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The region is home to many talented artisans who never cease to amaze us with their creations, and innovative businesses that improve the way we consume. From clothing and items for the home to body care products and original artworks, visit these Outaouais boutiques for some great finds!
Shop responsibly and selectively at Habitude Design! Treat yourself (and your loved ones) to high-quality products from a wide selection of home items, kitchen essentials, clothing and more. Bonus: everything in the store is 100% Canadian. At Habitude, responsible shopping is a lifestyle that’s easy to adopt!
As soon as you step into Khewa gallery and boutique in Wakefield, you’ll experience a sense of well-being. Dream catchers, jewellery, clothing, artwork and more—First Nations values and traditions are everywhere. And no wonder: everything at Khewa is made by Indigenous, Métis and Inuit artists. This is your opportunity to contribute to the First Nations economy and purchase some beautiful creations.
Can’t get enough of the scent of candles and the atmosphere they create in your home? We have the perfect shop for you: Doozy Candle! Browse an array of hand-crafted candles made with high-quality wax, and choose from a variety of bright colours and appealing fragrances. Doozy Candle candles burn for hours and hours, so you know they’ll last a long time.
When visiting Chelsea, a stop at La Petite Grocerie is a must. This showcase for Quebec artisans is a real treasure trove! It carries local products and unique gifts, as well as local food products, organic wines and microbrewery beers. It’s impossible to leave empty-handed!
If these boutiques weren’t already on your list of key shopping destinations, they soon will be! + For more places to shop, visit our shopping section.
In my book, travel is synonymous with unsuspected encounters, authentic experiences and stories that will forever remain etched in my memory. The most beautiful in all of this? No need to fly 10 hours by plane to get a taste of it! Getting out of my comfort zone and discovering my Outaouais sounds good to me.