Montreal is considered a very affordable city in which to purchase good including high-end fashion items. Many of the city’s largest department stores are located along Rue Sainte Catherine, while Mount Royal Avenue offers various consignment and secondhand shops. The main shopping street is located on St Laurent where visitors can find nearly any type of retail experience. For those seeking to check out some of Montreal’s antiques, both the Gay Village and Rue Notre-Dame E offer many shops worth exploring.