4 Best Shopping in The Eastern Townships, Side Trips from Montreal

The gigantic sign on Autoroute 10 is hard to miss. Take Exit 78 to explore more than 1,000 vendors at this indoor flea market. T-shirts, household gadgets, and much, much more. Weekends (9–5) from April to the end of October. Shoppers come from as far away as Vermont.

Cameron and Helen Brown (get it? Cam + len) import gorgeous antiques from China and eastern Europe, create reproductions using old wood, and sell antique Canadian pieces. Their passion for, and dedication to, the art of furniture making is reflected in the high standard of their merchandise.

Stop into this charming little shop filled with crafts, jewelry, kitchenware, and clothing made by artists from the Eastern Townships.

Owners Carla Hadlock and Anita Laurent—the latter a former model—know fashion and style, and have many contacts in the business, so their collection of clothing and accessories includes many items obtained straight from manufacturers. You'll love the prices, too, which are a fraction of what you'd pay in a large retail store.