We invited Angie from iheartnorwegianwood to curate this Shop Local guide and take us on a jaunt through Quebec in honor of St. Jean Baptiste Day. Meet some artists below and match them to their items at the bottom.
Although my Etsy shop, iheartnorwegianwood, takes up a large chunk of my time, my fiance Tyson, a.k.a. tysonbodnarchuk, and I also run a brick and mortar shop here in Montreal called Headquarters Galerie + Boutique, which sells independently made goods from all over the world. We just celebrated our three year anniversary, and Etsy has been a large part of our business from the beginning. The Shop Local feature has been a great way for us to find amazing hidden local talent of which we may never have otherwise heard!
As a Montrealer, one of our biggest summer celebrations is St. Jean Baptiste Day. The whole city takes a break and enjoys the parks, terraces, bars, music and restaurants. For Tyson and me, it means we get to have a day off from the store, take our two dogs for a long walk, then meet up with friends for some barbecue fun. In the photo above, we are just outside the gates of the St. Eustache Marche Aux Puces (Flea Market). Hunting for treasures is one of our favorite things to do in the summer, you never know what you’re going to find! To me, Montreal is always an exciting city, but during St. Jean Baptiste weekend, it’s practically vibrating with energy! Bonne St. Jean!
yeye: “Here I am at Le Château Dufresne, my favorite landmark in Montreal: an old mansion built during La Belle Époque. I love Quebec because of its rich history. It fascinates me.“
coucousalut: “I cross these train tracks when I’m headed to my studio in Park Extension. I love how they feel like they don’t belong in Montreal, but in a small town — and a different era. Montreal is full of great time travel moments like that.“
vanessamoore: ”Taken in the park beside my apartment on Amherst Street in the Gay Village. I’m completely in love with Montreal, it inspires me, challenges me and comforts me. It’s my home, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it!”
laraffinerie: ”I love Montreal for its public markets, European charm and joie de vivre!”
orno: “Being an architect, Place Ville Marie is one of my favorite spots, an architectural gem from the sixties.”
blackmarketbaby: “Me in my ‘backyard’ in my hometown of Acton Vale, in rural Quebec.”
blackeyedsuzie: “Standing in front of Paul Patates Diner, in the traditionally working-class, Irish neighbourhood of Point St. Charles, Montreal. While not a famous landmark, Paul Patates makes yummy poutine (a Quebecois classic) and serves 24 flavours of soft ice cream, which is symbolic of the warm and vibrant diversity of this beautiful, bilingual city; there is no city in North America in which I’d rather live. Joyeux Saint Jean-Baptiste!”
brazendesign: “Montreal is a food-lovers’ oasis and one of my favourite indulgences is a languid brunch with friends at L’Express, a classic Parisian bistro that exemplifies Quebec’s European charm and demand for quality artisanal creations made with love. Life moves slower and tastes sweeter here. Vive le Quebec!”
thisilk: “Besides the fact that my favorite piece of architecture in the world, the Habitat ’67, is in my backyard, I love Montreal for its cultural diversity, the open-mindedness of the people and numerous amazing festivals!”
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104 comments
Sign in to add your owntldgrainwear says:
Hi! Great post! I've always wanted to go to Quebec to be in touch with it's amazing culture. Thanks!
2 years ago
neawear says:
Bonne St-Jean tout le monde!!! :)
2 years ago
tangente says:
Bonne St-Jean a tous les Quebecois :)
2 years ago
enhabiten says:
oh, i think it's time for me to take a trip up north to montreal and quebec!!
2 years ago
rafya says:
Great artists !!! looks like a great place ...
2 years ago
Morado says:
LOVE....such a pretty place
2 years ago
saralagace says:
Nice!!
2 years ago
VintageEye says:
i was in montreal and quebec for a few days in the 1970s. i loved it and it remains on of my favorite travel memories! thank you for bringing me back there.
2 years ago
yaelfran says:
I want to live there!!!!! Wonderful artists...
2 years ago
jenniferladd says:
I love these features! Seeing new places, meeting new artists, discovering new fabulous Etsy finds! Wonderful! (And I so want to visit Quebec. I'm a French teacher, yet I've never been there. Terrible!)
2 years ago
MyJunkyTrunk says:
No chance of getting bored there! Looks fun!
2 years ago
bananastrudel says:
There's fantastic cycling in Quebec. Thousands of kilometres of bike paths, incredible scenery, and poutine and smoked meat at the end of every long ride. What's not to love?
2 years ago
ptitebaloue says:
Montréal Montréal Montréal... next year can I write about Quebec city? ;) I've seen stuff about Montréal several times in the Storque (and Etsy even visited it on their trip to Canada) but nothing about my beautiful city...
2 years ago
missmoustache says:
Bonne St-Jean à tous! I miss Montreal on this day the most!
2 years ago
FrucciDesign says:
I just got back from Toronto and next Canada trip will be Montreal...Montreal is my to do list for this year!!
