In Montreal, love is in the air, especially when you’re wandering the streets looking for the perfect bouquet for your sweetheart before Valentine’s Day. Of course, you can also order online—but it’s a little less romantic…
One of the most poetic Montreal stories we’ve heard lately is that of a couple (friends of ours) who, every Valentine’s Day, go out for a walk and take pictures of people coming home from work with a big bouquet of roses in their arms. With a little luck, some of us may be added to one of the most romantic photo series of the year.
Our favorite florists in Montreal
Le Rouge – for a classic dozen roses
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A bouquet of red roses is a timeless classic, and with good reason. You can pick up your bouquet online at the store or have it delivered the next day anywhere in Montreal.
Where? Le Rouge Fleuriste & Cadeaux, 1266 Marcel-Laurin Blvd., Saint-Laurent
When? Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How? A dozen red roses, Aphrodite, is $95 / to order online, go to lerouge.ca
Plum – for arranged roses
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The owner and artistic director of Prune les Fleurs, Nadine Jazouli, left her 13-year career in advertising to work with flowers.
For red roses with a “field bouquet” touch that charms girls and looks great in photos, we recommend stopping by before Valentine’s Day (and quickly).
Where? Prune Les Fleurs, in the BoutiqueMust Société, at 186 Peel Street
When?
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How? Bouquets range from $75 to $200. To order online, visit prunelesfleurs.com.
Dragon Flowers – for the giant bouquet from the neighborhood’s favorite florist
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Mile End is full of iconic institutions, and one of them is Dragon Flowers. The owner, Tamey, is as well known as her colorful bouquets of ultra-fresh flowers.
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Where? Dragon Flowers, 173 Bernard Street West
When?
Wednesday to Saturday – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday to Tuesday – 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
How? For orders or information, call 514-278-8818
Le Jardin de Mathilde – for a change from red roses
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In addition to its wide variety of fresh cut flowers from around the world, Le Jardin de Mathilde is probably the city’s leading authority on dried flowers.
For a change from roses, choose a bouquet of tulips or daisies—for the most romantic among us, those who give flowers like in the movies.
Where? Le Jardin de Mathilde, 2619 Masson Street
When?
How? The bouquet of red roses costs between $36 and $120, and the bouquet of tulips starts at $19.99. To order online, visit lejardindemathilde.ca.
Happy Valentine’s Day!