One-of-a-kind Montréal advent calendars
Advent calendars are no longer just for kids! Exquisite, gourmet, surprising: why not offer spoil those near and dear with something to munch, sip or savour leading up to the holidays? Here are some delicious and dazzling Advent calendars to make the wait a little bit easier.
Traditional advent calendars
État de choc
With the Advent calendar from master chocolatier État de Choc, you get not one, but two chocolates a day! Featuring 25 different flavours, 1o of which are vegan, this delicious count-down includes special holiday creations, seasonal delights and in-house favourites. All this in a sublime box designed by Catherine D’amours, created to be as much a feast for the eyes as for the tastebuds.
6466 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Lecavalier Petrone
Luxuriously wrapped in a designer Advent calendar, discover 24 chocolate masterpieces enrobed in a shell of Guayaquil 64% dark chocolate. Six sublime flavours await!
2423 Centre Street and other retail outlets
Chocolats Andrée
This year, Montreal's beloved chocolate factory is offering two Advent calendars and a personalized assortment kit. And those who bought (and kept) last year's magnificent wooden sled calendar can pick up a filling kit to use again this year (now that's sustainable indulgence!).
4440-B Saint-Denis Street
M. & Mme Chocolat
Now this is a wonderful excuse to discover the exquisite Advent calendar from M. & Mme Chocolat on Beaubien Street. Its 25 creations (caramels, chocolate figurines, pralines, Gianduja, marshmallows, fruit jellies, etc.) will have you clamoring for more right into the New Year! This year, surprise your little ones with the Advent calendar for children made just for them, filled with quality chocolates and delightful treats.
273 Beaubien Street East
Divine Chocolatier
Behind each and every door of this gourmet advent calendar lie truffles, caramels, pralines and other fine chocolates, lovingly handmade by master chocolatier Richard Zwierzynski. Divine Chocolatier is a story of love and indulgence that has lasted for over 20 years.
2158 Crescent Street
Ernestine
Ernestine’s Advent Chocolates feature a variety of flavours in a grand box of twenty-four festive treats, one for each day of December leading up to Christmas Eve. Inside, you’ll find delights like creamy maple, pecan pie, crispy hazelnut praline and a 70% dark chocolate truffle.
Available at several retailers.
Chocolats Favoris
Dive into the holiday spirit with these shareable Advent calendars, one inspired by classic Christmas cookies, the other filled with handcrafted chocolates made by the brand’s master chocolatiers. As a bonus, each calendar includes a golden ticket that could win you a delicious prize: a full year of mini fondues!
Stores across the island
Les chocolats de Léa
This handcrafted Advent calendar — vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free — is made entirely in a small chocolate workshop in Montréal. It offers an ethical, traceable chocolatey surprise, roasted and crafted on-site. Throughout December, enjoy filled chocolates with fragrant ganaches, comforting sweets like maple fudge, fruit jellies, homemade hot chocolate and exclusive creations featuring homegrown Québec flavours.
102-5500 Fullum Street
Pastille
This Plateau-Mont-Royal chocolate shop, run by artisan chocolatier Edith Bédard, offers two Advent calendars for the holiday season: the “Deluxe Calendar,” featuring twenty-four fine chocolates (pistachio praline, passion praline, classic praline, gianduja, fleur de sel caramel, banana caramel and maple butter), and the “Children’s Calendar,” filled with small squares of dark, milk or mixed chocolate.
5090 Fabre Street
Original advent calendars
David’s Tea
In addition to the popular 24 Days of Tea holiday collection which includes classic and unique brews, this year, David’s Tea has introduced a brand-new advent calendar, 24 Trips with Tea, inspired by flavours and traditions from around the world, as well as 12 Days of Caffeine-free Holiday Teas.
Stores across the island
Th3rdWave
Montreal's must-have coffee app Th3rdwave returns with its own unique Advent calendar: 25 days of curated coffee from Québec or Canadian roasters, the choice is yours! There’s also even a Decaf option this year. Long live the coffee break!
Espace Houblon
Here's a box for Québec beer lovers and those curious to sample. This Advent case includes 24 different beers from 12 Québec microbreweries, including a dozen exclusive brews. It’s a great way to travel without leaving the comfort of home!
La boîte à bonbons
For anyone who loves jujubes, this is for you: enjoy between 3 and 6 delicious treats everyday! In this delicious Advent calendar, you'll find 24 of the best-selling and most tender candies from this Québec-based company that makes gluten-free candies.
Original article in French by Laure Juilliard, adapted into English by Dawn Bessey-Gans.
Laure Juilliard
Originally from Paris, Laure Juilliard made Montréal her home over 15 years ago and has never looked back. Won over by her new city's unique energy, cultural vibrancy and gastronomic effervescence, she loves exploring all the coolest spots. A writer and blogger specialising in lifestyle, culture, travel and gastronomy, she has lent her pen to Tourisme Montréal for more than 10 years, in addition to magazines such as ELLE Québec and Clin d'œil, as well as a variety of well-known companies and agencies. Always on the lookout for innovative concepts and the best addresses wherever she is in the world, she is also always planning her next trip.