2 years ago
worksofwhimsy says:
It's been on my list of places I want to visit for quite a while. Thanks for giving me this peek into a beautiful place.
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Nice article, nice pictures!
2 years ago
evihan says:
Beautiful collection:-)
2 years ago
dogties says:
Looks like fun... Thanks for sharing. Great items too!
2 years ago
stitchface says:
I really loved this article- it's got me itching for a Quebec roadtrip!!
2 years ago
MouseTrapVintage says:
Great article! I want to visit sooo bad! :)
2 years ago
vanessamoore says:
Montreal ROCK'S!!! :-)
2 years ago
uncharted says:
I definitely want to visit!
2 years ago
GillianGiggs says:
Yay Angie! Wicked article! I was so pumped to see you here! I'll definitely be seeing you at folk fest this year! :)
2 years ago
carboniferous says:
fantastique! c'est vraiment bon, mais je preferai s'il y aura des etsyians d'autres villes au quebec...nice spotlight ;)
2 years ago
MelroseFields says:
Great article and items!
2 years ago
TrackandFieldDesigns says:
Oh my god I've got to go. NOW!
2 years ago
melaniefavreau says:
Nice! Bonne St-Jean tout le monde! :D
2 years ago
JRoseAtelier says:
I love Quebec- especially Old Montreal & Quebec City! So many fabulous artisans in the province. Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day!
2 years ago
daniellexo says:
I love love love love Montreal, it's my very favorite city. Charming people, good food and it's so easy to get around. Fun, fun, fun. Hope to come visit again this summer!
2 years ago
LaRaffinerie says:
Very nice ! Thanks
2 years ago
MademoiselleG says:
No wayyy!! That's so funny! I hung out there so often when I was younger! Ah...miss home a bit!
2 years ago
MademoiselleG says:
Et bonne St-Jean à tous les québécois :-)
2 years ago
emmarts says:
Wonderful, thank you!
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
Excellent artists!
2 years ago
PAINTINGSBYSAM says:
Great Article. Thank you for sharing!
2 years ago
thebeautifulproject says:
I'm going to Montreal this summer and I love it there! What a fun post!
2 years ago
studioflowerpower says:
thanks for including me; i am proud to be part of this!! p.s. i'm a displaced ontarian (been in montreal for 25 years)...Montreal rocks!!
2 years ago
karley says:
Awesome!! I've been in Montreal for 3 years now & love living in the city.
2 years ago
tortillagirl says:
One of the coolest shop locals EVER. What talent here. Thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
easelarts says:
It's been way too long since I was in Quebec and it isn't far. Great travel brochure because now I'm thinking of a nice weekend away in Montreal or Quebec City...
2 years ago
thestapeliacompany says:
I love Montreal! There's a great gallery of modern art and illustration up there that I make sure I see when I'm in the area. Love it!
2 years ago
iheartnorwegianwood says:
ptitebaloue - I actually did a search for "Quebec" not Montreal, and asked some non-montrealers to submit pics too, these are just the pics Etsy chose based on the photos submitted :) I like non-Montrealers too! Gill - See you soon sweetie!
2 years ago
SewnNatural says:
Wow, this makes me miss Montreal so much - grew up there and hope to move back someday. Thanks for such a great article! Bonne St-Jean a tout le monde
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Makes me want to travel soon!!
2 years ago
BelleMereBelleFille says:
Nice maximum fringe necklace Iheartnorwegianwood! Nice post!
2 years ago
Haiikudesign says:
Bonne St-Jean from the west coast! & Great Post Angie!
2 years ago
TipsyTimeMachine says:
Some of my best travel memories are from my trips to Montreal in the 90's. Sweet picks.
2 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Thanks for the article, enjoyed the pictures and putting faces to names. Great finds as well. Montreal is a lovely city was there for a baseball game.
2 years ago
blackeyedsuzie says:
Thanks so much for putting this together, Angie! Bonne St-Jean everyone!
2 years ago
edor says:
I definitely want to visit Quebec/Montreal some day...
2 years ago
EJPcreations says:
What great pictures!!! And great items! How fun!
2 years ago
BayMoonDesign says:
Thanks for sharing Montreal/Quebec. I have always wanted to visit the area. Now, I want to go even more.
2 years ago
wutangwow says:
i will be waiting for you all with tea and cupcakes ^^ valentsine.blogspot.com
2 years ago
bayousalvage says:
it looks like a chilly new orleans- great artists- good food and groovy architecture for days. since its 100 degrees here today we might have to plan a vist. SOON!
2 years ago
OliveSomeday says:
siiiiiiigh that field photograph is just like home to me
2 years ago
Radness says:
Great to see such wonderful designers from parts I've never visited. That's what etsy is all about
2 years ago
OliveSomeday says:
siiiiiiigh that field photograph is just like home to me
2 years ago
SundraSandrusi says:
Great artists !!!
