Looking for Christmas gifts that say Montreal? Here are made-in-Quebec gift ideas and where to find them, from maple treats to fine crafts.
Edible gifts
- Maple products: maple syrup, maple butter, maple sugar and maple taffy are the classic Quebec gift.
- Ice cider (cidre de glace): a sweet dessert cider invented in Quebec, made from frozen apples.
- Quebec cheeses: the province makes hundreds of artisan cheeses.
- Chocolates and sweets: look for local chocolatiers and sucre à la crème.
- Montreal bagels: a dozen fresh from Mile End makes a perfect hostess gift. The Plateau and Mile End
Where: Atwater Market and Jean-Talon Market, plus the food stalls at the Christmas markets.
Fine crafts
Ceramics, jewellery, glass, woodwork, leather and textiles made by professional Quebec artisans.
Where:
- Salon des métiers d’art du Québec, December 15 to 20, 2026, at the Grand Quai in the Old Port: the province’s biggest fine crafts fair
- Great Christmas Market: around 40 artisan chalets
- Christmas Village at Atwater Market: local makers
- Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal
Winter wear
A locally made tuque, mittens or wool socks are practical gifts in a Montreal winter. Many Quebec designers sell at the Christmas markets and in shops on Mont-Royal Avenue and Saint-Denis Street.
Books, music and art
- Books by Quebec authors in French or English translation from an independent bookstore
- Albums by Quebec artists, including holiday music
- Prints and photography of Montreal from local artists at the markets
Experiences
- Tickets to The Nutcracker or a Christmas concert
- A museum membership
- A Nordic spa gift card
More shopping: holiday shopping guide · Boxing Day
