The best places to buy sunglasses downtown

If there’s one must-have accessory for spring, it’s a pair of sunglasses. Since the sun has finally come out of hibernation, the days are getting longer and any excuse is good enough to have more than one pair, here’s a list of downtown eyewear stores that can add a little flair to your spring or summer outfits.

Albert Hazan Opticien

With over 30 years of experience, this eyewear store offers one of the finest selections of sunglasses in Montreal. What sets it apart is that it offers a wide range of services, in addition to selling all the major brands: Cartier, Dita, Chanel, and Tom Ford, to name a few. If you’re in the mood to buy a pair of high-quality sunglasses, Albert Hazan Optician is the place to do it.

1120 Boulevard De Maisonneuve

Bon Look

Recently, this eyewear company has collaborated with a few Quebec artists to promote its products. Regardless of your face shape or frame preference, Bon Look proudly celebrates diversity in all its forms. For prices ranging from $90 to $150, you are sure to find the right pair of sunglasses for you, no matter your look or lifestyle.

1500 Avenue McGill College, Local B0338A

Georges Laoun

Since 1983, this optician has been strongly encouraging customers to buy top-quality sunglasses and offers original and eccentric frames. It’s a great way to show off your personality! Whether for sport or work, the professionals at Georges Laoun will guide you to the best alternative, with or without a prescription.

1386 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest 

Leone Lunetterie

Leone is a Canadian eyewear brand that always offers high-quality frames at an affordable price. They sell for around $90 to $140 a pair. If you’re on a tight budget, this is probably one of the first opticians to visit downtown.

977 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest

Lunetterie Générale

This design studio specializes in creating handmade eyewear in Japan but is also busy bringing retro eyewear up to date. Designed to last a lifetime, Lunetterie Générale’s top-of-the-line sunglasses are a great addition to any look and will become a wardrobe essential.

2175 Rue de la Montagne

Roland Laoun

This optician has been established for over 45 years at the corner of Sherbrooke and Metcalfe. This multi-generational family institution continues to offer consistently customized service. If you’re not sure about the type of sunglasses you want, the staff at Roland Laoun will give you expert advice so that you make the best possible choice.

1002 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, local R23

Tris Coffin

Tris Coffin’s father founded the first prescription optician’s practice in 1936. In 2009, Mr. Coffin’s daughter joined the company’s operations team. As you can see, the passion for optometry can be passed on from one generation to the next. In addition, this respected optician offers a wide selection of prestigious brands of sunglasses, from Gucci to Cartier to Tom Ford.

1 Place Monseigneur Charbonneau, Local 11001

Zyeu Optométristes

If you’re looking for an eyewear store with a vast collection, Zyeu Optometrists is certainly one of the first stores to visit downtown. This well-respected team of optometrists and opticians carries the biggest brands: Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani, Dior, Nike, and Puma, to name a few. You’ll even get a 15% discount if you buy a pair of sunglasses in-store.

705 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, (Centre Eaton de Montréal, Local 2510)

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