Online shop: 24 alternatives to Amazon in Quebec

After the American giant Amazon slammed the door to the face of Quebecers by closing its warehouses in the province, several are looking for alternatives to continue their online shopping differently. Here are some local suggestions.

The trend of online shopping is today well rooted in the vast majority of Quebec households after climbing in the past decade.

In 2023, the total amount of online purchases in Quebec was estimated at more than $ 17.8 billion, while 74% of adults had at least made a virtual purchase, according to data from the digital transformation of the ‘University of Laval.

Here are 24 alternatives to Amazon to encourage local trade and/or companies here.

Gifts and local products

Me Zone Québec

My Quebec area is an online platform where it is possible to buy as much clothing, shoes, or sports accessories as beauty, grocery, house or leisure products.

Delivery fees can however vary depending on the region of the products sold, according to the magazine Protger-vous.

Etsy

If it is true that Ettsy Canada belongs to the American company of the same name, it is however possible to find the products of local craftsmen there, in particular by adding a research filter to obtain only Canadian products. The cost of delivery may vary from seller to another.

Books and Cossins

Booksellers

As for books, it is possible to shop with the Cooperative of Independent Bookstores in Quebec, which brings together more than 120 establishments in Quebec, Maritimes, Ontario and Manitoba.

The site offers more than 1.7 million paper and digital books, with the picking option at the bookstore closest to you, or free home delivery for orders beyond $ 49, perhaps We read on the site.

Renaud-Bray

Proterge-vous magazine also suggests doing business with the Montreal company Renaud-Bray, which offers not only books, but also a panoply of games, stationery or even gifts for young and old.

Home delivery is free with a purchase of $ 45 and more, or returns to $ 7.99 for the regular delivery service, according to the consumer review.

Dolorama

For cossins of all kinds – from office supplies to kitchen accessories, hardware and seasonal decorations – it is possible to be delivered directly from the Quebec company Dollarama.

Delivery costs may apply and vary depending on the size of the order, but can be delivered the same day, depending on the region.

Clothes

Simons houses

Those shopping online clothes can employ the online purchase services of the Quebec Simons company, which offers free delivery on any purchase of $ 50 and more, as well as free returns, except for certain exceptions.

Marie Claire group

The Quebec group Marie Claire, which brings together several shops from here as an attic, Marie Claire, Claire France, San Francisco, in a garden and Livøm, offers delivery to the purchase of $ 75 and more, as well as free return.

For orders of less than $ 75, delivery costs of $ 7.95 apply to the regular service between 3 to 7 working days.

Children’s clothing and toys

Clément

As for children’s clothing, the Quebec company Clément offers free delivery to the purchase of $ 75 and more, but the return of items is not free.

Food and beauty products

If you are one of those who use Amazon to have you delivered grocery or beauty products, it is possible to have most of its products delivered via the main Quebec supermarkets, including Métro, Provigo, Maxi or even April.

Same story on the side of the large banners of pharmacies, such as Jean Coutu, Brunet or Familiprix, while most offer different deliveries options, including free delivery from a certain amount.

Sports equipment

Sports Experts

For sports equipment, the Quebec Sports Experts stores offers free delivery to purchase $ 75 or more. Below, fees of $ 8 to 10 can apply depending on the size of the object, according to Protger-vous.

The rope

On the rope side, Montreal outdoor stores, delivery is offered for free for small or medium size items, throughout Canada – except in more distant regions, according to the magazine. Objects of large sizes can be subject to additional costs.

House, electronic and household appliances

It should not be too difficult to find your foot in terms of home products and household appliances, while several companies here, like Linen Chest and Bouclair offer free delivery from a respective purchase of 49 $ and $ 199, according to protect you.

Others, such as Jcperreault, who specializes in the large furniture, offer delivery to a fixed amount, the costs of which vary between $ 15 and $ 79.99.

As for electronic devices, the Quebec company Tanguay offers free delivery throughout Quebec, the magazine also reported.

Animal products

Same bell for animal products of all kinds, while several local companies, such as Mondou, Chico or Létourno, offer home delivery, in different ways, reported protected.