Oct 12 — 15

Close-up of a crowded rail of vintage clothes on black hangers, with a red and gold varsity-style knit, leopard print and a patterned fabric in warm, soft focus

Thrift / Plateau / Lower Main

Eva B

DIG UNTIL YOUR ARMS ACHE

A 1987 Lower Main frip landmark: two floors of vintage, costumes and curiosities, with a cheaper upstairs and a backyard terrasse.

From home: 38 min walk; 2.78 km, or 7 min by car
Spend: $$$$; Free to browse; upstairs pieces often a few dollars per The Main
Our dates: Open Tue-Thu. Mon holiday hours unconfirmed; Give it 60-90 min

Mood photo, not this exact place.Photo: Haberdoedas, Unsplash License

The verdict

Go if you like the hunt more than the edit. It is messy by design, so give it an hour, start on the cheaper upstairs, and keep the main floor for the odd, theatrical finds. If you want a tighter, more curated rack, walk up to sister shop Eva D instead.

Montréal frip landmark since 1987 (mtl.org)
Cheap upstairs floor (The Main)
Costumes and curiosities you will not find at a curated vintage shop

Why maybeGood, characterful stop, but Thanksgiving Monday opening is unconfirmed and regular hours are only a baseline. Fine Tue-Thu.

Vibe check

divey/old school/casual/chill

Best forbudget thrifting, costume hunting, a browse-heavy afternoon

What it costs

$$$$Free to browse; upstairs pieces often a few dollars per The Main

Official site lists no prices. The Main says upstairs items are often a few dollars and the café sells $1 espressos. Tier is an estimate for thrifting.

Our estimate from posted prices, CAD, before tax and tip. Québec purchases carry the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST, TVQ in French): 14.975% combined on taxable items. Tourisme Montréal: it is customary to tip restaurant servers, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters and doormen generally get at least $2 per bag or service; coffee and food counters often have a tip cup by the register.

On our dates

Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm

Mon 12Maybe11am to 7pmThanksgiving: holiday hours unconfirmed
Tue 13Open11am to 7pm
Wed 14Open11am to 7pm
Thu 15Open11am to 7pm

Thanksgiving MondayNo holiday notice on the official site as of Oct 8. Regular Monday hours are not evidence of Thanksgiving opening.

Full week

Mon	11am to 7pm
Tue	11am to 7pm
Wed	11am to 7pm
Thu	11am to 7pm
Fri	11am to 7pm
Sat	11am to 7pm
Sun	noon to 6pm

Official site lists these hours for Eva B and Eva D together. Regular hours only; no holiday notice.

Hours from the venue's own listing, checked Oct 8, 2026.

What it's good for

Yes for thrifters with patience; skip if you only want a polished, curated edit.

Best time: Weekday afternoon
Time needed: 60-90 min
Cost: Free to browse; upstairs pieces often a few dollars per The Main
Weather: Indoors, good in rain
This season: Backyard terrasse is likely seasonal; unconfirmed.

Good forthrift, vintage, costumes, coats for fall

Pair it with

Eva D, 1611 Saint-Laurent, the more curated sister shop a short walk down the Main (mtl.org)

Where

2015 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 2T3

38 min walk (2.78 km) / 7 min drive, no traffic / 20 min by bike

From 216 Rue Young. Routes from OpenStreetMap data; transit times are in the maps app.

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The receipt

Where every fact on this page comes from.

ResearchedResearched Oct 8, 2026. Second check pending. Confidence: medium.

Details to confirm

Is Eva B open Monday Oct 12 (Thanksgiving)?
Is the café and backyard terrasse running in October?
No 2025-2026 closure-news search was possible

OfficialBoutique Eva B official website: Home (hours, phone)accessed 2026-10-08
EditorialThe Main: Eva Baccessed 2026-10-08
TourismTourisme Montréal (mtl.org): Ultimate guide to vintage shopping in Montréalaccessed 2026-10-08