2 years ago
rikrak says:
oh this is great! wonderful stories and what rockin' photos of beautiful quebec! great work iheart & friends! yay montreal! (from your neighbours in ottawa!)
2 years ago
matersum says:
Bonne St-Jean! And a great selection of artists!
2 years ago
avantanthologue says:
montreal is one of my favorite cities. 24/7 fantasticness! hearts to you!
2 years ago
weirdwolf says:
Fantastic photos. I'm heading to Montreal this August and I can't wait! See you then Black-eyed Suzie!
2 years ago
topsyturvydesign says:
What a wonderful tribute to a gorgeous city. I look forward to visting in the Winter!
2 years ago
noemiah says:
Thanks again for featuring my little shop!! Great pics everyone!
2 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Gorgeous! Now I must visit!
2 years ago
Mimiandlola says:
Quebec is absolutely beautiful! When I visit I truly feel like I'm in Europe! Bonne St-Jean a tous les Quebecois!
2 years ago
odiliafu says:
Beautiful photos!! Wonderful artists! I need to visit Quebec one day.
2 years ago
coucousalut says:
Yay Quebec! I'm so happy to be a part of this and so impressed with all of the amazing local talent!!
2 years ago
pattihaskins says:
I love Montreal. I fell in love with the city when as a kid my family went to Expo 67. I've been back only once since and everyday I wished I lived there. Specially on 100 degree Dallas days like today. My husband reps Godin guitars, their home office is in Montreal and I beg him to please get a job in the home office so we can move there. Eh, he's a Texan. We ain't moving.
2 years ago
LilithEvy says:
Bonne St-Jean !!!
2 years ago
shoshanna2003 says:
Bonne St-Jean de Terrebonne sur la rive-nord
2 years ago
rntn says:
very beautiful
2 years ago
FluteTeacher says:
Loved reading this and looking at the great photos!
2 years ago
haramakilove says:
yeah Brazen! great post.
2 years ago
zeropumpkin says:
cool the custom bust looks awesome :)
2 years ago
HibouCards says:
Plein de talents! Bravo et bonne St Jean!
2 years ago
LushPunk says:
now I totally want to go to Montreal!
2 years ago
junedesigns says:
Ouiiiii bonne St-Jean!
2 years ago
bomobob says:
Vive le Quebec creatif! :)
2 years ago
ClaudiaLord says:
I went to college about 2 hours from Montreal and used to go there alot, although haven't been there for years. I love Montreal - its a wonderful city!
2 years ago
xeptional says:
Montreal is a great city with amazing talent!
2 years ago
gretchenmist says:
very impressive :) ~ i keep seeing beautiful work and pictures by artists in Canada and it's making me think i have to make it there one day soon!
2 years ago
capitalcitycrafts says:
looks like a wonderful trip! can't wait to go!!!
2 years ago
linesbydavis says:
great article, great seeing you at Ladyfest in Ottawa. Will see you again!
2 years ago
VintageZen says:
Great article. Sounds like a wonderful place!
2 years ago
SepiaLepus says:
I sooooo want to live in Montreal and this just makes it worse! Someday...
2 years ago
TreeHuggerStudio says:
Lovely!!
2 years ago
galstudio says:
Reading this entry has made me realise how much I miss living in Montreal. ...
2 years ago
Rose442 says:
Life is good in Montreal! Great article!
2 years ago
Mizdragonfly says:
A Montreal, l'ambiance est magique! ;) Next visit: August 2, for 'le Festival de musique et arts' Osheaga! http://www.osheaga.com/ As for the St-Eustache Marché aux puces, you make it look so good Angie, I'm sure a trip there would also tickle my fancy! A suivre...
2 years ago
AkumuInk says:
Hope you all had a great St-Jean. Shop local ;)
2 years ago
Madamedgar says:
Ouais Québec-Montréal c'est tout bon ça!
2 years ago
minouette says:
Ça me fait envie de retourner à Montréal. :)
2 years ago
SassysWackdOutGifts says:
I love these pictures and my sister-in-law is canadian and visit family regular plus cousin husband is british brother-in-law is polish daughters best friend is russian I could keep going but I'm pretty much covered. have you seen How the russians sew?It very beautiful.
2 years ago
julieblanchette says:
Ah les beaux souvenirs... Merci et c'est au Québec que cela se passe!!! Le Québec, la province des Artisans!!! Bonne St-Jean à toi, à moi, à tous les Québecois aux quatre coins du monde! Gros bisous!!! Julie à Sydney en Australie... XOX
2 years ago
JulieWebb says:
Nice article Angie! Montreal is such a wonderful place to live and these photos really capture the diversity and vibrancy of this fine city. :)
2 years ago
Scallyrags says:
yeah for french Canadians!
2 years ago
tidalliving says:
Okay, I'm inspired now... Next vacation va a Montréal. Seems like such a cool place. I really enjoyed some of your shots too! (^_^)
2 years ago
elysiumdesign says:
I am so happy to be moving to Montreal soon! yahh!
2 years ago