Personal Shopping Services in Montreal, QC

At Masters' Guild, we provide professional personal shopping services tailored to your unique preferences. Whether you're looking for groceries, clothing, or special gifts, our experienced shoppers ensure your shopping list is handled efficiently and with attention to detail. Let us simplify your shopping experience while saving you time and effort.

Personal Shopping in Montreal, QC: Grocery / errand shopping typically runs $30–$55 CAD in 2026; the other common jobs below range from $55 to $460, depending mostly on session type. Post your job free on Masters' Guild to get offers from ID-verified local pros; payment is held until the work is done.

What personal shopping costs in Montreal, QC (2026)

Typical personal shopping prices in Montreal, QC (CAD, 2026) — low to high per job

Job	Typical range (CAD)	Unit
Grocery / errand shopping	$30–$55	per hour
In-store personal shopping session	$55–$170	per hour
Wardrobe / style consultation (2-3 hr package)	$170–$460	per job
Holiday / gift shopping	$55–$170	per hour
Virtual / online personal shopping session	$55–$170	per session

Estimates: typical Canadian ranges adjusted for Montreal's regional price level (about 8% below the national average; estimate (Numbeo/Wise cost-of-living comparisons vs Canadian national average — Montreal runs below Toronto/Vancouver and below the national average overall, driven mainly by lower housing costs)). Get two or three quotes for your exact job.

Our Personal Shopping Expertise in Montreal, QC

Our Personal Shopping Expertise

Personalized Clothing Selection

Looking for the perfect outfit? Our personal clothing stylist service helps you discover clothing that matches your style and budget. From casual to formal attire, we curate selections that elevate your wardrobe.

Online Personal Shopper Services

Prefer the convenience of online shopping? Our online personal shopper professionals handle everything from searching for the best deals to ensuring items meet your specifications. Sit back and let us take care of the details.

Gift and Special Occasion Shopping

Need a unique gift for a special occasion? We specialize in finding thoughtful and personalized items that make every celebration memorable.

Groceries and Daily Essentials

Busy schedule? Our shoppers take care of your grocery and daily essentials shopping, ensuring everything on your list is sourced fresh and delivered promptly.

Why Choose Masters' Guild for Personal Shopping?

Expert Personal Shoppers: Our vetted professionals have a keen eye for quality and style, ensuring your needs are met with precision.
Customized Solutions: From fashion styling to practical shopping, we tailor our services to fit your preferences.
Transparent Pricing: Enjoy clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
Convenient Booking: Easily schedule and manage your shopping requests through our app.

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Personal Shopping Services We Offer

Masters' Guild provides comprehensive shopping solutions tailored to your needs:

Clothing Stylist Services: Expert guidance for curating your perfect wardrobe.
Online Shopping Assistance: Seamless shopping experiences from the comfort of your home.
Gift Shopping: Thoughtful, personalized gift recommendations for every occasion.
Grocery Shopping: Convenient and efficient shopping for your daily essentials.
Mobile-Friendly Platform: Easily book, track, and manage your shopping projects through our app.

What's different about personal shopping in Montreal

Montreal's housing stock is dominated by two- and three-storey brick plexes — duplexes and triplexes with flat roofs and the exterior staircases synonymous with neighborhoods like Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End — and roughly two-thirds of residents live in buildings under five storeys. Once winter sets in, with January averaging about -9 to -10.5°C and roughly 210 cm of snow a year, those stairs ice over and a routine grocery run turns into a hazard, which is exactly when homeowners hand the errand list to someone else. In boutique-dense Outremont, a shopper who already knows the stores can skip the trip entirely.

Personal shopping isn't a licensed trade in Quebec — unlike the municipal permits required for a home addition or a basement conversion, there's no board or certificate to check here. Vetting rests instead on reviews, references, or a platform's identity verification, which matters in a metro of 4,291,732 people (2021 Census) spanning ground from Verdun to Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Demand tightens every winter: shoppers who work the November-December gift season book up fast, so a request placed in early-to-mid November has a much better chance of landing a good match than one placed in mid-December.

What moves the price in Montreal

Icy exterior staircases on Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End plexes make winter errand runs a common reason to outsource.
Two-thirds of residents live in walk-ups under five storeys, often without an elevator for hauling bags up.
Personal shopping is unlicensed in Quebec — vet through reviews or ID verification, not a trade credential.
Holiday gift-shopping rates rise closer to December; book by early-to-mid November in this 4.29M-person metro.

Licensing and permits in Quebec

Personal shopping is unlicensed work in both countries — vet independent shoppers/stylists through reviews, references, or a platform's built-in background check (e.g., TaskRabbit vetting) rather than any credential.

Residential building permits in Quebec are issued by the local municipality (ville/municipalité), not a provincial agency; each municipality sets its own bylaw thresholds. In Montreal, permits come from the Ville de Montréal — borough permit counters (Permits and Authorizations).

Tax: Labor on home repair/renovation services is a taxable supply in Quebec (no labor exemption) — GST/QST apply to the full invoice including labor, though a partial QST/GST rebate exists separately for new-housing construction or major renovations meeting specific value thresholds.

Best time to book in Montreal

Book holiday gift shopping by early-to-mid November — good shoppers' calendars fill fast in December and rates rise closer to the deadline. Peak demand: November and December. Typical job length: 1-3 hours per session.

DIY or pro? A DIY shopping trip costs nothing but takes hours and lacks a stylist's eye or trade connections — hire a pro for wardrobe overhauls, hard-to-find gifts, or when a holiday deadline is closing in.

Areas we cover in Montreal

Pros on Masters' Guild take personal shopping jobs across Montreal neighborhoods including Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile End, Griffintown, Outremont, Verdun, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Villeray and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to check a license before hiring a personal shopper in Montreal?

No — personal shopping is unlicensed work in Quebec, so vet a shopper through reviews, references, or a platform's identity verification rather than a credential.

When should I book a holiday personal shopper in Montreal?

Book by early-to-mid November. Good shoppers' calendars fill up fast in December and rates climb the closer you get to the holidays.

How much does personal shopping cost in Montreal?

Grocery and errand runs typically cost CA$30-60 an hour, an in-store styling session or holiday gift shopping runs CA$60-180 an hour, and a 2-3 hour wardrobe consultation package runs CA$180-500 — items purchased are billed separately from the service fee.

Sources: Our Personal Shopping cost guide · www.thumbtack.com · www.taskrabbit.com. Updated 2026-09-06.

We Also Serve These Nearby Satellite Cities

In addition to Montreal, QC, we also offer Personal Shopping in nearby areas, including the following satellite cities:

Longueuil, QC
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Repentigny, QC
Blainville, QC