Originally Posted by
MHV
Welcome from another fellow Montrealer. As was said before, the basics are covered by Jean Couteux / Pharmalaprix / etc. but if you're starting to get the acquisition bug, you should patronize the canadian online vendors:
Fendrihan.com
RasagePoulin.com
ItalianBarber.com
There's nothing these guys can't sell, and the only thing worth buying from the States would be hardware: stones, razors, strops.
There's always Vasco cigars on Ste-Cath x Crescent, but they're more expensive, and a bit snobby. I bought creams, soaps, and colognes there, but I wouldn't buy razors or strops from them. Though you should drop in nearby Ogilvy to sniff the Acqua di Parma shaving cream, and check the Art of Shaving stuff.
If you're really courageous, you should patronize Pierre Campeau Ltée, 10421 Av Ethier in Montréal Nord, just besides the louche car garages... They sell JM Fraser's, Booster's, and Pinaud Clubman.
Avoid at all costs Le Centre du Rasoir. Espresso machines, hair dryer, cheap knives, yeah, but the last thing these bozos have is a razor!