10ExcellentGiftCardIdeastoMaketheMostofOldMontreal

Restaurant Gift Cards: Share the deliciousness

Gibbys

This Old Montreal steakhouse staple nestled in a century-old building is an absolute sure bet. Surf & turf menu, food and wine pairings… One thing is for certain: giving a Gibbys gift card is a delicious move indeed. 

Barroco

For those aficionados of French and Spanish cuisine on your list, do not hesitate to opt for Barroco. The market-inspired cuisine here, ranging from fresh oysters to outstanding paella, is a guaranteed delight in every bite. And on the practical side of things, their gift cards are available for purchase online. Olé!

Spa Gift Certificates: A touch of well-being for Christmas

Spa William Gray

Inside the William Gray Hotel is a sumptuous spa that bears the same name. Their signature thermal circuit, a hot quartz massage bed and halotherapy are just a few of the features available in this haven of well-being. Offer your loved ones a gift card for a massage, another one of the spa’s special treatments, and/or a visit to their heavenly baths.

Bota Bota

The Old Port’s iconic spa on the water offers up an altogether dreamlike setting, inviting you to immediately, completely, and smilingly unwind. Put another way: Bota Bota is an experience in itself! Choose between a gift certificate for the spa alone (baths & treatments) or one that includes some culinary bliss at La Traversée, Bota Bota’s onboard restaurant.

Home Decor Gift Cards: Giving the gift of style & elegance

Le Magasin Général du Vieux-Montréal

At this beloved neighbourhood “general store”, you’ll find a whole host of original objects and accessories, from beautiful tableware and hand-crafted candles to lovely cushions and pots for your plants. All you need to do is stop by the shop, get yourself a gift card, and let the spirit of the season do the rest.

Avant-Scène

Eye-catching table accessories, lighting fixtures and wall mosaics make up just a part of the vast catalogue at Avant-Scène, Old Montreal experts in contemporary furniture. Take a stroll through the store for some wonderful finds and then pick up a gift card for that lucky someone.  

Yoga Gift Cards: Getting back in shape after the holidays

Luna Yoga

With its soothing and enveloping atmosphere, Luna Yoga studio is sure to please any enthusiast of this most beneficial and ancient of practices. A wide selection of schedules and teachers to choose from, inspiring workshops… Offering someone a Luna Yoga gift card is offering them the gift of well-being.

Vsquare

Vsquare is indeed a yoga studio… and so much more! It’s also an awesome fitness and training space designed for both individuals and groups. The offer here is very comprehensive: 8 different yoga classes and 8 types of training are available to any and all looking to get back into post-holiday-festivity shape. Perfect for a gift card that says “Be healthy!” 

Artistic Gift Cards: Bringing joy through beauty

Carré d’Artistes

If you’d like to give the gift of art this Christmas, think Carré d’Artistes. This network of over 40 galleries offers up a huge selection of original paintings and sculptures for art lovers of every stripe. Drop by the Old Montreal gallery or buy a gift certificate online – did we mention you can even have it personalized?

L’Affichiste

Another great option when it comes to art as a gift, L’Affichiste specializes in works by celebrated poster artists as well as those lesser known. Italian engravings, art-deco, contemporary posters… Several eras of the craft are represented here, much to the delight of poster art fans. Fun fact: their virtual gift card can be used both online and in store. 

A Little Bonus: Simply lovely greeting cards!

Wondering what’s the best way to present your gift cards this Christmas? 

Just slip them into a beautiful greeting card (including your Christmas and/or New Year’s wishes of course), put in a stocking or under the tree, then get ready for a whole lot of holiday cheer!

And if you’d like to know where to get said cards, here’s a list of Old Montreal shops that carry all the selection you need:

• Librairie Bertrand
• Boutique Bonjour Montréal
• Mtl Flower Co.
• Mon Shack au Québec
• Marché Saint Laurent
• Le Saint Sulpice Hotel
• Le Petit Dep
• L’Empreinte

Photos: Gibbys - Geneviève Giguère - Carré d’Artistes - Bota Bota - L’Affichiste - William Gray