiques that will help you ace this assignment.

Comme Des Enfants Inc

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901 Rue Marie-Anne E, Montréal, QC H2J 2B2

Jackets, T-shirts with short or long sleeves, sweatshirts with a leopard style print – there are many beautiful things in Marie-France’s shop, which is full of treasures. But beware: the shop located on Bernard West is closed on Tuesdays.

Carter's - OshKosh B'gosh

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999 Rue De Marche Central, Suite C6, Montréal, QC H4N 1J8

The Carter's OshKosh Marché Central store (there's another in Smart Centres Décarie) dresses children from ages zero to 12. There are clothes for everyday activities and a selection of clearance items - perfect for the parent on a budget.

INDUSTRIES GOODWILL RENAISSANCE MONTREAL

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2030 Boul Pie-Ix, Montréal, QC H1V 2C8

Why not visit a thrift store to find back-to-school clothes that are high quality and affordable? Boutiques Renaissance carries children’s clothing that has been gently used and with options for children of all ages. Many parents visit Renaissance Shops (Boutiques) to drop off clothes that their children have grown out of so that other parents can benefit from them. These shops are found everywhere in the city.

Clément

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9193 boul de L'Acadie, Montréal, QC H4N 3K1

Located in Rockland Centre in Montreal since May 2015, the Clément boutique is the perfect place to dress your kids for both summer and winter. The clothing selection will enhance your children’s wardrobe with a very delightful selection of styles.

Brat Pack

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1283 Av Van Horne, Montréal, QC H2V 1K5

Located at the corner of Van Horne and Outremont, the Brat Pack shop has everything for the zero to 16-year-old age group. Clothes are often on sale (at the end of the season, for example) while supplies last. These are just some of the brands you can find here: Deux Par Deux, Jean Bourget, Mexx, Point Zero and TrimFit.

La Culotte à l'envers

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3162, rue Masson, Montréal, QC H1Y 1Y1

La Culotte à l'Envers is a quaint neighbourhood boutique located in the heart of Rosemont in Montreal, featuring Quebecois and European clothing for children up to 10 years of age. Come by and enjoy a coffee in the boutique’s café while your child plays or participates in one of the many available activities and workshops. In addition to being a clothing store, La Culotte is on a social mission to contribute to the community any way it can by helping young families.

Souris Mini

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150 rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H5B 1E9

Souris Mini boutiques are found throughout Quebec, and four of these businesses have set up shop - or rather, shopping centres - in Montreal. Dress your children from ages zero to 10 in collections whose names are sure to make you smile: Secret Agent on a Mission, Charming Monster, Cooler than Cool, Urban Traveler, Free as a Bird, and more.

The croissant: adored by all, straight from the Magdalen Islands to Montreal! For the sixth year running, we're celebrating this popular pastry with the 2017 Montreal Croissant Festival. To mark the occasion, 96 artisanal pastry chefs will be joining forces on May 6, 2017 to offer you a croissant for just $1. You'd be crazy to miss it! Here are some of the places in Montreal where you can enjoy a taste: [image credit iStock]
From 21 to 29 January 2017, la Tablée des chefs – an organisation whose mission is to provide food to people in need and educate young people in the culinary arts – and Valrhona are teaming up to bring you the Grande tournée du chocolat chaud. Try delectable hot chocolates for $4 each, with 50 cents from each purchase being donated to la Tablée. Here are a few of the Montreal establishments taking part! [Photo: Donat Boivin]
The croissant is a staple in kitchens all across Quebec, from Montreal to Îles-de-la-Madeleine. So it's only fitting that this perfect pastry would get its very own festival. On April 30, 2016, 75 artisanal pastry chefs are joining forces for the fifth annual Croissant Festival, where croissants of all kinds will be on offer for only $1. Here's where to go to get your fill of flaky, buttery goodness.
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