Oct 12 — 15

Framed vintage travel posters leaning against each other in black and white, including a Paris 'via Constellation' airline poster and a 1940 New York World's Fair poster

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L'Affichiste

POSTERS WITH A PEDIGREE

Old Montréal gallery of original vintage posters, Belle Époque to mid-century, plus newer work by emerging artists.

From home: 21 min walk; 1.52 km, or 5 min by car
Spend: $$$$; Free to browse; posters under $150 to $2,500 per site filters
Our dates: Open Tue, Thu. Mon holiday hours unconfirmed. closed Wed; Give it 30-45 min

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

The verdict

Worth a 30 minute detour if you are already near the Basilica. It is a proper poster gallery rather than a souvenir shop, so go to look at Art Deco and mid-century travel and advertising pieces. Budget matters: originals are priced from under $150 up to $2,500 on the site, so bring a tube or ask about framing and shipping. Open Thursday to Tuesday, so Wednesday is off the table.

Original vintage posters in an 1830s building
Styles: Art Deco, Art Nouveau/Belle Époque, mid-century, surrealism, contemporary
Wide price range, entry under $150

Vibe check

design forward/bright/low key

Best fordesign lovers, gifts, poster collectors

What it costs

$$$$Free to browse; posters under $150 to $2,500 per site filters

Browsing is free. Site price filters run under $150, $150-500, $500-1,500, $1,500-2,500 CAD per poster.

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

Thu-Tue 9am-5pm, closed Wed

Mon 12Maybe9am to 5pmThanksgiving: holiday hours unconfirmed
Tue 13Open9am to 5pm
Wed 14Closed
Thu 15Open9am to 5pm

Thanksgiving MondaySite says open Thursday to Tuesday with no holiday exception listed; no explicit Oct 12 statement found. Call to confirm.

Full week

Mon	9am to 5pm
Tue	9am to 5pm
Wed	Closed
Thu	9am to 5pm
Fri	9am to 5pm
Sat	9am to 5pm
Sun	9am to 5pm

Stated on official site homepage.

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

What it's good for

Yes if you like graphic design or want a distinctive framed souvenir; skip if not shopping.

Best time: Weekday, 9am-5pm
Time needed: 30-45 min
Cost: Free to browse; posters under $150 to $2,500 per site filters
Weather: Indoors, good in rain

Good forvintage posters, Art Deco, Mid-century, gifts, framing

Pair it with

Notre-Dame Basilica, a short walk away, for the interior

Where

461 Rue Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2T1

21 min walk (1.52 km) / 5 min drive, no traffic / 11 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 the gallery open Mon Oct 12 (Thanksgiving)?
Closure/news check not possible; search budget exhausted

OfficialOfficial website: L'Affichiste homepageaccessed 2026-10-08
EditorialThe Main: L'Affichiste directory listingaccessed 2026-10-08